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May 11, 2026
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Anthony DiPierro, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Michele Capone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install approximately 5' feet of 2-4" conduit from existing pole #972-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground...
1. C©C0117-26 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install approximately 5' feet of 2-4" conduit from existing pole #972-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground service.to private property at 19 Paris Street Jose Louis from National Grid, 170 Medford Street, Malden, appeared before the council. He explained that National Grid is requesting to install conduit about 5 feet from the existing pole to the property for a residential home with approximately 5 to 6 units. This is a customer-driven project. Jeffrey Parente, a resident, addressed the council. He stated that Paris Street has been in rough shape the entire time he's lived there. His concern was that if they're digging under the street, he would like to see the street back to at least the condition it's in now, hopefully better when they're done, as the street is like a roller coaster. Chair Matewsky acknowledged the concerns and noted that Paris Street is a minefield of potholes. He mentioned new construction is expected in the next year for Paris Street, Bailey, and Lower Lewis. Mr. Louis clarified that National Grid will not be touching the road. They are only going from the sidewalk to the property, about 5 feet. The item had one person speak at teh Public Hearing about the petition. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: © Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [7 TO 1] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Matewsky,
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Jabouin, Matewsky, Nguyen, PietrantonioNo: RogersThe minutes list Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins and Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“1. C©C0117-26 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install approximately 5' feet of 2-4" conduit from existing pole #972-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground service.to private property at 19 Paris Street Jose Louis from National Grid, 170 Medford Street, Malden, appeared before the council. He explained that National Grid is requesting to install conduit about 5 feet from the existing pole to the property for a residential home with approximately 5 to 6 units. This is a customer-driven project. Jeffrey Parente, a resident, addressed the council. He stated that Paris Street has been in rough shape the entire time he's lived there. His concern was that if they're digging under the street, he would like to see the street back to at least the condition it's in now, hopefully better when they're done, as the street is like a roller coaster. Chair Matewsky acknowledged the concerns and noted that Paris Street is a minefield of potholes. He mentioned new construction is expected in the next year for Paris Street, Bailey, and Lower Lewis. Mr. Louis clarified that National Grid will not be touching the road. They are only going from the sidewalk to the property, about 5 feet. The item had one person speak at teh Public Hearing about the petition. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: © Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [7 TO 1] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: ; Pietrantonio NAYS: Rogers AWAY: Marchese, Martins, Smith.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 03/09/2026 The 3 minutes were approved
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 03/09/2026 The 3 minutes were approved. MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: = Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 03/09/2026 The 3 minutes were approved. MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: = Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 03/23/2026
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 03/23/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: = Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 03/23/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: = Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of 04/09/2026
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of 04/09/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of 04/09/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting the confirmation of the appointments of the following candidates to the Everett Fire Department: Gerald Meuse, Andrew Collyer, Michael Russo and Erick...
2. C0134-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the appointments of the following candidates to the Everett Fire Department: Gerald Meuse, Andrew Collyer, Michael Russo and Erick Thompson MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Martins, AYES: ; Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“2. C0134-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the appointments of the following candidates to the Everett Fire Department: Gerald Meuse, Andrew Collyer, Michael Russo and Erick Thompson MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Martins, AYES: ; Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Refer — Order: An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $2,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding the MSBA High School Feasibility Study Project Refer to the committee...
3. C0135-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $2,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding the MSBA High School Feasibility Study Project Refer to the committee on Ways and Means. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“3. C0135-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $2,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding the MSBA High School Feasibility Study Project Refer to the committee on Ways and Means. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Petitions and Licenses
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a motor vehicle dealer's license for R.D. Auto Repair at 88 East Elm Street Items number 4 and 7 collectively
4. C0123-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a motor vehicle dealer's license for R.D. Auto Repair at 88 East Elm Street Items number 4 and 7 collectively MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. C0123-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a motor vehicle dealer's license for R.D. Auto Repair at 88 East Elm Street Items number 4 and 7 collectively MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Postpone — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of an innholder's license for Encore Boston Harbor at 1 Broadway
5. C0124-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting the renewal of an innholder's license for Encore Boston Harbor at 1 Broadway The clerk read the item. Councilor Martins suggested referring to either government operations or community development, noting that the council hasn't had updates from Encore in a while and previously when questions were asked, the administration would make them disappear. Councilor DiPierro asked the city clerk if there's any impact in delaying the renewal on their current license status. Clerk Cornelio explained that Encore will continue to operate. He noted this item was actually from a few months ago and there was some confusion with back taxes and the post community agreement, but that has been cleared up and their paperwork is in order. Council President Smith noted that the council has ongoing questions out to Encore about the community host agreement that have not been met. Item postponed to the next council meeting and invite Encore to answer previous questions that have been sent by multiple councilors. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“5. C0124-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting the renewal of an innholder's license for Encore Boston Harbor at 1 Broadway The clerk read the item. Councilor Martins suggested referring to either government operations or community development, noting that the council hasn't had updates from Encore in a while and previously when questions were asked, the administration would make them disappear. Councilor DiPierro asked the city clerk if there's any impact in delaying the renewal on their current license status. Clerk Cornelio explained that Encore will continue to operate. He noted this item was actually from a few months ago and there was some confusion with back taxes and the post community agreement, but that has been cleared up and their paperwork is in order. Council President Smith noted that the council has ongoing questions out to Encore about the community host agreement that have not been met. Item postponed to the next council meeting and invite Encore to answer previous questions that have been sent by multiple councilors. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Petition: A petition requesting a new class 1 motor vehicle dealer license for Boston Freightliner at 2 Rivergreen Drive (New license holder)
6. C0132-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting a new class 1 motor vehicle dealer license for Boston Freightliner at 2 Rivergreen Drive (New license holder) Councilor Pietrantonio asked if they already have the necessary licenses. Clerk Cornelio explained this is a new person taking over the license - they're subleasing the property. The license exists but someone else has now taken it over. Freightliner still owns everything but is subleasing the license. Councilor Garcia moved to refer to the committee of communication and business development. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“6. C0132-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting a new class 1 motor vehicle dealer license for Boston Freightliner at 2 Rivergreen Drive (New license holder) Councilor Pietrantonio asked if they already have the necessary licenses. Clerk Cornelio explained this is a new person taking over the license - they're subleasing the property. The license exists but someone else has now taken it over. Freightliner still owns everything but is subleasing the license. Councilor Garcia moved to refer to the committee of communication and business development. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Anthony DiPierro)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer license Paul Mattuchio Inc at 366 Second Street
7. C0133-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer license Paul Mattuchio Inc at 366 Second Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“7. C0133-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a junk dealer license Paul Mattuchio Inc at 366 Second Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [11 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Rogers, Smith NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Committee Reports
Refer — Order: An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $1,326,928.00 for the Chelsea Street Park renovation project
8. C0030-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $1,326,928.00 for the Chelsea Street Park renovation project Councilor Garcia moved to accept the committee report and refer to the planning board awaiting the completion of the master plan. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“8. C0030-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $1,326,928.00 for the Chelsea Street Park renovation project Councilor Garcia moved to accept the committee report and refer to the planning board awaiting the completion of the master plan. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Peter Pietrantonio RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Peter Pietrantonio)
Unfinished Business
Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install approximately 30' of 2-4" conduit from existing pole 454-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground service...
9. C0101-26 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install approximately 30' of 2-4" conduit from existing pole 454-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground service at 313 Elm Street Jose Louis from National Grid explained that his coworker Moses attended the last meeting and shared contacts for residents who had concerns. Mr. Louis met with the neighbors a couple weeks ago to address those concerns, and everything was resolved. He clarified that the conduit will stay entirely on the owner's property, so there's no need for easements. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 1] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, AYES: . . . Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Smith NAYS: Rogers AWAY: Martins
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Jabouin, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Pietrantonio, SmithNo: RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Martins as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“9. C0101-26 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install approximately 30' of 2-4" conduit from existing pole 454-0 to provide a permanent overhead to underground service at 313 Elm Street Jose Louis from National Grid explained that his coworker Moses attended the last meeting and shared contacts for residents who had concerns. Mr. Louis met with the neighbors a couple weeks ago to address those concerns, and everything was resolved. He clarified that the conduit will stay entirely on the owner's property, so there's no need for easements. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 1] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Marchese, Matewsky, AYES: . . . Nguyen, Pietrantonio, Smith NAYS: Rogers AWAY: Martins.” (Motion: Peter Pietrantonio, second: Holly Garcia)
Adjournment
Favorable Action — Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Katy Rogers)
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