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June 8, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 27 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Everett City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Special meeting. The Members Present list does not include John F. Hanlon, Vivian Nguyen and Stephanie Smith, who are counted absent.
Present: Anthony DiPierro, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Michele Capone
Absent: John F. Hanlon, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Public Hearings
Roll Call Vote — A public hearing to allow the public to provide input on the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets including the General Fund, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund and the...
1. C0127-26 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A public hearing to allow the public to provide input on the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets including the General Fund, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund and the ECTV Enterprise Fund budgets The public hearing was held and Peggy Serino and Paula Sterite both spoke against the budget, requesting the Council and mayor make substantial cuts to the budget to decrease taxes. The item was placed on file. MOTION: Roll Call Vote MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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
“1. C0127-26 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A public hearing to allow the public to provide input on the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets including the General Fund, Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund and the ECTV Enterprise Fund budgets The public hearing was held and Peggy Serino and Paula Sterite both spoke against the budget, requesting the Council and mayor make substantial cuts to the budget to decrease taxes. The item was placed on file. MOTION: Roll Call Vote MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Holly Garcia)
Adjournment
Adjourn — Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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
“Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Holly Garcia)
Everett City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Vivian Nguyen, who is counted absent.
Present: Anthony DiPierro, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers, Michele Capone
Absent: Vivian Nguyen
25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/13/2026 The minutes of the 4 previous meetingswere taken collectively and approved unanimously
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/13/2026 The minutes of the 4 previous meetingswere taken collectively and approved unanimously. MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes 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, but say “Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/13/2026 The minutes of the 4 previous meetingswere taken collectively and approved unanimously.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/13/2026 The minutes of the 4 previous meetingswere taken collectively and approved unanimously. MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _- Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/27/2026
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/27/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes 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; they say the minutes of the previous meetings were taken together and approved unanimously, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 04/27/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: - Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 05/11/2026
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 05/11/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes 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; they say the minutes of the previous meetings were taken together and approved unanimously, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 05/11/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: - Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Joint Convention of the City Council and the School Committee of 05/14/2026
Minutes of the Joint Convention of the City Council and the School Committee of 05/14/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes 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; they say the minutes of the previous meetings were taken together and approved unanimously, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Joint Convention of the City Council and the School Committee of 05/14/2026 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: - Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget as submitted by His Honor the Mayor and as amended by the City Council in the amount of...
1. C0128-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget as submitted by His Honor the Mayor and as amended by the City Council in the amount of $312,195,648.00 Items 1-4 were taken collectively MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersNo: JabouinThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“1. C0128-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget as submitted by His Honor the Mayor and as amended by the City Council in the amount of $312,195,648.00 Items 1-4 were taken collectively MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund budget as submitted by His Honor the Mayor in the amount of $24,025,684.00
2. C©C0129-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund budget as submitted by His Honor the Mayor in the amount of $24,025,684.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: . ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“2. C©C0129-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund budget as submitted by His Honor the Mayor in the amount of $24,025,684.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: . ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 ECTV Enterprise Fund budget as submitted by His Honor the mayor in the amount of $564,737.00
3. C0130-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 ECTV Enterprise Fund budget as submitted by His Honor the mayor in the amount of $564,737.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersNo: JabouinThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“3. C0130-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 ECTV Enterprise Fund budget as submitted by His Honor the mayor in the amount of $564,737.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the authorization of the FY2027 expenditure limits for the city's 53E"2 Revolving Funds in use by many city departments
4. C0131-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the authorization of the FY2027 expenditure limits for the city's 53E"2 Revolving Funds in use by many city departments. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersNo: JabouinThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“4. C0131-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the authorization of the FY2027 expenditure limits for the city's 53E"2 Revolving Funds in use by many city departments. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Appointment: An order requesting confirmation of the promotion of Firefighter Christopher Grace to the rank of Lieutenant on the Everett Fire Department
5. C0162-26 Appointment/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting confirmation of the promotion of Firefighter Christopher Grace to the rank of Lieutenant on the Everett Fire Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“5. C0162-26 Appointment/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting confirmation of the promotion of Firefighter Christopher Grace to the rank of Lieutenant on the Everett Fire Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting that the City Council authorizes the disposal of the attached list of surplus vehicles which have exceeded their useful service life, are fully...
6. C0163-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting that the City Council authorizes the disposal of the attached list of surplus vehicles which have exceeded their useful service life, are fully depreciated or require repairs that exceed their value. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: . ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“6. C0163-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting that the City Council authorizes the disposal of the attached list of surplus vehicles which have exceeded their useful service life, are fully depreciated or require repairs that exceed their value. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: . ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Order: An order requesting approval to transfer a sum not to exceed $1,200,000 be from the city's Stabilization Fund to the city's Linkage Fund
7. C©C0164-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to transfer a sum not to exceed $1,200,000 be from the city's Stabilization Fund to the city's Linkage Fund Referred to Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer 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
“7. C©C0164-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to transfer a sum not to exceed $1,200,000 be from the city's Stabilization Fund to the city's Linkage Fund Referred to Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Order: An order requesting approval to transfer $60,000 from the Fire Department Personnel expenses to the 911 Personnel expenses
8. C0165-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to transfer $60,000 from the Fire Department Personnel expenses to the 911 Personnel expenses. Referred to Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer 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
“8. C0165-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting approval to transfer $60,000 from the Fire Department Personnel expenses to the 911 Personnel expenses. Referred to Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting that the City Council rescind a prior authorization to borrow in the amount of $2,000,000, approved by your honorable council on June 24, 2024 (C0225-...
9. C0166-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting that the City Council rescind a prior authorization to borrow in the amount of $2,000,000, approved by your honorable council on June 24, 2024 (C0225- 24), The Clerk explained this is related to the high school study from the prior administration. The city never went to bond, so they are taking back the authorization. This way, the money cannot be bonded. Councilor Pietrantonio asked for clarification, noting that another $2,000,000 was approved two weeks ago. The Clerk confirmed this, explaining that this rescission is for the first $2,000,000, which was past its date. Pietrantonio asked if the city had $4,000,000 out there for a study. The Clerk clarified that taxpayers never paid for this one because it was never bonded. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] . Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersNo: JabouinThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“9. C0166-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting that the City Council rescind a prior authorization to borrow in the amount of $2,000,000, approved by your honorable council on June 24, 2024 (C0225- 24), The Clerk explained this is related to the high school study from the prior administration. The city never went to bond, so they are taking back the authorization. This way, the money cannot be bonded. Councilor Pietrantonio asked for clarification, noting that another $2,000,000 was approved two weeks ago. The Clerk confirmed this, explaining that this rescission is for the first $2,000,000, which was past its date. Pietrantonio asked if the city had $4,000,000 out there for a study. The Clerk clarified that taxpayers never paid for this one because it was never bonded. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] . Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Katy Rogers)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance amending Section 4.1 - Building Permit Fees of the Revised Ordinances the City of Everett Item was referred to the Committee on Legislative Affair
10. C0167-26 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An ordinance amending Section 4.1 - Building Permit Fees of the Revised Ordinances the City of Everett Item was referred to the Committee on Legislative Affair. MOTION: Refer 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
“10. C0167-26 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An ordinance amending Section 4.1 - Building Permit Fees of the Revised Ordinances the City of Everett Item was referred to the Committee on Legislative Affair. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Petitions and Licenses
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to the Village Hall Bar & Grill (38 Norman Street, Everett MA) to serve beer and...
11. C0158-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to the Village Hall Bar & Grill (38 Norman Street, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett Fan Fest Watch Party event occurring on Saturday June 13, 2026 from: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive, Everett MA. items 11 and 12 were taken collectively. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“11. C0158-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to the Village Hall Bar & Grill (38 Norman Street, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett Fan Fest Watch Party event occurring on Saturday June 13, 2026 from: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive, Everett MA. items 11 and 12 were taken collectively. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: | Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, AYES: ; Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to the Ritual Coffee Bar (629 Broadway, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the...
12. C0159-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to the Ritual Coffee Bar (629 Broadway, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett Fan Fest Watch Party event occurring on Saturday June 13, 2026 from: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive, Everett MA. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: ; Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“12. C0159-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to the Ritual Coffee Bar (629 Broadway, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett Fan Fest Watch Party event occurring on Saturday June 13, 2026 from: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive, Everett MA. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: ; Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to La Hacienda (432 Broadway, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett...
13. C0160-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to La Hacienda (432 Broadway, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett Fan Fest Watch Party event occurring on Saturday June 13, 2026 from: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive, Everett MA. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: . ; . Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“13. C0160-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President A petition requesting approval to issue a special one-day alcoholic beverage license to La Hacienda (432 Broadway, Everett MA) to serve beer and wine at the Everett Fan Fest Watch Party event occurring on Saturday June 13, 2026 from: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive, Everett MA. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: . ; . Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Holly Garcia)
Committee Reports
Accept Committee Report — Petition: Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President Meetings of the City Council's Committee on Budget for the purpose of reviewing and possibly amending the Mayor's...
14. C0126-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President Meetings of the City Council's Committee on Budget for the purpose of reviewing and possibly amending the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets Accept committee report and place on file. MOTION: Accept Committee Report 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
“14. C0126-26 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President Meetings of the City Council's Committee on Budget for the purpose of reviewing and possibly amending the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets Accept committee report and place on file. MOTION: Accept Committee Report MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Appointment: An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristin Foote to the position of Director of Elections for the City of Everett for a term not to exceed three...
15. C0140-26 Appointment/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristin Foote to the position of Director of Elections for the City of Everett for a term not to exceed three (3) years, commencing on June 8, 2026 and ending on June 8, 2029 Items 15 and 16 were taken collectively. Accept committee report and confirm appointments for items 15 and 16 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: . ; . Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“15. C0140-26 Appointment/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristin Foote to the position of Director of Elections for the City of Everett for a term not to exceed three (3) years, commencing on June 8, 2026 and ending on June 8, 2029 Items 15 and 16 were taken collectively. Accept committee report and confirm appointments for items 15 and 16 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: . ; . Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Appointment: An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas E. Abruzzese to the City of Everett Zoning Board of Appeals for a term not to exceed five (5) years,...
16. C0141-26 Appointment/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas E. Abruzzese to the City of Everett Zoning Board of Appeals for a term not to exceed five (5) years, commencing on June 8, 2026 and ending on June 8, 2031. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, : Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“16. C0141-26 Appointment/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas E. Abruzzese to the City of Everett Zoning Board of Appeals for a term not to exceed five (5) years, commencing on June 8, 2026 and ending on June 8, 2031. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, : Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Ordinance: An ordinance amending Section 37 (Everett Docklands Innovation District ("EDID")) of the city's Zoning Ordinance to add data centers to the prohibited uses portion of...
17. C0007-26 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Katy L. Rogers, Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance amending Section 37 (Everett Docklands Innovation District ("EDID")) of the city's Zoning Ordinance to add data centers to the prohibited uses portion of the section's use category table Councilor Rogers explained the ordinance has been on the agenda since February, originally starting as a proposal for a full ban on data centers. Through the planning board and legislative affairs process, working with the administration including Jacqueline Munson, Monica Lamboy, Matt Lattanzi, and the planning board, these restrictions were developed as a compromise. Monica Lamboy (Chief Development Officer) and Jaclyn Munson (City Solicitor) were invited to provide context. Ms. Lamboy explained the ordinance amends only the Everett Docklands Innovation District. Key points include: creation of a definition of a "computer room" (for on-site use) versus a "data center" (serves off-site uses); only "small" data centers would be allowed (20,000 square feet or smaller, five megawatts or smaller); the use must be included in a master plan approved by the planning board; a separate special permit is required for the specific site; data centers must be secondary to other uses on the property, not the primary use. Planning board review requirements include: non-potable or closed loop water system; noise restrictions requiring 200 feet distance from residences unless a noise study sh
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersNo: Jabouin, SmithThe minutes list Michael Marchese as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“17. C0007-26 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Katy L. Rogers, Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance amending Section 37 (Everett Docklands Innovation District ("EDID")) of the city's Zoning Ordinance to add data centers to the prohibited uses portion of the section's use category table Councilor Rogers explained the ordinance has been on the agenda since February, originally starting as a proposal for a full ban on data centers. Through the planning board and legislative affairs process, working with the administration including Jacqueline Munson, Monica Lamboy, Matt Lattanzi, and the planning board, these restrictions were developed as a compromise. Monica Lamboy (Chief Development Officer) and Jaclyn Munson (City Solicitor) were invited to provide context. Ms. Lamboy explained the ordinance amends only the Everett Docklands Innovation District. Key points include: creation of a definition of a "computer room" (for on-site use) versus a "data center" (serves off-site uses); only "small" data centers would be allowed (20,000 square feet or smaller, five megawatts or smaller); the use must be included in a master plan approved by the planning board; a separate special permit is required for the specific site; data centers must be secondary to other uses on the property, not the primary use. Planning board review requirements include: non-potable or closed loop water system; noise restrictions requiring 200 feet distance from residences unless a noise study shows no impact; developers must pay for any electrical infrastructure issues; backup energy must use battery or sustainable energy first, with natural gas only as a last resort; job creation requirement of one job per 500 square feet of data center. Ms. Munson (City Solicitor) explained the ordinance is narrowly tailored to target exactly what is intended to regulate, avoiding overregulation that could cut out unintended businesses. Councilor Garcia expressed interest in making the allowed space even smaller but acknowledged difficulty in proposing specific language. Councilor DiPierro advocated for passing the ordinance, noting that something on the books is better than nothing and that ordinances can always be tweaked later. Amendment to title (replace "centers to the prohibited uses portion of the section's use category table" with "center restrictions") Enrollment of ordinance as amended. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [7 TO 2] AYES: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: Alcy Jabouin, Smith AWAY: Marchese.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Martins)
New Business
Favorable Action — Order: An order requiring the City Council to act to fill a vacancy in a City Council-At-Large seat, created by the resignation of Wayne A. Matewsky, for the remainder of the...
18. C0156-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requiring the City Council to act to fill a vacancy in a City Council-At-Large seat, created by the resignation of Wayne A. Matewsky, for the remainder of the unexpired term Item was taken out of order at the beginning of the meeting. The Clerk explained that under the city's charter, as long as a candidate receives the 20% threshold as the runner-up, they are automatically put into the position upon acceptance. Mr. John Hanlon had accepted, and the Council was required to act on his appointment. The Council voted to appoint John Hanlon to fill the vacancy. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: ; Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Marchese, Martins, Pietrantonio, RogersThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“18. C0156-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order requiring the City Council to act to fill a vacancy in a City Council-At-Large seat, created by the resignation of Wayne A. Matewsky, for the remainder of the unexpired term Item was taken out of order at the beginning of the meeting. The Clerk explained that under the city's charter, as long as a candidate receives the 20% threshold as the runner-up, they are automatically put into the position upon acceptance. Mr. John Hanlon had accepted, and the Council was required to act on his appointment. The Council voted to appoint John Hanlon to fill the vacancy. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] . Alcy Jabouin, Capone, DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, AYES: ; Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Holly Garcia)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the cancellation of the regularly scheduled City Council meetings for the months of July and August 2026 and holding one City Council meeting on...
19. C0157-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the cancellation of the regularly scheduled City Council meetings for the months of July and August 2026 and holding one City Council meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6 PM Cancellation of July and August meetings and holding one meeting on August 3, 2026. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia ISECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, Garcia, Hanlon, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith NAYS: DiPierro AWAY: Marchese
Yes: Capone, Garcia, Hanlon, Jabouin, Martins, Pietrantonio, Rogers, SmithNo: DiPierroThe minutes list Michael Marchese as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“19. C0157-26 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, as President An order recommending the cancellation of the regularly scheduled City Council meetings for the months of July and August 2026 and holding one City Council meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6 PM Cancellation of July and August meetings and holding one meeting on August 3, 2026. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Holly Garcia ISECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Alcy Jabouin, Capone, Garcia, Hanlon, Martins, Pietrantonio, AYES: . Rogers, Smith NAYS: DiPierro AWAY: Marchese.” (Motion: Holly Garcia, second: Katy Rogers)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance promoting environmental sustainability by reducing single-use plastic service ware and single-use packaged condiments
20. C0161-26 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Katy L. Rogers An ordinance promoting environmental sustainability by reducing single-use plastic service ware and single-use packaged condiments Councilor Rogers explained this ordinance, developed with assistance from Jacqueline Munson, aims to reduce single-use plastic. It is not a ban but would require customers to request plastic utensils rather than having them automatically provided. Referral to Committee on Legislative Affairs. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Katy Rogers 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
“20. C0161-26 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Katy L. Rogers An ordinance promoting environmental sustainability by reducing single-use plastic service ware and single-use packaged condiments Councilor Rogers explained this ordinance, developed with assistance from Jacqueline Munson, aims to reduce single-use plastic. It is not a ban but would require customers to request plastic utensils rather than having them automatically provided. Referral to Committee on Legislative Affairs. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Katy Rogers SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Katy Rogers, second: Holly Garcia)
Adjournment
Adjourn
MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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
“MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)
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