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Framingham City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

June 3, 2025

15 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:05 PM.

Present: Philip Ottaviani, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Christine Long, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Order 2025-040

Open Public Hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To open the public hearing

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Michael Cannon to Open Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Table to August 19,2025

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 9–2

Table to August 19,2025

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, OttavianiNo: Steiner, Ward

From the minutes

“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by George King to Table to August 19,2025. Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Philip Ottaviani, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Bryant, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Order 2025-042

Approve as recommended

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To approve as recommended

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Philip Ottaviani, so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Noval Alexander to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Alexander)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Order 2025-043

Approve as recommended

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve as recommended

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Adam Steiner to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Steiner)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Order 2025-046

Refer the item to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee for review

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralFailed · 3–8

To refer the item to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee for review

Yes: Bryant, Harvey, LongNo: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, Ward

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Refer to the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee. Motion Failed: 3- 8 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Christine Long, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Long, second: Bryant)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve: Owner of 1061 and 1065 Edmands Road, a consideration of and vote to accept donation of permanent water easement at 1065 Edmands Road and a vote to abandon and release water easement at...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 10–1

Approve

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: Long

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 1 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Christine Long.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Bryant)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Order 2025-006-001

Authorize the advertisement of a public hearing

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Authorize the advertisement of a public hearing

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Authorize the advertisement of a public hearing Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Bryant)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Order 2025-008-026

Approve the reappointment of Karen Beauregard

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the reappointment of Karen Beauregard

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve the reappointment of Karen Beauregard to serve on the Board of Health through June 30, 2028. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Harvey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve the reappointment of Fred Stratman to serve on the Board of Health through June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve the reappointment of Fred Stratman to serve on the Board of Health through June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Moved by Leslie White Harvey; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve the reappointment of Fred Stratman to serve on the Board of Health through June 30, 2028. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Harvey, second: Bryant)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Order 2025-008-027

Approve the appointment of Peter Knapp to the Framingham Historic District Commission through June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 11

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve the appointment of Peter Knapp to the Framingham Historic District Commission through June 30, 2026. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Withdraw

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To withdraw

The vote record gives no result word; the result is read from the count (11-0).

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Noval Alexander to Withdraw Motion Withdrawn: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Alexander)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Authorize the Administration to update the map to include a consolidated area, off side streets, and be in compliance

Minutes, page 18

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Authorize the Administration to update the map to include a consolidated area, off side streets, and be in compliance

From the minutes

“Moved by Brandon Ward; seconded by Michael Cannon to Authorize the Administration to update the map to include a consolidated area, off side streets, and be in compliance. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ward, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Order 2025-028-001

Approve the budget as amended and add the letter to Keefe Tech

Minutes, page 20

ApprovePassed · 8–3

To approve the budget as amended and add the letter to Keefe Tech

Yes: Alexander, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: Bryant, Cannon, LongThe vote record gives no result word; the result is read from the count (8-3).

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Christine Long approve the budget as amended and approve a letter be sent to Keefe Tech Motion : 8- 3 Voting For: Noval Alexander, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Christine Long.” (Motion: King, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the minutes of 5/6/25 as presented

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · 9–2

To approve the minutes of 5/6/25 as presented

Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: Bryant, Harvey

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Noval Alexander to Approve minutes of 5/6/25. Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Leslie White Harvey.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Alexander)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 21

ProceduralPassed · 10–1

To adjourn

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: Harvey

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Adjourn . Motion Passed: 10 - 1 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Leslie White Harvey.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

From the Framingham City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s public meeting portal (linked from the Public Meeting Calendar on framinghamma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Framingham Patch (George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Michael Cannon, Noval Alexander, Philip Ottaviani, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini; candidate and courtesy photos), District2Framingham.com (Brandon Ward), Run for Something (Mary Kate Feeney) and Framingham SOURCE (Tracey Bryant, 2021 candidate Q&A, photo courtesy of the candidate). The city’s website has no councilor photos. Former councilors show initials.

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