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September 2, 2025
23 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Present: Philip Ottaviani, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey
Absent: Noval Alexander
Every vote, in order
Order 2025-063
Open Public Hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Open Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: Cannon)
Approve the City Council vote its intention to lay out Candlestick Lane, Gaslight Lane and Lantern Road as public ways and that it refer the layouts of these ways and the layout plans to the...
Approve the City Council vote its intention to lay out Candlestick Lane, Gaslight Lane and Lantern Road as public ways and that it refer the layouts of these ways and the layout plans to the Planning Board for review in accordance with M.G.L. c. 41, §§81G, 81I.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Christine Long to Approve the City Council vote its intention to lay out Candlestick Lane, Gaslight Lane and Lantern Road as public ways and that it refer the layouts of these ways and the layout plans to the Planning Board for review in accordance with M.G.L. c. 41, §§81G, 81I.”. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: Long)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Close Public Hearing . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: Leombruno)
Order 2025-027-003
Approve: Senior Planner- Planning & Community Development, a consideration and vote upon a clarification to the Demolition Delay Ordinance, section 254-11
To accept
From the minutes
“Moved by Tracey Bryant; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: Bryant, second: Long)
Order 2025-008-055
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's appointment of Steve Kiviat-D2 to serve on the Council on Aging through June 30, 2026
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant and Leslie White Harvey, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-056
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's appointment of Ash Nemiccolo-D7 to serve on the Cultural Council through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant and Leslie White Harvey, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leora Mallach to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Mallach)
Order 2025-008-057
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of Tyler Terrasi-D4 and Sheryl Goldstein-D3 to serve on the Disability Commission through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant and Leslie White Harvey, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-058
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of Thomas Schuetz-D6 and Lewis ColtenD1 to serve on the Framingham Historic Commission through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant and Leslie White Harvey, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-059
Approve: Consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of four members to the Historic District Commission: James Kubat-D5 through June 30, 2028 Andrew Habermehl-D6 through June 30, 2026 Paul...
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant and Leslie White Harvey, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-060
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of Michelle Burns-D2 to serve on the Keefe Tech School Committee through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant and Leslie White Harvey, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-061
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of Tony Tolson-D3 to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: 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: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-062
Approve: Consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of Mike Bower-D2 and Jeff RouseD3 to serve on the Team Framingham Steering Committee through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: 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: Cannon)
Order 2025-008-063
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of three members to serve on the Veterans Council through June 30, 2028: Bob Downing-D4 William Blumsack-D3 Nick Paganella-D4
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: 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)
Order 2025-008-064
Approve: The consideration of the Mayor's reappointment of Leonard Levy-D3 to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: 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)
Order 2025-055-001
Approve to appropriate and transfer $5,550,327.79
Approve to appropriate and transfer $5,550,327.79
Yes: Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Tracey Bryant, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Christine Long to Approve to appropriate and transfer $5,550,327.79 . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Long)
Order 2025-028-003
Approve the Framingham City Council reduce the original assessment to Keefe Tech from $10,519,810 to $10,217,010
Approve the Framingham City Council reduce the original assessment to Keefe Tech from $10,519,810 to $10,217,010
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Christine Long to Approve the Framingham City Council reduce the original assessment to Keefe Tech from $10,519,810 to $10,217,010.. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey, Tracey Bryant Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Long)
Order 2025-056-001
Approve: The consideration of an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for the Opioid Task Force FY26 budget
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: King, second: Cannon)
Order 2025-057-001
Approve: The consideration for project CPA26-001, Accessible Dock at Waushakum Beach
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: King, second: Leombruno)
Order 2025-058-001
Approve the extension on the existing contract with Clifton, Larson & Allen to include FY2025 ending June 30, 2026
To approve the extension on the existing contract with Clifton, Larson & Allen to include FY2025 ending June 30, 2026
Yes: Bryant, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Michael Cannon, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Order 2025-059-001
Approve: The consideration of a Transfer Request for Treasurer’s budget
And approved
The minutes give the count (9-0) but not how each councilor voted, and the count does not match the 10 councilors present, so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“A roll-call vote was taken and approved, 9-0..”
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Michael Cannon, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Order 2025-061-001
Approve: The acceptance of Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant under the Recycling Dividend Program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and...
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: 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: King, second: Leombruno)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 10 - 0 Voting For: 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: Cannon)
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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