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November 18, 2025
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Noval Alexander arrived at 8:05 PM. Adam Steiner arrived at 7:12 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 2025-072
Approve: Grant of location request by Verizon for utility pole work on Edmands Road
To approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; 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: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2025-082
Continue: Grant of location gas main work for Eversource on Colonel James Halpin Drive
Continue
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Continue . 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: Long)
Allow the speaker from out of town
To allow the speaker from out of town
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve a speaker from out of town. 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: Bryant)
Close Public Hearing
Close Public Hearing
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: Cannon, Long
From the minutes
“Moved by Adam Steiner; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Close Public Hearing Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Michael Cannon, Christine Long.” (Motion: Steiner, second: Bryant)
Order 2025-006-003
Increase the square footage to 125,000
To increase the square footage to 125,000
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: MallachThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Amend increasing the square footage to 125,000. Motion Passed: 9- 1 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Leora Mallach.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)
Continue new business after the 10:00PM hour
Continue new business after the 10:00PM hour
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leora Mallach to Continue new business after the 10:00PM hour. 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: Mallach)
Order 2024-073-002
Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand ($2,600,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for a new elementary school – Hemenway...
Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand ($2,600,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for a new elementary school – Hemenway School to be located at [insert address], including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of [the School Building Committee]. To meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the City incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City, and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement that may be executed between the City and the MSBA. FURTHER ORDERED: that the $600,000 portion of the $9,089,150 appropriated by the City Council under Order Number 2021-063-002 for MSBA Feasibility Study – Future Elementary School is hereby rescinded
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand ($2,600,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for a new elementary school – Hemenway School to be located at [insert address], including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of [the School Building Committee]. To meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the City incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City, and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement that may be executed between the City and the MSBA. FURTHER ORDERED: that the $600,000 portion of the $9,089,150 appropriated by the City Council under Order Number 2021-063-002 for MSBA Feasibility Study – Future Elementary School is hereby rescinded.. 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-073-001
Approve: The consideration of a transfer of Handicap Parking Fines to the Disability Commission
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Leslie White Harvey 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-008-106
Approve: The appointment of Diane Soulliard-D7 to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028. D._Soulliard_nomination.pdf D._Soulliard_app_Agri_Adv.pdf
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), 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: 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-008-107
Approve: The reappointment of John Van Alsten-D3 to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: HarveyThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote. Leslie White Harvey abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor White Harvey abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Order 2025-008-108
Approve: The appointment of Megan Tolland-D2 to serve on the Board of Assessors through June 30, 2026. M._Tolland_Nomination_Board_of_Assessors.pdf M._Tolland_app_Board_of_Assessors.pdf
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; 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: Leombruno, second: Long)
Order 2025-008-109
Approve: The reappointment of Michael Cunningham-D2 to serve on the Cable Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028. M._Cunningham_nomination_Cable.pdf M._Cunningham_app_Cable.pdf
Approve
Yes: Bryant, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: HarveyThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM) and Michael Cannon, so they are left out of this vote. Leslie White Harvey abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor White Harvey abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 8- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Order 2025-008-110
Approve: The appointment of Christine Kahn-D7 through June 30, 2028 and Micah JansyD4 through June 30, 2027 to serve on the Community Development Committee
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), 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: 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-008-111
Approve: The reappointment of Eric Finn-D5 to serve on the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee through June 30, 2028. E._Finn_nomination_Elderly_Tax.pdf
Approve
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: Bryant, HarveyThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote. Leslie White Harvey and Tracey Bryant abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilors Bryant and White Harvey abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long 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: Long)
Order 2025-008-112
Approve: The reappointment of Gregory Hayes-D1 to serve on the Human Relations Commission through June 30, 2028. G._Hayes_nomination_Human_Relations.pdf
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), 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: 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-008-113
Approve: The appointment of Andrew Kaluzny-D1 to serve on the Fair Housing Committee through June 30, 2028. A._Kaluzny_Nomination_Fair_Housing.pdf A._Kaluzny_app_Fair_Housing.pdf
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), 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: 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-008-114
Approve: The appointment of Luther Evans-D2 to serve on the South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee through June 30, 2028. L._Evans_CL_Keefe_Tech.pdf L._Evans_app_Keefe_Tech.pdf...
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM) and Michael Cannon, so they are 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: Tracey Bryant, 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 2025-008-115
Approve: The reappointment of Bruce Wester-D3 as the Republican Registrar of Voters through March 31, 2027and the appointment of Maria Robinson-D3 as the Democratic Registrar of Voters through...
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM) and Michael Cannon, so they are 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: Tracey Bryant, 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 2025-008-116
Approve: The appointments of Samuel Doyle-D6 and Rachel Zaref-D3 as a youth member to serve on the Sustainability Committee through June 30, 2028
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), 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: 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-008-117
Approve all five recommendations
To approve all five recommendations
Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: Bryant, HarveyThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote. Leslie White Harvey and Tracey Bryant abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor's Bryant and White Harvey abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long 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: Long)
Order 2025-008-118
Approve: The appointment of Ron Parker-D4 to the Associate seat of the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2026. R._Parker_CL_ZBA.pdf R._Parker_app_ZBA.pdf
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), 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: 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: Harvey)
Order 2025-081
Table: Approval of the 2026 meeting calendar
To table
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Table . 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
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leora Mallach to Adjourn . 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: Mallach)
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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