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Framingham City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

June 2, 2026

15 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:55 PM.

Present: George King, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, Christine Long, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Minutes

Approve the minutes

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

To approve

Yes: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant was absent.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Open Public Hearing

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

To open the Public Hearing

Yes: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant was absent.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Open Public Hearing Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)

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

Close Public Hearing

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Close Public Hearing

Yes: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant was absent.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by John Stefanini to Close Public Hearing Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)

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

Approve First Reading

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 7–4

Approve First Reading

Yes: Alexander, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Bryant, Cannon, Mallach, Ward

From the minutes

“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve First Reading Motion Passed: 7- 4 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Leora Mallach, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)

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

Authorize the Finance Subcommittee to explore options in the budget to restore the Director of Elder Services position

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Authorize the Finance Subcommittee to explore options in the budget to restore the Director of Elder Services position

From the minutes

“Moved by Mary Kate Feeney; seconded by Michael Cannon to Authorize the Finance Subcommittee to explore options in the budget to restore the Director of Elder Services position. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Feeney, second: Cannon)

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

Approve keeping Parks & Recreation as a separate Department

Minutes, page 10

ApproveFailed · 3–8

Approve keeping Parks & Recreation as a separate Department

Yes: Bryant, Feeney, StefaniniNo: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Ward

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve keeping Parks & Recreation as a separate Department. Motion Failed: 3- 8 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, John Stefanini Voting Against: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Bryant)

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

Order 2026-055

Approve: An application to consider a Secondhand Articles, Junk, Old Metals License for National Rarities, LLC at 92 Worcester Road July 14-17, 2026

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To approve

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Mary Kate Feeney was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Feeney was out of the room.”

From the minutes

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

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

Order 2026-056

Approve: Approval of Guy Tremblay, Kona Ice, Hawker/Peddler License

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To approve

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Mary Kate Feeney was not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor Feeney was out of the room.”

From the minutes

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

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

Order 2026-013-002

Approve the item with an amendment to change the Floor Ratio of .50 to .25

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 9–2

To approve the item with an amendment to change the Floor Ratio of .50 to .25

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniNo: Mallach, Ward

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Christine Long to Approve Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: Leora Mallach, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Order 2026-004-001

Continue the item without testimony to July 21, 2026

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To continue the item without testimony to July 21, 2026

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Michael Cannon to Continue without testimony to July 21, 2026. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Order 2026-003-001

Approve: Continued discussion and consideration of zoning amendments to Clark's Hill. Public hearing was opened on 3/17/26 and continued at the 5/19/26 Council meeting (first reading)

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve First Reading

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve First Reading Motion First Reading Approved: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Long, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Continue new business past 10:00PM

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Continue new business past 10:00PM

From the minutes

“Moved by Leora Mallach; seconded by Philip Ottaviani to Continue new business past 10:00PM. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Mallach, second: Ottaviani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Order 2025-074-002

FY2027-FY2031 Recommended Capital Improvement Program

Minutes, page 16

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Approve Second Reading UPON THE REQUEST OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE, THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM, THROUGH THE FRAMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, IT IS SO ORDERED: That the City Council votes to appropriate $36,767,605 to pay costs of the following General Fund capital project, as listed: CPFM Main Library Roof $ 1,650,000 2027 Recommend Bond CPFM Main Library Roof Top RTU Heating and Cooling Unit $ 335,000 2027 Recommend Bond CPFM Memorial Building Bathrooms $ 3,000,000 2027 Recommend Bond FIRE Engine 1 Fire Truck Replacement $ 1,200,000 2027 Recommend Bond FIRE Fire Mechanic Pickup Truck Replacement $ 100,000 2027 Recommend Bond FIRE Shift Commander SUV Asset Replacement $ 95,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Bowditch Administration Building Roof Design & Construction $ 328,250 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Bowditch Administration Building Design ADA Ramp Repair and Masonry Restoration $ 40,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Bowditch Stadium Scoreboard Replacement $ 80,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Loring Arena Ice Rink Kick Plate Replacement $ 37,560 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Pavement Improvements Loring Arena and Butterworth Park $ 345,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Playground Accessibility Enhancements Roosevelt Park $ 100,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Vehicle Replacement Dump Truck with Sander and Plow $ 130,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Mason Park Accessible Entry Initiative $ 50,000 2027 Recommend Bond POLICE Police Body Cameras Program $ 371,000 2027 Recommend Bond POLICE Police Mobile Data Termi

From the minutes

“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve Second Reading UPON THE REQUEST OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE, THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM, THROUGH THE FRAMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, IT IS SO ORDERED: That the City Council votes to appropriate $36,767,605 to pay costs of the following General Fund capital project, as listed: CPFM Main Library Roof $ 1,650,000 2027 Recommend Bond CPFM Main Library Roof Top RTU Heating and Cooling Unit $ 335,000 2027 Recommend Bond CPFM Memorial Building Bathrooms $ 3,000,000 2027 Recommend Bond FIRE Engine 1 Fire Truck Replacement $ 1,200,000 2027 Recommend Bond FIRE Fire Mechanic Pickup Truck Replacement $ 100,000 2027 Recommend Bond FIRE Shift Commander SUV Asset Replacement $ 95,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Bowditch Administration Building Roof Design & Construction $ 328,250 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Bowditch Administration Building Design ADA Ramp Repair and Masonry Restoration $ 40,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Bowditch Stadium Scoreboard Replacement $ 80,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Loring Arena Ice Rink Kick Plate Replacement $ 37,560 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Pavement Improvements Loring Arena and Butterworth Park $ 345,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Playground Accessibility Enhancements Roosevelt Park $ 100,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Vehicle Replacement Dump Truck with Sander and Plow $ 130,000 2027 Recommend Bond PARKS Mason Park Accessible Entry Initiative $ 50,000 2027 Recommend Bond POLICE Police Body Cameras Program $ 371,000 2027 Recommend Bond POLICE Police Mobile Data Terminals for Vehicles $ 275,707 2027 Recommend Bond POLICE Police Axon Drones $ 81,050 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Mack LR64 Packer - Replacement Vehicle $ 599,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Case 821G Loader - Replacement Equipment $ 315,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Roadway Improvements $ 6,000,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Winter Street Roadway Improvements $ 3,250,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Winter Street and Salem End Road Intersection Improvements - Design $ 725,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Saxonville Intersection Improvements - Final Design & Construction $ 12,710,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Elgin Peligan Street Sweeper - Replacement Equipment $ 454,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements Program AAB/ADA $ 500,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Fuel Island Replacement - Design & Evaluation Study $ 294,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Facilities Technology Equipment Replacement $ 182,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Bishop Street Corridor Improvements - Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition $ 550,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS MS4 Permit Implementation Year 9 $ 415,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Airman PDS185S Tow-Behind Compressor Replacement Equipment $ 28,000 2027 Recommend Bond PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Fleet Management System $ 38,500 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS Floor Maintenance Equipment $ 163,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS Barbieri Elementary Paving & Stormwater Improvements Design $ 328,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS Cameron Middle Fire Alarm System Replacement $ 807,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS McCarthy Elementary PreK Playground & Safety Surfacing - Design & Installation $ 119,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS Harmony Grove Elementary PreK Playground & Safety Surfacing - Design & Installation $ 106,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS High School Gymnasium Front and Rear Floor Refinishing $ 95,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS Cameron Middle HVAC Sump Replacement $ 61,000 2027 Recommend Bond SCHOOLS High School Theater Lighting Upgrades $ 522,500 2027 Recommend Bond TECHNOLOGY Citywide IP Camera Replacement $ 287,038 2027 Recommend Bond Total General Fund $ 36,767,605 and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee, with the exception of the School Department projects, which will be spent under the direction of the School Superintendent or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain, permanent easements and temporary construction easements or other interests in land for said projects; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to borrow $36,767,605 and to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amounts. FURTHER ORDERED: that $33,750,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the following Utility Enterprise Fund Capital projects, as listed: SEWER Western Star 47X w. Chadwick Baross Vac Truck Replacement Vehicle $ 838,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Ford F550 Switch-N-Go Body Pickup Truck with Plow - Replacement Vehicle $ 167,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER- Sewer Collection System Improvements and Repairs $ 800,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Hybrid Ford Explorer Replacement Vehicle $ 48,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Maynard Road Sewer Improvements $ 900,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) Defect Repairs Phase 5 $ 2,000,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Worcester Road Sewer Improvements Phase 2 $ 4,920,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Worcester Road - Temple Street West Sewer Main Replacement Design $ 230,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Ford F550 Aerial Lift - Replacement Equipment $ 226,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER Kohler 60 KW A/C Generator - Replacement Equipment $ 162,000 2027 Recommend Bond SEWER CAT XQ330 Generator - Replacement Equipment $ 226,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Fire Flow Restoration and Water Quality Improvements $ 5,566,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER- Water Meter Collection System End Point Replacement Program $ 3,700,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Ford F750 Emergency Response Vehicle - Replacement Vehicle $ 349,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Maynard Road Water Improvements $ 3,480,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Ford F550 Utility Body Pickup Truck with Plow - Replacement Vehicle $ 165,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Elm Street Water Pump Station and Mains - Final Design $ 500,000, 2027 Recommend Bond WATER CAT - 18 Ton Excavator $ 253,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Saxonville Intersection Elm Street Transmission Main Lining - Chestnut Street to Watson Place $ 1,700,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Worcester Road Water Improvements Phase 2 $ 6,440,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER Worcester Road - Temple Street West Water Main Replacement Design $ 680,000 2027 Recommend Bond WATER- Water Pump Station Equipment Replacement and Communication Improvements $ 400,000 2027 Recommend Bond Total Enterprise Fund $ 33,750,000 and for the payment of costs incidental and related thereto, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or his designee; that the Mayor is authorized to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain, permanent easements and temporary construction easements or other interests in land for said projects; that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order; and, further, to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer is authorized, with the approval of the Mayor, to borrow $33,750,000 and to issue from time to time bonds or notes in such amount pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44, or any other enabling authority. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. And further, that the Mayor or his designee be authorized to apply for and accept loans, grants, or other financial assistance from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for any eligible project(s) authorized under this capital budget, and to take any other action necessary to secure such funding in accordance with MWRA program requirements. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Order 2026-058

Move the question

Minutes, page 22

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To move the question

The minutes give the count (11-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“A roll-call vote was taken and approved, 11-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 24

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Philip Ottaviani to Adjourn Motion Passed: 11 - 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Ottaviani)

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (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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