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June 30, 2026
28 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 6:04 PM. Philip Ottaviani arrived at 6:10 PM. Brandon Ward arrived at 6:02 PM.
Present: George King, Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward
Absent: Christine Long
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
Yes: Cannon, Feeney, King, Mallach, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Tracey Bryant and Philip Ottaviani were not in the room for this vote; left out. The roll call does not list Noval Alexander and Janet Leombruno, so they are left out of this vote. The narrative of the minutes gives a different count (“A roll-call vote was taken and approved, 8-0-0. Councilor's Bryant and Ottaviani were not in attendance at the time of the vote to go into Executive Session.”); MassVoter follows the roll-call record, which names each councilor. The minutes also say: “Councilor's Bryant and Ottaviani were not in attendance at the time of the vote to go into Executive Session.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Mary Kate Feeney to Approve Entering into Executive Session. Motion Passed: 6 - 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Feeney)
Minutes
Approve the minutes of 5/19/26 as presented
To approve as submitted
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve the minutes of 5/19/26 as presented. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Noval Alexander, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Order 2026-008-020a
Approve items 4-15 with the exclusion of item 13
To approve items 4-15 with the exclusion of item 13
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-017a
Reappointment of Douglas Lawrence- D6, to the Economic Development Corporation to fill the Industrial Development seat through June 30, 2029 and appointment of Patrick Mosesso-D8 to fill the...
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-018a
Reappointment of Kerry Najarian-D8, to serve on the Cultural Council through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-019a
Reappointment Megan Tolland-D2, to serve on the Board of Assessors through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-021a
Reappointment of Bridget Griffin D-8, Christine Guarino D-6, Cynthia MacLean D-4, and Tammy Richardson D-3 to the Women, Children and Families Commission through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-022a
Reappointment of Sampath Bade D-8, Gene Novak D-2, and David Sapuppo D-3 to the Conservation Commission through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-023a
Reappointment of Natasha Rausch-D4 and Linda Kirchman-D6 to the Agricultural Advisory Committee through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-024a
Reappointment of Joseph Tersoni-D2 to the Loring Advisory Committee through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-025a
Reappointment of David Gudejko-D1 to the Parks & Recreation Commission through June 30, 2029
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-026a
Approve: Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee a recommendation and vote upon the reappointment of Steve Kiviat-D2 to fill a member seat of the Community Development Committee through June...
To approve
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardNo: Bryant
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve Motion Passed: 9- 1 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Tracey Bryant.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Order 2026-008-027a
Approve: Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee a recommendation and vote upon the reappointment of Laura Medrano-D7 through June 30, 2028, the reappointment of Joseph Sturniolo-D8 through...
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-028a
Reappointment of Constables Paul Nardizzi and Steven Driver
Approve
Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, 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: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-069
Approve: The reappointment of Nicole HoveyD7 to serve on the Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight Committee (SIFOC) in the Council appointed seat through June 30, 2029
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Leora Mallach to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Mallach)
Order 2026-070
Appoint Karen Margolis
To appoint Karen Margolis
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve the appointment of Karen Margolis to the Community Preservation Committee through June 30, 2029. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-067
Approve: Grant of Location Hearing at the request of Eversource and Verizon for the installation of a pole at Gordon Street
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
Order 2026-068
Approve: Grant of Location Hearing at the request of Eversource and Verizon for the installation of a pole at Lincoln Street
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
Order 2026-071
Approve: And approval of naming the triangular parcel of land located north of the Framingham Centre Common, situated in front of First Parish Church and Plymouth Church along Edgell Road
To approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Order 2023-036-001
The Planning Director be authorized to enter into a conservation easement on terms, conditions and form as determined by the acquisition from 2023
The Planning Director be authorized to enter into a conservation easement on terms, conditions and form as determined by the acquisition from 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Authorize to authorize the Planning Director to enter into a conservation easement on terms and conditions as determined by the Planning Director to achieve the purposes set out in the acquisition of 103 Guild Street and approved as part of the Community Preservation Committees recommended projects in Order 2023-036-001. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Bryant)
Order 2026-061-001
Approve: Funding Authorization for Framingham MOA for Local 1652 Firefighters
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Leora Mallach to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Mallach)
Order 2026-062-001
Approve: Funding Authorization for Framingham MOA for Local 1652 Deputy Fire Chiefs
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Leora Mallach to Approve Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Mallach)
Order 2026-059-001
Refer the item back to the Finance Subcommittee
To refer the item back to the Finance Subcommittee
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Michael Cannon to Refer the item back to the Finance Subcommittee. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-065-001
Authorize the Framingham City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 6, approve a transfer from Free Cash in the amount of $1,601,000, to be allocated as follows...
Authorize the Framingham City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 6, approve a transfer from Free Cash in the amount of $1,601,000, to be allocated as follows: $1,500,000 to the Group Insurance account; and $101,000 to the Medicare/FICA account, for the purpose of funding increased employee benefit costs for Fiscal Year 2026
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by John Stefanini to Authorize the Framingham City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 6, approve a transfer from Free Cash in the amount of $1,601,000, to be allocated as follows: $1,500,000 to the Group Insurance account; and $101,000 to the Medicare/FICA account, for the purpose of funding increased employee benefit costs for Fiscal Year 2026. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
Approve the item as an emergency
Approve the item as an emergency
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve the item as an emergency. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Order 2026-066-001
Approve: An appropriation from Free Cash and transfer from other available funds for non reimbursed costs associated with Covid-19 pandemic from FEMA
And approved
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A roll-call vote was taken and approved, 10-0-0..”
Approve the Framingham City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 6, approve a transfer from Free Cash and other available funds in the amount of $1,074,876, as...
Approve the Framingham City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 6, approve a transfer from Free Cash and other available funds in the amount of $1,074,876, as follows: $ 91,400 from Salary Reserve $200,000 from Reserve Fund $108,865 From Snow & Ice $308,783 from Unemployment $365,828 from Free Cash for the purpose of funding the City’s FEMA fund deficit
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, StefaniniThe roll call does not list Brandon Ward (arrived 6:02 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve the Framingham City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 6, approve a transfer from Free Cash and other available funds in the amount of $1,074,876, as follows: $ 91,400 from Salary Reserve $200,000 from Reserve Fund $108,865 From Snow & Ice $308,783 from Unemployment $365,828 from Free Cash for the purpose of funding the City’s FEMA fund deficit. . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Stefanini)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
The minutes give the count (10-0-0) without names; it equals the councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A roll-call vote was taken and approved, 10-0-0..” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
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