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July 21, 2026
27 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Tracey Bryant arrived at 7:00 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
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
Yes: Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, StefaniniThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant (arrived 7:00 PM) and Brandon Ward, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve entering into Executive Session. Motion Passed: 8 - 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Stefanini)
Minutes
Approve, as submitted
To approve, as submitted
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-036a
Approve the reappointment of Kathy Davies O'Leary as Human Resources Director
To approve the reappointment of Kathy Davies O'Leary as Human Resources Director
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Philip Ottaviani to Approve the reappointment of Kathy O'Leary as Human Resources Director. 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: Leombruno, second: Ottaviani)
Approve the reappointment of Fred Bray as Building Commissioner
Approve the reappointment of Fred Bray as Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve the reappointment of Fred Bray as Building Commissioner. 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development Director
Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development Director
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardNo: Long
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Philip Ottaviani to Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development Director. Motion Passed: 10- 1 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: Christine Long.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Ottaviani)
Order 2026-008-030a
Approve all appointments in items 6-13
Approve all appointments in items 6-13
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve all appointments in items 6-13. 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-031a
Approve: A vote regarding the Mayor's reappointment of Howard Schwartz-D3 to serve on the Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee through June 30, 2029
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-032a
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment of Susan Kennedy-D4 and Lynne Damianos D2 to serve on the Framingham Historical Commission through June 30, 2029
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-033a
Approve: The Mayor's reappointment and appointment of 3 members to serve on the Historic District Commission through June 30, 2029: Paul Silva-D3 reappointment to a full member seat from an...
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-034a
Mayor's appointment of Michele Kessel-D7 to serve on the Women, Children and Families Commission through June 30, 2029
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-035a
Mayor's reappointment of Eng Cho-D3 to serve on the Registrar of Voters through March 31, 2029
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-037a
Mayor's reappointment of Constables Trevor Nardizzi- resident and Sean Halpin- Milford
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-008-029a
Mayor's reappointment of 3 members to serve on the Police Advisory Committee through June 30, 2029; Rey LeMaine-D2, Lee Gartenberg-D2, and Susane Santone- D2
Approve
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Order 2026-075
Approve: Grant of Location Hearing at the request of Verizon New England and Eversource Electric to install one (1) new push brace pole and one (1) stub pole and to relocate two (2) existing poles...
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve 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: Leombruno)
Order 2026-076
Approve: Grant of Location request by Verizon and Eversource to relocate one (1) existing pole on Heather Drive. No public hearing required. Order_2026- 076_Heather_Dr_VZ_UP_Letter_2026_Jun_17.pdf
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve 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)
Order 2026-077
Approve as presented with the condition if the tree was damaged, Eversource would plant a new tree
To approve as presented with the condition if the tree was damaged, Eversource would plant a new tree
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve 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: Stefanini)
Order 2026-004-001
Approve the zoning map amendment, the MOU and the inclusion of 25% ownership (first reading)
Approve the zoning map amendment, the MOU and the inclusion of 25% ownership
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve the zoning map amendment, the MOU and the inclusion of 25% ownership. 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: Leombruno)
Amend the Ad Hoc Committee to three members
To amend the Ad Hoc Committee to three members
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve the amendment made by Councilor Leombruno to reduce the Ad Hoc Committee member to three. Motion Passed: 7- 4 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Refer the item to a newly adopted Three-member Ad Hoc Committee for review, discussion and recommendation to the full Council on August 18, 2026
Refer the item to a newly adopted Three-member Ad Hoc Committee for review, discussion and recommendation to the full Council on August 18, 2026
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Mary Kate Feeney to Refer the item to a newly adopted Three-member Ad Hoc Committee for review, discussion and recommendation to the full Council on August 18, 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: Feeney)
Discuss new business after 10:00PM
To discuss new business after 10:00PM
Yes: Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Noval Alexander and Tracey Bryant were not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor's Alexander and Bryant were out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Continue after 10:00PM. Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: 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)
Order 2026-079
Approve: Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator approval of Hawker/Peddler Licenses for Nelson Lopez Garcia and Ingrid Alvarez Rueda, DBA Granizadas Chapinas, Inc
To approve as presented
Yes: Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Noval Alexander and Tracey Bryant were not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor's Alexander and Bryant were out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: 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)
Order 2026-074
Approved as recommended
To approved as recommended
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve parking changes to include handicap assessable parking on Pearl, Union, and Sanger streets, Sunday only. 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: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Approve year-to-year parking on the odd side of Buckminster Street
Approve year-to-year parking on the odd side of Buckminster Street
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve year-to-year parking on the odd side of Buckminster Street. 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: Leombruno)
Order 2026-072-001
Find other funds for the library archive room project and use the $49,000 on some other project
To find other funds for the library archive room project and use the $49,000 on some other project
Yes: Bryant, Mallach, WardNo: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniThe vote record gives no result word; the result is read from the count (3-8).
From the minutes
“Moved by Brandon Ward; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve removing $49,000 for the library archive room. Motion : 3- 8 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Leora Mallach, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini.” (Motion: Ward, second: Stefanini)
Approve entire recommendation as presented
Approve entire recommendation as presented
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve entire recommendation as presented. 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: Cannon, second: Leombruno)
Order 2026-078
Refer the item to the Traffic Commission
To refer the item to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Philip Ottaviani to Refer the item to the Traffic Commission. 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)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; 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: Leombruno, second: Ottaviani)
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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