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August 18, 2026
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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 minutes of 6/16/26 and 6/30/26
To approve as submitted
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: “Councilors Alexander and Bryant were not in attendance.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve minutes of 6/16/26 and 6/30/26 . 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)
Doubt the ruling of the Chair
To doubt the ruling of the Chair
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Mallach, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve the proposed reorganization plan. Motion Passed: 6- 5 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Approve First Reading of the ordinance
Approve First Reading of the ordinance
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Mallach, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve First Reading of the ordinance. Motion Passed: 6- 5 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Order 2026-004-001
Approve Second Reading : move that City Council approve the zoning amendments to the Framingham Zoning Map (Eagle Rock) which includes expansion of the Business (B) district for the majority...
Approve Second Reading : move that City Council approve the zoning amendments to the Framingham Zoning Map (Eagle Rock) which includes expansion of the Business (B) district for the majority portion of 33 Dinsmore Avenue, parcel ID 103/23/6171/000 into the remainder of that parcel as well as into a portion of 31 Valentine Road, parcel ID 103/22/1218/000 to replace a portion of a R-1 (Single Family Residence) district as shown on the proposed plan in the background material
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Second Reading : move that City Council approve the zoning amendments to the Framingham Zoning Map (Eagle Rock) which includes expansion of the Business (B) district for the majority portion of 33 Dinsmore Avenue, parcel ID 103/23/6171/000 into the remainder of that parcel as well as into a portion of 31 Valentine Road, parcel ID 103/22/1218/000 to replace a portion of a R-1 (Single Family Residence) district as shown on the proposed plan in the background material. . 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: Long, second: Leombruno)
Order 2026-082
Approve: Grant of Location Hearing at the request of Eversource Energy Company to install conduit at pole #132/7 on Lexington Street
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 2026-083
Approve: Grant of Location Hearing request by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England to consider installation of one pole #19/20B on Bishop Street. FRA-BISHOPAA-23121696.pdf
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 2026-084
Approve: Grant of Location Hearing request by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England to install one pole #578/10A on Checkerberry Lane
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)
Refer to the Rules, Ordinance & Ethics Subcommittee a discussion to develop an ordinance banning surveillance Technology
Refer to the Rules, Ordinance & Ethics Subcommittee a discussion to develop an ordinance banning surveillance Technology
From the minutes
“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Refer to the Rules, Ordinance & Ethics Subcommittee a discussion to develop an ordinance banning surveillance Technology. 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)
Continue new business after 10:00PM
Continue new business after 10:00PM
From the minutes
“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Continue new business after 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: Long, second: Leombruno)
Order 2026-073-001
Approve as stated, authorizing the Conservation Commission to acquire 103 Guild Road for conservation, preservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, using CPA funds, MVP grant funds...
Approve as stated, authorizing the Conservation Commission to acquire 103 Guild Road for conservation, preservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, using CPA funds, MVP grant funds, and a donation from the Solomon Foundation to acquire the property, further authorizing the Conservation Commission to grant a perpetual Conservation Restriction to the Trustees of the Reservation, and the Mayor and/or Conservation Commission as appropriate to execute any documents, agreements, instruments and amendments thereto which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Order
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve as stated, authorizing the Conservation Commission to acquire 103 Guild Road for conservation, preservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, using CPA funds, MVP grant funds, and a donation from the Solomon Foundation to acquire the property, further authorizing the Conservation Commission to grant a perpetual Conservation Restriction to the Trustees of the Reservation, and the Mayor and/or Conservation Commission as appropriate to execute any documents, agreements, instruments and amendments thereto which are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Order. 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)
Approve: The order authorizing the Framingham Conservation Commission to acquire real property located at 103 Guild Road, Framingham, use of grant funds and CPA funds for acquisition, and to grant...
Approve
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 2026-085
Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for the next three Fiscal years beginning with FY26 (period ending June 30, 2026), FY27 (period ending June 30, 2027) and...
Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for the next three Fiscal years beginning with FY26 (period ending June 30, 2026), FY27 (period ending June 30, 2027) and FY28 (period ending June 30, 2028) with a total three-year fee of $315,000 as outlined in the quote provided to the City by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardAbstained: BryantTracey Bryant abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for the next three Fiscal years beginning with FY26 (period ending June 30, 2026), FY27 (period ending June 30, 2027) and FY28 (period ending June 30, 2028) with a total three-year fee of $315,000 as outlined in the quote provided to the City by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP). 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: Cannon)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno 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: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
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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