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December 16, 2025
13 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem, Corey Belanger
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Belanger)
Minutes of Environmental and Flood Issues SC December 9th; City Council Regular Meeting December 9th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Environmental and Flood Issues SC December 9th; City Council Regular Meeting December 9th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Belanger. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Belanger)
Ask the City Manager to work with proper department to facilitate a Workforce Housing Development Program in order...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with proper department to facilitate a Workforce Housing Development Program in order to...
In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Gitschier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Gitschier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)
Refer to Finance SC: Motion Responses
D) Motion Response - FY26 Update and FY27 Budget Book – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“D) Motion Response - FY26 Update and FY27 Budget Book – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Communication - Reappointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Approve: Communication - Reappointments to Various Boards and Commissions
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, M. Rourke, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Vote - Accept/Expend $2,500 Mass State Police Grant – LPD
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $2,500 Mass State Police Grant – LPD
In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $210k Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Grant
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $210k Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Grant
In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Accept/Expend $674.50 Walmart Grant – Fire
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $674.50 Walmart Grant – Fire
In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Vote - Transfer $35k - Census Form Printing
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $35k - Census Form Printing
In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Non-Profit Organizations SC December 15, 2025
Accept the report: Non-Profit Organizations SC December 15, 2025
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Scott, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Yem)
Misc. - Robert Burcham request installation of handicap parking sign at 75 Lincoln Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Robert Burcham request installation of handicap parking sign at 75 Lincoln Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Jenness, C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Jenness, C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Jenness)
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