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January 6, 2026
18 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Erik R. Gitschier presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Belinda M. Juran, Sidney L. Liang, Sean McDonough, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott
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. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Minutes of Non-Profit Organization SC December 15th; City Council Regular Meeting December 16th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of Non-Profit Organization SC December 15th; City Council Regular Meeting December 16th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Liang)
Take Item #9.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott to take Item #9.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Take Item #9.2 out of order
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the status of 801 Stevens Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an update on the status of 801 Stevens Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Vote - Accept/Expend $1k Walmart Grant – Fire
Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $1k Walmart Grant – Fire
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Liang)
Bundle and waive second reading of Items #5.2; 5.3; and 5.4
Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle and waive second reading of Items #5.2; 5.3; and 5.4. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Chau, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle and waive second reading of Items #5.2; 5.3; and 5.4. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreement with Solect Energy Development, LLC
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Agreement with Solect Energy Development, LLC
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Easement with Boston Gas Company
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. Easement with Boston Gas Company
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement with Lowell Festival Foundation
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. License Agreement with Lowell Festival Foundation
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Loan Order - Amend High School Project
Send to a public hearing: Loan Order - Amend High School Project
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 20, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on January 20, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Liang)
Communication - City Manager Request Approval of Constable Bonds
Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval of Constable Bonds
In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Misc. - Naomi Scott request reimbursement for veterinary visit and medication for injuries to her dog
Refer to Law Department: Misc. - Naomi Scott request reimbursement for veterinary visit and medication for injuries to her dog
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Misc. - John Ianucci request permission to address Council regarding installation of speed bumps on London Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - John Ianucci request permission to address Council regarding installation of speed bumps on London Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Andronike Angelopoulos request installation of a handicap parking sign at 54 Clare Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Andronike Angelopoulos request installation of a handicap parking sign at 54 Clare Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Juran)
Misc. - Guillermina Rivera request installation of a handicap parking sign at 28B Cork Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Guillermina Rivera request installation of a handicap parking sign at 28B Cork Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Misc. - Sophia Gallagher request installation of a handicap parking sign at 16 Newhall Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Sophia Gallagher request installation of a handicap parking sign at 16 Newhall Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
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