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March 3, 2026
33 recorded votes, 32 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Erik R. Gitschier presiding. Taking part remotely (Zoom): Daniel P. Rourke. Sidney L. Liang arrived late (6:40 PM). Vesna Nuon arrived late (6:35 PM).
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. Descoteau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteau. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Proclamation - Bicentennial Celebration
Accept and place on file: Proclamation - Bicentennial Celebration
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Take Item #9.2 out of order
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. McDonough to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. McDonough to take Item #9.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: McDonough)
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 24th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting February 24th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a detailed report on a pathway to secure independent legal...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a detailed report on a pathway to secure independent legal...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke (Via Zoom), C. Scott), 1 nay (C. Descoteaux). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: DescoteauxFiled by Corey Robinson and Rita Mercier; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke (Via Zoom), C. Scott), 1 nay (C. Descoteaux). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Move the question: Ask the City Manager to provide the City Council with a detailed report on a pathway to secure independent legal counsel of our...
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to move the question. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to move the question. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Request: Mayor and City Manager invite Men’s 2026 Olympic Gold Medal winner Connor Hellebuyck (UML former player and...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: Mayor and City Manager invite Men’s 2026 Olympic Gold Medal winner Connor Hellebuyck (UML former player and...
In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager/ Mayor. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager/ Mayor. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
Motion: Request: Mayor and City Manager invite Men’s 2026 Olympic Gold Medal winner Connor Hellebuyck (UML former player and graduate) and Women’s...
Motion to amend by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough to add following Boston Fleet players, Aerin Frankel and Megan Keller to the invitation. So voted.
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“Motion to amend by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough to add following Boston Fleet players, Aerin Frankel and Megan Keller to the invitation. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
Ask the City Manager to work with DPD to reinstall Cambodian- Town flag along Middlesex Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with DPD to reinstall Cambodian- Town flag along Middlesex Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Chau)
Request: the Council discuss City policy surrounding implementation of parking bans for special events
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the Council discuss City policy surrounding implementation of parking bans for special events
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to promptly review all current lease agreements between...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department to promptly review all current lease agreements between...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Robinson)
Request: the Auditor/Clerk Oversite and Personnel subcommittee meet to review policy priorities and initiatives of...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: the Auditor/Clerk Oversite and Personnel subcommittee meet to review policy priorities and initiatives of...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Auditor Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Auditor Clerk Oversight and Personnel SC. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Mercier)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: McDonough)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Juran)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: McDonough)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Liang)
Informational Reports Informational Report - Bourne St Update
Accept and place on file: Informational Reports Informational Report - Bourne St Update
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Juran)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Mercier)
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Descoteaux)
Vote - Transfer $95k – LRWU
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $95k – LRWU
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 (Via Zoom), 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 (Via Zoom), C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Take Item #7.1 out of order
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon to take Item #7.1 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule – Parks
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule – Parks
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
JO Pole on Pawtucket St., Install underground facilities on Middlesex St. @ Canal St., 1 JO Pole on Westford St. and...
Adopt and accept accompanying orders
In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying orders” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To adopt and accept accompanying orders” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)
Misc. - Omar Ibrahim request permission to address Council regarding police crash review and emergency vehicle protocol
Refer to the Public Safety SC by C: Misc. - Omar Ibrahim request permission to address Council regarding police crash review and emergency vehicle...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Public Safety SC by C. Juran, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Public Safety SC by C. Juran, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Nuon)
Bundle and give 1st reading for Items #9.3 to #9.7, inclusive
Motion to bundle and give 1st reading for Items #9.3 to #9.7, inclusive by C. Robinson, seconded by. C. Nuon. So vote.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and give 1st reading for Items #9.3 to #9.7, inclusive by C. Robinson, seconded by. C. Nuon. So vote..” (Motion: Robinson)
National Grid - Request permission to install recloser at 12 Washer Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to install recloser at 12 Washer Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Liang)
National Grid - Request permission to install recloser at 313-317 Nesmith Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to install recloser at 313-317 Nesmith Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Liang)
National Grid - Request permission to install recloser at 491 Lawrence Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to install recloser at 491 Lawrence Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Liang)
National Grid - Request permission to relocate 3 poles on Wood Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request permission to relocate 3 poles on Wood Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Liang)
Boston Gas - Request permission to extend existing gas main from Dutton Street to 6 Wiggin Street
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request permission to extend existing gas main from Dutton Street to 6 Wiggin Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on March 17, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Liang)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
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