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Lowell City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

May 12, 2026

46 recorded votes, 40 with disagreement.

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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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, 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

“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Proclamation - Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Accept and place on file: Proclamation - Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. 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

“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes of Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5th; City Council Regular Meeting May 5th, for acceptance

Accept and place on file: Minutes of Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5th; City Council Regular Meeting May 5th, for acceptance

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. 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

“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Vote - Amend Council Meetings 6.16.26 and 6.30.26

Adopt: Vote - Amend Council Meetings 6.16.26 and 6.30.26

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. 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. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. 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: Mercier, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council with an update on the RAISE Bridge Projects

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide City Council with an update on the RAISE Bridge Projects

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to work with Owner Project Manager [OPM] to provide the City Council with an update on fire...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with Owner Project Manager [OPM] to provide the City Council with an update on fire house...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Request: City Council adopt following motions approved by the Non-Profit Organizations SC: 1)

Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council adopt following motions approved by the Non-Profit Organizations SC: 1)

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. 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, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. 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: Liang, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Provide report on subcommittee under Item 10.1

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough to provide report on subcommittee under Item 10.1. 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 by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough to provide report on subcommittee under Item 10.1. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have DPD hold a community forum for residents to provide input around data center zoning

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have DPD hold a community forum for residents to provide input around data center zoning

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have the law department prepare the necessary steps to allow driveway curb cuts beyond the...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the law department prepare the necessary steps to allow driveway curb cuts beyond the...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to provide an informational update on the Billerica and Woburn St. culvert replacements

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide an informational update on the Billerica and Woburn St. culvert replacements

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have MIS Department provide information on the major enhancements completed over the last 2...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have MIS Department provide information on the major enhancements completed over the last 2...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Descoteaux, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Descoteaux)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have Parking Department provide information about the rules re: residence-based parking...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Parking Department provide information about the rules re: residence-based parking...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on any planned closings of Douglas Road for...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on any planned closings of Douglas Road for...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Chau, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Chau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department provide an update on canal bridge and walkway repairs...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the appropriate department provide an update on canal bridge and walkway repairs...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into the feasibility of enhanced safety features, such as...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department look into the feasibility of enhanced safety features, such as road...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Request: City Council remove following item from table: “Wire Insp. Report - 1) Boston Gas - Request permission to...

Take from the table: Request: City Council remove following item from table: “Wire Insp. Report - 1) Boston Gas - Request permission to replace...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 7–3

In City Council, no second needed, Motion to remove from table. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 3 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Nuon), 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.

Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Robinson, RourkeNo: Gitschier, Juran, NuonThe roll call lists Kimberly Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it. Filed by Daniel P. Rourke and Corey Robinson; Daniel P. Rourke is shown as mover.

From the minutes

“In City Council, no second needed, Motion to remove from table. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 3 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Nuon), 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adopt: Request: City Council remove following item from table: “Wire Insp. Report - 1) Boston Gas - Request permission to replace existing cast...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · 7–4

Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 4 nays (C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon). So voted.

Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, ScottNo: Juran, Liang, McDonough, Nuon

From the minutes

“Motion to accept and adopt accompanying orders by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 4 nays (C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Separate out Dracut Street (St. Jeanne D’Arc School) project

Minutes, page 6

ApproveFailed · 2–9

Motion by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang to separate out Dracut Street (St. Jeanne D’Arc School) project. Defeated per Roll Call vote 2 yeas (C. Liang, C. McDonough), 9 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.

Yes: Liang, McDonoughNo: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott

From the minutes

“Motion by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang to separate out Dracut Street (St. Jeanne D’Arc School) project. Defeated per Roll Call vote 2 yeas (C. Liang, C. McDonough), 9 nays (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Req City Manager have the proper departments review and provide any recommendations on carving out potential local...

Refer to the City Manager: Req City Manager have the proper departments review and provide any recommendations on carving out potential local...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on the cemetery garage project

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on the cemetery garage project

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Take Item #5.1 out of order

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux to take Item #5.1B out of order. 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 by C. Scott, seconded by C. Descoteaux to take Item #5.1B out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Descoteaux)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to work with the proper departments and provide the Council with a report on any means our...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the proper departments and provide the Council with a report on any means our first...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to work with the proper departments to examine and report back to the Council on existing...

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the proper departments to examine and report back to the Council on existing injury...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Ask the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the status of the solar panels at Lowell High School

Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to report back to the City Council on the status of the solar panels at Lowell High School

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. 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

“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Motion Responses

Accept and place on file: Motion Response – CCTCI

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

A) Motion Response – CCTCI - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. 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

“A) Motion Response – CCTCI - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Boott Hydro Relicensing FERC

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

B) Motion Response - Boott Hydro Relicensing FERC - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, 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

“B) Motion Response - Boott Hydro Relicensing FERC - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Descoteaux)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept and place on file: Motion Response - NGrid Appear In-Person Installations of Poles

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

C) Motion Response - NGrid Appear In-Person Installations of Poles - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, 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

“C) Motion Response - NGrid Appear In-Person Installations of Poles - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept and place on file: Motion Response - NGrid Presentation to Sub Committee

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

D) Motion Response - NGrid Presentation to Sub Committee - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, 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

“D) Motion Response - NGrid Presentation to Sub Committee - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Descoteaux)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Informational Reports. Informational Report – MassMills

Accept and place on file: Informational Report – MassMills

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Informational Report – MassMills - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Chau. 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

“Informational Report – MassMills - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Juran, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Chau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Accept and place on file: Informational Report - Arbor Day Foundation Award 4-1-2026

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Informational Report - Arbor Day Foundation Award 4-1-2026 - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.

The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.

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“Informational Report - Arbor Day Foundation Award 4-1-2026 - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote - Accept Timely Submission of the Budget

Adopt: Vote - Accept Timely Submission of the Budget

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion “To Accept” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. 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 Accept” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. 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: Rourke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote - FY2027 Budget Approved Appropriation Order

Send to a public hearing: Vote - FY2027 Budget Approved Appropriation Order

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, 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 refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote - Accept/Expend $467,917 Criminal Justice Response Program Grant – LPD

Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $467,917 Criminal Justice Response Program Grant – LPD

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

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

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Vote - Approve Amendment to Special Permit

Send to a public hearing: Vote - Approve Amendment to Special Permit

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on June 16, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. 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 June 16, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Vote - Declare 9 Mill Street Court Surplus and Available for Sale

Adopt: Vote - Declare 9 Mill Street Court Surplus and Available for Sale

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion “To Adopt” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. 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. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. 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: Descoteaux, second: Juran)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Order - 2027 Capital Plan Loan Order

Send to a public hearing: Order - 2027 Capital Plan Loan Order

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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 refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Order - Parking Capital Improvements Loan Order

Send to a public hearing: Order - Parking Capital Improvements Loan Order

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. 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 May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Chau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Ordinance - Amend Chapters 50 and 81 - Water and Sewer

Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chapters 50 and 81 - Water and Sewer

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.

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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)

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Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY27

Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY27

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.

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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)

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Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY27

Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY27

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.

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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on May 26, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. McDonough, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough, second: Liang)

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Communication - City Manager Request Approval of Constable Bond

Adopt: Communication - City Manager Request Approval of Constable Bond

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Juran, seconded by C. McDonough. 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. Juran, seconded by C. McDonough. 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: McDonough)

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Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5, 2026

Accept the report: Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5, 2026

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion “To accept the report as a report of progress” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.

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“In City Council, Motion “To accept the report as a report of progress” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Juran)

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Misc. - Amigos Convenience Store (Samuel Carvalho) request installation of a "15-Minute" parking sign at 994 Central...

Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Amigos Convenience Store (Samuel Carvalho) request installation of a "15-Minute" parking sign at 994...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.

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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)

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Misc. - Nancy Valdes request installation of a handicap parking sign at 168 High Street

Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Nancy Valdes request installation of a handicap parking sign at 168 High Street

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.

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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: McDonough)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Juran, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.

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“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Juran, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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