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July 28, 2026
51 recorded votes, 47 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. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Rourke)
Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting July 14th, for acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes of City Council Regular Meeting July 14th, for acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Zoning - Curb Cuts
Withdraw item and refer matter to Planning Board for report and recommendation and Public Hearing on September 22, 2026 at 7PM
In City Council, Motion to withdraw item and refer matter to Planning Board for report and recommendation and Public Hearing on September 22, 2026 at 7PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to withdraw item and refer matter to Planning Board for report and recommendation and Public Hearing on September 22, 2026 at 7PM by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
National Grid - Request installation of utility pole at Westford Street and 15 Technology Drive
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of utility pole at Westford Street and 15 Technology Drive
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Liang, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Juran)
National Grid - Request installation of utility poles, (1) at 1270 Westford Street and (1) at 1299 Westford Street
Refer to Wire Inspector: National Grid - Request installation of utility poles, (1) at 1270 Westford Street and (1) at 1299 Westford Street
Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Wire Inspector for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Take Item #8.3 out of order
Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #8.3 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau to take Item #8.3 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
To reconsider vote taken on July 14, 2026 authorizing the City
Refer to the City Manager: To reconsider vote taken on July 14, 2026 authorizing the City
In City Council, seconded by C. Juran, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson), 4 nays (C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Mercier, Nuon, RobinsonNo: Liang, McDonough, Rourke, Scott
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Juran, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson), 4 nays (C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Rourke, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Juran)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department evaluate and repair the dangerous condition on Gage Street as...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department evaluate and repair the dangerous condition on Gage Street as well...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide an update regarding zoning laws for data centers
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have proper department provide an update regarding zoning laws for data centers
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on swapping out volleyball surface material at...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department provide an update on swapping out volleyball surface material at...
In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Rourke, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Ask the City Manager to provide a pathway as well as possible funding mechanisms to update and upgrade McPherson...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a pathway as well as possible funding mechanisms to update and upgrade McPherson...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Take Item #7.1(E) out of order
Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #7.1(E) out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson to take Item #7.1(E) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Req the City
Refer to the City Manager: Req the City
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Corey Robinson and Kimberly Scott; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
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“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to assess the prevalence of tenant displacement and the potential impacts of implementing a...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to assess the prevalence of tenant displacement and the potential impacts of implementing a local...
In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. McDonough, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: McDonough)
Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department and community partners to create interpretive
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to work with the appropriate department and community partners to create interpretive
In City Council, no second needed, 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. Filed by Sean McDonough and Belinda M. Juran; Sean McDonough is shown as mover.
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“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: McDonough)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper departments give an update on the plans for repaving and/or traffic calming...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper departments give an update on the plans for repaving and/or traffic calming on...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Juran, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to have the proper department give an update on plans for pickleball courts at parks around the...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have the proper department give an update on plans for pickleball courts at parks around the...
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: Juran, second: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to have Police Department increase traffic enforcement on Stevens Street
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to have Police Department increase traffic enforcement on Stevens Street
In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Liang, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Liang)
Ask the City Manager to direct appropriate departments to evaluate the feasibility of a residential front-yard...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to direct appropriate departments to evaluate the feasibility of a residential front-yard...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Nuon)
Request: the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Executive Session be released regarding the UHC-TIF; once released all...
Go into executive session: Request: the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Executive Session be released regarding the UHC-TIF; once released all...
Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to accept and release Executive Session minutes regarding UHC-TIF and allow further discussion in open session. Defeated per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (C. Chau, M. Gitschier, C. McDonough, C. Robinson, C. Scott), 6 nays (C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Gitschier, McDonough, Robinson, ScottNo: Descoteaux, Juran, Liang, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke
From the minutes
“Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier to accept and release Executive Session minutes regarding UHC-TIF and allow further discussion in open session. Defeated per Roll Call vote 5 yeas (C. Chau, M. Gitschier, C. McDonough, C. Robinson, C. Scott), 6 nays (C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to look at funding sources to reinstall the wrought iron fence back around the Ladd and Whitney...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to look at funding sources to reinstall the wrought iron fence back around the Ladd and Whitney...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 5 nays (C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, RourkeNo: Juran, Liang, McDonough, Nuon, Scott
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. Adopted per Roll Call vote 6 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke), 5 nays (C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Nuon, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Suspend rules to allow Joseph Boyle to address the body
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough to suspend rules to allow Joseph Boyle to address the body. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. McDonough to suspend rules to allow Joseph Boyle to address the body. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: McDonough)
Ask the City Manager to provide a schedule to the City Council for the crosswalks painting around the schools and...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to provide a schedule to the City Council for the crosswalks painting around the schools and main...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Nuon)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Parking Enforcement at Schools
A) Motion Response - Parking Enforcement at Schools - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Defeated per Roll Call vote 4 yeas (C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke), 7 nays (C. Chau, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott). So voted.
Yes: Descoteaux, Gitschier, Nuon, RourkeNo: Chau, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Robinson, Scott
From the minutes
“A) Motion Response - Parking Enforcement at Schools - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Liang, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Defeated per Roll Call vote 4 yeas (C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke), 7 nays (C. Chau, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Liang, second: Descoteaux)
Place item on 2028 Capital Plan: Motion Response - Sidewalks Woburn St
B) Motion Response - Sidewalks Woburn St - In City Council, Motion to place item on 2028 Capital Plan by C. Scott, 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
“B) Motion Response - Sidewalks Woburn St - In City Council, Motion to place item on 2028 Capital Plan by C. Scott, 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: Scott, second: Nuon)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Update E Street
C) Motion Response - Update E Street - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“C) Motion Response - Update E Street - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Robinson)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Injury Coverage Policies
D) Motion Response - Injury Coverage Policies - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“D) Motion Response - Injury Coverage Policies - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Lowell 2026 Best Place to Live in MA
E) Motion Response - Lowell 2026 Best Place to Live in MA - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted.
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“E) Motion Response - Lowell 2026 Best Place to Live in MA - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Invitation to Olympians
F) Motion Response - Invitation to Olympians - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted.
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“F) Motion Response - Invitation to Olympians - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. McDonough. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: McDonough)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Kerouac Park Restoration
G) Motion Response - Kerouac Park Restoration - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“G) Motion Response - Kerouac Park Restoration - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Descoteaux)
Accept and place on file: Motion Response - Fire Dept OT Spending
H) Motion Response - Fire Dept OT Spending - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Liang. So voted.
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“H) Motion Response - Fire Dept OT Spending - In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Liang. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Liang)
Informational Report Information Report - Quarter Two
Accept and place on file: Informational Report Information Report - Quarter Two
Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted.
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“Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Scott. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Scott)
Vote - Accept Deed - 161 Totman Street
Adopt: Vote - Accept Deed - 161 Totman Street
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Corey Robinson as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott), 1 absent (C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Vote - Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with The Chiropractic Healing Center, P.C
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Enter License Agreement with The Chiropractic Healing Center, P.C
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)
Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations
Adopt: Vote - Authorize Payment of Bills Incurred in Excess of Appropriations
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Robinson, 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. Robinson, 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: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Vote - Designate LHS Wrestling Room as Polling Location
Adopt: Vote - Designate LHS Wrestling Room as Polling Location
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Juran, Liang, McDonough, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, ScottThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Juran. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, M. Gitschier, C. Juran, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Juran)
Vote - Transfer $249,708 - Supplemental Appropriation (HHS Lease)
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $249,708 - Supplemental Appropriation (HHS Lease)
Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. DENIED per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 4 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson). So voted.
Yes: Chau, Descoteaux, Juran, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, ScottNo: Gitschier, Liang, McDonough, RobinsonThe minutes record this as failing with more yeas than nays (7 to 4); some council votes need a two-thirds majority (for example borrowing, appropriations or zoning). MassVoter shows the result as the minutes record it.
From the minutes
“Motion “To Adopt” by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Scott. DENIED per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Juran, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Rourke, C. Scott) 4 nays (M. Gitschier, C. Liang, C. McDonough, C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Scott)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 266-61 - Space Savers
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 266-61 - Space Savers
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Resolution - Recognize Lowell's Bicentennial Celebration
Adopt: Resolution - Recognize Lowell's Bicentennial Celebration
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)
Wire Inspector Reports
Adopt: Wire Inspector Reports
In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt orders by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to accept and adopt orders by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Claim - (1) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claim - (1) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Bundle Items #12.2 to #12.9, inclusive
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle Items #12.2 to #12.9, inclusive. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Robinson to bundle Items #12.2 to #12.9, inclusive. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Robinson)
Misc. - Nathalie Amador request installation of handicap parking sign at 47 Walnut Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Nathalie Amador request installation of handicap parking sign at 47 Walnut Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, 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. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Misc. - Jacquelin Tanguay request installation of a handicap parking sign at 220 River Road
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Jacquelin Tanguay request installation of a handicap parking sign at 220 River Road
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Misc. - Benjamin Opikhara request installation of an "Autistic Child" sign at 45 Willard Street
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - Benjamin Opikhara request installation of an "Autistic Child" sign at 45 Willard Street
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, 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
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Boston Gas - Request replacement of 180 feet of existing low- pressure gas main on Florence Avenue
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request replacement of 180 feet of existing low- pressure gas main on Florence Avenue
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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 refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Boston Gas - Request replacement of 270 feet of existing low- pressure gas main on Nottingham Street and Thompson Court
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request replacement of 270 feet of existing low- pressure gas main on Nottingham Street and Thompson Court
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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 refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
Boston Gas - Request replacement of 590 feet of exiting low- pressure gas main on Marshall and McIntyre Streets
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas - Request replacement of 590 feet of exiting low- pressure gas main on Marshall and McIntyre Streets
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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 refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 93 Mammoth Road
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 93 Mammoth Road
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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 refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 117-125 Perry Street
Send to a public hearing: National Grid - Request installation of (1) JO Pole at 117-125 Perry Street
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, 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 refer to Public Hearing on August 11, 2026 @ 7 PM by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Juran. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Juran)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Descoteaux, 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
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Descoteaux, seconded by C. Chau. So voted..” (Motion: Descoteaux, second: Chau)
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