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February 17, 2026
7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Committee of the Whole session: the whole council meeting together; votes recorded in these City Council minutes are shown.
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow, Chris Simonelli, Jadeane Sica, Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald, Michelle Luong
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 105-26
Retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure until the City Solicitor determines the time frame for the...: Communication: During the meeting of February 10, 2026, the Council voted by...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure until the City Solicitor determines the time frame for the appeal process has been exhausted, due to the determination that publication would defeat the lawful purpose of the Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 22(f) as the time frame for appeal options has not yet expired and attorney-client privilege remains.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to retain said meeting minutes in continued non-disclosure until the City Solicitor determines the time frame for the appeal process has been exhausted, due to the determination that publication would defeat the lawful purpose of the Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 22(f) as the time frame for appeal options has not yet expired and attorney-client privilege remains. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
The Attorney General's Office: Communication: During the meeting of February 10, 2026, the Council voted by a 10-1...
A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Legal Department's response and release the report to the Attorney General's Office
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'MalleyThe minutes give the count (10-1) and name Ryan O'Malley as voting no; the other councillors present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Simonelli to approve the Legal Department's response and release the report to the Attorney General's Office. Motion passed by a 10-1 voice vote, Councillor O'Malley dissenting..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Simonelli)
Committee Reports
Suspend Council Rules for the purpose of taking up Papers 479 and 480 Series of 2025
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of taking up Papers 479 and 480 Series of 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of taking up Papers 479 and 480 Series of 2025. The motion passed by an 11-0 roll call vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Winslow)
Paper 479-25
Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor is authorized to exercise the City’s option to acquire, for consideration of $1,155,000 and by purchase, gift and/or eminent domain, approximately 6.79 acres...
A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Luong, second: Winslow)
Paper 480-25
Pass the resolution: Resolve: To apply for, accept, and expend a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation...
A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Simonelli, second: Luong)
Paper 108-26
Adopt the council item: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to go into Executive Session with legal counsel for the City, in accordance with Exemption Seven Massachusetts General Laws...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Item be adopted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Council Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting to Executive Session
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the meeting be adjourned to Executive Session. Council President Linehan announced the Body would not be reconvening for any further business.
The minutes give only the count (10-1), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the meeting be adjourned to Executive Session. Council President Linehan announced the Body would not be reconvening for any further business. The motion carried by a 10-1 vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
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