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April 28, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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
Absent: Michelle Luong
Every vote, in order
Roll Call
Suspend Council Rules for the purpose of hearing public comment
Councillor O'Malley made a motion to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of hearing public comment, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes
From the minutes
“Councillor O'Malley made a motion to suspend Council Rules for the purpose of hearing public comment, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Suspend Council rules for the remainder of the meeting for the purpose of receiving communications and grant the previously tabled National Grid...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Crowe to suspend Council rules for the remainder of the meeting for the purpose of receiving communications and grant the previously tabled National Grid petitions
From the minutes
“a motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Crowe to suspend Council rules for the remainder of the meeting for the purpose of receiving communications and grant the previously tabled National Grid petitions. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Paper 153-26
Table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31239416 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and install (6) 4”...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be tabled.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be tabled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Sica)
Paper 236-26
Authorize the Legal Department to submit the response to the complainant and the Attorney General's office: Communication: From Council President Linehan regarding the approval of draft executive...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to authorize the Legal Department to submit the response to the complainant and the Attorney General's office.
The minutes give only the count (9-1), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Winslow, to authorize the Legal Department to submit the response to the complainant and the Attorney General's office. The motion passed by a 9-1 vote..” (Motion: Sica, second: Winslow)
Paper 150-26
Take from the table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31200905 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Customer to trench...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 151-26
Take from the table the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31186713 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and install...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be taken from the table.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be taken from the table. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 150-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31200905 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Customer to trench and install...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with the following conditions: (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with the following conditions: (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Paper 151-26
Grant the petition: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid Plan No. 31186713 - National Grid to install underground facilities on Main Street. Trench and install (2) 4”...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with the following conditions: (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Petition be granted with the following conditions: (1) That the Engineer be called when Dig Safe is notified and (2) That the streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The motion carried by a unanimous vote..” (Motion: Crowe, second: Simonelli)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that this meeting be adjourned.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Taylor)
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