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September 23, 2019
24 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.
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Present: Peter J. Juaire, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Joseph F. Delano, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, John J. Irish, Edward J. Clancy, Donald R. Landers
Absent: Robert J. Tunnera
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019, FILE; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: On the Application for Special Permit from Nicholas Masso of Indo Laboratories, to operate an independent Marijuana...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Application for Special Permit from Nicholas Masso of Indo Laboratories, to operate an independent Marijuana Testing Laboratory at 257 Simarano Drive, Order No. 19-1007757, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:36 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Application for Special Permit from Nicholas Masso of Indo Laboratories, to operate an independent Marijuana Testing Laboratory at 257 Simarano Drive, Order No. 19-1007757, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:36 PM; adopted..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $7,000.00 from BayPath Elder Services for the Council on Aging to assist seniors with hoarding or other...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $7,000.00 from BayPath Elder Services for the Council on Aging to assist seniors with hoarding or other clutter situations; adopted.
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“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $7,000.00 from BayPath Elder Services for the Council on Aging to assist seniors with hoarding or other clutter situations; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Elizabeth Evangelous to the Board of Registrars for a term of three-years to expire on April 1...
ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Elizabeth Evangelous to the Board of Registrars for a term of three-years to expire on April 1, 2022, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Elizabeth Evangelous to the Board of Registrars for a term of three-years to expire on April 1, 2022, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Pamela Wilderman to the Historical Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Pamela Wilderman to the Historical Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Pamela Wilderman to the Historical Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield on behalf of Councilor Delano, re: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 526 “Signs”, relative to...
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield on behalf of Councilor Delano, re: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 526 “Signs”, relative to electronic signage including, specific regulations for multi-product LED price pump topper and video graphics array (VGA) color screen signs at gasoline stations, refer URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield on behalf of Councilor Delano, re: Proposed Amendment to Chapter 526 “Signs”, relative to electronic signage including, specific regulations for multi-product LED price pump topper and video graphics array (VGA) color screen signs at gasoline stations, refer URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019; adopted..”
Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Acceptance of a Utility Easement, 34 St. Martin Drive, refer LEGISLATIVE AND...
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Acceptance of a Utility Easement, 34 St. Martin Drive, refer LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Acceptance of a Utility Easement, 34 St. Martin Drive, refer LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Preliminary Municipal Election Call
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Preliminary Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Preliminary Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes, Conservation Commission, August 8, 2019 & August 22, 2019
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Conservation Commission, August 8, 2019 & August 22, 2019, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes, Conservation Commission, August 8, 2019 & August 22, 2019, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes, Library Trustees, June 4, 2019
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Library Trustees, June 4, 2019, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes, Library Trustees, June 4, 2019, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes, Planning Board, August 26, 2019
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Planning Board, August 26, 2019, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes, Planning Board, August 26, 2019, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes, Traffic Commission, July 31, 2019
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Traffic Commission, July 31, 2019, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes, Traffic Commission, July 31, 2019, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, August 27, 2019
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, August 27, 2019, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, August 27, 2019, FILE; adopted..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $30,000.00 from PEG Funds to Marlboro Cable Trust, to fund capital equipment purchases for WMCT
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $30,000.00 from PEG Funds to Marlboro Cable Trust, to fund capital equipment purchases for WMCT, APPROVED, adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $30,000.00 from PEG Funds to Marlboro Cable Trust, to fund capital equipment purchases for WMCT, APPROVED, adopted..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Zoning ordinance amendment (MGL Chapter 40A §5): zoning ordinance of the city of marlborough, as amended,
ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH HEREBY ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, SECTION 650-8, AS FOLLOWS: That, rear land at 269 Mechanic Street currently owned by Carmi Greb, LLC on Assessors Map 56, Parcel 125 presently zoned Limited Industrial “LI” be rezoned as Residential B as it is contiguous to the Assessors Map 56, Parcels 131, 130, 129, 128, 127, and 123, that are all currently zoned Residential B. Referred back to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH HEREBY ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, SECTION 650-8, AS FOLLOWS: That, rear land at 269 Mechanic Street currently owned by Carmi Greb, LLC on Assessors Map 56, Parcel 125 presently zoned Limited Industrial “LI” be rezoned as Residential B as it is contiguous to the Assessors Map 56, Parcels 131, 130, 129, 128, 127, and 123, that are all currently zoned Residential B. Referred back to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Send the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed-Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of...
Motion made by Councilor Delano to send the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed-Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of both residential and commercial space at 161-175 Main Street, as approved by the Urban Affairs Committee, to the City Solicitor to be placed In Proper Legal Form for the October 7, 2019 Council Meeting – Motion WITHDRAWN by Councilor Delano. President Clancy called a recess at 9:20 PM and returned to open meeting at 9:26 PM.
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From the minutes
“Motion made by Councilor Delano to send the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed-Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of both residential and commercial space at 161-175 Main Street, as approved by the Urban Affairs Committee, to the City Solicitor to be placed In Proper Legal Form for the October 7, 2019 Council Meeting – Motion WITHDRAWN by Councilor Delano. President Clancy called a recess at 9:20 PM and returned to open meeting at 9:26 PM..” (Motion: Delano)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Amend the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed-Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of...
Motion made by Councilor Delano to amend the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed-Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of both residential and commercial space at 161-175 Main Street, to remove the condition to allow use of the rooftop deck and replace it with the following “The rooftop will be for the exclusive use of the residents and/or their guests and it could not be utilized for outside events or could not be rented or leased.”; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion made by Councilor Delano to amend the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed-Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of both residential and commercial space at 161-175 Main Street, to remove the condition to allow use of the rooftop deck and replace it with the following “The rooftop will be for the exclusive use of the residents and/or their guests and it could not be utilized for outside events or could not be rented or leased.”; adopted..” (Motion: Delano)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the October 7, 2019...: Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to...
ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed- Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of both residential and commercial space at 161-175 Main Street, as amended, refer to CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from E on Main, to construct a Mixed- Use Development in the Marlborough Village District consisting of both residential and commercial space at 161-175 Main Street, as amended, refer to CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 7, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..”
Adjourn
ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:37 PM; adopted.
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“ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:37 PM; adopted..”
From the Marlborough City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Marlborough Patch candidate profiles (photos courtesy of the candidates; cropped by MassVoter). Trey Fuccillo: The Berkeley Beacon (Ashlyn Wang). The city website has no councilor photos. Heather Gould and former councilors show initials.
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