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February 24, 2020
28 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Robert J. Tunnera, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Christian Dumais recused from the vote on: Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 10, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 10, 2020, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 10, 2020, FILE; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: On the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #79-84 on Berlin Road, which will enable...
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #79-84 on Berlin Road, which will enable National Grid to remove the pole to tree guy wire, Order No. 20-1007933, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:03 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #79-84 on Berlin Road, which will enable National Grid to remove the pole to tree guy wire, Order No. 20-1007933, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:03 PM; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: On the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §17 & §18 relative to Livestock Farms
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §17 & §18 relative to Livestock Farms, Order No. 20-1007915, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:14 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §17 & §18 relative to Livestock Farms, Order No. 20-1007915, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:14 PM; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $473,846.52 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $473,846.52 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT for FY2021, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $473,846.52 which moves funds from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT for FY2021, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization – Open Space to...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization – Open Space to replace the money used for the purchases of land on Bolton Street, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $400,000.00 from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Stabilization – Open Space to replace the money used for the purchases of land on Bolton Street, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Dumais recused..”
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to fund cultural projects, including the Museum in...
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to fund cultural projects, including the Museum in the Streets; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to fund cultural projects, including the Museum in the Streets; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Lynn Davine as Director of Human Resources for a three- year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Lynn Davine as Director of Human Resources for a three- year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Appointment of Lynn Davine as Director of Human Resources for a three- year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Michael Hennessy as Director of Veterans Services for a three-year term effective February 10, 2020
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Michael Hennessy as Director of Veterans Services for a three-year term effective February 10, 2020, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Appointment of Michael Hennessy as Director of Veterans Services for a three-year term effective February 10, 2020, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Beverly Sleeper as Chief Procurement Officer for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Beverly Sleeper as Chief Procurement Officer for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Beverly Sleeper as Chief Procurement Officer for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Melynda Gallagher to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term from date of...
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Melynda Gallagher to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Appointment of Melynda Gallagher to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..”
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5, §17, &...
ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5, §17, & §18 – Contractor Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §5, §17, & §18 – Contractor Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land located on Farm Road, identified as Map 85 Parcel 12, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Letters of support for Proposed Zoning Amendment relative to Contractor...
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Letters of support for Proposed Zoning Amendment relative to Contractor Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land on Farm Road and update on pending litigation, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Letters of support for Proposed Zoning Amendment relative to Contractor Yards and the Proposed Rezoning of land on Farm Road and update on pending litigation, FILE; adopted..”
Approve: Request for Sign, Gerardo’s Bakery, 115 Apex Drive, Unit D, within the HRMUOD
ORDERED: That the Request for Sign, Gerardo’s Bakery, 115 Apex Drive, Unit D, within the HRMUOD, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Request for Sign, Gerardo’s Bakery, 115 Apex Drive, Unit D, within the HRMUOD, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to June 9, 2020 at 10:00...
ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to June 9, 2020 at 10:00 PM, on the Application for Special Permit to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Vedi Naturals, LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations to June 9, 2020 at 10:00 PM, on the Application for Special Permit to operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment, 505 Boston Post Road West (Twin Boro Crossing), APPROVED; adopted..”
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING Application for LED Sign Special Permit...
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020 as DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING Application for LED Sign Special Permit, from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street, refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control, re: FY 2021 Budget Notification and Compliance Certification Policy
ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control, re: FY 2021 Budget Notification and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control, re: FY 2021 Budget Notification and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted..”
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..”
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..”
Approve: Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install new underground equipment to feed street lights 52 through 57 from existing street light...
ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install new underground equipment to feed street lights 52 through 57 from existing street light #24 on Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install new underground equipment to feed street lights 52 through 57 from existing street light #24 on Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #30- 84 on Bigelow Street which will enable National Grid to...
ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #30- 84 on Bigelow Street which will enable National Grid to remove the pole to tree guy wire, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Petition from Massachusetts Electric, to install a new pole and anchor #30- 84 on Bigelow Street which will enable National Grid to remove the pole to tree guy wire, APPROVED; adopted..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Update on Library Renovation Project
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Update on Library Renovation Project, FILE; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Update on Library Renovation Project, FILE; adopted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $3,029,000.00 for the design and construction of DEP corrective actions related to the Redevelopment of...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $3,029,000.00 for the design and construction of DEP corrective actions related to the Redevelopment of the Hudson Street Landfill, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $3,029,000.00 for the design and construction of DEP corrective actions related to the Redevelopment of the Hudson Street Landfill, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a three-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED That the Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a three-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED That the Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a three-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Appointment of Nusrath Khan to the Planning Board for a one-year term to expire the first Monday in February 2021
ORDERED That the Appointment of Nusrath Khan to the Planning Board for a one-year term to expire the first Monday in February 2021, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED That the Appointment of Nusrath Khan to the Planning Board for a one-year term to expire the first Monday in February 2021, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Reappointment of Patricia Carlson to the Commission on Disabilities for a two-year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED That the Reappointment of Patricia Carlson to the Commission on Disabilities for a two-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED That the Reappointment of Patricia Carlson to the Commission on Disabilities for a two-year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Paul Giunta and Robert Levine for three-year terms from date of confirmation, in...
ORDERED That the Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Paul Giunta and Robert Levine for three-year terms from date of confirmation, in addition to Thomas Golden and Ralph Loftin for two-year terms from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED That the Reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Paul Giunta and Robert Levine for three-year terms from date of confirmation, in addition to Thomas Golden and Ralph Loftin for two-year terms from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..”
Approve: Appointment of Paul Gould to the Fort Meadow Commission for a three- year term from date of confirmation
ORDERED That the Appointment of Paul Gould to the Fort Meadow Commission for a three- year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“ORDERED That the Appointment of Paul Gould to the Fort Meadow Commission for a three- year term from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..”
Adjourn
ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:46 PM; adopted.
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“ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:46 PM; adopted..”
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