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November 22, 2021
27 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 8, 2021
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 8, 2021, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 8, 2021, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Accept and file: Reappointment of Councilor Michael Ossing to the OPEB Board of Trustees for a two-year term
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Councilor Michael Ossing to the OPEB Board of Trustees for a two-year term, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Councilor Michael Ossing to the OPEB Board of Trustees for a two-year term, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Suspend the rules to allow Mayor Vigeant to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested to allow Mayor Vigeant to speak–granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested to allow Mayor Vigeant to speak–granted..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,204,784.00 which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue Account to fund FY22 bond payments associated...
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,204,784.00 which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue Account to fund FY22 bond payments associated with Parks & Recreation improvements, APPROVED adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,204,784.00 which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue Account to fund FY22 bond payments associated with Parks & Recreation improvements, APPROVED adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee and Carried Over to the 2022/2023 Legislative Session: Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the: Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter 608 “Water” §11 “Entrance Fees” and Chapter 510 “Sewer” §4 “Building Sewer Connections” to adjust both water and sewer entrance fees based on significant demand on the system as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and CARRIED OVER TO THE 2022/2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the: Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter 608 “Water” §11 “Entrance Fees” and Chapter 510 “Sewer” §4 “Building Sewer Connections” to adjust both water and sewer entrance fees based on significant demand on the system as submitted by the Mayor, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and CARRIED OVER TO THE 2022/2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Communication from the Mayor, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter 650 “Zoning” §17, §18 and §32 relative to the regulation of marijuana uses incorporating recent regulatory amendments by the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter 650 “Zoning” §17, §18 and §32 relative to the regulation of marijuana uses incorporating recent regulatory amendments by the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: OPEB Trust Update
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: OPEB Trust Update, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: OPEB Trust Update, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Grant special permit decision: a Special Permit to Garden Remedies
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT GARDEN REMEDIES, INC. DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 21-1008417C X 18/20-1007318 The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to Garden Remedies, Inc. (the “Applicant”) to amend an existing special permit to build and operate a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at 416 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, Massachusetts, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. PROCEDURAL FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant is a duly organized and existing corporation having a business address of 307 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. 2. The Applicant is the tenant of a commercial retail unit located at 416 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, Massachusetts, as shown on Marlborough Assessors Map 73 as Parcel 30 (the “Site”). The Site's owner is Marlboro Square, LLC with a business address of 449 Boston Post Road East, Suite 6, Marlborough, MA 01752. 3. On November 5, 2018, the City Council of the City of Marlborough voted to grant a special permit authorizing the Applicant to build and operate a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at the Site (the “Use”) in accordance with Article VI, § 650-17, § 650-18(45), § 650-18(46), and § 650- 32 of the Zoning Ordinance...
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT GARDEN REMEDIES, INC. DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 21-1008417C X 18/20-1007318 The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to Garden Remedies, Inc. (the “Applicant”) to amend an existing special permit to build and operate a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at 416 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, Massachusetts, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. PROCEDURAL FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant is a duly organized and existing corporation having a business address of 307 Airport Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. 2. The Applicant is the tenant of a commercial retail unit located at 416 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, Massachusetts, as shown on Marlborough Assessors Map 73 as Parcel 30 (the “Site”). The Site's owner is Marlboro Square, LLC with a business address of 449 Boston Post Road East, Suite 6, Marlborough, MA 01752. 3. On November 5, 2018, the City Council of the City of Marlborough voted to grant a special permit authorizing the Applicant to build and operate a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at the Site (the “Use”) in accordance with Article VI, § 650-17, § 650-18(45), § 650-18(46), and § 650- 32 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the “Zoning Ordinance”), recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 71986, Page 90 (the “Original Special Permit”). 4. On December 7, 2020, the City Council of the City of Marlborough voted to grant an amended special permit authorizing expanded operating hours for the Use in accordance with Article VI, § 650-17, § 650-18(45), § 650-18(46), and § 650-32 of the Zoning Ordinance, recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds in Book 76747, Page 587 (the “Amended Special Permit”). 5. On September 30, 2021, the Applicant, by and through its counsel, filed with the City Clerk of the City of Marlborough an application to modify Finding D.16 of the Original Special Permit in order to update the signage for the Use, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 9, and the Zoning Ordinance (the “Application”). 6. In connection with the Application, the Applicant submitted a certified list of abutters, filing fees, existing site plans for the Site, and proposed sign renderings (the “Proposed Signs”) attached hereto as “Attachment A.” 7. The Application was certified as complete by the Building Commissioner of the City of Marlborough, acting on behalf of the City Planner for the City of Marlborough, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the City Council for the issuance of a Special Permit. 8. Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the City Council for the City of Marlborough and applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City Council established a date for a public hearing on the Application and the City Clerk for the City of Marlborough caused notice of the same to be advertised and determined that notice of the same was provided to abutters entitled thereto in accordance with applicable regulations and law. 9. The Marlborough City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, opened a public hearing on the Application on Monday, November 8, 2021. The public hearing was held at the Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main Street. The hearing was closed on November 8, 2021. 10. The Applicant, through its representatives, presented testimony at the public hearing detailing the Use, describing its impact upon municipal services, the neighborhood, and traffic. 11. At the public hearing, no members of the public spoke in opposition to the Use or submitted written comments about the Use. 12. The Procedural Findings of Fact specified above supplement those made in the Original Special Permit and the Amended Special Permit, which are expressly incorporated in this Decision by reference. BASED ON THE ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND TAKES THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS A. The Applicant has complied with all Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Marlborough City Council as they pertain to special permit applications. B. The City Council finds that the proposed Use of the Site, with the Proposed Signs, is an appropriate use and in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough when subject to the appropriate terms and conditions as provided in this Decision, in the Original Special Permit, and in the Amended Special Permit. The City Council makes these findings subject to the completion and adherence by the Applicant, its successors and/or assigns to the conditions more fully set forth in this Decision, in the Original Special Permit, and in the Amended Special Permit. C. The City Council incorporates by reference Finding C in the Original Special Permit. D. The City Council incorporates by reference Finding D in the Original Special Permit, expect as modified in this Decision. E. The City Council, pursuant to its authority under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Applicant an amendment to modify Finding D.16 of the Original Special Permit in order to update the signage for the Use as shown in “Attachment A” hereto, by deleting Finding D.16 in its entirety and inserting in its place the following: 16. Signs and signage: Finding: The Proposed Signs are appropriate for the Use. All other conditions of the Original Special Permit and the Amended Special Permit shall continue in full force and effect and are incorporated by reference as part of this Decision. In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Applicant, its successors and/or assigns, at its expense shall record this Special Permit in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds after the City Clerk has certified that the twenty-day period for appealing this Special Permit has elapsed with no appeal having been filed, and before the Applicant has applied to the Building Commissioner for a building permit. Upon recording, the Applicant shall forthwith provide a copy of the recorded Special Permit to the City Council’s office, the Building Department, and the City Solicitor’s office. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to after agenda item #20: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council, MOVED TO AFTER AGENDA ITEM #20; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council, MOVED TO AFTER AGENDA ITEM #20; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §61...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §61 “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects” to extend the date to December 31, 2021 as requested by the Mayor, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §61 “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects” to extend the date to December 31, 2021 as requested by the Mayor, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules to remove from the Urban Affairs Committee, Order No. 21-1008414, proposed Zoning Amendment to extend the temporary moratorium...
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Robey to remove from the Urban Affairs Committee, Order No. 21-1008414, proposed Zoning Amendment to extend the temporary moratorium for multi-family housing projects – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Robey to remove from the Urban Affairs Committee, Order No. 21-1008414, proposed Zoning Amendment to extend the temporary moratorium for multi-family housing projects – granted..” (Motion: Robey)
Deny: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §61 “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects” to extend the moratorium on the...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §61 “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects” to extend the moratorium on the acceptance of any new multi-family housing projects through December 31, 2021, DENIED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §61 “Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects” to extend the moratorium on the acceptance of any new multi-family housing projects through December 31, 2021, DENIED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 2021 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 2021 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install two new Poles P6-51 and P6-5 on Bartlett Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 2021 as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England, to install two new Poles P6-51 and P6-5 on Bartlett Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Board of Health; Conservation Commission & Department of Public Works and File: Communication from National Grid, re: Public Notice...
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from National Grid, re: Public Notice for review and comment on the 2022 Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) and Vegetation Management Plan (VMP), referred to the BOARD OF HEALTH; CONSERVATION COMMISSION & DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS and FILE; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from National Grid, re: Public Notice for review and comment on the 2022 Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) and Vegetation Management Plan (VMP), referred to the BOARD OF HEALTH; CONSERVATION COMMISSION & DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS and FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Accept and file: Communications from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on items below
Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on items below, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Public Hearing on items below, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Tunnera)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the December 6, 2021 City...: Proposed Master Concept Plan and Development...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement submitted by Attorney Peter Tamm on behalf of the Campus at Marlborough and within the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RWMUOD), as amended by the Urban Affairs Committee, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE DECEMBER 6, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Master Concept Plan and Development Agreement submitted by Attorney Peter Tamm on behalf of the Campus at Marlborough and within the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RWMUOD), as amended by the Urban Affairs Committee, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE DECEMBER 6, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Appointment of Christopher Firicano as City Collector/Assistant Director of Finance for a 2-year term to expire the day following...
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Christopher Firicano as City Collector/Assistant Director of Finance for a 2-year term to expire the day following approval by the City Council, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Christopher Firicano as City Collector/Assistant Director of Finance for a 2-year term to expire the day following approval by the City Council, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Appointment of Donna Scalcione to the Council on Aging Board for a 4- year term from date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Donna Scalcione to the Council on Aging Board for a 4- year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Donna Scalcione to the Council on Aging Board for a 4- year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Appointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging Board for a 4- year term from date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging Board for a 4- year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging Board for a 4- year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Reappointment of Mark Gibbs as Director of Data Processing for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Mark Gibbs as Director of Data Processing for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Mark Gibbs as Director of Data Processing for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $146,288.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to IT Equipment to fund the purchase of an electronic time...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $146,288.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to IT Equipment to fund the purchase of an electronic time system and equipment, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $146,288.00 which moves funds from PEG Funds to IT Equipment to fund the purchase of an electronic time system and equipment, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting to update the signage at the Marlboro Square Retail Plaza, 416 Boston Post Road East, in proper legal form, Order No 21-1008417, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Modification of Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting to update the signage at the Marlboro Square Retail Plaza, 416 Boston Post Road East, in proper legal form, Order No 21-1008417, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Agenda item #20 – Application for Modification of Special Permit of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting an update to the signage at...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That agenda item #20 – Application for Modification of Special Permit of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting an update to the signage at the Marlboro Square Retail Plaza, 416 Boston Post Road East, Order No 21-1008417, FILE; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“FILE”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That agenda item #20 – Application for Modification of Special Permit of Garden Remedies, Inc., requesting an update to the signage at the Marlboro Square Retail Plaza, 416 Boston Post Road East, Order No 21-1008417, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in Executive Session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)(3) to “discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No. 21 MISC 000451), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in Executive Session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A §21(a)(3) to “discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, WP Marlborough MA Owner, LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No. 21 MISC 000451), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:00 PM; adopted.
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“ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:00 PM; adopted..”
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