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November 18, 2024
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Robert Preciado, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo
Absent: Donald R. Landers
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, NOVEMBER 4, 2024, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, NOVEMBER 4, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street, beginning at a point approximately 0 feet at the centerline of the intersection of Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street and continuing approximately 228 feet in a North direction. Install underground facilities on Robin Hill Street & Bigelow Street. Installing 229’ of conduit on Bigelow Street and Robin Hill Street, Order No. 24-1009295, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:02 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street, beginning at a point approximately 0 feet at the centerline of the intersection of Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street and continuing approximately 228 feet in a North direction. Install underground facilities on Robin Hill Street & Bigelow Street. Installing 229’ of conduit on Bigelow Street and Robin Hill Street, Order No. 24-1009295, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:02 PM; adopted..”
Postponed to december 2, 2024: Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street, beginning at a point approximately 0 feet at the centerline of the intersection of Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street and continuing approximately 228 feet in a North direction. Install underground facilities on Robin Hill Street & Bigelow Street. Installing 229’ of conduit on Bigelow Street and Robin Hill Street, Order No. 24-1009295, POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2, 2024; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric, to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street, beginning at a point approximately 0 feet at the centerline of the intersection of Bigelow Street & Robin Hill Street and continuing approximately 228 feet in a North direction. Install underground facilities on Robin Hill Street & Bigelow Street. Installing 229’ of conduit on Bigelow Street and Robin Hill Street, Order No. 24-1009295, POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2, 2024; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 125’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street. Install new Pole 1-5 and anchor to serve new customer at 57 Main Street, Order No. 24-1009296, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:05 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 125’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street. Install new Pole 1-5 and anchor to serve new customer at 57 Main Street, Order No. 24-1009296, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:05 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 125’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street. Install new Pole 1-5 and anchor to serve new customer at 57 Main Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), 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 Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 125’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street. Install new Pole 1-5 and anchor to serve new customer at 57 Main Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a point approximately 350’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Old Boston Road. Install new Pole 92-5 for a new EV charging station at 910 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 24-1009297, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:09 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a point approximately 350’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Old Boston Road. Install new Pole 92-5 for a new EV charging station at 910 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 24-1009297, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:09 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a point approximately 350’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Old Boston Road. Install new Pole 92-5 for a new EV charging station at 910 Boston Post Road East, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), 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 Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Boston Post Road East. Beginning at a point approximately 350’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Old Boston Road. Install new Pole 92-5 for a new EV charging station at 910 Boston Post Road East, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $60,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, awarded to the Police...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $60,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, awarded to the Police Department to be used for enhanced traffic enforcement measures, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $60,000.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, awarded to the Police Department to be used for enhanced traffic enforcement measures, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,075,694.00 (One million, seventy-five thousand, six hundred ninety-four dollars) which moves funds...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,075,694.00 (One million, seventy-five thousand, six hundred ninety-four dollars) which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY25 bond payments associated with Parks & Recreation improvements, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,075,694.00 (One million, seventy-five thousand, six hundred ninety-four dollars) which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY25 bond payments associated with Parks & Recreation improvements, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Michaela Spagone as...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Michaela Spagone as the Temporary Comptroller/Treasurer effective Friday, November 15, 2024, for a 60-day term to expire on January 14, 2025, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Michaela Spagone as the Temporary Comptroller/Treasurer effective Friday, November 15, 2024, for a 60-day term to expire on January 14, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Justin Maillet, Trustee on behalf...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Justin Maillet, Trustee on behalf of 1 Maple Terrace Real Estate Trust, re: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 the Communication from Justin Maillet, Trustee on behalf of 1 Maple Terrace Real Estate Trust, re: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Amendment...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Amendment to Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., to allow for the relocation of the Adult Use Retail and Medical Marijuana establishment from the current location at 416 Boston Post Road East to 423 Lakeside Avenue, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Amendment to Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., to allow for the relocation of the Adult Use Retail and Medical Marijuana establishment from the current location at 416 Boston Post Road East to 423 Lakeside Avenue, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communications from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Petitions pursuant to MGL Chapter 25, §21 for approval of Three-Year...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Petitions pursuant to MGL Chapter 25, §21 for approval of Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for 2025 to 2027 for National Grid, and Eversource Energy, 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from the Department of Public Utilities, re: Petitions pursuant to MGL Chapter 25, §21 for approval of Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plans for 2025 to 2027 for National Grid, and Eversource Energy, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
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.
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 Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve: City Clerk is directed to advertise the Tax Classification Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Clerk is directed to advertise the Tax Classification Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, APPROVED; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“APPROVED”), 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Clerk is directed to advertise the Tax Classification Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:14 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:14 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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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