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December 16, 2024
23 recorded votes, 23 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
During the meeting:
- David Doucette recused from the vote on: Set MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, DECEMBER 2, 2024
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, DECEMBER 2, 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, DECEMBER 2, 2024, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Public hearing: PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), be RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 6, 2025, AND ORDERED READVERTISED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), be RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 6, 2025, AND ORDERED READVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Close the public hearing: Application for Amendment to Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Garden Remedies, Inc., to allow for...
That the 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 establishment from 416 Boston Post Road East to 423 Lakeside Avenue, Order No. 24-1009306A, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:36 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the 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 establishment from 416 Boston Post Road East to 423 Lakeside Avenue, Order No. 24-1009306A, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:36 PM; adopted..”
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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From the minutes
“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)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Cummings Foundation, awarded to the Recreation Department to be used for families who...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Cummings Foundation, awarded to the Recreation Department to be used for families who require financial assistance for recreational programs, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Cummings Foundation, awarded to the Recreation Department to be used for families who require financial assistance for recreational programs, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $14,919.00 from the Department of Justice, awarded to the Police Department to be used for new traffic...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $14,919.00 from the Department of Justice, awarded to the Police Department to be used for new traffic cameras and financing the software, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $14,919.00 from the Department of Justice, awarded to the Police Department to be used for new traffic cameras and financing the software, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore L. Scott as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for an additional 60-day term to expire February 14, 2025, FILE; adopted.
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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 Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore L. Scott as Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for an additional 60-day term to expire February 14, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Mayoral Reappointments to the Cultural Council pursuant to MGL Chapter 10 §58...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Mayoral Reappointments to the Cultural Council pursuant to MGL Chapter 10 §58 of Mary Watson Avery and Marcia Waldman, FILE; adopted.
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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 Mayoral Reappointments to the Cultural Council pursuant to MGL Chapter 10 §58 of Mary Watson Avery and Marcia Waldman, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of Barbara Pellegrini Allen to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term to expire on December 7, 2026
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Barbara Pellegrini Allen to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term to expire on December 7, 2026, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Barbara Pellegrini Allen to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term to expire on December 7, 2026, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointments of Ralph Loftin, Thomas Golden, Robert Levine, and Thomas Pope to the Zoning Board of Appeals for...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Ralph Loftin, Thomas Golden, Robert Levine, and Thomas Pope to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire on the following dates: Ralph Loftin, February 24, 2027, Thomas Golden, February 24, 2027, Robert Levine, February 24, 2028, and Thomas Pope, September 12, 2026, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Ralph Loftin, Thomas Golden, Robert Levine, and Thomas Pope to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire on the following dates: Ralph Loftin, February 24, 2027, Thomas Golden, February 24, 2027, Robert Levine, February 24, 2028, and Thomas Pope, September 12, 2026, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of Gregory Mitrakas to the License Board for a 6-year term to expire on June 1, 2030
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Gregory Mitrakas to the License Board for a 6-year term to expire on June 1, 2030, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Gregory Mitrakas to the License Board for a 6-year term to expire on June 1, 2030, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of Jonathan Steinberg to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term effective from the date of City Council confirmation
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Jonathan Steinberg to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term effective from the date of City Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Jonathan Steinberg to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term effective from the date of City Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Raimundo Neto, Owner of 36...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Raimundo Neto, Owner of 36 Jefferson Street, re: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 136 from “Residence B (RB)” to “Neighborhood Business District (NB)”, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Raimundo Neto, Owner of 36 Jefferson Street, re: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 136 from “Residence B (RB)” to “Neighborhood Business District (NB)”, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Set MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Farm Road. Beginning at a point approximately 50’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Eldorado Drive. Install new Pole 85-5; adopted. Councilor Doucette Recused.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JANUARY 6, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Farm Road. Beginning at a point approximately 50’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Eldorado Drive. Install new Pole 85-5; adopted. Councilor Doucette Recused..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Notice of 2025 Commission meeting dates
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Notice of 2025 Commission meeting dates, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Notice of 2025 Commission meeting dates, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
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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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.
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“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)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Accept and file: Communication from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, re: Request pursuant to Chapter 342 “Gasoline Stations...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, re: Request pursuant to Chapter 342 “Gasoline Stations and Car Washes” for permission to continue operation at the hours granted at 431 Lincoln Street, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, re: Request pursuant to Chapter 342 “Gasoline Stations and Car Washes” for permission to continue operation at the hours granted at 431 Lincoln Street, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 431 Lincoln Street to be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for one additional year, along with original conditions in Order No. 20/22-1008046D, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 431 Lincoln Street to be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for one additional year, along with original conditions in Order No. 20/22-1008046D, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Accept and file: Update from Councilor Robey, re: Information on the Richer School Building Committee and an update on the status of the project
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the update from Councilor Robey, re: Information on the Richer School Building Committee and an update on the status of the project, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the update from Councilor Robey, re: Information on the Richer School Building Committee and an update on the status of the project, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
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 8:51 PM; adopted.
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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 8:51 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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