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February 10, 2025
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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, JANUARY 27, 2025
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, JANUARY 27, 2025, 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, JANUARY 27, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Amendment to Municipal Aggregation Order No. 19-1007578B
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to Municipal Aggregation Order No. 19-1007578B, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to Municipal Aggregation Order No. 19-1007578B, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Brian J. Doheny as City Comptroller/Treasurer for a 3-year term effective March 31, 2025. In...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Brian J. Doheny as City Comptroller/Treasurer for a 3-year term effective March 31, 2025. In addition, pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel”, request to start Mr. Doheny at Step 7 of the Comptroller/Treasurer salary schedule and grant an additional weeks’ vacation, 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 Appointment of Brian J. Doheny as City Comptroller/Treasurer for a 3-year term effective March 31, 2025. In addition, pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel”, request to start Mr. Doheny at Step 7 of the Comptroller/Treasurer salary schedule and grant an additional weeks’ vacation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Douglas E. Philpott to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire from the date of...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Douglas E. Philpott to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation, 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 Appointment of Douglas E. Philpott to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 5-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of E. William Baker to the Community Development Authority as the Tenant Representative for a 3-year...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of E. William Baker to the Community Development Authority as the Tenant Representative for a 3-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation, 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 Appointment of E. William Baker to the Community Development Authority as the Tenant Representative for a 3-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Ann M. Maichin to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire May 7, 2029
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Ann M. Maichin to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire May 7, 2029, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; 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: That the Appointment of Ann M. Maichin to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire May 7, 2029, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of John Valade as Principal Assessor for a 3-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation (February 10, 2028)
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of John Valade as Principal Assessor for a 3-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation (February 10, 2028), 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of John Valade as Principal Assessor for a 3-year term to expire from the date of Council confirmation (February 10, 2028), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointments of William Brewin, Nena L. Bloomquist, Samantha M. Khosla, Rustin Kyle, Janice Merk, Alfred Haas, Thomas Abel and Robyn...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of William Brewin, Nena L. Bloomquist, Samantha M. Khosla, Rustin Kyle, Janice Merk, Alfred Haas, Thomas Abel and Robyn Ripley to the Library Board of Trustees for staggered terms to expire on the following dates: William Brewin, September 9, 2027, Nena L. Bloomquist, January 7, 2028, Samantha M. Khosla, April 2, 2027, Rustin Kyle, September 24, 2027, Janice Merk, February 2, 2027, Alfred Haas, January 7, 2028, Thomas Abel, January 7, 2028 and Robyn Ripley, February 1, 2028, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of William Brewin, Nena L. Bloomquist, Samantha M. Khosla, Rustin Kyle, Janice Merk, Alfred Haas, Thomas Abel and Robyn Ripley to the Library Board of Trustees for staggered terms to expire on the following dates: William Brewin, September 9, 2027, Nena L. Bloomquist, January 7, 2028, Samantha M. Khosla, April 2, 2027, Rustin Kyle, September 24, 2027, Janice Merk, February 2, 2027, Alfred Haas, January 7, 2028, Thomas Abel, January 7, 2028 and Robyn Ripley, February 1, 2028, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment James Griffin to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire February 1, 2027
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment James Griffin to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire February 1, 2027, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment James Griffin to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire February 1, 2027, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointments of Edward Clancy, William Dunbar, Allan White and David Williams to the Conservation Commission for staggered terms to...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Edward Clancy, William Dunbar, Allan White and David Williams to the Conservation Commission for staggered terms to expire on the following dates: Edward Clancy, April 26, 2026, William Dunbar, April 26, 2027, Allan White, March 26, 2026, and David Williams, April 24, 2027, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Edward Clancy, William Dunbar, Allan White and David Williams to the Conservation Commission for staggered terms to expire on the following dates: Edward Clancy, April 26, 2026, William Dunbar, April 26, 2027, Allan White, March 26, 2026, and David Williams, April 24, 2027, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of Joseph Delano to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2027
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Joseph Delano to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2027, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Joseph Delano to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term to expire April 1, 2027, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment, to include 1 Maple...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment, to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), 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 the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment, to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Proposed Budget Notification for FY26 and Compliance...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Proposed Budget Notification for FY26 and Compliance Certification Policy, 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 Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Proposed Budget Notification for FY26 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of GR Development LLC, d/b/a Washville Car Wash to construct and operate a new state of the art car wash facility to be located at 223 East Main Street (former Bank of America location), referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of GR Development LLC, d/b/a Washville Car Wash to construct and operate a new state of the art car wash facility to be located at 223 East Main Street (former Bank of America location), referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
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)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Deny: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV)
Motion by Councilor Robey, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee to deny the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), DENIED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee to deny the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to include 1 Maple Terrace, identified as Map 70, Parcel 274 in the Marlborough Village District (MV), DENIED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Postponed to the february 24, 2025, city council meeting: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E....
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, to convert an existing two-family residential property to a three-family residential property at 30 Maple Street, POSTPONED TO THE FEBRUARY 24, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, to convert an existing two-family residential property to a three-family residential property at 30 Maple Street, POSTPONED TO THE FEBRUARY 24, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Mayor shall submit to the City Council, an annual report from the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the state of the city’s public...
Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Veterans Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Mayor shall submit to the City Council, an annual report from the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the state of the city’s public cemeteries. Specifically, the report will provide a general update on city owned cemeteries detailing current conditions, current and future needs, staffing plan, and outline regular maintenance and repair priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The report shall provide a specific update on the state of good repair for all veterans’ gravestones in city owned cemeteries, including the number of graves in need of repair, work completed in the prior fiscal year, work to be completed in the upcoming fiscal year and plan for how the Department of Public Works will accomplish this work. The report will provide critical financial information related to all of this work including but not limited to, a review of cemetery finances, amount of money spent in the previous fiscal year, projected expenditures for work to be completed in the upcoming fiscal year, balance of the Perpetual Care Trust Fund, and plans to use funds generated by the interest in the Perpetual Care Trust Fund in the upcoming fiscal year. The following conditions shall also be met: 1. Establishment of written guidelines indicating how the funds can be expended. 2. Establishment of a program for the tracking of repairs to...
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 Navin, to move the recommendation of the Veterans Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Mayor shall submit to the City Council, an annual report from the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the state of the city’s public cemeteries. Specifically, the report will provide a general update on city owned cemeteries detailing current conditions, current and future needs, staffing plan, and outline regular maintenance and repair priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The report shall provide a specific update on the state of good repair for all veterans’ gravestones in city owned cemeteries, including the number of graves in need of repair, work completed in the prior fiscal year, work to be completed in the upcoming fiscal year and plan for how the Department of Public Works will accomplish this work. The report will provide critical financial information related to all of this work including but not limited to, a review of cemetery finances, amount of money spent in the previous fiscal year, projected expenditures for work to be completed in the upcoming fiscal year, balance of the Perpetual Care Trust Fund, and plans to use funds generated by the interest in the Perpetual Care Trust Fund in the upcoming fiscal year. The following conditions shall also be met: 1. Establishment of written guidelines indicating how the funds can be expended. 2. Establishment of a program for the tracking of repairs to stones and plaques. The report shall be submitted annually to the City Council by April 1st each year. APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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 8:16 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 8:16 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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