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Marlborough City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

February 24, 2025

22 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

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: Close the public hearing: Application for a Special Permit from McDonald’s USA, LLC, for a Proposed.

Every vote, in order

Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, FEBRUARY 10, 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, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Move agenda item #3 (Public Hearing for 339 Boston Post Road) up on the agenda

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to move agenda item #3 (Public Hearing for 339 Boston Post Road) up on the agenda, APPROVED; adopted.

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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to move agenda item #3 (Public Hearing for 339 Boston Post Road) up on the agenda, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)

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Close the public hearing: Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from 339 Boston Post Road Owner, LLC, to modify a condition of an existing...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from 339 Boston Post Road Owner, LLC, to modify a condition of an existing Special Permit to alter the language relative to certain traffic calming improvements for the project being built at 339 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009354, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:15 PM; adopted.

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From the minutes

“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from 339 Boston Post Road Owner, LLC, to modify a condition of an existing Special Permit to alter the language relative to certain traffic calming improvements for the project being built at 339 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009354, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:15 PM; adopted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing: Application for a Special Permit from McDonald’s USA, LLC, for a Proposed Restaurant with a Drive-Thru Facility use...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for a Special Permit from McDonald’s USA, LLC, for a Proposed Restaurant with a Drive-Thru Facility use within the Wayside District at 735 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009353, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:59 PM; adopted.

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From the minutes

“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for a Special Permit from McDonald’s USA, LLC, for a Proposed Restaurant with a Drive-Thru Facility use within the Wayside District at 735 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009353, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:59 PM; adopted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Close the public hearing: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to Medical and Adult Use Marijuana

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, Order No. 25-1009351, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:10 PM; adopted.

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From the minutes

“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” relative to Medical and Adult Use Marijuana, Order No. 25-1009351, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:10 PM; adopted..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Extension of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Theodore...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $34,945.00 from businesses and individuals including the Cummings Community Giving, DCU, Dupont and...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $34,945.00 from businesses and individuals including the Cummings Community Giving, DCU, Dupont and Selia Corporation awarded to the Fire Department to be used for various purposes, 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 $34,945.00 from businesses and individuals including the Cummings Community Giving, DCU, Dupont and Selia Corporation awarded to the Fire Department to be used for various purposes, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $626,812.24 (Six hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred twelve dollars and...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $626,812.24 (Six hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred twelve dollars and twenty-four cents) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operating and capital budgets of WMCT-TV for FY2026, 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 Transfer Request in the amount of $626,812.24 (Six hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred twelve dollars and twenty-four cents) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operating and capital budgets of WMCT-TV for FY2026, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve: City of Marlborough, by its City Council, hereby votes pursuant to Section 103P of Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to set...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City of Marlborough, by its City Council, hereby votes pursuant to Section 103P of Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to set the date of the Municipal Preliminary Election to Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City of Marlborough, by its City Council, hereby votes pursuant to Section 103P of Chapter 54 of the General Laws of Massachusetts to set the date of the Municipal Preliminary Election to Tuesday, September 16, 2025, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Taxi/Livery License from Luiz de Lima Gomes d/b/a Skyline Limo Service, Inc., to operate a...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Luiz de Lima Gomes d/b/a Skyline Limo Service, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle at, 2312 Mayflower Circle, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Luiz de Lima Gomes d/b/a Skyline Limo Service, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle at, 2312 Mayflower Circle, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Amendment to...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from Green Meadows Farms, LLC, to allow for Medical Marijuana sales in addition to Adult Use Marijuana sales at a facility to be located at 239 Boston Post Road West, 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 24, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from Green Meadows Farms, LLC, to allow for Medical Marijuana sales in addition to Adult Use Marijuana sales at a facility to be located at 239 Boston Post Road West, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve: Communication from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations on the...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations on the Application for a Special Permit to convert an existing two-family residential property located at 30 Maple Street to a three-family residential property, until 10:00 PM on March 10, 2025, APPROVED; 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 Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E. Guillermo Sacor, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations on the Application for a Special Permit to convert an existing two-family residential property located at 30 Maple Street to a three-family residential property, until 10:00 PM on March 10, 2025, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

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Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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)

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Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

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Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the March 10, 2025...: Application for Special Permit from Marlborough Maple...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Marlborough Maple Real Estate Trust, for a Drive-Thru Window in an existing building to add a café at 420 Maple Street, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MARCH 10, 2025, 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 Marlborough Maple Real Estate Trust, for a Drive-Thru Window in an existing building to add a café at 420 Maple Street, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MARCH 10, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Suspend the rules

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.

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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”

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Approve: Appointment of Brian J. Doheny as City Comptroller/Treasurer for a 3- year term effective March 31, 2025. In addition, pursuant to...

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: 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”, start Mr. Doheny at Step 7 of the Comptroller/Treasurer salary schedule and grant one additional week of vacation, APPROVED; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: 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”, start Mr. Doheny at Step 7 of the Comptroller/Treasurer salary schedule and grant one additional week of vacation, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept and file: Capital Improvement Plan (FY 24 to FY 28

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Capital Improvement Plan (FY 24 to FY 28 FILE; adopted.

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From the minutes

“Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Capital Improvement Plan (FY 24 to FY 28 FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

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Approve: Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $928,828.00 (Nine hundred twenty- eight thousand, eight hundred twenty-eight dollars) from various...

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $928,828.00 (Nine hundred twenty- eight thousand, eight hundred twenty-eight dollars) from various departments for FY25, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, 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, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer Requests totaling $928,828.00 (Nine hundred twenty- eight thousand, eight hundred twenty-eight dollars) from various departments for FY25, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Postponed to the march 10, 2025, city council meeting: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Christopher Flood on behalf of Anibal E....

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 MARCH 10, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; 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 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 MARCH 10, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

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 9:24 PM; adopted.

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“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 9:24 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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