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May 19, 2025
48 recorded votes, 46 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Robert Preciado, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo
Absent: Kathleen D. Robey
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, MAY 5, 2025
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, MAY 5, 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, MAY 5, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $215,302,846.00 which represents a 9.91% increase over the...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $215,302,846.00 which represents a 9.91% increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation, Order No. 25-1009439, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:00 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $215,302,846.00 which represents a 9.91% increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation, Order No. 25-1009439, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:00 PM; adopted..”
Whereas Steven W. Kerrigan having received nine (9) votes for the position of City Clerk, and six (6) votes being necessary for election, Steven...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Whereas Steven W. Kerrigan having received nine (9) votes for the position of City Clerk, and six (6) votes being necessary for election, Steven W. Kerrigan be and is herewith REELECTED as City Clerk of the City of Marlborough effective immediately for a three (3) year term to expire on May 20, 2028; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Whereas Steven W. Kerrigan having received nine (9) votes for the position of City Clerk, and six (6) votes being necessary for election, Steven W. Kerrigan be and is herewith REELECTED as City Clerk of the City of Marlborough effective immediately for a three (3) year term to expire on May 20, 2028; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Certification from Ward 6 Councilor Trey Fuccillo as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Ward 6 Councilor Trey Fuccillo as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Marlborough Hospital and UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc., to allow for a proposed 8,000 square foot expansion of the Emergency Department, a new Multidisciplinary Clinic and a Proton Therapy Center, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Ward 6 Councilor Trey Fuccillo as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Marlborough Hospital and UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc., to allow for a proposed 8,000 square foot expansion of the Emergency Department, a new Multidisciplinary Clinic and a Proton Therapy Center, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $393,500.00 (Three hundred ninety-three thousand five hundred dollars)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $393,500.00 (Three hundred ninety-three thousand five hundred dollars) which moves funds from and to various accounts as noted on the spreadsheets for the Department of Public Works, Public Facilities and the Legal Department, referred to FINANCE 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $393,500.00 (Three hundred ninety-three thousand five hundred dollars) which moves funds from and to various accounts as noted on the spreadsheets for the Department of Public Works, Public Facilities and the Legal Department, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $19,500.00 (Nineteen thousand five hundred dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $19,500.00 (Nineteen thousand five hundred dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Open Space Stabilization, referred to FINANCE 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $19,500.00 (Nineteen thousand five hundred dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Open Space Stabilization, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,321,219.00 (One million three hundred twenty-one thousand two hundred...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,321,219.00 (One million three hundred twenty-one thousand two hundred nineteen dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Overtime-Snow & Ice ($220,000.00), Snow Removal ($533,100.00) and Operating Expenses ($568,119.00) respectively to fund FY 2025 deficit, referred to FINANCE 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,321,219.00 (One million three hundred twenty-one thousand two hundred nineteen dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Overtime-Snow & Ice ($220,000.00), Snow Removal ($533,100.00) and Operating Expenses ($568,119.00) respectively to fund FY 2025 deficit, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during fiscal year...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during fiscal...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than one hundred forty-three thousand five hundred twenty dollars ($143,520.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than one hundred forty-three thousand five hundred twenty dollars ($143,520.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, 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 no more than one hundred forty-three thousand five hundred twenty dollars ($143,520.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during fiscal year 2026, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $130,410.00 (One hundred thirty thousand four hundred ten dollars) from the Executive Office of Elder...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $130,410.00 (One hundred thirty thousand four hundred ten dollars) from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging for Fiscal Year 2024, to be used for senior programming; 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $130,410.00 (One hundred thirty thousand four hundred ten dollars) from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging for Fiscal Year 2024, to be used for senior programming; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $139,725.00 (One hundred thirty- nine thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars) from the Executive...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $139,725.00 (One hundred thirty- nine thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars) from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging for Fiscal Year 2025, to be used for senior programming; 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 Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $139,725.00 (One hundred thirty- nine thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars) from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) awarded to the Council on Aging for Fiscal Year 2025, to be used for senior programming; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Proposed Ordinance Amendments the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendments the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” and to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to creating the position of Deputy Chief for the Police Department, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendments the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” and to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to creating the position of Deputy Chief for the Police Department, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §35
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §35, 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 Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §35, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Moved to item #23 & file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from Green Meadows...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: 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, in proper legal form, Order No. 25-1009378A (X 21-1008214C), MOVED TO ITEM #23 & 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 City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: 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, in proper legal form, Order No. 25-1009378A (X 21-1008214C), MOVED TO ITEM #23 & FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Set MONDAY JUNE 9, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of Comcast, to install new underground conduit starting at Pole #55...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JUNE 9, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of Comcast, to install new underground conduit starting at Pole #55 excavating to place one 3” PVC conduit 158’ +/- and a proposed 2’ x 3’ vault to provide service to 630 Forest Street; 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 there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JUNE 9, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition of Comcast, to install new underground conduit starting at Pole #55 excavating to place one 3” PVC conduit 158’ +/- and a proposed 2’ x 3’ vault to provide service to 630 Forest Street; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve: Request of 272 Lincoln Street LLC, for Approval of a change of building color pursuant to condition number 3 “Modification of Plans” and...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request of 272 Lincoln Street LLC, for Approval of a change of building color pursuant to condition number 3 “Modification of Plans” and condition number 4 “Modification of Plans” of the original Special Permit granted February 27, 2024 (Order No. 22/23-1008709D) the City Council hereby approves the changes as depicted on the photos attached hereto for the property at 272 Lincoln Street, 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 Request of 272 Lincoln Street LLC, for Approval of a change of building color pursuant to condition number 3 “Modification of Plans” and condition number 4 “Modification of Plans” of the original Special Permit granted February 27, 2024 (Order No. 22/23-1008709D) the City Council hereby approves the changes as depicted on the photos attached hereto for the property at 272 Lincoln Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Antoine Bitar, d/b/a Hannoush Jewelers, 601 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Antoine Bitar, d/b/a Hannoush Jewelers, 601 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, 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 Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Antoine Bitar, d/b/a Hannoush Jewelers, 601 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve with conditions: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer license and associated waivers by TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer license and associated waivers by TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main Street, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND WAIVERS, 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 Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer license and associated waivers by TVI, Inc., d/b/a Savers, 222A East Main Street, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND WAIVERS, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the 2025 Climate...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the 2025 Climate Compliance Plan of Eversource Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a 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 Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the 2025 Climate Compliance Plan of Eversource Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Request for Comments on the Petition of NSTAR...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Request for Comments on the Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Approval of its revised 2025 Energy Efficiency Reconciling Factors for effect July 1, 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 Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Filing and Request for Comments on the Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Approval of its revised 2025 Energy Efficiency Reconciling Factors for effect July 1, 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in June 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 Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in June 2025, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of the Gutierrez Company and the Marlborough/Northborough Realty Trust, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the “Ames Village Overlay District” (AOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025; 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 Communication from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of the Gutierrez Company and the Marlborough/Northborough Realty Trust, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to create the “Ames Village Overlay District” (AOD), referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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..”
Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the June 9, 2025...: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of GR Development LLC, d/b/a Washville Car Wash, for a proposed state of the art Car Wash to be located at 223 East Main Street (former Bank of America location), referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, 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 Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of GR Development LLC, d/b/a Washville Car Wash, for a proposed state of the art Car Wash to be located at 223 East Main Street (former Bank of America location), referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
AMEND the Finance Committee recommendation on the FY 2026 Operating Budget as follows: To restore funding to the Senior Clerk line item (50770) in...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to AMEND the Finance Committee recommendation on the FY 2026 Operating Budget as follows: To restore funding to the Senior Clerk line item (50770) in the amount of $49,448.00 and reduce funding the Director of Elder Affairs line item (50190) by $49,448.00, Amendment APPROVED; adopted. (President Ossing declared the vote 9-0).
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to AMEND the Finance Committee recommendation on the FY 2026 Operating Budget as follows: To restore funding to the Senior Clerk line item (50770) in the amount of $49,448.00 and reduce funding the Director of Elder Affairs line item (50190) by $49,448.00, Amendment APPROVED; adopted. (President Ossing declared the vote 9-0)..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget as amended ($213,821,841.00)
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to approve the FY 2026 Operating Budget as amended: ORDERED: That the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget as submitted by Mayor Dumais in the amount of $215,302,846.00 which represents a 9.91% increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation be modified by REDUCING the following accounts: DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT # ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION 1410 50160 -$14,557 Assessor Principal Assessor 1620 57840 -$1,000 Elections Inauguration Expenses 1920 52120 -$100,000 Public Facilities Electricity 1920 52200 -$50,000 Public Facilities Natural Gas 1920 52469 -$25,000 Public Facilities Repair & Maintenance 1920 53999 -$20,000 Public Facilities Other Services 1990 57820 -$700,000 Other Government Reserve for Salaries 2100 51320 -$20,000 Police Department Court OT 2200 51328 -$21,600 Fire Department Call OT 3000 57000 -$250,000 School Department School 3032 52120 -$100,000 Maintenance School Electricity 3032 52200 -$50,000 Maintenance School Natural Gas 3032 52469 -$25,000 Maintenance School Repair & Maintenance 5410 50190 -$49,448 Council on Aging Director Elderly Affairs DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT # ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION 6910 53652 -$10,000 Celebrations Labor Day Parade 8000 51380 -$10,000 Sewer Service Fund Police OT 8000 55660 -$20,000 Sewer Service Fund Pumping Station Maintenance 9000 51310 -$14,400 Water Service Fund OT TOTAL -$1,481,005 Therefore, the City Council of the City of Marlborough APPROVES a Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for...
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to approve the FY 2026 Operating Budget as amended: ORDERED: That the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget as submitted by Mayor Dumais in the amount of $215,302,846.00 which represents a 9.91% increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation be modified by REDUCING the following accounts: DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT # ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION 1410 50160 -$14,557 Assessor Principal Assessor 1620 57840 -$1,000 Elections Inauguration Expenses 1920 52120 -$100,000 Public Facilities Electricity 1920 52200 -$50,000 Public Facilities Natural Gas 1920 52469 -$25,000 Public Facilities Repair & Maintenance 1920 53999 -$20,000 Public Facilities Other Services 1990 57820 -$700,000 Other Government Reserve for Salaries 2100 51320 -$20,000 Police Department Court OT 2200 51328 -$21,600 Fire Department Call OT 3000 57000 -$250,000 School Department School 3032 52120 -$100,000 Maintenance School Electricity 3032 52200 -$50,000 Maintenance School Natural Gas 3032 52469 -$25,000 Maintenance School Repair & Maintenance 5410 50190 -$49,448 Council on Aging Director Elderly Affairs DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT # ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION 6910 53652 -$10,000 Celebrations Labor Day Parade 8000 51380 -$10,000 Sewer Service Fund Police OT 8000 55660 -$20,000 Sewer Service Fund Pumping Station Maintenance 9000 51310 -$14,400 Water Service Fund OT TOTAL -$1,481,005 Therefore, the City Council of the City of Marlborough APPROVES a Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the City of Marlborough in the amount of $213,821,841.00, which represents a 9.15% increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation or an increase of $17,928,687.00. Councilor Oram Opposed..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the June 9, 2025...: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BH...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BH GRP TCAM OWNER II LLC (Greatland Realty Partners) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the proposed construction and leasing of a new Crime Laboratory for the Massachusetts State Police at 100 Martinangelo Drive, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BH GRP TCAM OWNER II LLC (Greatland Realty Partners) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the proposed construction and leasing of a new Crime Laboratory for the Massachusetts State Police at 100 Martinangelo Drive, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
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Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $35,000.00 (thirty-five thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for the building and...
Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $35,000.00 (thirty-five thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for the building and installation of a covered pavilion at Ghiloni Park, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $35,000.00 (thirty-five thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for the building and installation of a covered pavilion at Ghiloni Park, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for procurement of a vehicle for...
Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for procurement of a vehicle for City Hall for use by any department, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for procurement of a vehicle for City Hall for use by any department, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the June 9, 2025...: Proposed Ordinance Amendment to the City Code, Chapter...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 Salary Schedule” relative to various leadership positions in the Department of Public Works, including Head Treatment Plant Operator, General Foreman, Head Mechanic, and Assistant City Engineer, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Ordinance Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 Salary Schedule” relative to various leadership positions in the Department of Public Works, including Head Treatment Plant Operator, General Foreman, Head Mechanic, and Assistant City Engineer, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
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Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the June 9, 2025...: Request from Flying Dreams Brewing Co., LLC, to expand...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request from Flying Dreams Brewing Co., LLC, to expand outdoor seating to use parking spaces on Rawlins Avenue adjacent to the existing sidewalk seating, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request from Flying Dreams Brewing Co., LLC, to expand outdoor seating to use parking spaces on Rawlins Avenue adjacent to the existing sidewalk seating, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
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Amend the Lost Shoe license order (Order No. 25-1009417) to expand outdoor seating to the plaza behind City Hall
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to AMEND Order No. 25-1009417 to include the following: 1) Expand outdoor seating area to include the plaza behind City Hall as originally submitted in Order No. 25-1009417 and Lost Shoe letter dated March 28, 2025. 2) City Hall courtyard hours are from Friday at 5:00 PM through Sunday at 8:00 PM on a weekly basis. 3) Lost Shoe acknowledges that should another venue want to use the City Hall Courtyard, Lost Show will give up that weekend with at least four weeks advance notice. Amendment DENIED; adopted. (President Ossing declared the vote 5-4).
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“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to AMEND Order No. 25-1009417 to include the following: 1) Expand outdoor seating area to include the plaza behind City Hall as originally submitted in Order No. 25-1009417 and Lost Shoe letter dated March 28, 2025. 2) City Hall courtyard hours are from Friday at 5:00 PM through Sunday at 8:00 PM on a weekly basis. 3) Lost Shoe acknowledges that should another venue want to use the City Hall Courtyard, Lost Show will give up that weekend with at least four weeks advance notice. Amendment DENIED; adopted. (President Ossing declared the vote 5-4)..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the June 9, 2025...: Request from Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting for a License...
ORDERED: That the Request from Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting for a License to Encroach to use the sidewalk area next to the parking garage (Court Street) to set up with tables and chairs and the sidewalk area in front of Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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“ORDERED: That the Request from Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting for a License to Encroach to use the sidewalk area next to the parking garage (Court Street) to set up with tables and chairs and the sidewalk area in front of Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JUNE 9, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..”
Ordinance amending the City Code
Motion by Councilor Brown, to move the recommendation of the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: I. Chapter 250 (Animals) is hereby amended by inserting a new “Article II” entitled “Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides” II. Chapter 250 (Animals) is hereby amended by inserting a new Section 250-11 into “Article II” to read as follows: Definitions – As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: RODENTICIDES – A subclass of pesticides, defined under the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act G.L.c.132B as substances or mixtures of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate rodents that are declared to be pests by the Massachusetts pesticide board. SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES (SGARs) – Rodenticides developed to control rodents that are resistant to First-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides and contain compounds that interfere with blood clotting and cause death from excessive bleeding, while also remaining in animal tissues for an extended period of time. These products currently include, but are not limited to, those products containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone. III. Chapter 250 (Animals) is hereby amended by inserting a new Section 250-12 into “Article II” to...
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, to move the recommendation of the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: I. Chapter 250 (Animals) is hereby amended by inserting a new “Article II” entitled “Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides” II. Chapter 250 (Animals) is hereby amended by inserting a new Section 250-11 into “Article II” to read as follows: Definitions – As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: RODENTICIDES – A subclass of pesticides, defined under the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act G.L.c.132B as substances or mixtures of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate rodents that are declared to be pests by the Massachusetts pesticide board. SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES (SGARs) – Rodenticides developed to control rodents that are resistant to First-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides and contain compounds that interfere with blood clotting and cause death from excessive bleeding, while also remaining in animal tissues for an extended period of time. These products currently include, but are not limited to, those products containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone. III. Chapter 250 (Animals) is hereby amended by inserting a new Section 250-12 into “Article II” to read as follows: Use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides. A. The use of SGARs on City-owned properties is hereby prohibited as of the effective date of this article. This article applies only to all City-owned property, including buildings, grounds, parks, open spaces, and streets, and shall be adhered to by all employees of the City of Marlborough, as well as third party vendors and contractors providing services to the City at City-owned property. B. In the event of a conflict with any provisions of the Code of the City of Marlborough, as amended, the provisions of this section shall prevail. C. This article is intended as a measure to govern the City’s use of City-owned property only and does not regulate the overall use of pesticides. This article is not intended to conflict with, and shall be interpreted consistent with, state law, including the provisions of the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act, M.G.L. c. 132B. IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage. APPROVED; adopted. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Brown)
Deny: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 153 from “Residence B (RB)” to “Neighborhood...
Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED That the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 153 from “Residence B (RB)” to “Neighborhood Business District (NB)”, DENIED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED That the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 153 from “Residence B (RB)” to “Neighborhood Business District (NB)”, DENIED; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
Grant special permit decision: Amend a Special Permit to Green Meadows Farm (239 Boston Post Road West)
Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF DECISION DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009378C (X 21-1008214C) Special Permit Application of: Green Meadows Farm, LLC Order No. 25-1009378C (X 21-1008214C) Locus: 239 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 Assessors Map 78, Parcel(s) 2A DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application to Amend a Special Permit to Green Meadows Farm, LLC (the “Applicant”) to amend an existing special permit to build and operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment in order to authorize the addition of a co-located Medical Marijuana Treatment Center at 239 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, Massachusetts, 01752 as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant is a duly organized and existing limited liability company having a business address of 64 Mill Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. 2. The Applicant is the tenant of a commercial retail unit located at 239 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, Massachusetts, as shown on Marlborough Assessors Map 78 as Parcel 2A (the “Site”). The Site’s owner is R.K. Marlboro West, LLC c/o RK Centers with a business address of 50 Cabot Street, Suite 200, Needham, MA 02494. 3. On June 7, 2021, the City Council...
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“Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF DECISION DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009378C (X 21-1008214C) Special Permit Application of: Green Meadows Farm, LLC Order No. 25-1009378C (X 21-1008214C) Locus: 239 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 Assessors Map 78, Parcel(s) 2A DECISION ON AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL PERMIT The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application to Amend a Special Permit to Green Meadows Farm, LLC (the “Applicant”) to amend an existing special permit to build and operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment in order to authorize the addition of a co-located Medical Marijuana Treatment Center at 239 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, Massachusetts, 01752 as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant is a duly organized and existing limited liability company having a business address of 64 Mill Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. 2. The Applicant is the tenant of a commercial retail unit located at 239 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, Massachusetts, as shown on Marlborough Assessors Map 78 as Parcel 2A (the “Site”). The Site’s owner is R.K. Marlboro West, LLC c/o RK Centers with a business address of 50 Cabot Street, Suite 200, Needham, MA 02494. 3. On June 7, 2021, the City Council of the City of Marlborough voted to grant a Special Permit authorizing Calverde Naturals LLC, of which the Applicant is the successor in interest, to build and operate an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at the Site (the “Use”) in accordance with Article VI, § 650-17, § 650-18(46), and § 650-32 of the Zoning Ordinance (the “Zoning Ordinance”) of the City of Marlborough (the “Original Special Permit”). 4. On February 11, 2025, the Applicant filed with the City Clerk of the City of Marlborough an application to amend the Original Special Permit to authorize the addition of a co- located Medical Marijuana Treatment Center as part of the Use at the Site. 5. In connection with the Application, the Applicant submitted a certified list of abutters, filing fees, and a site development plan for the Site attached as “Attachment A”. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. The Marlborough City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, opened a public hearing on the Application on Monday, March 24, 2025. The public hearing was held at the Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main Street. The hearing was closed on March 24, 2025. 9. The Applicant presented testimony at the public hearing detailing the Use at the Site, describing its impact upon municipal services, the neighborhood, and traffic. 10. At the public hearing, no members of the public spoke in favor of the Use at the Site and no members of the public spoke in opposition to the Use at the Site. 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 at the Site, with the addition of a medical marijuana treatment center, 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 and in the Original Special Permit. The City Council makes these findings subject to the completion and adherence by the Applicant to the conditions more fully set forth in this Decision and in the Original Special Permit. C. The City Council finds that the Site is located in the portion of the Business District along Massachusetts State Highway 20 from the Northborough town line to Interstate Highway Route 495 with frontage on Route 20, in accordance with Section 650-18(45)(a) and (b) and Section 650-18(46)(a) and (b) of the Zoning Ordinance, and that the Site is not located within 500 feet of a school or daycare center, in accordance with Section 650-32.F of the Zoning Ordinance. D. The City Council incorporates by reference Finding D in the Original Special Permit as to the Use. 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 the Original Special Permit, as follows: 1. By deleting Finding of Fact No. 3 in its entirety and inserting in its place the following: 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 Applicant proposes to operate a co-located Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment at the Site (the “Use”). 2. By amending Finding D(16) by inserting the following sentence at the end of the existing sentence: “Further, the signage shown in “Attachment B” is appropriate for the Use, and Applicant shall comply with the Sign Ordinance without variance.” 3. By amending Condition No. 5 by: (a) inserting after the words “§ 650-18(46)(c)” the following: “and § 650-18(45)(c)”; and (b) inserting after the words “Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment” the following: “and a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center”. 4. By amending Condition No. 6(a) by inserting the following paragraph at the end of the existing Condition No. 6(a): At the Site, the Applicant shall maintain a secure entrance/waiting area providing a physical separation between the exterior door of the unit and interior areas of the unit where marijuana and marijuana infused products are dispensed and sold, with security personnel available during operating hours to screen individuals arriving at the unit, to ensure that interior areas of the unit are only accessible to qualified patients/caregivers and to ensure that no individuals pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others. The Applicant shall maintain a secure pick-up/drop-off area for patients and products at the Site. 5. By deleting Condition No. 8 in its entirety and inserting in its place the following: 8. Hours. The maximum hours of operation of the Use at the Site shall be Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 6. By inserting the following new Condition as Condition No. 17: 17. Partial Use: The Applicant, its successors and/or assigns, is not required to operate all portions of the Use simultaneously. The Applicant, its successors and/or assigns, may commence the Medical Marijuana Treatment Center or Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment portion of the Use upon receipt of all local and state permits and licenses for that portion of the Use. If either the Medical Marijuana Treatment Center portion of the Use or the Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment portion of the Use ceases, either temporarily or permanently, the Applicant, its successors and/or assigns, may operate the other portion of the Use. All other conditions of the Original Special Permit shall continue in full force and effect and are incorporated by reference as part of this Decision. 7. In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Applicant 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: 9 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, & Ossing. Absent: Robey..” (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 9:58 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 9:58 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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