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June 23, 2025
47 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo
Absent: Robert Preciado
During the meeting:
- Kathleen D. Robey recused from the vote on: Moved to item #26 & file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for a.
- David Doucette recused from the vote on: Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various signs.
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, JUNE 9, 2025
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, JUNE 9, 2025, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, JUNE 9, 2025, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
Continue the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Bigelow Street beginning at a...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Bigelow Street beginning at a point approximately 150’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Robin Hill Street. Install one (1) new Pole 69-5, Order No. 25-1009479, CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 21, 2025, AT 8:00 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Bigelow Street beginning at a point approximately 150’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Robin Hill Street. Install one (1) new Pole 69-5, Order No. 25-1009479, CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 21, 2025, AT 8:00 PM; adopted..”
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric, to install one Single Owned Pole #34-25 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric, to install one Single Owned Pole #34-25 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009480, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:06 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric, to install one Single Owned Pole #34-25 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009480, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:06 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric, to install one Single Owned Pole #34-25 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric, to install one Single Owned Pole #34-25 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A permit shall be applied for from the Department of Public Works/Engineering Division and the proposed location shall be marked out in the field for final approval prior to installation. 2. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 3. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 4. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 5. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 6. A proper staging area is to be located/acquired before work commences – material and equipment is not to be parked/stockpiled within the city right of way and or private property unless permission is granted in writing by the property owner. 7. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 8....
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric, to install one Single Owned Pole #34-25 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A permit shall be applied for from the Department of Public Works/Engineering Division and the proposed location shall be marked out in the field for final approval prior to installation. 2. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 3. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 4. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 5. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 6. A proper staging area is to be located/acquired before work commences – material and equipment is not to be parked/stockpiled within the city right of way and or private property unless permission is granted in writing by the property owner. 7. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 8. Ensure construction safety controls are established (signage, drums, police details, etc...) and are in accordance with the latest MUTCD standards. 9. Trench backfilling, compacting, temporary, and final paving are to be done in accordance with the City of Marlborough standard trenching details. 10. Trenches are to be paved or completely backfilled and compacted at the end of each workday. Trenches are never to be left unattended. 11. Post construction loaming and seeding are to be done in accordance with the 1995 MHD Standard Specifications sections 751 & 765. 12. Proposed utility pole(s) shall not put any sidewalks or sidewalk ramps into non- compliance with current ADA standards. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Close the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole #37-5 on Boston Post Road East...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole #37-5 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009481, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:09 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole #37-5 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, Order No. 25-1009481, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:09 PM; adopted..”
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole #37-5 on Boston Post Road East beginning...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole #37-5 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A permit shall be applied for from the Department of Public Works/Engineering Division and the proposed location shall be marked out in the field for final approval prior to installation. 2. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 3. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 4. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 5. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 6. A proper staging area is to be located/acquired before work commences – material and equipment is not to be parked/stockpiled within the city right of way and or private property unless permission is granted in writing by the property owner. 7. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon New England, to install one Joint Owned Pole #37-5 on Boston Post Road East beginning at a point approximately 160’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Village Drive and continuing approximately 500 feet in a northwest direction. New pole to service buildings at 339 Boston Post Road East, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A permit shall be applied for from the Department of Public Works/Engineering Division and the proposed location shall be marked out in the field for final approval prior to installation. 2. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 3. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 4. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 5. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 6. A proper staging area is to be located/acquired before work commences – material and equipment is not to be parked/stockpiled within the city right of way and or private property unless permission is granted in writing by the property owner. 7. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 8. Ensure construction safety controls are established (signage, drums, police details, etc...) and are in accordance with the latest MUTCD standards. 9. Trench backfilling, compacting, temporary, and final paving are to be done in accordance with the City of Marlborough standard trenching details. 10. Trenches are to be paved or completely backfilled and compacted at the end of each workday. Trenches are never to be left unattended. 11. Post construction loaming and seeding are to be done in accordance with the 1995 MHD Standard Specifications sections 751 & 765. 12. Proposed utility pole(s) shall not put any sidewalks or sidewalk ramps into non- compliance with current ADA standards. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – June 2025 Update
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – June 2025 Update, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – June 2025 Update, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Wireless Special Permit from Gerry Squires on behalf of Dish Wireless, to install, operate and maintain a Wireless Communication Facility, consisting of nine (9) antennas, twelve (12) RRU’s, twelve (12) fiber cables and ground equipment within a 100 square foot lease area on and next to the water tank at 115 Onamog Street, Order No. 25-1009432A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Wireless Special Permit from Gerry Squires on behalf of Dish Wireless, to install, operate and maintain a Wireless Communication Facility, consisting of nine (9) antennas, twelve (12) RRU’s, twelve (12) fiber cables and ground equipment within a 100 square foot lease area on and next to the water tank at 115 Onamog Street, Order No. 25-1009432A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of TV Marlborough, LLC and Green Armory Laboratories, Inc., for the purpose of operating an independent Marijuana Testing Laboratory to be located at 260 Cedar Hill Street, Order No. 25-1009433A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of TV Marlborough, LLC and Green Armory Laboratories, Inc., for the purpose of operating an independent Marijuana Testing Laboratory to be located at 260 Cedar Hill Street, Order No. 25-1009433A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of Royal 401 Elm Street, LLC, for the purpose of operating an approximate 203,500 square foot warehousing and distribution facility to be located at 415 Elm Street, Order No. 25-1009434A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of Royal 401 Elm Street, LLC, for the purpose of operating an approximate 203,500 square foot warehousing and distribution facility to be located at 415 Elm Street, Order No. 25-1009434A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from 27 Curtis Ave LLC, for the Proposed Renovation and Reconstruction of a pre-existing non- conforming Car Wash located at 27 Curtis Avenue, Order No. 25-1009397C, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Certification from Councilor-At-Large Sean Navin as required under MGL Chapter 39 §23D (“Mullin Rule”), regarding the Application for a Special Permit from 27 Curtis Ave LLC, for the Proposed Renovation and Reconstruction of a pre-existing non- conforming Car Wash located at 27 Curtis Avenue, Order No. 25-1009397C, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of R. John Skarin to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on March 10, 2028
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of R. John Skarin to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on March 10, 2028, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of R. John Skarin to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on March 10, 2028, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Reappointment of Brendan J. Downey to the Historical Commission for a 3- year term to expire February 29, 2028
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Brendan J. Downey to the Historical Commission for a 3- year term to expire February 29, 2028, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Brendan J. Downey to the Historical Commission for a 3- year term to expire February 29, 2028, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Peter B. Welsh to the Historical Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 19, 2028
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Peter B. Welsh to the Historical Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 19, 2028, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Peter B. Welsh to the Historical Commission for a 3-year term to expire on June 19, 2028, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Deborah Jakubowski Russ to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on February...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Deborah Jakubowski Russ to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on February 1, 2028, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Deborah Jakubowski Russ to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term to expire on February 1, 2028, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $1,900.00 from the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area...
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 $1,900.00 from the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (SuAsCo CISMA) awarded to the Conservation Commission to support local efforts to manage and reduce invasive plant species within the community; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
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 $1,900.00 from the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (SuAsCo CISMA) awarded to the Conservation Commission to support local efforts to manage and reduce invasive plant species within the community; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Sum of $800,000.00 (eight hundred thousand dollars) be and is hereby appropriated for building renovations. That to meet said...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the sum of $800,000.00 (eight hundred thousand dollars) be and is hereby appropriated for building renovations. That to meet said appropriations, the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of $800,000.00 under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City of Marlborough (the “City”) therefor; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the sum of $800,000.00 (eight hundred thousand dollars) be and is hereby appropriated for building renovations. That to meet said appropriations, the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of $800,000.00 under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City of Marlborough (the “City”) therefor; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for and expend any grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement of the July 1, 2013...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement of the July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2038 lease of Bigelow School to Assabet Valley Collaborative (“AVC”), previously authorized by City Council Order 12- 1005076, in substantially the form attached hereto including any necessary adjustments to the repayment schedule based upon the actual bond sale, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement of the July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2038 lease of Bigelow School to Assabet Valley Collaborative (“AVC”), previously authorized by City Council Order 12- 1005076, in substantially the form attached hereto including any necessary adjustments to the repayment schedule based upon the actual bond sale, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Communication from the Mayor, re: Richer Elementary School Feasibility Study Update
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Richer Elementary School Feasibility Study Update, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Richer Elementary School Feasibility Study Update, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to item #26 & file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: 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, in proper legal form, Order No. 25-1009418C, MOVED TO ITEM #26 & FILE; adopted. Councilor Robey Recused. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1.
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, VitalThe minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1”; Kathleen D. Robey recused and is left out of this vote, and the count matches the other councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
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 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, in proper legal form, Order No. 25-1009418C, MOVED TO ITEM #26 & FILE; adopted. Councilor Robey Recused. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: City Council authorizes the Legal Department to draft and file a court complaint on behalf of the City Council, to appeal the...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the Legal Department to draft and file a court complaint on behalf of the City Council, to appeal the constructive approval filed by Attorney Brian Falk for GR Development LLC, d/b/a Washville Car Wash, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 1.
The minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 8 – 1” with no names to show how each councilor voted (9 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the Legal Department to draft and file a court complaint on behalf of the City Council, to appeal the constructive approval filed by Attorney Brian Falk for GR Development LLC, d/b/a Washville Car Wash, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 1..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various signs pursuant to Chapter 650-37 I(1)(a) of the Code...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various signs pursuant to Chapter 650-37 I(1)(a) of the Code for the McDonald’s restaurant to be located at 735 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Doucette Recused. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1.
Yes: Brown, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Robey, VitalThe minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1”; David Doucette recused and is left out of this vote, and the count matches the other councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval of a Master Sign Plan for various signs pursuant to Chapter 650-37 I(1)(a) of the Code for the McDonald’s restaurant to be located at 735 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. Councilor Doucette Recused. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Rafael Aronov on behalf of Green Gold Group, Inc., to amend the hours of operation, at the marijuana retail establishment located at 910 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Rafael Aronov on behalf of Green Gold Group, Inc., to amend the hours of operation, at the marijuana retail establishment located at 910 Boston Post Road East within the Wayside District, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (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. a) Conservation Commission, May 15, 2025. b) Council on Aging, May 13, 2025. c) Historical Commission, April 17, 2025. d) Planning Board, April 14, 2025. & April 28, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
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. a) Conservation Commission, May 15, 2025. b) Council on Aging, May 13, 2025. c) Historical Commission, April 17, 2025. d) Planning Board, April 14, 2025. & April 28, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (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. a) Donna Barberio, 14 Cross Street, Southborough, pothole or other road defect. b) Augusto Silva, 10 Belleview Avenue, other property damage and/or personal injury. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Donna Barberio, 14 Cross Street, Southborough, pothole or other road defect. b) Augusto Silva, 10 Belleview Avenue, other property damage and/or personal injury. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the July 21, 2025...: Request for Mayor and City Council to support a Home...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Mayor and City Council to support a Home Rule Petition relating to Unaccepted “Private” Ways in the City of Marlborough, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JULY 21, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Mayor and City Council to support a Home Rule Petition relating to Unaccepted “Private” Ways in the City of Marlborough, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE JULY 21, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $226,882.36 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries and Free Cash to various accounts to fund the...
Motion by Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $226,882.36 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries and Free Cash to various accounts to fund the recently ratified agreement with the Marlborough Municipal Employees Association (MMEA), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $226,882.36 which moves funds from Reserved for Salaries and Free Cash to various accounts to fund the recently ratified agreement with the Marlborough Municipal Employees Association (MMEA), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Advertise: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Advertise: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Advertise: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Advertise: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: At the Regular Meeting of the Marlborough City Council on June 23, 2025, the following bond, ORDERED ADVERTISED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Remove from the Personnel Committee, Order No. 25-1009463, relative to the Proposed Job Description for the Assistant Commissioner of Public...
Motion by Councilor Navin to remove from the Personnel Committee, Order No. 25-1009463, relative to the Proposed Job Description for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, Operations – APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin to remove from the Personnel Committee, Order No. 25-1009463, relative to the Proposed Job Description for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, Operations – APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 9-0)..”
Approve: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Ordinance amending Chapter 125 “Personnel”
Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Annual Salary Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start 6 months of 1 year of 2 years of 3 years of 4 years of 5 years of service service service service service service Deputy $165,000.00 $168,300.00 $172,000.00 $175,500.00 $179,100.00 $183,000.00 $186,700.00 Chief of Police II. The effective date for the above salary schedule shall be July 1, 2025. III. The above position is 40 hours per week. IV. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. President Ossing declared all votes 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance 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 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Annual Salary Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Start 6 months of 1 year of 2 years of 3 years of 4 years of 5 years of service service service service service service Deputy $165,000.00 $168,300.00 $172,000.00 $175,500.00 $179,100.00 $183,000.00 $186,700.00 Chief of Police II. The effective date for the above salary schedule shall be July 1, 2025. III. The above position is 40 hours per week. IV. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. President Ossing declared all votes 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Deputy...
Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Deputy Police Chief, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
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 Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Deputy Police Chief, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, to move the recommendation of the Public Services Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, to move the recommendation of the Public Services Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Table the Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License for Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by Councilor Doucette to table the Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License for Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store – DOES NOT CARRY; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 3 – 6.
The minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 3 – 6” with no names to show how each councilor voted (9 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by Councilor Doucette to table the Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License for Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store – DOES NOT CARRY; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 3 – 6..” (Motion: Oram, second: Doucette)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street
ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 6 – 3.
The minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 6 – 3” with no names to show how each councilor voted (9 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 6 – 3..”
Grant special permit decision: a Special Permit to Marlborough Hospital and UMASS Memorial Realty (157 & 209 Union Street)
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 A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009418D Special Permit Application of: Marlborough Hospital & UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc. Order No. 25-1009418D Locus: 157 & 209 Union Street Marlborough, MA 01752 Assessors Map 43, Parcel (s) 56 & Map 56, Parcel(s) 192 DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009418 The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to Marlborough Hospital and UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc. (together, including their successors and assigns, the “Applicant”), to expand a preexisting nonconforming hospital at 157 and 209 Union Street, Massachusetts, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Marlborough Hospital is a Massachusetts hospital corporation with an address of 306 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA. UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc., is a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation with an address of 306 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located at 157 and 209 Union Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel 56 on Assessors Map 43 and Parcel 192 on Assessors Map 56 (the “Site”). 3. In accordance with Article IV, Section 650-12.B, and Article V, Section 650-17, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the...
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, VitalAbstained: RobeyKathleen D. Robey abstained (shown as abstaining, not voting).
From the minutes
“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 A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009418D Special Permit Application of: Marlborough Hospital & UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc. Order No. 25-1009418D Locus: 157 & 209 Union Street Marlborough, MA 01752 Assessors Map 43, Parcel (s) 56 & Map 56, Parcel(s) 192 DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009418 The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to Marlborough Hospital and UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc. (together, including their successors and assigns, the “Applicant”), to expand a preexisting nonconforming hospital at 157 and 209 Union Street, Massachusetts, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Marlborough Hospital is a Massachusetts hospital corporation with an address of 306 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA. UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc., is a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation with an address of 306 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located at 157 and 209 Union Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel 56 on Assessors Map 43 and Parcel 192 on Assessors Map 56 (the “Site”). 3. In accordance with Article IV, Section 650-12.B, and Article V, Section 650-17, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the “Zoning Ordinance”), the Applicant proposes to expand a preexisting nonconforming hospital to add an expanded emergency department and multidisciplinary clinic and add a proton therapy center to the existing cancer treatment center at the Site (the “Use”). 4. The Applicant, by and through its counsel, filed with City Clerk of the City of Marlborough an Application for a Special Permit (“Application”) for the Use. 5. In connection with the Application, the Applicant submitted a certified list of abutters, filing fees, a site plan entitled “Marlborough Compilation Plan” by Haley Ward dated April 8, 2025 (the “Site Plan”) attached hereto 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. The Site has an area of 848,677 square feet +/- as shown on the Site Plan. 8. The Site is located in the A-3 Residential Zoning District. 9. Section 650-17 of the Zoning Ordinance provides that a hospital use is allowed by special permit in the A-3 Zoning District. 10. The Site’s current hospital use is preexisting nonconforming, commencing prior to the adoption of the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance. 11. The Site is preexisting nonconforming with respect to the side setback and lot coverage, having total impervious areas of 48.6% (the A-3 District has a maximum lot coverage of 30%). The Site Plan shows that the lot coverage associated with the Use would be 49.2%. Expanded areas of the building on the site would comply with all setback requirements. 12. 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 advertised and determined that notice of the same was provided to abutters entitled thereto in accordance with applicable regulations and law. 13. The Marlborough City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, opened a public hearing on the Application on Monday, May 5, 2025. The public hearing was held at the Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main Street. The hearing was closed on May 5, 2025. 14. The Applicant, through its representatives, presented testimony at the public hearing detailing the Use, describing its impact upon municipal services, the neighborhood, and traffic. 15. At the public hearing, two members of the public spoke in favor of the Use and no members of the public spoke in opposition to the Use. 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 expansion of the preexisting nonconforming hospital use and structures with an increase in lot coverage of less than 1%, to 49.2%, would not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming use and structures. C. The City Council finds that the preexisting nonconforming hospital use and structures have not been abandoned for a period of two years or more. D. The City Council finds that the proposed Use is not enlarged to more than 25% of the floor and ground area of the preexisting nonconforming hospital use and structures at the Site. E. The City Council finds that the proposed Use of the Site 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 herein. The City Council makes these findings subject to the completion and adherence by the Applicant to the conditions more fully set forth herein. F. 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 a Special Permit to expand the preexisting nonconforming hospital use and structures at the Site as shown on the Site Plan filed, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, which conditions shall be binding on the Applicant, its successors and/or assigns: 1.Construction in Accordance with Applicable Laws. Construction of all structures on the Site is to be in accordance with all applicable Building Codes and Zoning Regulations in effect in the City of Marlborough and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be built according to the Site Plan as may be amended during Site Plan Review. 2.Site Plan Review. The issuance of the Special Permit is further subject to detailed Site Plan Review by the Site Plan Review Committee, in accordance with the City of Marlborough Site Plan Review Ordinance prior to the issuance of the building permit. Any additional changes, alterations, modifications or amendments, as required during the process of Site Plan Review, shall be further conditions attached to the building permit, and no final occupancy permit shall be issued until the Applicant has complied with all conditions, provided, however, that subsequent to the issuance of this Special Permit and Site Plan Approval, the Site Plan Review Committee may authorize the phasing of site and building work depending upon weather conditions and other factors. Subsequent Site Plan Review shall be consistent with the conditions of this Special Permit and the Site Plan submitted, reviewed and approved by the City Council as the Special Permit Granting Authority. 3.Modification of Plans. Notwithstanding conditions #1 and #2 above, the City Council or the Site Plan Review Committee may approve engineering changes to the Site Plan so long as said changes do not change the Use as approved herein, or materially increase the impervious area of the Use, reduce the green area, alter traffic flow, or increase the size of the building, all as shown on the Site Plan. 4.Incorporation of Submissions. All plans, photo renderings, site evaluations, briefs and other documentation provided by the Applicant as part of the Application, and as amended or revised during the application/hearing process before the City Council and/or the City Council’s Urban Affairs Committee, are herein incorporated into and become a part of this Special Permit and become conditions and requirements of the same, unless otherwise altered by the City Council. 5.Storm Water and Erosion Control Management. The Applicant shall ensure that its site superintendent during construction of the project is competent in stormwater and erosion control management. This individual(s)’ credentials shall be acceptable to the Engineering Division of the City’s Department of Public Works and the City’s Conservation Commission. This individual(s) shall be responsible for checking the Site before, during, and after storm events including weekends and evenings when storms are predicted. This individual(s) shall ensure that no untreated stormwater leaves the Site consistent with the State’s and the City’s stormwater regulations. This individual(s) shall ensure compliance with the approved sequence of construction plan and the approved erosion control plan. The Applicant shall grant this individual(s) complete authority of the Site as it relates to stormwater and erosion controls. 6.Lighting. Exterior lighting at the Site shall be downward facing and shielded to minimize impacts on neighboring properties, with a lighting plan for the Site to be reviewed and further conditioned during the Site Plan Review process. Exterior lighting at the Site shall be shut off outside of operating hours, except for lighting necessary for security and emergency access. 7.Landscaping. As part of formal Site Plan Review, the Applicant shall provide detailed landscaping plans showing additional landscaping to improve the cooling of the parking areas and grass areas at the Site. 8.Gravel Parking Area. As part of formal Site Plan Review, the Applicant shall evaluate options for the gravel parking area near the main entrance of the Site. 9.Compliance with Applicable Laws. The Applicant agrees to comply with all municipal, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances as they may apply to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Use. 10. Recording of Decision. 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: 8 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, & Ossing. Absent: Preciado. Abstain: Robey..” (Motion: Navin)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Brown, 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 8:45 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Brown, 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 8:45 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
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