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Attendance
Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Robert Preciado, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo
Absent: None
21 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, FILE AS AMENDED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, FILE AS AMENDED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Announcement of the appointment of Daniel R. Campbell as Deputy Chief of Police
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Announcement of the appointment of Daniel R. Campbell as Deputy Chief of Police, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Announcement of the appointment of Daniel R. Campbell as Deputy Chief of Police, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Vital)
Suspend the rules to allow Police Chief Giorgi and Deputy Chief Campbell to speak
Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Vital to allow Police Chief Giorgi and Deputy Chief Campbell to speak – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – Motion by Councilor Vital to allow Police Chief Giorgi and Deputy Chief Campbell to speak – granted..” (Motion: Vital)
Close the public hearing: Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of JC Residential and Light Commercial LLC, for...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of JC Residential and Light Commercial LLC, for outdoor storage as an accessory use for the warehouse located at 1000 Nickerson Road, Order No. 25-1009540, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:24 PM; adopted.
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“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Gemma Cashman, on behalf of JC Residential and Light Commercial LLC, for outdoor storage as an accessory use for the warehouse located at 1000 Nickerson Road, Order No. 25-1009540, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:24 PM; adopted..”
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $326,352.86 (Three hundred twenty- six thousand, three hundred fifty-two dollars...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $326,352.86 (Three hundred twenty- six thousand, three hundred fifty-two dollars and eighty-six cents) from Free Cash to various accounts to fund the remaining balance of the collective bargaining agreement with the Marlborough Municipal Employees Association (MMEA), referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: $6,351,853.39 $326,352.86 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $8,671.69 11330002 50062 Finance Assistant $101,721.71 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,335.85 11350002 50062 Finance Assistant $50,861.42 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 11350002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,223.06 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,947.66 11410001 50171 Senior Assessor $58,501.33 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,954.13 11410002 50550 Head Clerk $59,217.74 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,011.34 11410002 50770 Senior Clerk $35,322.34 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,963.45 11440002 50770 Senior Clerk $70,214.47 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,703.85 11550001 50210 Senior System Analyst $55,177.63 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,040.46 11550001 50213 Network Engineer $70,856.82 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,550.18 11550001 50385 Telecom Manager...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $326,352.86 (Three hundred twenty- six thousand, three hundred fifty-two dollars and eighty-six cents) from Free Cash to various accounts to fund the remaining balance of the collective bargaining agreement with the Marlborough Municipal Employees Association (MMEA), referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: $6,351,853.39 $326,352.86 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $8,671.69 11330002 50062 Finance Assistant $101,721.71 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,335.85 11350002 50062 Finance Assistant $50,861.42 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 11350002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,223.06 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,947.66 11410001 50171 Senior Assessor $58,501.33 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,954.13 11410002 50550 Head Clerk $59,217.74 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,011.34 11410002 50770 Senior Clerk $35,322.34 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,963.45 11440002 50770 Senior Clerk $70,214.47 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,703.85 11550001 50210 Senior System Analyst $55,177.63 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,040.46 11550001 50213 Network Engineer $70,856.82 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,550.18 11550001 50385 Telecom Manager $53,375.32 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 11550002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,856.91 CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,011.34 11610002 50770 Senior Clerk $35,324.57 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,486.68 11620002 50520 Principal Clerk $50,869.90 Reason: Contractual Obligation $10,862.02 11920001 50292 Building Maint Craftsman $130,692.03 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,350.55 11920001 50375 Plumber $51,095.42 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,350.55 11920001 50385 Electrician $51,095.42 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,152.27 11920001 50690 Foreman $60,535.47 Reason: Contractual Obligation $16,974.68 11920003 50560 Houseworker $264,314.49 Reason: Contractual Obligation $7,026.35 12100002 50520 Principal Clerk $82,371.88 Reason: Contractual Obligation $55,929.42 12100003 51213 Public Safety Dispatchers $364,892.14 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,189.20 12100003 51214 Public Safety Assistant $49,142.26 Reason: Contractual Obligation $200.00 14001003 51430 Longevity $450.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,335.85 12200002 50062 Finance Assistant $50,896.23 Reason: Contractual Obligation $10,848.58 12410001 50260 Local Inspector $186,808.32 Reason: Contractual Obligation $333.53 11330003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $5,498.43 Reason: Contractual Obligation $355.92 11550003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $5,858.03 Reason: Contractual Obligation $115.82 11610003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,909.45 CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: $115.82 11610003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,909.45 Reason: Contractual Obligation $600.97 11920003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $12,034.33 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,677.88 12100003 51450 Night Shift Differential $106,412.74 Reason: Contractual Obligation $161.12 12100003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $218,917.12 Reason: Contractual Obligation $166.76 12200003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $150,490.70 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,152.27 13032001 50690 Foreman $60,438.65 Reason: Contractual Obligation $7,028.43 14001002 50520 Principal Clerk $82,635.99 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,954.13 14001002 50550 Head Clerk $46,554.69 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,588.15 14003003 51240 Attendant $130,576.03 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,041.06 14920001 50166 Recreation Programs $55,442.75 Reason: Contractual Obligation $7,218.89 15120001 50611 Asst Sanitarians $85,252.78 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 15120002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,222.98 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,230.60 15410001 50312 Outreach Worker $37,896.26 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,639.74 16100001 50470 Childrens Librarian $42,695.33 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 16100001 50471 Young Adult Librarian $47,923.54 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 16100001 50480 Cataloguer $39,702.44 Reason: Contractual Obligation CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: $3,867.57 16100001 50656 Head of Circulation $45,669.13 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 16100002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,220.39 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,011.34 16100003 50490 Library Staff $35,324.55 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,375.52 16100003 50860 Full Time Librarians $52,140.67 Reason: Contractual Obligation $12,988.34 16100003 51261 Part Time Librarians $186,758.19 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,735.48 15410002 50584 Clerk Typist $32,415.88 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,011.34 15410002 50770 Senior Clerk $35,324.59 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 61090002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,519.29 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,713.57 12410001 50370 Plumbing Inspector $55,281.62 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,713.57 12410001 50380 Electrical Inspector $55,292.11 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,514.22 12410002 50520 Principal Clerk $41,221.21 Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,806.75 12410002 50770 Senior Clerk $100,811.51 Reason: Contractual Obligation $11,325.72 13032001 50292 Building Maint Craftsman $132,879.57 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,049.19 13032001 50385 Head Electrician $59,319.04 Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,342.77 13032001 50386 HVAC $101,071.80 Reason: Contractual Obligation $316.45 12410003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $5,186.97 Reason: Contractual Obligation CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: $552.35 13032003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $10,324.43 Reason: Contractual Obligation $135.16 15120003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $2,228.69 Reason: Contractual Obligation $115.82 15410003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $1,902.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $416.79 11330003 51430 Longevity $5,078.21 Reason: Contractual Obligation $400.00 11550003 51430 Longevity $3,000.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $200.00 11610003 51430 Longevity $2,525.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $600.00 11920003 51430 Longevity $9,661.06 Reason: Contractual Obligation $600.00 12100003 51342 Longevity $76,107.36 Reason: Contractual Obligation $200.00 12200003 51430 Longevity $106,955.59 Reason: Contractual Obligation $400.00 12410003 51430 Longevity $1,225.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,000.00 13032003 51430 Longevity $7,820.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $200.00 15120003 51430 Longevity $775.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $400.00 15410003 51430 Longevity $2,975.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $400.00 16100003 51430 Longevity $450.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $200.00 61090003 51430 Longevity $12,918.25 Reason: Contractual Obligation $326,352.86 $326,352.86 President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $337,345.98 (Three hundred thirty- seven thousand, three hundred forty-five...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $337,345.98 (Three hundred thirty- seven thousand, three hundred forty-five dollars and ninety-eight cents) from Free Cash to various accounts to fund the remaining balance of the collective bargaining agreement with the Public Works Equipment Operators Association, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: DPW FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $6,351,853.39 $337,345.98 10000 35900 Undesignated Funds $81,372.44 14001303 50740 Equipment Operators $774,911.41 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,562.10 14001303 51310 Overtime-Regular $41,991.02 Reason: Contractual Obligation $525.98 14001303 51430 Longevity $27,501.11 Reason: Contractual Obligation $14,300.00 14001303 51440 Educational Incentive $16,500.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $397.19 14001303 51470 Interim Foreman $3,199.98 Reason: Contractual Obligation $681.94 14001303 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $26,199.93 Reason: Contractual Obligation $19,121.61 14001403 50745 Motor Equip Repairman $165,621.50 Reason: Contractual Obligation $253.02 14001403 51310 Overtime-Regular $6,484.64 Reason: Contractual Obligation $205.11 14001403 51430 Longevity $15,259.04 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,900.00 14001403 51440...
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $337,345.98 (Three hundred thirty- seven thousand, three hundred forty-five dollars and ninety-eight cents) from Free Cash to various accounts to fund the remaining balance of the collective bargaining agreement with the Public Works Equipment Operators Association, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: DPW FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $6,351,853.39 $337,345.98 10000 35900 Undesignated Funds $81,372.44 14001303 50740 Equipment Operators $774,911.41 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,562.10 14001303 51310 Overtime-Regular $41,991.02 Reason: Contractual Obligation $525.98 14001303 51430 Longevity $27,501.11 Reason: Contractual Obligation $14,300.00 14001303 51440 Educational Incentive $16,500.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $397.19 14001303 51470 Interim Foreman $3,199.98 Reason: Contractual Obligation $681.94 14001303 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $26,199.93 Reason: Contractual Obligation $19,121.61 14001403 50745 Motor Equip Repairman $165,621.50 Reason: Contractual Obligation $253.02 14001403 51310 Overtime-Regular $6,484.64 Reason: Contractual Obligation $205.11 14001403 51430 Longevity $15,259.04 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,900.00 14001403 51440 Educational Incentive $12,000.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $673.51 14001403 51470 Interim Foreman $1,961.78 Reason: Contractual Obligation $86,674.75 14001503 50740 Equipment Operators $803,142.64 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,893.47 14001503 51310 Overtime-Regular $62,351.41 Reason: Contractual Obligation $205.11 14001503 51430 Longevity $15,842.24 Reason: Contractual Obligation $15,600.00 14001503 51440 Educational Incentive $17,400.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,282.41 14001503 51470 Interim Foreman $17,369.57 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,131.53 60085001 50750 Equipment Operators $51,227.83 Reason: Contractual Obligation $40.34 60085003 51310 Overtime-Regular $60,225.12 Reason: Contractual Obligation $41.02 60085003 51430 Longevity $1,504.21 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,300.00 60085003 51440 Educational Incentive $5,100.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $68,682.82 61090001 50740 Equipment Operators $657,680.90 Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,438.10 61090003 51310 Overtime-Regular $197,217.95 Reason: Contractual Obligation $294.85 61090003 51430 Longevity $12,918.25 Reason: Contractual Obligation $13,000.00 61090003 51440 Educational Incentive $16,500.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $597.34 61090003 51470 Interim Foreman $7,473.86 Reason: Contractual Obligation $171.34 61090003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $10,578.40 Reason: Contractual Obligation $337,345.98 $337,345.98 President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $500,000.00 (Five hundred thousand dollars) from Free Cash to the Workers’...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $500,000.00 (Five hundred thousand dollars) from Free Cash to the Workers’ Compensation Fund to address a projected shortfall as noted by the Comptroller, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $500,000.00 (Five hundred thousand dollars) from Free Cash to the Workers’ Compensation Fund to address a projected shortfall as noted by the Comptroller, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $612,390.56 (Six hundred twelve thousand three hundred ninety dollars and...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $612,390.56 (Six hundred twelve thousand three hundred ninety dollars and fifty-six cents) from Reserve for Salaries and Free Cash to various accounts to fund the remaining balance of the collective bargaining agreement with the Local 1714 International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, CLC, be referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Fire FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $422,627.36 $422,627.36 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $24,974.18 12200001 50334 Battalion Chief $293,275.92 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,351,853.39 $189,763.20 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $249,779.77 12200001 50450 Firefighter $3,001,708.59 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $22,798.40 12200001 50800 Fire Captains $266,803.99 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,498.97 12200001 50805 Fire Inspector $64,859.50 Reason: Contractual Obligation $41,928.98 12200001 50810 Fire Lieutenants $492,906.19 Reason: Contractual Obligation $33,727.46 12200003 51226 Fire Depart/First Respon $36,741.16 Reason: Contractual Obligation $39,585.00 12200003 51300 Additional Gross O.T. $410,641.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,597.30 12200003 51324 O.T. Vehicle Maint $43,464.37 Reason: Contractual...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $612,390.56 (Six hundred twelve thousand three hundred ninety dollars and fifty-six cents) from Reserve for Salaries and Free Cash to various accounts to fund the remaining balance of the collective bargaining agreement with the Local 1714 International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, CLC, be referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Fire FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $422,627.36 $422,627.36 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $24,974.18 12200001 50334 Battalion Chief $293,275.92 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,351,853.39 $189,763.20 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $249,779.77 12200001 50450 Firefighter $3,001,708.59 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $22,798.40 12200001 50800 Fire Captains $266,803.99 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,498.97 12200001 50805 Fire Inspector $64,859.50 Reason: Contractual Obligation $41,928.98 12200001 50810 Fire Lieutenants $492,906.19 Reason: Contractual Obligation $33,727.46 12200003 51226 Fire Depart/First Respon $36,741.16 Reason: Contractual Obligation $39,585.00 12200003 51300 Additional Gross O.T. $410,641.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,597.30 12200003 51324 O.T. Vehicle Maint $43,464.37 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,564.59 12200003 51328 Call Fire O.T. $91,826.07 Reason: Contractual Obligation $36,000.00 12200003 51412 Hazmat Pay -$34,000.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $8,277.47 12200003 51430 Longevity $106,955.59 Reason: Contractual Obligation $27,202.57 12200003 51440 Educational Incentive $343,665.23 Reason: Contractual Obligation $10,093.51 12200003 51450 Night Shift Differential $91,961.44 Reason: Contractual Obligation $16,559.01 12200003 51480 Emergency Med Training $218,448.14 Reason: Contractual Obligation $609.00 12200003 51481 O.T. Special Services $10,004.16 Reason: Contractual Obligation $36,496.70 12200003 51490 Holiday $458,418.14 Reason: Contractual Obligation $12,697.65 12200003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $150,490.70 Reason: Contractual Obligation $36,000.00 12200003 51940 Clothing Allowance $51,591.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $612,390.56 $612,390.56 President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to end of the agenda: Communication from the Mayor, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property, MOVED TO END OF THE AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property, MOVED TO END OF THE AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Update
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Update, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Update, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Call
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the That the Communication from City Clerk Steven Kerrigan, re: Municipal Election Call, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Set MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Beach...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Beach Street beginning at a point approximately 15’ West of the centerline of the intersection of Beach Street and Clover Hill Street. National Grid is proposing to install a Push Brace off Pole 21 on Beach Street; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one Joint Owned Pole on Beach Street beginning at a point approximately 15’ West of the centerline of the intersection of Beach Street and Clover Hill Street. National Grid is proposing to install a Push Brace off Pole 21 on Beach Street; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid for (1)...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid for (1) authorization pursuant to MGL Chapter 164, §14 to issue long-term debt securities in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.4 billion and (2) an exemption from advertising pursuant to MGL Chapter 164, §15 and (3) an exemption from the pare value requirements of MGL Chapter 164, §15A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid for (1) authorization pursuant to MGL Chapter 164, §14 to issue long-term debt securities in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.4 billion and (2) an exemption from advertising pursuant to MGL Chapter 164, §15 and (3) an exemption from the pare value requirements of MGL Chapter 164, §15A, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
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) Library Trustees, May 6, 2025 & June 3, 2025. b) Commission on Disabilities, June 2, 2025 & July 7, 2025. c) Conservation Commission, August 21, 2025. d) Planning Board, July 21, 2025. e) Traffic Commission, June 25, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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) Library Trustees, May 6, 2025 & June 3, 2025. b) Commission on Disabilities, June 2, 2025 & July 7, 2025. c) Conservation Commission, August 21, 2025. d) Planning Board, July 21, 2025. e) Traffic Commission, June 25, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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) Alex Fromberg, 39 Austen Way, #12J, other property damage and/or personal injury. b) Syed Hussain Raza, 6 Sherly Drive, Shrewsbury, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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) Alex Fromberg, 39 Austen Way, #12J, other property damage and/or personal injury. b) Syed Hussain Raza, 6 Sherly Drive, Shrewsbury, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the October 20, 2025...: Application for Modification of Special Permit from...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 20, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That 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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE OCTOBER 20, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Endorsement of Marlborough Richer School Building Committee’s Recommendation
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Endorsement of Marlborough Richer School Building Committee’s Recommendation, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Endorsement of Marlborough Richer School Building Committee’s Recommendation, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Marlborough City Council endorses the Marlborough Richer School Building Committee’s recommended preferred schematic selected option of NC-2A
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Marlborough City Council endorses the Marlborough Richer School Building Committee’s recommended preferred schematic selected option of NC-2A, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Marlborough City Council endorses the Marlborough Richer School Building Committee’s recommended preferred schematic selected option of NC-2A, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6), to “consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property”, as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City’s negotiating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6), to “consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property”, as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City’s negotiating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey..” (Motion: Irish)
Marlborough City Council · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint convention of the City Council and the School Committee, chaired by Mayor J. Christian Dumais, to fill a School Committee vacancy. Nine councilors were present (Robert Preciado absent; the Ward 7 seat was vacant). Only councilors’ votes are shown. The minutes’ opening sentence gives the date as “Monday, October 22, 2025”; the heading and page headers say October 6, 2025.
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
7 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Rules as presented to the Joint Convention be accepted
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the rules as presented to the Joint Convention be accepted, APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried.
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“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the rules as presented to the Joint Convention be accepted, APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried..” (Motion: Ossing)
City Clerk read the notice of Joint Convention meeting and to accept and place on file
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the City Clerk read the notice of Joint Convention meeting and to accept and place on file, APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the City Clerk read the notice of Joint Convention meeting and to accept and place on file, APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried..” (Motion: Ossing)
Nominations for the vacant School Committee seat be closed
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the nominations for the vacant School Committee seat be closed, APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried.
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“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the nominations for the vacant School Committee seat be closed, APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried..” (Motion: Ossing)
Joint convention: first ballot to fill the School Committee vacancy (no one elected)
The City Clerk then called the roll call, and the vote was as follows: Mrs. Bodin-Hettinger Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Councilor Brown Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Mr. Caruso Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Doucette Richard L. Wilcox, III Councilor Fuccillo Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mr. Geary Adrian T. Gilbert Mrs. Hennessy Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Irish Robert A. Levine Councilor Navin Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Oram Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Councilor Ossing Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Presiado NOT PRESENT Councilor Robey Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mrs. Ryan Kimberly A. Cox Councilor Vital Robert A. Levine Mayor Dumais Adrian T. Gilbert Results of the first ballot are Kimberly A. Cox received 1 vote, Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey received 3 votes, Christopher J. Demeo, Jr. received 6 votes, Adrian T. Gilbert received 2 votes, Robert A. Levine received 2 votes and Richard L. Wilcox, III received 1 vote. The City Clerk stated that no nominee had received the required nine (9) votes to be elected.
A vote choosing between people, so MassVoter shows the result only. Councilors’ choices: Teona C. Brown and Mark A. Oram: Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey; David Doucette: Richard L. Wilcox, III; Trey Fuccillo, Sean A. Navin, Michael H. Ossing and Kathleen D. Robey: Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr.; John J. Irish and Mark A. Vital: Robert A. Levine; Robert Preciado: not present. No nominee received the votes needed to be elected.
From the minutes
“The City Clerk then called the roll call, and the vote was as follows: Mrs. Bodin-Hettinger Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Councilor Brown Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Mr. Caruso Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Doucette Richard L. Wilcox, III Councilor Fuccillo Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mr. Geary Adrian T. Gilbert Mrs. Hennessy Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Irish Robert A. Levine Councilor Navin Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Oram Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Councilor Ossing Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Presiado NOT PRESENT Councilor Robey Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mrs. Ryan Kimberly A. Cox Councilor Vital Robert A. Levine Mayor Dumais Adrian T. Gilbert Results of the first ballot are Kimberly A. Cox received 1 vote, Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey received 3 votes, Christopher J. Demeo, Jr. received 6 votes, Adrian T. Gilbert received 2 votes, Robert A. Levine received 2 votes and Richard L. Wilcox, III received 1 vote. The City Clerk stated that no nominee had received the required nine (9) votes to be elected..”
Joint convention: second ballot to fill the School Committee vacancy (Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. elected)
The Mayor called for a second ballot. The City Clerk then called the roll call, and the vote was as follows: Mrs. Bodin-Hettinger Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Councilor Brown Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mr. Caruso Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Doucette Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Fuccillo Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mr. Geary Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mrs. Hennessy Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Irish Robert A. Levine Councilor Navin Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Oram Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Ossing Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Presiado NOT PRESENT Councilor Robey Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mrs. Ryan Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Vital Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mayor Dumais Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Results of the second ballot are Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey received 1 vote, Christopher J. Demeo, Jr. received 13 votes and Robert A. Levine received 1 vote. Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. having received 13 votes was declared the winner.
A vote choosing between people, so MassVoter shows the result only. Councilors’ choices: John J. Irish: Robert A. Levine; Teona C. Brown, David Doucette, Trey Fuccillo, Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey and Mark A. Vital: Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr.; Robert Preciado: not present. DeMeo received 13 of the 15 votes cast.
From the minutes
“The Mayor called for a second ballot. The City Clerk then called the roll call, and the vote was as follows: Mrs. Bodin-Hettinger Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey Councilor Brown Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mr. Caruso Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Doucette Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Fuccillo Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mr. Geary Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mrs. Hennessy Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Irish Robert A. Levine Councilor Navin Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Oram Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Ossing Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Presiado NOT PRESENT Councilor Robey Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mrs. Ryan Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Councilor Vital Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Mayor Dumais Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. Results of the second ballot are Arthur J. (AJ) Darcey received 1 vote, Christopher J. Demeo, Jr. received 13 votes and Robert A. Levine received 1 vote. Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. having received 13 votes was declared the winner..”
Vote to elect Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by Councilor Oram to adopt the following: That the vote to elect Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. be made unanimous by the members of the Joint Convention., APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried unanimously.
The minutes say the vote carried unanimously, so each councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by Councilor Oram to adopt the following: That the vote to elect Christopher J. DeMeo, Jr. be made unanimous by the members of the Joint Convention., APPROVED; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried unanimously..” (Motion: Ossing, second: Oram)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adjourn: Mrs. Hennessy thanked all the persons who submitted their name for consideration for the position on the School Committee, she urged them all to stay active and that there is a place for them to participate. Councilor Ossing raised a Point of Order stating that a motion to adjourn had been made and seconded, and there was no discussion. The Mayor then called for the vote to adjourn. That there being no further business before the Joint Convention of the City Council and the School Committee it is herewith adjourned at 7:25 PM; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Ossing, seconded by the Chair to adjourn: Mrs. Hennessy thanked all the persons who submitted their name for consideration for the position on the School Committee, she urged them all to stay active and that there is a place for them to participate. Councilor Ossing raised a Point of Order stating that a motion to adjourn had been made and seconded, and there was no discussion. The Mayor then called for the vote to adjourn. That there being no further business before the Joint Convention of the City Council and the School Committee it is herewith adjourned at 7:25 PM; adopted. Mayor Dumais declared the vote carried..” (Motion: Ossing)
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