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Start my ballot →Note on these minutes: Matthew S. Sargent took the Ward 7 seat at this meeting: the council appointed him (10 – 0) under Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025 and the City Clerk administered the oath of office; he is counted present from then on.
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, Matthew S. Sargent
Absent: None
Accept and file: Communications from City Council President Ossing and City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Appointment of Ward 7 City Councilor...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from City Council President Ossing and City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Appointment of Ward 7 City Councilor pursuant to Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Preciado, Robey, VitalMatthew S. Sargent, listed present at the top of the minutes, was sworn in after this vote, so he is left out of it; the 10 – 0 count matches the ten other councilors present.
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communications from City Council President Ossing and City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Appointment of Ward 7 City Councilor pursuant to Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve: Marlborough City Council pursuant to its authority by Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025, do hereby appoint Matthew Stephen Sargent as the...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council pursuant to its authority by Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025, do hereby appoint Matthew Stephen Sargent as the City Councilor for Ward 7 effective December 1, 2025, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Preciado, Robey, VitalMatthew S. Sargent, listed present at the top of the minutes, was sworn in after this vote, so he is left out of it; the 10 – 0 count matches the ten other councilors present.
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council pursuant to its authority by Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025, do hereby appoint Matthew Stephen Sargent as the City Councilor for Ward 7 effective December 1, 2025, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, NOVEMBER 17, 2025
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
Close the public hearing: Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, to install approximately 665’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from Pole...
That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, to install approximately 665’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from Pole #63 on Forest Street to Pole #59 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 753 Forest Street. In addition to install approximately 490’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from existing Pole #58 on Forest Street to Pole #55 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 669 Forest Street, Order No. 25-1009599, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:10 PM; adopted.
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“That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, to install approximately 665’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from Pole #63 on Forest Street to Pole #59 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 753 Forest Street. In addition to install approximately 490’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from existing Pole #58 on Forest Street to Pole #55 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 669 Forest Street, Order No. 25-1009599, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:10 PM; adopted..”
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0).
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0)..”
Accept and file: Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, Forest Street
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, Forest Street, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, Forest Street, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve with conditions: Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, to install approximately 665’ of 1- 4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from Pole...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, to install approximately 665’ of 1- 4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from Pole #63 on Forest Street to Pole #59 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 753 Forest Street. In addition to install approximately 490’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from existing Pole #58 on Forest Street to Pole #55 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 669 Forest Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A road opening permit from the Engineering Division is required. 2. The plans show the new conduit to be behind the curb and not in the roadway. Any changes to the plans that involve excavation within the curb or roadway will need separate approval from the Engineering Division. No excavations within roadway are allowed during winter moratorium. 3. The plans show that the existing trees that are close to the roadway are to be protected. Any changes to the plans that involve tree removal within the public right of way will need separate approval from the Engineering Division. 4. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 5. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 6. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 7. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division...
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of Cablevision Lightpath LLC, to install approximately 665’ of 1- 4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from Pole #63 on Forest Street to Pole #59 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 753 Forest Street. In addition to install approximately 490’ of 1-4” Sch 40 PVC communications conduit from existing Pole #58 on Forest Street to Pole #55 with (1) 24” x 30” handhole near the entrance to 669 Forest Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A road opening permit from the Engineering Division is required. 2. The plans show the new conduit to be behind the curb and not in the roadway. Any changes to the plans that involve excavation within the curb or roadway will need separate approval from the Engineering Division. No excavations within roadway are allowed during winter moratorium. 3. The plans show that the existing trees that are close to the roadway are to be protected. Any changes to the plans that involve tree removal within the public right of way will need separate approval from the Engineering Division. 4. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 5. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 6. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 7. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 8. 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. 9. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 10. Ensure construction safety controls are established (signage, drums, police details, etc...) and are in accordance with the latest MUTCD standards. 11. Trench backfilling, compacting, temporary, and final paving are to be done in accordance with the City of Marlborough standard trenching details. 12. Trenches are to be paved or completely backfilled and compacted at the end of each workday. Trenches are never to be left unattended. 13. Post construction loaming and seeding are to be done in accordance with the 1995 MHD Standard Specifications sections 751 & 765. 14. 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 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: FY 2026 Tax Classification Hearing Information
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: FY 2026 Tax Classification Hearing Information, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: FY 2026 Tax Classification Hearing Information, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,000,000.00 (One million dollars) which moves funds from Overlay Reserve to Reduce the FY 2026 Tax Levy
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,000,000.00 (One million dollars) which moves funds from Overlay Reserve to Reduce the FY 2026 Tax Levy, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor's Office FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 10000 32200 Overlay Reserve $1,000,000.00 To reduce FY26 Tax Levy $0.00 Reason: Excess overlay from FY21& FY22 to reduce FY26 tax levy $1,000,000.00 Total $1,000,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
(The minutes record this vote twice, before and after the transfer table.)
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,000,000.00 (One million dollars) which moves funds from Overlay Reserve to Reduce the FY 2026 Tax Levy, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor's Office FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 10000 32200 Overlay Reserve $1,000,000.00 To reduce FY26 Tax Levy $0.00 Reason: Excess overlay from FY21& FY22 to reduce FY26 tax levy $1,000,000.00 Total $1,000,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $39,650.00 (Thirty-nine thousand, six hundred fifty dollars) which moves funds from Sale of Graves to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $39,650.00 (Thirty-nine thousand, six hundred fifty dollars) which moves funds from Sale of Graves to Reduce the FY 2026 Tax Levy, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $39,650.00 (Thirty-nine thousand, six hundred fifty dollars) which moves funds from Sale of Graves to Reduce the FY 2026 Tax Levy, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Marlborough City Council votes in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, §56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council votes in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, §56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 0.8409 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.47 pending approval of the City’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council votes in accordance with MGL Chapter 40, §56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2026 tax rates and set the Residential Factor at 0.8409 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.47 pending approval of the City’s annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Brian Doheny as...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Brian Doheny as Interim City Collector effective November 24, 2025, for a 60-day term to expire January 23, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Brian Doheny as Interim City Collector effective November 24, 2025, for a 60-day term to expire January 23, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) awarded to the Police Department to be used for the...
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 Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) awarded to the Police Department to be used for the Youth Police Academy and Christmas Heroes for Helpers program; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“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 Gift Acceptance in the amount of $1,000.00 from Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) awarded to the Police Department to be used for the Youth Police Academy and Christmas Heroes for Helpers program; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Job Descriptions pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions”...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Descriptions pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the positions of Head Clerk and Senior Clerk in the Collector’s Office along with a Transfer Request in the amount of $4,051.68 (Four thousand fifty-one dollars and sixty eight cents) from Assistant Finance Director to Head Clerk to fund the position for the remainder of FY26, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Descriptions pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the positions of Head Clerk and Senior Clerk in the Collector’s Office along with a Transfer Request in the amount of $4,051.68 (Four thousand fifty-one dollars and sixty eight cents) from Assistant Finance Director to Head Clerk to fund the position for the remainder of FY26, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions”...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Comptroller/Treasurer in addition to a Proposed Employment Contract for Brian Doheny along with a Transfer Request in the amount of $20,695.00 (twenty thousand six hundred ninety-five dollars) from Assistant Finance Director to Comptroller/Treasurer to fund the contract for the remainder of FY26, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Comptroller/Treasurer in addition to a Proposed Employment Contract for Brian Doheny along with a Transfer Request in the amount of $20,695.00 (twenty thousand six hundred ninety-five dollars) from Assistant Finance Director to Comptroller/Treasurer to fund the contract for the remainder of FY26, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant Building Commissioner, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant Building Commissioner, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from Alta Marlborough, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a usual...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from Alta Marlborough, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a usual place of business at 3715 Northside Pkwy NW, Suite 4-600, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 (the “Grantor”), a permanent stormwater and sanitary sewer easement, and sidewalk easement, on a certain portion of the Grantor’s land with an address of Lincoln Street, Marlborough Massachusetts, authorizes the termination of certain existing sanitary sewer and storm water drainage easements over said land, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a Sanitary Sewer, Drainage and Sidewalk Easement Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto. The existing sanitary sewer and storm water drainage easements to be terminated are shown on the plans attached to said Easement Agreement as “Exhibit B”. The permanent stormwater and sanitary sewer easement and sidewalk easement areas to be accepted are shown on the plans attached to said Easement Agreement as “Exhibit C”, be and is herewith APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from Alta Marlborough, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a usual place of business at 3715 Northside Pkwy NW, Suite 4-600, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 (the “Grantor”), a permanent stormwater and sanitary sewer easement, and sidewalk easement, on a certain portion of the Grantor’s land with an address of Lincoln Street, Marlborough Massachusetts, authorizes the termination of certain existing sanitary sewer and storm water drainage easements over said land, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a Sanitary Sewer, Drainage and Sidewalk Easement Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto. The existing sanitary sewer and storm water drainage easements to be terminated are shown on the plans attached to said Easement Agreement as “Exhibit B”. The permanent stormwater and sanitary sewer easement and sidewalk easement areas to be accepted are shown on the plans attached to said Easement Agreement as “Exhibit C”, be and is herewith APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to #22 & file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of FD...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of FD 130 Lizotte LLC, to convert an existing office building into multifamily dwelling units (74 units) and to build two (2) new buildings (113 units) for a total development of 187 residential units, all for sale condominium units, to be known as the Glenford at Lake Williams Condominium Community to be located in the Lizotte Drive Overlay District, in proper legal form, Order No. 25-1009483D, MOVED TO #22 & FILE adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of FD 130 Lizotte LLC, to convert an existing office building into multifamily dwelling units (74 units) and to build two (2) new buildings (113 units) for a total development of 187 residential units, all for sale condominium units, to be known as the Glenford at Lake Williams Condominium Community to be located in the Lizotte Drive Overlay District, in proper legal form, Order No. 25-1009483D, MOVED TO #22 & FILE adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to #23 & file: Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Falk on behalf of Farm Road...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Falk on behalf of Farm Road Realty Trust and Evangelous Roofing to operate a contractor yard in a pre-existing non-conforming building in the Airport Industrial Park at 17 Airport Boulevard, in proper legal form, Order No. 25- 1009512C, MOVED TO #23 & FILE adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Special Permit from Attorney Falk on behalf of Farm Road Realty Trust and Evangelous Roofing to operate a contractor yard in a pre-existing non-conforming building in the Airport Industrial Park at 17 Airport Boulevard, in proper legal form, Order No. 25- 1009512C, MOVED TO #23 & FILE adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 431 Lincoln Street to be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for one additional year to December 16, 2026, along with original conditions in Order No. 20/22-1008046D, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the request of William Camuso on behalf of Leigh Enterprises, Ltd. to continue the exemption to the hours of operation under City Code Chapter 342, Article 1, Section 342-2, allowing the Shell Gas Station at 431 Lincoln Street to be open for business from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM for one additional year to December 16, 2026, along with original conditions in Order No. 20/22-1008046D, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the Petition of NSTAR...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the Petition of NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the Petition of NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the Petition of...
Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid for approval of its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Notice of Public Hearing and Request for Comments on the Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid for approval of its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
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) Council on Aging, October 14, 2025. b) Planning Board, October 6, 2025 & October 20, 2025. c) Richer School Building Committee, October 16, 2025. d) Traffic Commission, October 1, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“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) Council on Aging, October 14, 2025. b) Planning Board, October 6, 2025 & October 20, 2025. c) Richer School Building Committee, October 16, 2025. d) Traffic Commission, October 1, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 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.
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.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0).
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0)..”
Approve: Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City of Marlborough to enter into a License Agreement with VMA Mechanic St., LLC for encroachment...
Motion by Councilor Brown, to move the recommendation of the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City of Marlborough to enter into a License Agreement with VMA Mechanic St., LLC for encroachment onto public property relating to a deck and access ramp at 269 Mechanic Street, Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Brown, to move the recommendation of the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City of Marlborough to enter into a License Agreement with VMA Mechanic St., LLC for encroachment onto public property relating to a deck and access ramp at 269 Mechanic Street, Marlborough, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Brown)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0).
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0)..”
Refer to the Legal Department to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the December 15, 2025...: Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of 1st Choice Auto Services & Sales, Inc., to modify the preexisting non-conforming auto repair use by adding automobile sales as an accessory use at the property located at 299 Maple Street, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE DECEMBER 15, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of 1st Choice Auto Services & Sales, Inc., to modify the preexisting non-conforming auto repair use by adding automobile sales as an accessory use at the property located at 299 Maple Street, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE DECEMBER 15, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0).
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0)..”
Approve: Communication from Attorney Gemma Cashman on behalf of JC Residential and Light Commercial LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Gemma Cashman on behalf of JC Residential and Light Commercial LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations, on the Application for a Special Permit, for outdoor storage as an accessory use for the warehouse located at 1000 Nickerson Road, until 11:00 PM on January 31, 2026, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Gemma Cashman on behalf of JC Residential and Light Commercial LLC, re: Request to Extend Time Limitations, on the Application for a Special Permit, for outdoor storage as an accessory use for the warehouse located at 1000 Nickerson Road, until 11:00 PM on January 31, 2026, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Fire Chief
Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, 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 Fire Chief, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Navin, to move the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, 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 Fire Chief, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Approve: Application for Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Matthew McDonald Furlong d/b/a/ ecoATM LLC, 240 East Main Street
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, to move the recommendation of the Public Services Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Matthew McDonald Furlong d/b/a/ ecoATM LLC, 240 East Main Street, APPROVED PENDING REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, to move the recommendation of the Public Services Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Matthew McDonald Furlong d/b/a/ ecoATM LLC, 240 East Main Street, APPROVED PENDING REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Grant special permit decision: a Special Permit to FD 130 Lizotte (Lizotte Drive)
Motion by Councilor Robey, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF DECISION DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009483E Special Permit Application of: FD 130 Lizotte, LLC Order No. 25-1009483E Locus: Lizotte Drive Marlborough, MA Assessors Map 90, Parcel(s) 2A and 83 DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009483E The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to FD 130 Lizotte, LLC (the “Applicant”) to build and operate a three-building multifamily dwelling project, with a total of 187 residential units off of Lizotte Drive, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant, FD 130 Lizotte, LLC, is a Massachusetts limited liability company with an address of 118 Turnpike Road, Suite 300, Southborough, MA 01772. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located along Lizotte Drive in Marlborough, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcels 2A and 83 on Assessors Map 90 (the “Site”). 3. In accordance with Article VI, Section 650-39.1, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the “Zoning Ordinance”), the Applicant proposes to build and operate at the Site a three-building multifamily dwelling project with a total of 187 residential units, consisting of a converted office building with 74 residential units, two new buildings with a total...
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Preciado, Robey, VitalAbstained: SargentMatthew S. Sargent abstained (shown as abstaining, not voting).
“Motion by Councilor Robey, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF DECISION DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009483E Special Permit Application of: FD 130 Lizotte, LLC Order No. 25-1009483E Locus: Lizotte Drive Marlborough, MA Assessors Map 90, Parcel(s) 2A and 83 DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009483E The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to FD 130 Lizotte, LLC (the “Applicant”) to build and operate a three-building multifamily dwelling project, with a total of 187 residential units off of Lizotte Drive, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant, FD 130 Lizotte, LLC, is a Massachusetts limited liability company with an address of 118 Turnpike Road, Suite 300, Southborough, MA 01772. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located along Lizotte Drive in Marlborough, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcels 2A and 83 on Assessors Map 90 (the “Site”). 3. In accordance with Article VI, Section 650-39.1, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the “Zoning Ordinance”), the Applicant proposes to build and operate at the Site a three-building multifamily dwelling project with a total of 187 residential units, consisting of a converted office building with 74 residential units, two new buildings with a total of 113 residential units, on-site parking, open space areas, and residential amenities (the “Use”). Each building, or one or more of the buildings together, may be organized as its own condominium and constructed in phases at different times. 4. The Site is located in the Limited Industrial District and the Lizotte Drive Overlay District. 5. The Site has an area of 441,331 square feet +/- as shown on the Plans referenced in paragraph 7 below. 6. The Applicant, by and through its counsel, filed with the City Clerk of the City of Marlborough an Application for a Special Permit (“Application”) for the Use. 7. In connection with the Application, the Applicant submitted a certified list of abutters, filing fees, and a detailed site plan entitled “Site Development Plans for Glenford at Lake Williams” by Bohler Engineering with a last revision date of October 2, 2025, a set of architectural plans entitled “130 Lizotte Dr Multifamily Development” by Monte French Design Studio with a last revision date of July 22, 2025, and a set of architectural plans entitled “Architectural Plans for 130 Lizotte Drive” by DMS Design LLC with a last revision date of April 2025 (collectively, the “Plans”, attached hereto as “ATTACHMENT A.”) 8. 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. 9. Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the City Council for the City of Marlborough and applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City Council established a date for a public hearing on the Application and the City Clerk for the City of Marlborough caused notice of the same to be advertised and determined that notice of the same was provided to abutters entitled thereto in accordance with applicable regulations and law. 10. The Marlborough City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, opened a public hearing on the Application on Monday, July 21, 2025. The hearing was closed on that date. 11. The Applicant, through its representatives, presented testimony at the public hearing detailing the Use, describing its impact upon municipal services, the neighborhood, and traffic. 12. At the public hearing, no members of the public spoke in opposition to the Use. 13. The Applicant, through its representatives, conducted a balloon height test on November 7, 2025, and November 8, 2025, to demonstrate the height of the proposed new buildings, with notices of the balloon height test being mailed to property owners listed on the certified list of abutters and being posted on the City website. The balloon height test demonstrated that the proposed new buildings would not be visible above the existing tree line east of the Site when viewed across Lake Williams from the east. BASED ON THE ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND TAKES THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS A. The Applicant has complied with all Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Marlborough City Council as they pertain to special permit applications. B. The City Council finds that the proposed Use 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, its successors and/or assigns to the conditions more fully set forth herein. C. In accordance with Section 650-39.1.C(3), the City Council finds that modifications to the dimensional, parking, design, and landscaping requirements applicable to the Use, as shown and described on the Plans, results in an improved design that does not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent or purpose of Section 650-39.1 of the Zoning Ordinance because the design accommodates garage parking below the new buildings, optimizes the location of the buildings on the lots, and maximizes green space. In addition, by allowing for separate lots within the overall project, the proposed dimensional changes better accommodate condominium ownership communities among the three buildings. Given the existing vegetated buffers around the project and the Site’s distance from homes and businesses, the proposed setbacks and heights will have minimal impacts on neighbors. D. 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 build and operate a three-building multifamily dwelling project with a total of 187 residential units, as shown on the Plans, 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 Plans 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 Section 650-39.1 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to the issuance of a building permit. Subsequent Site Plan Review shall be consistent with the conditions of this Special Permit and the Plans submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City Council as the Special Permit Granting Authority. Any additional changes, alterations, modifications, or amendments, as required during the process of Site Plan Review, shall be further conditions of this Special Permit and conditions attached to the building permit, and a final occupancy permit for the entire project shall not 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, and final occupancy permits may be issued for the first two buildings completed at the Site in earlier phases if site work related to those buildings has been completed and Applicant has complied with all conditions applicable to both the phase and the first two buildings. In accordance with Section 650- 39.1.I of the Zoning Ordinance, the Building Commissioner may approve minor modifications to the Special Permit and the Plans. 3. 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. The final architectural design of the Site shall be reasonably consistent with the Plans submitted by the Applicant. The final exterior features of the Site, including landscaping, shall be maintained in good condition and shall be reasonably consistent with the Plans submitted and representations made to the City Council. 4. 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. 5. Phasing of Construction: Each of the three proposed condominium buildings, or one or more of the buildings together, may be organized as its own condominium and constructed in phases at different times. Site Plan Review in accordance with Condition #2 may be addressed in phases, with separate reviews for different buildings. 6. Affordable Units. Twelve percent (12%) of the dwelling units at the Site shall be made available as units for sale at affordable prices to home buyers (whose annual income does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the area median income as defined in Section 650-5 of the Zoning Ordinance) in perpetuity or the longest period allowed by law (the “Affordable Housing Units”), in accordance with the provisions of Section 650-26 of the Zoning Ordinance and this condition. The Affordable Housing Units shall be distributed evenly among the three buildings pro rata, with no less than twelve percent (12%) of the dwelling units in each building constituting Affordable Housing Units. The Affordable Housing Units shall comply with all requirements for inclusion in the Subsidized Housing Inventory (“SHI”) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (“EOHLC”). Prior to obtaining an occupancy permit for any unit within a given building, the Applicant, in coordination with the City and its Community Development Authority, shall file all required submissions to EOHLC for inclusion of the Affordable Housing Units within that specific building on the SHI and shall diligently take all actions necessary to include the Affordable Housing Units on the SHI, including without limitation, preparing and executing a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants and/or any other restrictive instrument necessary to ensure compliance with said Zoning Ordinance and this condition, a marketing plan, and all other required documentation. All costs associated with complying with this condition, including but not limited to, the EOHLC process, recording of all documents with the registry of deeds, and the marketing plan for the Affordable Units shall be borne by the Applicant. 7. Transportation Alternatives. a. Information regarding public transportation services, maps, schedules, and fare information shall be posted in a central location and/or otherwise made available to residents within each building at the Site. b. A welcome packet shall be provided to residents detailing available public transportation services, bicycle and walking alternatives, commuter options, and local walking trails. c. Work-at-home workspaces are encouraged to be provided to support telecommuting by residents of the Site. d. A central maildrop shall be provided within each building for residents. e. Secure bicycle parking shall be provided for residents and visitors, including weather-protected bicycle parking within the two parking garages on site. 8. Green Design. The Applicant shall utilize best practices to design energy-efficient buildings and is encouraged to design buildings and accessory structures to accommodate accessory solar energy facilities and/or other technologies as feasible. The Applicant shall use best efforts to provide all-electric utilities contingent upon the utility company being able to commit to such service during the project’s ordinary construction timeline. Accommodations for future electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or EV dedicated outlets shall be installed in at least 10% of the parking spaces for each building, provided that, each building shall have at least ten (10) parking spaces with EV charging stations or EV dedicated outlets installed prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit for any unit within the building. 9. Lizotte Drive Improvements. Prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit for the entire project but no later than one (1) year after issuance of a final occupancy permit for the first building, the Applicant, at the Applicant’s sole expense, shall complete the reclamation and repaving of Lizotte Drive from Lizotte Drive’s intersection with Jackson Drive to the end of the Lizotte Drive cul-de-sac under the supervision of the City’s Department of Public Works. Said work to start after significant construction activities at the Site involving large trucks and equipment have concluded. Notwithstanding the above, the Site Plan Review Committee may authorize the City’s issuance of a final occupancy permit for the entire project or extend the one-year time frame set forth in this condition, prior to the completion of said work, due to weather conditions or other factors if said work is secured by a bond or other form of security held by the City in an amount deemed adequate by the City Engineer to enable the City to complete said work. 10. Jackson Drive. As part of formal Site Plan Review, the Applicant shall evaluate options for the private way known as Jackson Drive in the vicinity of the Site, including working with neighboring property owners to improve or modify access to the way. 11. Lake Williams Trail Funding. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit for any part of the Use, the Applicant shall provide a payment to the City in the amount of $50,000 to be used by the City for maintenance and improvements to the Lake Williams trail system, said payment to be deposited into the City’s Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization Fund, Account Number 83600-32729. 12. Williams Street Ball Fields Funding. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit for any part of the Use, the Applicant shall provide a payment to the City in the amount of $100,000 to be used by the City for improvements to the ball fields along Williams Street in the vicinity of the Site, said payment to be deposited into the City’s Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization Fund, Account Number 83600-32729. 13. West Side Fire Station Funding. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit for each of the three residential buildings at the Site, the Applicant shall make a payment to the City in the amount of $1,000 for each multifamily dwelling unit to be developed in the respective building, for a total of $187,000 for the Use, to be used by the City for a proposed West Side Fire Station, said payments to be deposited into the City’s West Side Fire Station Mitigation Stabilization Fund, Account Number 83600-32701. 14. Landscaping. A detailed landscaping plan for the Site shall be reviewed and further conditioned during the Site Plan Review process. The landscaping plan shall be more robust than is required by the Zoning Ordinance and shall provide shade canopy and use native plants to improve habitat. The Applicant shall maintain the landscaping at the Site for the duration of the Use. 15. 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. 16. Conservation Commission Approval. The Applicant shall obtain and comply with an Order of Conditions from the City’s Conservation Commission. 17. 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. 18. 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: 10 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Abstain: Sargent..” (Motion: Robey)
Grant special permit decision: a Special Permit to Farm Road Realty Trust
Motion by Councilor Robey, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF DECISION DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009512D Special Permit Application of: Farm Road Realty Trust Order No. 25-1009512D Locus: 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20 Marlborough, MA Assessors Map 73, Parcel(s) 52 DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009512D The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to Farm Road Realty Trust (the “Applicant”) for a contractor’s yard including changing the use of a preexisting nonconforming structure for a contractor’s yard at 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20, in the Limited Industrial Zoning District, as provided in this DECISION and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant, Farm Road Realty Trust, is a Massachusetts realty trust with an address of Post Office Box 8, Southborough, MA 01772. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located at 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20, being shown as a portion of Parcel 52 on Assessors Map 73 (the “Site”). 3. In accordance with Section 650-12(B), Section 650-17, and Section 650-18(A)(48), of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the “Zoning Ordinance”), the Applicant proposes a contractor’s yard including changing the use of a preexisting nonconforming structure for a contractor’s yard at the Site (the “Use”)....
Yes: Brown, Doucette, Fuccillo, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Preciado, Robey, VitalAbstained: SargentMatthew S. Sargent abstained (shown as abstaining, not voting).
“Motion by Councilor Robey, to move the recommendation of the Urban Affairs Committee, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF DECISION DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009512D Special Permit Application of: Farm Road Realty Trust Order No. 25-1009512D Locus: 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20 Marlborough, MA Assessors Map 73, Parcel(s) 52 DECISION ON A SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 25-1009512D The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for a Special Permit to Farm Road Realty Trust (the “Applicant”) for a contractor’s yard including changing the use of a preexisting nonconforming structure for a contractor’s yard at 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20, in the Limited Industrial Zoning District, as provided in this DECISION and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant, Farm Road Realty Trust, is a Massachusetts realty trust with an address of Post Office Box 8, Southborough, MA 01772. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located at 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20, being shown as a portion of Parcel 52 on Assessors Map 73 (the “Site”). 3. In accordance with Section 650-12(B), Section 650-17, and Section 650-18(A)(48), of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Marlborough (the “Zoning Ordinance”), the Applicant proposes a contractor’s yard including changing the use of a preexisting nonconforming structure for a contractor’s yard at the Site (the “Use”). As shown on the Plans referenced in paragraph 5 below, the Use consists of a building, accessory parking, landscaped areas. 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 “Proposed Plot Plan Land” by Control Point Associates, Inc. with a last revision date of May 29, 2025, and a landscaping plan entitled “Proposed Landscape Plan of Use Area #20 Airport Boulevard” by Connorstone Engineering, dated October 13, 2022 (collectively the “Plans”) 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 is located in the Limited Industrial Zoning District. 8. The Site has an area of 32,097 square feet +/- as shown on the Plans. 9. The Site is preexisting nonconforming with respect to the existing building’s side and rear setbacks. 10. Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the City Council for the City of Marlborough and applicable statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City Council established a date for a public hearing on the Application and the City Clerk for the City of Marlborough caused notice of the same to be advertised and determined that notice of the same was provided to abutters entitled thereto in accordance with applicable regulations and law. 11. The Marlborough City Council, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, opened a public hearing on the Application on Monday, August 18, 2025. The public hearing was held at the Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main Street. The hearing was closed on August 18, 2025. 12. The Applicant, through its representatives, presented testimony at the public hearing detailing the Use, describing its impact upon municipal services, the neighborhood, and traffic. 13. At the public hearing, 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 change of use of the preexisting nonconforming structure 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 structure has 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 structure 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, its successors and/or assigns 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 for a contractor’s yard including changing the use of a preexisting nonconforming structure for a contractor’s yard at 17 Airport Boulevard, Unit 20, as shown on the Plans 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 Plans 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 Plans 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 Plans, 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 Plans. 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, its successors and/or assigns, 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, its successors and/or assigns, shall grant this individual(s) complete authority of the Site as it relates to stormwater and erosion controls. 6. Screening. In accordance with Section 650-18(A)(48) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Applicant shall install solid fencing and vegetated screening to screen areas of the Site used for the storage of vehicles, equipment, and materials from the street and adjacent properties, and shall maintain such screening in good repair. Any fencing shall comply with the requirements of all applicable City Ordinances. 7. Outdoor Storage Areas. In accordance with Section 650-18(A)(48) of the Zoning Ordinance, the outdoor storage of vehicles, equipment, and materials shall be located on impervious and otherwise dust-free surfaces. Materials shall be stored with sufficient protections to avoid damage to landscaped areas and to avoid interference with the proper functioning of stormwater infrastructure. Lawn areas shall be separated from adjacent parking/storage areas with curbing and barriers to prevent the use of lawn areas for materials or vehicle storage. 8. Indoor Storage Areas. Building areas used to store vehicles, equipment, and materials indoors shall be equipped with floor drainage systems designed to prevent fuel, oil, and other hazardous materials from entering the stormwater or sewer systems, approved through the Site Plan Review process. 9. Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance. The Site may not be used for major repairs of vehicles and equipment, but minor maintenance of vehicles and equipment which are exclusively operated as part of the Use may be performed indoors only, subject to Condition 10. 10. Noise and Air Quality. The Applicant, its successors and/or assigns, shall comply with the City’s Noise Ordinance and shall comply with all state and federal requirements governing air quality and emissions. 11. 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. 12. Compliance with Applicable Laws. The Applicant, its successors and/or assigns 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. 13. Recording of Decision. In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Applicant, its successors and/or assigns, 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: 10 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Fuccillo, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Abstain: Sargent..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:29 PM; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:29 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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