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February 9, 2026
36 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Sean A. Navin, Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Kathleen D. Robey, Mark A. Vital, David Doucette, Robert Preciado, Heather M. Gould, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo, Matthew S. Sargent
Absent: None
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 12, 2026
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 12, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, January 12, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Vital)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $15,000.00 from the MA Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Downtown Village Association (MEDC)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $15,000.00 from the MA Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Downtown Village Association (MEDC) to support the annual Food Truck & Artisan Festival; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $15,000.00 from the MA Cultural Council awarded to the Marlborough Downtown Village Association (MEDC) to support the annual Food Truck & Artisan Festival; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptances in the amounts of $2,100.00 from the MA Cultural Council and $7,000.00 from the Friends of the Marlborough Public...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptances in the amounts of $2,100.00 from the MA Cultural Council and $7,000.00 from the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library awarded to Marlborough Public Library to be used to fund a mural for the Children’s Room and to fund winter and spring Library programs; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptances in the amounts of $2,100.00 from the MA Cultural Council and $7,000.00 from the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library awarded to Marlborough Public Library to be used to fund a mural for the Children’s Room and to fund winter and spring Library programs; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amounts of $2,500.00 from various donors awarded to the Police Department to be used to establish a drone unit
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 amounts of $2,500.00 from various donors awarded to the Police Department to be used to establish a drone unit; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptance in the amounts of $2,500.00 from various donors awarded to the Police Department to be used to establish a drone unit; 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 Oram, 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 January 23, 2026, for a 60-day term to expire March 24, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, 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 January 23, 2026, for a 60-day term to expire March 24, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Jeffrey Gogan as...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Jeffrey Gogan as Interim Fire Chief effective January 29, 2026, for a 60-day term to expire March 30, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Jeffrey Gogan as Interim Fire Chief effective January 29, 2026, for a 60-day term to expire March 30, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Jeffrey F. Gogan, Jr. as Fire Chief for a 5-year term effective from date of City Council...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Jeffrey F. Gogan, Jr. as Fire Chief for a 5-year term effective from date of City Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Jeffrey F. Gogan, Jr. as Fire Chief for a 5-year term effective from date of City Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Pamela McNair to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3- year term, effective from the date of...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Pamela McNair to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3- year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Pamela McNair to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3- year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Karen Thompson to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term, effective from the date of...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Karen Thompson to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Karen Thompson to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Karen Patti to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on February 5, 2029
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Karen Patti to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on February 5, 2029, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Karen Patti to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on February 5, 2029, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve: Reappointments of Debra McManus and Lindsey Jaworek to the Commission on Disabilities for 3-year terms respectively for Debra McManus to...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Debra McManus and Lindsey Jaworek to the Commission on Disabilities for 3-year terms respectively for Debra McManus to expire on October 20, 2028, and Lindsey Jaworek to expire on July 21, 2028, be and is herewith APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Debra McManus and Lindsey Jaworek to the Commission on Disabilities for 3-year terms respectively for Debra McManus to expire on October 20, 2028, and Lindsey Jaworek to expire on July 21, 2028, be and is herewith APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve: Reappointments of Stefanie Ferrecchia, Adrian Gilbert and Kathleen Newton to the Historical Commission for 3-year terms respectively to...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Stefanie Ferrecchia, Adrian Gilbert and Kathleen Newton to the Historical Commission for 3-year terms respectively to expire on February 5, 2029, be and is herewith APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Stefanie Ferrecchia, Adrian Gilbert and Kathleen Newton to the Historical Commission for 3-year terms respectively to expire on February 5, 2029, be and is herewith APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Reappointment of Paul Gould to the Fort Meadow Commission for a 3-year term, effective from the date of City...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Paul Gould to the Fort Meadow Commission for a 3-year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation (February 9, 2029), referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Paul Gould to the Fort Meadow Commission for a 3-year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation (February 9, 2029), referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Mid-Year Transfer Requests in the amount of $917,528.00 (Nine hundred seventeen thousand, five hundred...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer Requests in the amount of $917,528.00 (Nine hundred seventeen thousand, five hundred twenty-eight dollars) from various departments for FY26, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Building Maintenance, Eng., Streets, Water FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $58,470.92 $22,000.00 14001101 50705 Asst Civil Engineer $300,000.00 11920006 52120 Electricity $1,448,528.49 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Increased usage $16,940.00 $10,000.00 14001103 51240 Temp. Part Time Reason: Excess due to vacancy $531,566.25 $136,000.00 14001303 50740 Equipment Operator Streets Reason: Excess due to vacancy $482,993.60 $132,000.00 61090001 50740 Equipment Operator Water Reason: Excess due to vacancy $300,000.00 Total $300,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Streets, Fleet, FPC, RDF FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $105,720.31 $62,000.00 14001301 50660 General Foreman Streets $286,000.00 14003006 52920 Rubish Collection $0.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer Requests in the amount of $917,528.00 (Nine hundred seventeen thousand, five hundred twenty-eight dollars) from various departments for FY26, which moves funds from and to accounts as outlined in the transfer sheets, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Building Maintenance, Eng., Streets, Water FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $58,470.92 $22,000.00 14001101 50705 Asst Civil Engineer $300,000.00 11920006 52120 Electricity $1,448,528.49 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Increased usage $16,940.00 $10,000.00 14001103 51240 Temp. Part Time Reason: Excess due to vacancy $531,566.25 $136,000.00 14001303 50740 Equipment Operator Streets Reason: Excess due to vacancy $482,993.60 $132,000.00 61090001 50740 Equipment Operator Water Reason: Excess due to vacancy $300,000.00 Total $300,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Streets, Fleet, FPC, RDF FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $105,720.31 $62,000.00 14001301 50660 General Foreman Streets $286,000.00 14003006 52920 Rubish Collection $0.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Adjustment to new contract $169,992.04 $62,000.00 14001301 50690 Foreman Streets Reason: Excess due to vacancy $84,890.00 $45,000.00 14001401 50692 Supt. Of Automotive Maint. Reason: Excess due to vacancy $98,890.00 $55,000.00 14001501 50680 General Foreman FPC Reason: Excess due to vacancy $489,226.39 $62,000.00 14001503 50740 Equipment Operator FPC Reason: Excess due to vacancy $286,000.00 Total $286,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - School Building Maintenance, Eng., FPC, RDF FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $197,015.01 $58,000.00 14001101 50710 Jr. Civil Engineer $150,000.00 13032006 52120 Electricity $1,161,677.93 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Increased usage $168,826.08 $54,000.00 14001501 50690 Foreman FPC Reason: Excess due to vacancy $98,041.87 $38,000.00 14003003 51240 Attendant RDF Reason: Excess due to vacancy $150,000.00 Total $150,000.00 Total DEPT: DPW - RDF, Building Maint., RDF, Eng., E. Plant, W. Plant, FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $67,400.00 $32,000.00 14003001 50750 Equipment Operator RDF $18,000.00 14001104 53180 Prof & Tech Services $42,161.49 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Funds for additional services $10,000.00 60081003 51310 Overtime-Regular E.P. $26,220.87 Reason: Increased overtime costs $4,000.00 14001001 50630 Assistant Commissioner $56,183.86 Reason: Salary adjustments $147,662.21 $3,200.00 11920003 50560 Houseworker $3,200.00 60081001 50910 Head Treatment P. Op. E.P. $45,345.37 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Salary adjustments $35,200.00 Total $35,200.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - RDF. FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $67,400.00 $14,000.00 14003001 50750 Equipment Operator RDF $14,000.00 14003006 52920 Rubish Collection $0.00 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Adjustment to new contract $14,000.00 Total $14,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - W. Plant, Build. Maint., Administration, E. Plant, W. Plant FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $48,185.09 $6,400.00 60085001 50750 Equipment Op. W.P. $5,400.00 13032001 50292 Building Maint. C. $78,098.04 Reason: Excess due to vacancy Salary adjustments $1,000.00 60081001 50850 Sewage Tr. Plt. Op. E.P. $174,862.17 Reason: Salary adjustments $6,400.00 Total $6,400.00 Total 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 $1,450,000.00 $80,000.00 17110006 59972 2025 Multi Purpose Debt $35,000.00 12200001 50130 Fire Chief $81,427.70 Reason: Surplus bond issuance To fund retirement payout $460,529.58 $30,000.00 17510006 58972 2025 Multi Purpose Interest $55,000.00 12200003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $4,445.21 Reason: Surplus bond interest lower than projected To fund 3 retirement payouts $115,000.00 $15,000.00 60071106 59972 2025 Multi Purpose Debt Sewer $35,000.00 12200003 51440 Educational Incentive $121,735.73 Reason: Surplus bond issuance To fund contractual increases in last CBA $125,000.00 Total $125,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $908.97 $109.00 11350005 54220 Office Supplies $109.00 11350001 50020 Auditor $49,199.65 Reason: Funds available To fund through year end $5,234.71 $311.00 11510005 54220 Office Supplies $122.00 11510001 50030 City Solicitor $54,709.51 Reason: Funds available To fund through year end $189.00 11510001 50172 Asst City Solicitor $45,078.49 Reason: To fund through year end $59,599.16 $69.00 15430006 57710 Veterans Benefits $69.00 15430001 50080 Veterans Director $30,803.02 Reason: Funds available To fund through year end $2,632.82 $279.00 11520005 54220 Office Supplies $158.00 11520001 50530 HR Director $43,628.17 Reason: Funds available To fund through year end $60.00 11520001 50532 HR Assistant $26,737.07 Reason: To fund through year end $61.00 11520002 50775 Admin Assistant $20,261.75 Reason: To fund through year end $768.00 Total $768.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: City Clerk/Election FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $38,866.90 $160.00 11620002 50520 Principal Clerk $95.00 11610001 50050 City Clerk $46,878.86 Reason: Surplus Reason: Projected shortfall $65.00 11610002 50290 Assistant City Clerk $35,153.82 Reason: Reason: Projected Shortfall $160.00 Total $160.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $15,094.00 (Fifteen thousand, ninety-four dollars) from Assistant Finance...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $15,094.00 (Fifteen thousand, ninety-four dollars) from Assistant Finance Director/Collector to City Solicitor to fund the amendment to the City Solicitor’s salary, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Law Department FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $67,662.32 $15,094.00 11440001 50042 Collector Asst Fin. $15,094.00 11510001 50030 City Solicitor $54,709.51 Reason: Funds available Increase salary ordinance $15,094.00 Total $15,094.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 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 $15,094.00 (Fifteen thousand, ninety-four dollars) from Assistant Finance Director/Collector to City Solicitor to fund the amendment to the City Solicitor’s salary, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Law Department FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $67,662.32 $15,094.00 11440001 50042 Collector Asst Fin. $15,094.00 11510001 50030 City Solicitor $54,709.51 Reason: Funds available Increase salary ordinance $15,094.00 Total $15,094.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Final Open Space and Recreation Plan for 2026-2032
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Final Open Space and Recreation Plan for 2026-2032, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Final Open Space and Recreation Plan for 2026-2032, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to end of agenda: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re Request for Executive Session regarding the Royal 401 Elm LLC v....
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re Request for Executive Session regarding the Royal 401 Elm LLC v. City of Marlborough (Land Court No. 25 MISC 000631), MOVED TO END OF AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re Request for Executive Session regarding the Royal 401 Elm LLC v. City of Marlborough (Land Court No. 25 MISC 000631), MOVED TO END OF AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amend §59A of the Charter...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amend §59A of the Charter “Filling Vacancies in the Office of Mayor and in Council”, specifically for the Procedure to Fill Vacancy in the Ward Councilor position, in proper legal form, Order No. 25/26-1009415B, FILE & MOVE TO #32; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Home Rule Petition relative to amend §59A of the Charter “Filling Vacancies in the Office of Mayor and in Council”, specifically for the Procedure to Fill Vacancy in the Ward Councilor position, in proper legal form, Order No. 25/26-1009415B, FILE & MOVE TO #32; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Order of Acceptance of Jewell Road as a...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Order of Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way along with associated Easements, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Order of Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way along with associated Easements, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Order of Acceptance of Open Space Parcel...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Order of Acceptance of Open Space Parcel within the Beauchemin Estates Open Space Development Special Permit, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Order of Acceptance of Open Space Parcel within the Beauchemin Estates Open Space Development Special Permit, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way with associated Easements and...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way with associated Easements and Open Space Parcel, Order No. 25-1009620, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way with associated Easements and Open Space Parcel, Order No. 25-1009620, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way, Order No....
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way, Order No. 25-1009620, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Acceptance of Jewell Road as a Public Way, Order No. 25-1009620, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License issued by the City Council to Matthew McDonald Furlong d/b/a/ ecoATM LLC, 240 East Main Street, on December...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License issued by the City Council to Matthew McDonald Furlong d/b/a/ ecoATM LLC, 240 East Main Street, on December 1, 2025, RECINDED at the request of the Petitioner; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License issued by the City Council to Matthew McDonald Furlong d/b/a/ ecoATM LLC, 240 East Main Street, on December 1, 2025, RECINDED at the request of the Petitioner; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve with conditions: Updated Master Sign Plan
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Updated Master Sign Plan approved by the City Council on November 17, 2025, for 910 Boston Post Road East is amended to change condition #1 to read the following. 1) One (1) internally illuminated pylon sign to be 22’ in height by 9’ 1” wide, as depicted in the ViewPoint Sign & Awning photos with a final date of December 2, 2025. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 2.
The minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 9 – 2” with no names to show how each councilor voted (11 councilors were present), so MassVoter shows the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Updated Master Sign Plan approved by the City Council on November 17, 2025, for 910 Boston Post Road East is amended to change condition #1 to read the following. 1) One (1) internally illuminated pylon sign to be 22’ in height by 9’ 1” wide, as depicted in the ViewPoint Sign & Awning photos with a final date of December 2, 2025. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 2..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the City Engineer, on Petition of Ma Electric and Verizon, to relocate one (1)...: Set MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to relocate one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Jefferson Street beginning at a point approximately 420’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Highland Street and continuing approximately 10’ in a Northwest direction. National Grid is proposing to relocate Pole 4, 10’ from its current location on Jefferson Street; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to relocate one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Jefferson Street beginning at a point approximately 420’ Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Highland Street and continuing approximately 10’ in a Northwest direction. National Grid is proposing to relocate Pole 4, 10’ from its current location on Jefferson Street; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise, File: Set MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Marlborough/Northborough Land Trust to build and operate two multifamily dwellings with a total of 90 residential units, accessory parking, resident amenities, landscaped areas, and open space areas to be located at the corner of Ames and Forest Streets, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk on behalf of Marlborough/Northborough Land Trust to build and operate two multifamily dwellings with a total of 90 residential units, accessory parking, resident amenities, landscaped areas, and open space areas to be located at the corner of Ames and Forest Streets, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, 17 Eager Court, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, 17 Eager Court, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Proposed Budget Notification for FY27 and Compliance...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Proposed Budget Notification for FY27 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Proposed Budget Notification for FY27 and Compliance Certification Policy, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
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) Board of Assessors, November 17, 2025, December 29, 2025 & January 23, 2026. b) Conservation Commission, December 18, 2025 & January 8, 2026. c) Council on Aging, December 16, 2025. d) Historical Commission, November 20, 2025. e) Planning Board, December 1, 2025. f) Traffic Commission, October 29, 2025. g) Zoning Board of Appeals, December 16, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 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) Board of Assessors, November 17, 2025, December 29, 2025 & January 23, 2026. b) Conservation Commission, December 18, 2025 & January 8, 2026. c) Council on Aging, December 16, 2025. d) Historical Commission, November 20, 2025. e) Planning Board, December 1, 2025. f) Traffic Commission, October 29, 2025. g) Zoning Board of Appeals, December 16, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Anthony V. Cunha, 21 Longfellow Ter, other property damage and/or personal injury. b) Joe & Nansei Curtain, 46 Maurice Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). c) A. Richard Desimone, 54 Schofield Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Jane LaBarre, 583 School Street, Northbridge, other property damage and/or personal injury. e) Donald R. Lee, II, 210 Clover Hill Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). f) Linguine’s, 350 Boston Post Road West, other property damage and/or personal injury. g) Leon Melamed, 18 Red Oak Drive, Sudbury, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Anthony V. Cunha, 21 Longfellow Ter, other property damage and/or personal injury. b) Joe & Nansei Curtain, 46 Maurice Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). c) A. Richard Desimone, 54 Schofield Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Jane LaBarre, 583 School Street, Northbridge, other property damage and/or personal injury. e) Donald R. Lee, II, 210 Clover Hill Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). f) Linguine’s, 350 Boston Post Road West, other property damage and/or personal injury. g) Leon Melamed, 18 Red Oak Drive, Sudbury, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Doucette)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 11-0)..”
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation Rate Change Notification
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation Rate Change Notification, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation Rate Change Notification, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
RESOLUTION Whereas the City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining essential municipal services while also ensuring that increases in...
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: RESOLUTION Whereas the City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining essential municipal services while also ensuring that increases in residential property taxes remain reasonable and predictable for homeowners; and Whereas the rising costs of municipal operations require careful fiscal planning to balance service delivery with taxpayer affordability; and Whereas prior municipal budgets have resulted in increased financial pressure on residential taxpayers, and the City Council seeks to establish clearer limits and greater predictability in future budget proposals; Be it Resolved that the Mayor is hereby requested to submit a proposed municipal operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that limits the impact on residential property taxes to no more than an average increase of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per residential property. (Submitted by Councilor Vital) Referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 2.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: RESOLUTION Whereas the City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining essential municipal services while also ensuring that increases in residential property taxes remain reasonable and predictable for homeowners; and Whereas the rising costs of municipal operations require careful fiscal planning to balance service delivery with taxpayer affordability; and Whereas prior municipal budgets have resulted in increased financial pressure on residential taxpayers, and the City Council seeks to establish clearer limits and greater predictability in future budget proposals; Be it Resolved that the Mayor is hereby requested to submit a proposed municipal operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that limits the impact on residential property taxes to no more than an average increase of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per residential property. (Submitted by Councilor Vital) Referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 2..” (Motion: Vital)
Approve: A petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to the city of Marlborough to be filed with an attested...
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to the city of Marlborough to be filed with an attested copy of this order, be, and hereby is, approved under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE OFFICE OF WARD COUNCILOR IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 59A of Chapter 43 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, if a vacancy occurs, before the last 12 months of the term, in the office of a councilor elected by and from the voters of a ward, the city council shall forthwith order an election to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term; and if a vacancy occurs, in the last 12 months of the term, in the office of a councilor elected by and from the voters of a ward, such vacancy shall be filled forthwith by a majority vote of all the remaining members of the city council for the remainder of the unexpired term. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage....
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to the city of Marlborough to be filed with an attested copy of this order, be, and hereby is, approved under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO THE OFFICE OF WARD COUNCILOR IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 59A of Chapter 43 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, if a vacancy occurs, before the last 12 months of the term, in the office of a councilor elected by and from the voters of a ward, the city council shall forthwith order an election to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term; and if a vacancy occurs, in the last 12 months of the term, in the office of a councilor elected by and from the voters of a ward, such vacancy shall be filled forthwith by a majority vote of all the remaining members of the city council for the remainder of the unexpired term. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 11 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to…litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the…litigating...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)(3), to “discuss strategy with respect to…litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the…litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, Royal 401 Elm Street LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No 25 MISC 000631), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Gould, Irish, Fuccillo, Sargent, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)(3), to “discuss strategy with respect to…litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the…litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, Royal 401 Elm Street LLC v. Marlborough City Council (Land Court No 25 MISC 000631), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Gould, Irish, Fuccillo, Sargent, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey..” (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 8:37 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“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 8:37 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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