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March 9, 2026
39 recorded votes, 2 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, John J. Irish, Trey Fuccillo, Matthew S. Sargent
Absent: Heather M. Gould
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 9, 2026
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, February 9, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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, February 9, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Vital)
Accept the withdrawal: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to relocate one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Jefferson Street beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the 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 National Grid is proposing to relocate Pole 4, 10’ from its current location on Jefferson Street, WITHDRAWN; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the 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 National Grid is proposing to relocate Pole 4, 10’ from its current location on Jefferson Street, WITHDRAWN; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Moved to end of the agenda: Communication from the Mayor, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property, be...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property, be and is herewith MOVED TO END OF THE AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Request for Executive Session to consider the purchase or value of real property, be and is herewith MOVED TO END OF THE AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Gift Acceptance in the amount of $6,200.00 from the Police Patrol and Command Unions 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 $6,200.00 from the Police Patrol and Command Unions awarded to the Police Department to be used for the K-9 unit; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $6,200.00 from the Police Patrol and Command Unions awarded to the Police Department to be used for the K-9 unit; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $565,811.00 (Five Hundred sixty-five thousand, eight hundred eleven dollars)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $565,811.00 (Five Hundred sixty-five thousand, eight hundred eleven dollars) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY2027 and Capital Items, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $565,811.00 (Five Hundred sixty-five thousand, eight hundred eleven dollars) from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust to fund the operation of WMCT-TV for FY2027 and Capital Items, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation (March 9, 2029)
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation (March 9, 2029), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Diane Smith as City Auditor for a 3-year term to expire from date of Council confirmation (March 9, 2029), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve: Reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission of Robert Kays & William F. Doherty, Jr. for 3-year terms to expire on February 28...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission of Robert Kays & William F. Doherty, Jr. for 3-year terms to expire on February 28, 2029, in addition the Reappointments of Michael Cabral, Melynda K. Gallagher, Shanissa R. Sampson & John J. Welch, Jr. for 3-year terms respectively to expire as follows: Michael Cabral on September 21, 2028, Melynda K. Gallagher on March 23, 2029, Shanissa R. Sampson on March 8, 2029 and John J. Welch Jr. on October 28, 2028, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission of Robert Kays & William F. Doherty, Jr. for 3-year terms to expire on February 28, 2029, in addition the Reappointments of Michael Cabral, Melynda K. Gallagher, Shanissa R. Sampson & John J. Welch, Jr. for 3-year terms respectively to expire as follows: Michael Cabral on September 21, 2028, Melynda K. Gallagher on March 23, 2029, Shanissa R. Sampson on March 8, 2029 and John J. Welch Jr. on October 28, 2028, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Colleen F. Marinelli to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a 3-year term to expire on February...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Colleen F. Marinelli to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a 3-year term to expire on February 28, 2029, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Colleen F. Marinelli to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a 3-year term to expire on February 28, 2029, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Accept and file: Communication from the Retirement Board, re: Notice of a meeting to be held May 26, 2026, to consider whether to grant an...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Retirement Board, re: Notice of a meeting to be held May 26, 2026, to consider whether to grant an increase in the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(i), FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Retirement Board, re: Notice of a meeting to be held May 26, 2026, to consider whether to grant an increase in the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(i), FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the City Engineer, on Petition of Ma Electric and Verizon, to install one (1)...: Set MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING &
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Forest Street beginning at a point approximately 70’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Martinangelo Drive and Ames Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new Pole on Forest Street, labeled P41-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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 MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Forest Street beginning at a point approximately 70’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Martinangelo Drive and Ames Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new Pole on Forest Street, labeled P41-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Highland Street beginning at a point approximately 110’ North of the centerline of the intersection of Lincoln Street and Jefferson Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new 50’ H1 Mid- Span Pole between P1 and P2 on Highland Street. The Pole will be located on city property and will be labeled P1-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Highland Street beginning at a point approximately 110’ North of the centerline of the intersection of Lincoln Street and Jefferson Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new 50’ H1 Mid- Span Pole between P1 and P2 on Highland Street. The Pole will be located on city property and will be labeled P1-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Washington Street beginning at a point approximately 160’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Devens Street and Bolton Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new 50’ Class H1 Mid-Span Pole between P15 and P16 on Washington Street. The Pole will be on city property and will be labeled P15-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MARCH 23, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, on Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Washington Street beginning at a point approximately 160’ East of the centerline of the intersection of Devens Street and Bolton Street. National Grid is proposing to install a new 50’ Class H1 Mid-Span Pole between P15 and P16 on Washington Street. The Pole will be on city property and will be labeled P15-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee, Planning Board, and Advertise a Public Hearing for...: Communication from Attorney Paul Momnie, on behalf of...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Paul Momnie, on behalf of BH GRP TCAM Owner LLC and BH GRP TCAM Owner II LLC, affiliates of Greatland Realty Partners, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” Section 33 “Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District” (RWMUOD) along with a Proposed Master Concept Plan for the development of the Campus at Marlborough, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026; adopted. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS, SECTION 650-33, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Amend Section 650-33 (E)(1)(e)[2] as follows (new text underlined): Subdistrict 2: up to 100 4 0 0 dwelling units, including, without limitation, age-restricted dwelling units. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Paul Momnie, on behalf of BH GRP TCAM Owner LLC and BH GRP TCAM Owner II LLC, affiliates of Greatland Realty Partners, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” Section 33 “Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District” (RWMUOD) along with a Proposed Master Concept Plan for the development of the Campus at Marlborough, referred to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026; adopted. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS, SECTION 650-33, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Amend Section 650-33 (E)(1)(e)[2] as follows (new text underlined): Subdistrict 2: up to 100 4 0 0 dwelling units, including, without limitation, age-restricted dwelling units. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Agricultural Resources, re: Notice of Public Hearing for...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Agricultural Resources, re: Notice of Public Hearing for Vegetation Management Plan to be held on March 27, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Agricultural Resources, re: Notice of Public Hearing for Vegetation Management Plan to be held on March 27, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) Commission on Disabilities, November 3, 2025. b) Conservation Commission, January 22, 2026. c) Council on Aging, January 13, 2026. d) Historical Commission, December 18, 2025. e) Library Trustees, December 2, 2025, January 6, 2026 & February 3, 2026. f) Municipal Aggregation, February 5, 2026. g) Traffic Commission, December 10, 2025 & January 28, 2026. h) Zoning Board of Appeals, December 11, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) Commission on Disabilities, November 3, 2025. b) Conservation Commission, January 22, 2026. c) Council on Aging, January 13, 2026. d) Historical Commission, December 18, 2025. e) Library Trustees, December 2, 2025, January 6, 2026 & February 3, 2026. f) Municipal Aggregation, February 5, 2026. g) Traffic Commission, December 10, 2025 & January 28, 2026. h) Zoning Board of Appeals, December 11, 2025. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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) Al Banach, 600 Hosmer Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). b) Marie Bedard, 21 Burns Road, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Andre Blais, 8 Houde Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Diane Bucher, 4 Farm Road, residential mailbox claim (2b). e) Joseph Christensen, 53 Ewald Avenue, pothole or other road defect. f) Mitchell Gorka, 119 Ahlgren Circle, residential mailbox claim (2a). g) Scott Gray, 228 Glen Street, residential mailbox claim (2b). h) Nikita Hankins, 303 Lincoln Street, #221, other property damage and/or personal injury. i) Jeff Hedderig, 135 Cullinane Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). j) Richard Kearns, 15 Kelleher Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). k) Alissane Martin, 1290 Chemin Street, Terrebonne, QC, other property damage/and or personal injury. l) Christine Martinelli, 62 Richard Road, other property damage and/or personal injury. m) Vyacheslav Matveychuk, 22 Washington Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. n) Welliton Ribeiro, 3 Carter Street, #3, Hudson, other property damage and/or personal injury. o) Elis Regina Souza, 24 Monument Avenue, #2, other property damage and/or personal injury. p) Matthew Thall, 49 Overlook Drive, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Al Banach, 600 Hosmer Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). b) Marie Bedard, 21 Burns Road, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Andre Blais, 8 Houde Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). d) Diane Bucher, 4 Farm Road, residential mailbox claim (2b). e) Joseph Christensen, 53 Ewald Avenue, pothole or other road defect. f) Mitchell Gorka, 119 Ahlgren Circle, residential mailbox claim (2a). g) Scott Gray, 228 Glen Street, residential mailbox claim (2b). h) Nikita Hankins, 303 Lincoln Street, #221, other property damage and/or personal injury. i) Jeff Hedderig, 135 Cullinane Drive, residential mailbox claim (2a). j) Richard Kearns, 15 Kelleher Street, residential mailbox claim (2a). k) Alissane Martin, 1290 Chemin Street, Terrebonne, QC, other property damage/and or personal injury. l) Christine Martinelli, 62 Richard Road, other property damage and/or personal injury. m) Vyacheslav Matveychuk, 22 Washington Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. n) Welliton Ribeiro, 3 Carter Street, #3, Hudson, other property damage and/or personal injury. o) Elis Regina Souza, 24 Monument Avenue, #2, other property damage and/or personal injury. p) Matthew Thall, 49 Overlook Drive, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Doucette)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Appointment of Judy McDonald to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 6, 2030
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Judy McDonald to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 6, 2030, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Judy McDonald to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 6, 2030, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Reappointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 6, 2030
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 6, 2030, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Raymond Magee to the Council on Aging for a 4-year term to expire on May 6, 2030, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Appointment of Pamela McNair to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3- year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation...
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 (March 9, 2029), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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 (March 9, 2029), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Appointment of Karen Thompson to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term, effective from the date of City Council confirmation...
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 (March 9, 2029), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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 (March 9, 2029), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: 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, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Appointment of Jeffrey F. Gogan, Jr., as Fire Chief for a 5-year term effective from date of City Council confirmation (March 9, 2031)
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 (March 9, 2031), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 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 (March 9, 2031), APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Mayor is authorized pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §108O to execute an Employment Contract which includes the Job Description between the...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor is authorized pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §108O to execute an Employment Contract which includes the Job Description between the City of Marlborough and Jeffrey F. Gogan, Jr., as Fire Chief, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor is authorized pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §108O to execute an Employment Contract which includes the Job Description between the City of Marlborough and Jeffrey F. Gogan, Jr., as Fire Chief, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, to operate a Livery Service...
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, to operate a Livery Service (Three Vehicles) at 17 Eager Court, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Taxi/Livery License from Katsunori Tanaka d/b/a Global Limousine & Tour Services, to operate a Livery Service (Three Vehicles) at 17 Eager Court, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Marlborough, the common convenience and necessity require: that JEWELL ROAD be...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Marlborough, the common convenience and necessity require: that JEWELL ROAD be accepted as a public way from the easterly side of PLEASANT STREET, along the southerly sideline of land now or formerly known of CHRISTINA A. DEVONA (Map 28 Lot 18A) and approximately 480 feet to its terminus and that the appurtenant easements be accepted as municipal easements, as shown on plans thereof and as hereinafter described: DESCRIPTION Plan of land entitled “Road & Easement Acceptance Plan”; Applicant/Owner: Prolim Development Corp; Prepared by: DK Engineering LLC and Findeisen Survey & Design, LLC; Dated: October 31, 2025; Revised Date: December 8, 2025; Scale 1” = 40”, which plan is to be recorded herewith. Title to the roadway shown as Jewell Road on said plan, and title to all the municipal easements shown on said plan as: “Drainage and Sewer Easement”: Perpetual right and easement over, under, and upon the land shown as Circled Item No. 1, being 1,983 SF +/-, for the purposes of locating, relocating, laying out, erecting installing, digging up, constructing, reconstructing, replacing, and maintaining drainage and sewer pipes and other appurtenances and facilities of all types and kinds for drainage and sewer collection. Said easement is subject to a private sewer & landscape easement as shown on the Plan. “Drainage & Landscape Easement”...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of the City of Marlborough, the common convenience and necessity require: that JEWELL ROAD be accepted as a public way from the easterly side of PLEASANT STREET, along the southerly sideline of land now or formerly known of CHRISTINA A. DEVONA (Map 28 Lot 18A) and approximately 480 feet to its terminus and that the appurtenant easements be accepted as municipal easements, as shown on plans thereof and as hereinafter described: DESCRIPTION Plan of land entitled “Road & Easement Acceptance Plan”; Applicant/Owner: Prolim Development Corp; Prepared by: DK Engineering LLC and Findeisen Survey & Design, LLC; Dated: October 31, 2025; Revised Date: December 8, 2025; Scale 1” = 40”, which plan is to be recorded herewith. Title to the roadway shown as Jewell Road on said plan, and title to all the municipal easements shown on said plan as: “Drainage and Sewer Easement”: Perpetual right and easement over, under, and upon the land shown as Circled Item No. 1, being 1,983 SF +/-, for the purposes of locating, relocating, laying out, erecting installing, digging up, constructing, reconstructing, replacing, and maintaining drainage and sewer pipes and other appurtenances and facilities of all types and kinds for drainage and sewer collection. Said easement is subject to a private sewer & landscape easement as shown on the Plan. “Drainage & Landscape Easement”: Perpetual right and easement over, under, and upon the land shown as Circled Item No. 8 and No. 9, being 27,816 SF +/-, for the purposes of locating, relocating, laying out, erecting installing, digging up, constructing, reconstructing, replacing, and maintaining drainage pipes and other appurtenances and facilities of all types and kinds for drainage, and associated landscaping. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT: JEWELL ROAD be accepted as a public way, and the appurtenant easements be accepted as municipal easements, in the City of Marlborough. APPROVED.; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0).
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Approve: City Council of the City of Marlborough, pursuant to the provisions and conditions of MGL Chapter 40, § 8C, does hereby accept from...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough, pursuant to the provisions and conditions of MGL Chapter 40, § 8C, does hereby accept from Prolim Development Corp., a Massachusetts corporation, the attached deed of land in Marlborough, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shown as “PARCEL ‘A’ OPEN SPACE” on a plan entitled “DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION PLAN – BEAUCHEMIN ESTATES” Prepared for: Joyce Beauchemin Realty Trust, Timothy L. Beauchemin, Trustee, P.O. Box 1067, Townsend, MA 01469; Prepared by: DK Engineering LLC, 47 Enterprise Drive, #7, Windham, NH; Dated: February 6, 2023; Revised: April 30, 2023, which plan is recorded in the Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 524 of 2023 (the “Plan”) to which reference is made for a more particular description of said “PARCEL ‘A’ OPEN SPACE” parcel. Said parcel contains 2.16 acres, more or less, according to said Plan. Said parcel is to be managed and controlled by the Marlborough Conservation Commission for the purposes of the promotion and development of natural resources, watershed protection, passive recreation, and conservation. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Marlborough, pursuant to the provisions and conditions of MGL Chapter 40, § 8C, does hereby accept from Prolim Development Corp., a Massachusetts corporation, the attached deed of land in Marlborough, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shown as “PARCEL ‘A’ OPEN SPACE” on a plan entitled “DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION PLAN – BEAUCHEMIN ESTATES” Prepared for: Joyce Beauchemin Realty Trust, Timothy L. Beauchemin, Trustee, P.O. Box 1067, Townsend, MA 01469; Prepared by: DK Engineering LLC, 47 Enterprise Drive, #7, Windham, NH; Dated: February 6, 2023; Revised: April 30, 2023, which plan is recorded in the Middlesex County South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 524 of 2023 (the “Plan”) to which reference is made for a more particular description of said “PARCEL ‘A’ OPEN SPACE” parcel. Said parcel contains 2.16 acres, more or less, according to said Plan. Said parcel is to be managed and controlled by the Marlborough Conservation Commission for the purposes of the promotion and development of natural resources, watershed protection, passive recreation, and conservation. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and...: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, community media programming is essential...
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, community media programming is essential to civic engagement, transparency in local government, public access to information, cultural expression, and educational opportunities for residents of the City of Marlborough; and WHEREAS, Marlborough Cable Trust (WMCT-TV) is the City’s designated community media and public access provider, responsible for coverage of City Council meetings and other municipal proceedings, as well as locally produced civic, educational, and public affairs programming; and WHEREAS, WMCT-TV provides free, noncommercial access to local information and forums for public expression, thereby supporting informed civic participation and governmental accountability in Marlborough; and WHEREAS, the funding framework governing community media programming in Massachusetts has not kept pace with changes in technology, media consumption, and rising operational costs; and WHEREAS, outdated funding mechanisms place increasing strain on municipalities and local access providers while limiting their ability to modernize infrastructure, expand services, and maintain high-quality programming; and WHEREAS, House Bill H.91, An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming, pending before the Massachusetts General Court, would update and stabilize the funding structure for community media services across the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the companion...
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, community media programming is essential to civic engagement, transparency in local government, public access to information, cultural expression, and educational opportunities for residents of the City of Marlborough; and WHEREAS, Marlborough Cable Trust (WMCT-TV) is the City’s designated community media and public access provider, responsible for coverage of City Council meetings and other municipal proceedings, as well as locally produced civic, educational, and public affairs programming; and WHEREAS, WMCT-TV provides free, noncommercial access to local information and forums for public expression, thereby supporting informed civic participation and governmental accountability in Marlborough; and WHEREAS, the funding framework governing community media programming in Massachusetts has not kept pace with changes in technology, media consumption, and rising operational costs; and WHEREAS, outdated funding mechanisms place increasing strain on municipalities and local access providers while limiting their ability to modernize infrastructure, expand services, and maintain high-quality programming; and WHEREAS, House Bill H.91, An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming, pending before the Massachusetts General Court, would update and stabilize the funding structure for community media services across the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the companion legislation, Senate Bill S.2556, advances similar reforms to modernize assessments and funding mechanisms in support of sustainable community media operations; and WHEREAS, House Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556 have been referred to the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, with subsequent review by the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means; and WHEREAS, passage of this legislation will strengthen community media services, support municipal transparency, and ensure continued access to local programming for residents of Marlborough and communities throughout Massachusetts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marlborough City Council hereby supports Massachusetts House Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556 and urges the Massachusetts General Court to enact this legislation without delay; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Marlborough City Council calls upon the Chairs and Members of the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to report these bills favorably, and upon the Chairs of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Ways and Means to advance the legislation promptly toward final passage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts House and Senate leadership, the Chairs and Members of the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, the Chairs and Members of the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means, and the Marlborough state legislative delegation. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 1..” (Motion: Vital)
Go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)(6), to “consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property”, as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s negotiating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Irish, Fuccillo, Sargent, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Absent: Gould.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 6 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)(6), to “consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property”, as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s negotiating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. Yea: 10 – Nay: 0 – Absent: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Irish, Fuccillo, Sargent, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Absent: Gould..” (Motion: Irish)
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 9:15 PM; adopted.
The minutes record the result only (“adopted.”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
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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 9:15 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Navin)
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