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May 4, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Absent: Trey Fuccillo, Matthew S. Sargent
During the meeting:
- Robert Preciado recused from the vote on: Approve: City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from 57 Main Street Owner LLC, a.
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Continue the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Farm Road beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Farm Road beginning at a point approximately 540’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Cook Lane. National Grid to install a 50’ class H1 mid-span pole between P28 and P29 on Farm Road, Pole will be located on city property (intersected by Cook Lane and Boivin Drive), the new pole to be labeled P28-50, Order No. 26-1009731, CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 18, 2026, AT 8:00 PM. a) Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of MA Electric & Verizon, Farm Road. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Gould, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Councilors Absent: Fuccillo, Sargent. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Farm Road beginning at a point approximately 540’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Cook Lane. National Grid to install a 50’ class H1 mid-span pole between P28 and P29 on Farm Road, Pole will be located on city property (intersected by Cook Lane and Boivin Drive), the new pole to be labeled P28-50, Order No. 26-1009731, CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 18, 2026, AT 8:00 PM. a) Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of MA Electric & Verizon, Farm Road. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Gould, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Councilors Absent: Fuccillo, Sargent. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Hudson Street beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Hudson Street beginning at a point approximately 95’ South of the centerline of the intersection of Kenny Lane. National Grid to install a 45’ class H1 mid-span pole between P15 and P16 on Hudson Street, Pole will be located on city property (intersected by Kenny Lane and Union Street), the new pole to be labeled P15-50, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A road opening permit from the Engineering Division is required for the new pole. 2. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. The pole shall be located so that it does not block an existing fence gate. 3. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 4. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 5. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 6. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 7. 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. 8. The...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Hudson Street beginning at a point approximately 95’ South of the centerline of the intersection of Kenny Lane. National Grid to install a 45’ class H1 mid-span pole between P15 and P16 on Hudson Street, Pole will be located on city property (intersected by Kenny Lane and Union Street), the new pole to be labeled P15-50, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. A road opening permit from the Engineering Division is required for the new pole. 2. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. The pole shall be located so that it does not block an existing fence gate. 3. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 4. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 5. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 6. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 7. 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. 8. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 9. Ensure construction safety controls are established (signage, drums, police details, etc...) and are in accordance with the latest MUTCD standards. 10. Trench backfilling, compacting, temporary, and final paving are to be done in accordance with the City of Marlborough standard trenching details. 11. Trenches are to be paved or completely backfilled and compacted at the end of each workday. Trenches are never to be left unattended. 12. Post construction loaming and seeding are to be done in accordance with the 1995 MHD Standard Specifications sections 751 & 765. 13. Proposed utility pole(s) shall not put any sidewalks or sidewalk ramps into non- compliance with current ADA standards. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Doucette)
Continue the public hearing: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Hudson Street beginning at a point...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Hudson Street beginning at a point approximately 236’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street and Hudson Street and continuing approximately 22’ in a northwest direction. National Grid to install a 45’ class H1 mid-span pole on Hudson Street, the new pole to be labeled P42-50, Order No. 26-1009733, CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 18, 2026, AT 8:00 PM. a) Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of MA Electric & Verizon, Hudson Street. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Gould, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Councilors Absent: Fuccillo, Sargent. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Hudson Street beginning at a point approximately 236’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Bolton Street and Hudson Street and continuing approximately 22’ in a northwest direction. National Grid to install a 45’ class H1 mid-span pole on Hudson Street, the new pole to be labeled P42-50, Order No. 26-1009733, CONTINUED UNTIL MAY 18, 2026, AT 8:00 PM. a) Communication from City Engineer Thomas DiPersio, re: Recommended conditions for Petition of MA Electric & Verizon, Hudson Street. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Gould, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing & Robey. Councilors Absent: Fuccillo, Sargent. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Finance Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $222,882,585.00 which represents a 4.24% increase over the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget in the amount of $222,882,585.00 which represents a 4.24% increase over the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptances in the amount of $5,920.47 & $2,368.94 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire...
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 amount of $5,920.47 & $2,368.94 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to be used for the SAFE Program to provide fire education and awareness to the students and seniors of Marlborough; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptances in the amount of $5,920.47 & $2,368.94 from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security awarded to the Fire Department to be used for the SAFE Program to provide fire education and awareness to the students and seniors of Marlborough; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Reappointments of Stefanie R. Ferrecchia and David J. Morticelli to the Community Development Authority for 3-year terms respectfully to...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Stefanie R. Ferrecchia and David J. Morticelli to the Community Development Authority for 3-year terms respectfully to expire on March 9, 2029, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Stefanie R. Ferrecchia and David J. Morticelli to the Community Development Authority for 3-year terms respectfully to expire on March 9, 2029, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve: Reappointments of Joseph A. Bisol, Onzella Haesche and Kathleen S. Faddoul to the Council on Aging for 4-year terms respectfully to...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Joseph A. Bisol, Onzella Haesche and Kathleen S. Faddoul to the Council on Aging for 4-year terms respectfully to expire on May 6, 2030, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointments of Joseph A. Bisol, Onzella Haesche and Kathleen S. Faddoul to the Council on Aging for 4-year terms respectfully to expire on May 6, 2030, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Teona C. Brown to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on April 30, 2029...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Teona C. Brown to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on April 30, 2029, replacing retiring commission member Elizabeth R. Austin, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Teona C. Brown to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on April 30, 2029, replacing retiring commission member Elizabeth R. Austin, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Approve: City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from 57 Main Street Owner LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, having...
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 57 Main Street Owner LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, having an address of c/o The Procopio Companies, 35 Village Road, Suite 702, Middleton, Massachusetts (the “Grantor”), a permanent right-of-way and sidewalk easement on a certain portion of the Grantor’s land located at 57 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, in substantially the form attached hereto in the Grant of Easement. DESCRIPTION The “Easement Area” is shown as “R.O.W. EASEMENT” on a plan entitled “Easement Plan of Land at 57 Main Street Marlborough, MA,” dated October 15, 2024, with a last revision date of April 17, 2025, prepared by Bruce Saluk & Associates, Inc. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1. Councilor Preciado Recused.
Yes: Doucette, Gould, Irish, Navin, Oram, Ossing, Robey, VitalThe minutes record the vote as “declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1”; Robert Preciado recused and is left out of this vote, and the count matches the other councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council for the City of Marlborough hereby accepts from 57 Main Street Owner LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, having an address of c/o The Procopio Companies, 35 Village Road, Suite 702, Middleton, Massachusetts (the “Grantor”), a permanent right-of-way and sidewalk easement on a certain portion of the Grantor’s land located at 57 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, in substantially the form attached hereto in the Grant of Easement. DESCRIPTION The “Easement Area” is shown as “R.O.W. EASEMENT” on a plan entitled “Easement Plan of Land at 57 Main Street Marlborough, MA,” dated October 15, 2024, with a last revision date of April 17, 2025, prepared by Bruce Saluk & Associates, Inc. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 8 – 0 – 1. Councilor Preciado Recused..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the City Engineer, the Petition of Ma Electric and Verizon, to install one (1)...: Set MONDAY MAY 18, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING &
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 18, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Glen Street beginning at a point approximately 130’ Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Foley Road. National Grid to install a 50’ class H1 mid-span pole between P4 and P5 on Glen Street, Pole will be located on city property (intersected by Foley Road and Mount Royal Avenue), the new pole to be labeled P4-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY MAY 18, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING & REFER TO THE CITY ENGINEER, the Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Glen Street beginning at a point approximately 130’ Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Foley Road. National Grid to install a 50’ class H1 mid-span pole between P4 and P5 on Glen Street, Pole will be located on city property (intersected by Foley Road and Mount Royal Avenue), the new pole to be labeled P4-50; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Matthew Donnelly on behalf of Target, to amend condition #9 (signage requirements) to increase the wall signage from three (3) to four (4) for the Target located at 423 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Modification of Special Permit from Matthew Donnelly on behalf of Target, to amend condition #9 (signage requirements) to increase the wall signage from three (3) to four (4) for the Target located at 423 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) Commission on Disabilities, March 2, 2026. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) Commission on Disabilities, March 2, 2026. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 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) Deborah Eager, 665 Elm Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. b) Ben Grant, 335 Mechanic Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Kevin Silva, 16 Arnold Road, Framingham, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Deborah Eager, 665 Elm Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. b) Ben Grant, 335 Mechanic Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Kevin Silva, 16 Arnold Road, Framingham, pothole or other road defect. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Doucette)
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 8:13 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:13 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 9 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
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