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May 18, 2026
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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
Absent: Matthew S. Sargent
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 27, 2026, & May 4, 2026
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, April 27, 2026, & May 4, 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, April 27, 2026, & May 4, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Vital)
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Farm Road beginning at a point approximately...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, 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 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, be and is herewith 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 conflict with an existing drain outfall. 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...
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 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, be and is herewith 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 conflict with an existing drain outfall. 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 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
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 Fuccillo, 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 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, be and is herewith 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 conflict with an existing drain outfall. 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....
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 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, be and is herewith 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 conflict with an existing drain outfall. 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 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Approve with conditions: Petition of MA Electric and Verizon, to install one (1) Joint Owned Pole on Glen 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 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, be and is herewith 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. 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...
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 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, be and is herewith 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. 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 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $539,000.00 (Five hundred thirty-nine thousand dollars) which moves...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $539,000.00 (Five hundred thirty-nine thousand dollars) which moves funds from and to various accounts as noted on the spreadsheets for the Department of Public Works, Comptroller/Treasurer, City Clerk and the Legal Department, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Legal FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $12,195.33 $5,000.00 11510001 50175 Paralegal $5,000.00 11510004 53110 Legal Services $29,076.00 Reason: Position unfilled Funds needed through year-end $5,000.00 Total $5,000.00 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 $6,172.14 $4,500.00 11620004 53932 Election Programming $9,000.00 11610004 53180 Prof & Tech Svcs $2,472.36 Reason: Surplus Reason: Mandatory voter confirmation notices $12,725.00 $4,500.00 11620006 53871 Poll Worker Reason: Reason: $9,000.00 Total $9,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Comptroller FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $539,000.00 (Five hundred thirty-nine thousand dollars) which moves funds from and to various accounts as noted on the spreadsheets for the Department of Public Works, Comptroller/Treasurer, City Clerk and the Legal Department, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Legal FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $12,195.33 $5,000.00 11510001 50175 Paralegal $5,000.00 11510004 53110 Legal Services $29,076.00 Reason: Position unfilled Funds needed through year-end $5,000.00 Total $5,000.00 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 $6,172.14 $4,500.00 11620004 53932 Election Programming $9,000.00 11610004 53180 Prof & Tech Svcs $2,472.36 Reason: Surplus Reason: Mandatory voter confirmation notices $12,725.00 $4,500.00 11620006 53871 Poll Worker Reason: Reason: $9,000.00 Total $9,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Comptroller 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 $32,000.00 11440001 50042 Asst Finance Dir $12,000.00 11970006 51730 Unemployment $3,500.69 Reason: Surplus unfilled position. Additional expenses for claims. $20,000.00 11330006 53460 Postage $16,932.33 Reason: Additional expenses for mailing bills. $32,000.00 Total $32,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW END OF YEAR - BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Prt. Buil. Maint, Maint. Sch. Engineering, Fleet, FPC FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $70,204.68 $6,000.00 11920003 50560 Houseworker $93,000.00 11920006 52469 Repairs & Maint-Mun. Bldg. $55,650.16 Reason: Excess Funds Additional Cost $15,107.03 $8,000.00 13032003 51240 Temporary Part-Time Help Reason: Excess Funds $50,904.97 $35,000.00 14001401 50692 Supt. Of Automotive Maint. Reason: Excess Funds $31,890.00 $30,000.00 14001501 50680 General Foreman - FPC Reason: Excess Funds $46,180.90 $14,000.00 14001501 50690 Foreman - FPC Reason: Excess Funds $93,000.00 Total $93,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW END OF YEAR - BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Property Building Maint., Fleet, West P., Water FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $70,204.68 $30,000.00 11920003 50560 Houseworker $50,000.00 11920006 52200 Natural Gas $130,000.00 Reason: Excess Funds Increased Cost $31,611.02 $20,000.00 14001403 50745 Motor Equipment Operator Reason: Excess Funds $27,337.49 $4,000.00 60085001 50750 Equipment Operator - W.P. $68,000.00 14001406 54830 Fuel & Lubricants $71,728.90 Reason: Excess Funds Increased Cost $142,523.15 $64,000.00 61090001 50740 Equipment Operator - Water Reason: Excess Funds $118,000.00 Total $118,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW END OF YEAR - BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Building Maint., Eng., RDF, W.P., Streets FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $40,461.19 $22,000.00 14003003 51240 Attendant $27,000.00 11920006 52469 Repairs & Maint-Mun. Bldg. $55,650.16 Reason: Excess Funds Additional Cost $18,340.65 $5,000.00 60085003 51310 Overtime-Regular - W.P. Reason: Excess Funds $77,983.27 $48,000.00 14001101 50710 Jr. Civil Engineer $108,000.00 14001104 53180 Prof. & Tech Services $54,302.74 Reason: Excess Funds Additional Design $43,720.31 $39,000.00 14001301 50660 General Foreman - Streets Reason: Excess Funds $51,667.76 $21,000.00 14001301 50690 Foreman - Streets Excess Funds $135,000.00 Total $135,000.00 Total CITY OF MARLBOROUGH - DPW END OF YEAR - BUDGET TRANSFERS DEPT: DPW - Engineering, Streets, FPC, W.P. FISCAL YEAR: 2026 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $180,910.31 $90,000.00 14001303 50740 Equipment Operator - Streets $147,000.00 14001104 53180 Prof. & Tech Services $54,302.74 Reason: Excess Funds Additional Design $147,717.13 $42,000.00 14001503 50740 Equipment Operator - FPC Reason: Excess Funds $27,337.49 $15,000.00 60085001 50750 Equipment Operator - W.P. Reason: Excess Funds $147,000.00 Total $147,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Open...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Open Space Stabilization, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. 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 $5,069,325.27 $15,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $15,000.00 83600 32918 Stabilization-Open Space $712,330.21 Reason: To transfer annual wireless antennae payments received by the City in fiscal year 2025 to Open Space Stabilization $15,000.00 Total $15,000.00 Total 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 $15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Open Space Stabilization, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. 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 $5,069,325.27 $15,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $15,000.00 83600 32918 Stabilization-Open Space $712,330.21 Reason: To transfer annual wireless antennae payments received by the City in fiscal year 2025 to Open Space Stabilization $15,000.00 Total $15,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $3,192,000.00 (Three million three one hundred ninety-two thousand dollars)...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $3,192,000.00 (Three million three one hundred ninety-two thousand dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Overtime-Snow & Ice ($504,300.00), Snow Removal ($1,895,100.00) and Operating Expenses ($777,600.00) respectively to fund FY 2026 deficit, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $5,069,325.27 $3,177,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $504,300.00 14001203 51390 Overtime-Snow & Ice -$504,251.38 Reason: To fund the snow & ice deficit for FY26 $1,895,100.00 14001206 52960 Snow Removal -$1,895,052.08 Reason: $777,600.00 14001206 57040 Operating Expenses -$777,409.92 $3,177,000.00 Total $3,177,000.00 Total 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 $3,192,000.00 (Three million three one hundred ninety-two thousand dollars) which moves funds from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Overtime-Snow & Ice ($504,300.00), Snow Removal ($1,895,100.00) and Operating Expenses ($777,600.00) respectively to fund FY 2026 deficit, referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $5,069,325.27 $3,177,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $504,300.00 14001203 51390 Overtime-Snow & Ice -$504,251.38 Reason: To fund the snow & ice deficit for FY26 $1,895,100.00 14001206 52960 Snow Removal -$1,895,052.08 Reason: $777,600.00 14001206 57040 Operating Expenses -$777,409.92 $3,177,000.00 Total $3,177,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; 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 no more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) shall be expended from the Water and Sewer Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; 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 no more than three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) shall be expended from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during Fiscal...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; 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 no more than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) shall be expended from the Council on Aging Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: No more than one hundred forty-three thousand five hundred twenty dollars ($143,520.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That no more than one hundred forty-three thousand five hundred twenty dollars ($143,520.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; 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 no more than one hundred forty-three thousand five hundred twenty dollars ($143,520.00) shall be expended from the Public Safety Revolving Fund during Fiscal Year 2027, unless otherwise authorized by City Council and Mayor, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation and comments on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation and comments on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to amend Section 33 “Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District”, FILE; adopted. 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 the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation and comments on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” to amend Section 33 “Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District”, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Communication from Attorney Aldo A. Cipriano on behalf of Mark E. Evangelous, re: Request Release of a...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Aldo A. Cipriano on behalf of Mark E. Evangelous, re: Request Release of a low-income deed restriction on the unit at 64 Village Drive, Unit 4, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. 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 Aldo A. Cipriano on behalf of Mark E. Evangelous, re: Request Release of a low-income deed restriction on the unit at 64 Village Drive, Unit 4, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the City Engineer, the Petition of Ma Electric and Verizon, to install one (1)...: Set MONDAY JUNE 8, 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 JUNE 8, 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 Concord Road beginning at a point approximately 370’ Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of McNeil Circle. National Grid to install a 45’ class 2 mid-span pole between P74 and P75 on Concord Road. Pole will be located on city property (intersected by McNeil Circle and Symphony Road), the new pole to be labeled P74-50; 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 JUNE 8, 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 Concord Road beginning at a point approximately 370’ Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of McNeil Circle. National Grid to install a 45’ class 2 mid-span pole between P74 and P75 on Concord Road. Pole will be located on city property (intersected by McNeil Circle and Symphony Road), the new pole to be labeled P74-50; 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 JUNE 8, 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 Hosmer Street beginning at a point approximately 190’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Briarwood Lane and Hosmer Street and continuing approximately 20’ in an East direction. National Grid to install a new 45’ H1 mid-span pole to be labeled P8-50 on Hosmer Street; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JUNE 8, 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 Hosmer Street beginning at a point approximately 190’ Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Briarwood Lane and Hosmer Street and continuing approximately 20’ in an East direction. National Grid to install a new 45’ H1 mid-span pole to be labeled P8-50 on Hosmer Street; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for a Taxi/Livery License from Neriande Gerard d/b/a Neriande’s Private Transportation, LLC...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Taxi/Livery License from Neriande Gerard d/b/a Neriande’s Private Transportation, LLC, 88 Essex Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; 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 a Taxi/Livery License from Neriande Gerard d/b/a Neriande’s Private Transportation, LLC, 88 Essex Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; 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) Conservation Commission, April 16, 2026. b) Council on Aging, April 14, 2026. c) Planning Board, March 9, 2026 & March 23, 2026. d) Traffic Commission, March 25, 2026. 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) Conservation Commission, April 16, 2026. b) Council on Aging, April 14, 2026. c) Planning Board, March 9, 2026 & March 23, 2026. d) Traffic Commission, March 25, 2026. 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) Cynthia Burns, 186 Boundry Street, Northborough, residential mailbox claim (2a). b) Sara Daly, 695 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Catherine DeCiero, 220 Hildreth Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. d) Gloria Linden, 39 Flagg Road, Southborough, pothole or other road defect. e) Arthur Milliken, 135 Wilson Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. f) Missias Santana, 161 Clinton Street, pothole or other road defect. g) Tylor Silva, 106 Russell Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. 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) Cynthia Burns, 186 Boundry Street, Northborough, residential mailbox claim (2a). b) Sara Daly, 695 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Catherine DeCiero, 220 Hildreth Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. d) Gloria Linden, 39 Flagg Road, Southborough, pothole or other road defect. e) Arthur Milliken, 135 Wilson Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. f) Missias Santana, 161 Clinton Street, pothole or other road defect. g) Tylor Silva, 106 Russell Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. 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).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget as submitted by Mayor Dumais in the amount of $222,882,585.00 which represents a 4.24% increase over...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget as submitted by Mayor Dumais in the amount of $222,882,585.00 which represents a 4.24% increase over the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation or an increase of $9,060,744.00 be modified by REDUCING the following accounts: DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT # ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION 1920 52120 -$100,000 Public Facilities Electricity 1920 52200 -$10,000 Public Facilities Natural Gas 1990 57820 -$200,000 Other Government Reserve for Salaries 2100 51320 -$20,000 Police Department Overtime Court Time 2100 50566 -$5,000 Police Department Parking Enforcement Officer 2200 51328 -$25,000 Fire Department Call Fire Overtime 2200 51980 -$2,000 Fire Department License/Permit Fees 3032 52120 -$100,000 Maintenance School Electricity 3032 52200 -$10,000 Maintenance School Natural Gas 4110 513100 -$2,000 DPW Engineering Overtime Regular 4110 57830 -$2,000 DPW Engineering Environmental Compliance NPDES 9000 52200 -$19,000 Water Service Fund Overtime Regular 9000 51380 -$5,000 Water Service Fund Overtime Water/Sewer Police 9000 54810 -$10,000 Water Service Fund Rep/Main Supplies Vehicles TOTAL -$510,000 Therefore, the City Council of the City of Marlborough APPROVES a Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for the City of Marlborough in the amount of $222,372,585.00, which represents a 4.00% increase over the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation or an increase of $8,550,744.00; adopted....
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget as submitted by Mayor Dumais in the amount of $222,882,585.00 which represents a 4.24% increase over the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation or an increase of $9,060,744.00 be modified by REDUCING the following accounts: DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT # ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION 1920 52120 -$100,000 Public Facilities Electricity 1920 52200 -$10,000 Public Facilities Natural Gas 1990 57820 -$200,000 Other Government Reserve for Salaries 2100 51320 -$20,000 Police Department Overtime Court Time 2100 50566 -$5,000 Police Department Parking Enforcement Officer 2200 51328 -$25,000 Fire Department Call Fire Overtime 2200 51980 -$2,000 Fire Department License/Permit Fees 3032 52120 -$100,000 Maintenance School Electricity 3032 52200 -$10,000 Maintenance School Natural Gas 4110 513100 -$2,000 DPW Engineering Overtime Regular 4110 57830 -$2,000 DPW Engineering Environmental Compliance NPDES 9000 52200 -$19,000 Water Service Fund Overtime Regular 9000 51380 -$5,000 Water Service Fund Overtime Water/Sewer Police 9000 54810 -$10,000 Water Service Fund Rep/Main Supplies Vehicles TOTAL -$510,000 Therefore, the City Council of the City of Marlborough APPROVES a Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for the City of Marlborough in the amount of $222,372,585.00, which represents a 4.00% increase over the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation or an increase of $8,550,744.00; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
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 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, 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 Teona C. Brown to the Conservation Commission for a 3- year term to expire on April 30, 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 Dr. Sandeep Jubbal 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 Dr. Sandeep Jubbal 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 Dr. Sandeep Jubbal 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)
City Council discuss The Starter Home Zoning Districts Act (MGL Chapter 40Y), enacted in 2023 to see if it is something we want to adopt and...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Council discuss The Starter Home Zoning Districts Act (MGL Chapter 40Y), enacted in 2023 to see if it is something we want to adopt and further, discuss if we want to use MEDC grant funds to bring in MAPC to help with zoning. Chapter 40Y is an optional program that creates starter home zoning to reduce barriers for creating smaller, more affordable starter homes for someone buying their first home, downsizing, or for smaller households. Although adopted in 2023, the regulations were finalized in March of 2026 under 760CMR. (Submitted by Councilor Robey) Referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. 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 City Council discuss The Starter Home Zoning Districts Act (MGL Chapter 40Y), enacted in 2023 to see if it is something we want to adopt and further, discuss if we want to use MEDC grant funds to bring in MAPC to help with zoning. Chapter 40Y is an optional program that creates starter home zoning to reduce barriers for creating smaller, more affordable starter homes for someone buying their first home, downsizing, or for smaller households. Although adopted in 2023, the regulations were finalized in March of 2026 under 760CMR. (Submitted by Councilor Robey) Referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, 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 8:36 PM; 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 There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:36 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
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