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June 8, 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, May 18, 2026
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 18, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, May 18, 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 Concord Road 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 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, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. 2. The pole is proposed in the vicinity of a sewer stub for a future house connection to the sewer system. The proposed location shall be approved to make sure it does not interfere with this future connection. 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...
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 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, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. 2. The pole is proposed in the vicinity of a sewer stub for a future house connection to the sewer system. The proposed location shall be approved to make sure it does not interfere with this future connection. 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 Hosmer 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 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, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. 2. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 3. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 4. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 5. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 6. 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. 7. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 8. Ensure construction safety controls are...
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 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, be and is herewith APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. 2. Any necessary easements are to be obtained from affected property owners. 3. A street opening permit must be applied for by the proposed contractor performing the work. 4. The contractor performing the work must obtain a street opening bond with the City of Marlborough. 5. The contractor shall provide the Engineering Division preconstruction photos of driveways, sidewalks, lawn areas, and roadway areas impacted by all construction activities. 6. 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. 7. The contractor is to ensure residents are always able to enter and exit their driveways (have necessary steel plating on site and accessible). 8. Ensure construction safety controls are established (signage, drums, police details, etc...) and are in accordance with the latest MUTCD standards. 9. Trench backfilling, compacting, temporary, and final paving are to be done in accordance with the City of Marlborough standard trenching details. 10. Trenches are to be paved or completely backfilled and compacted at the end of each workday. Trenches are never to be left unattended. 11. Post construction loaming and seeding are to be done in accordance with the 1995 MHD Standard Specifications sections 751 & 765. 12. 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)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Brian Doheny as...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Brian Doheny as Interim City Collector effective May 24, 2026, for a 60-day term to expire July 23, 2026, FILE; 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 Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of Temporary Appointment pursuant to MGL Chapter 41 §61A of Brian Doheny as Interim City Collector effective May 24, 2026, for a 60-day term to expire July 23, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Lynn Faust to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member for a 2-year term from date of...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Lynn Faust to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member for a 2-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to 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 Lynn Faust to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member for a 2-year term from date of Council confirmation, referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Updated Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment for Non-Union employees pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Updated Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment for Non-Union employees pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule”, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: (a) There is hereby adopted a classification and salary plan establishing the minimum and maximum salaries to be paid to employees in positions so classified in the classification and salary plan, as follows: (b) Salary Plan for Classified Positions (“Salary Plan”). (Amounts shown as Annual Salaries and as Hourly Rates): Group B Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $122,200.00 $124,820.80 $127,441.60 $130,062.40 $132,683.20 $135,283.20 $137,924.80 Salary Hourly Rate $58.75 $60.01 $61.27 $62.53 $63.79 $65.04 $66.31 Group C Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $106,204.80 $108,388.80 $110,572.80 $112,756.80 $114,940.80 $117,124.80 $119,288.00...
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Updated Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment for Non-Union employees pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule”, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: (a) There is hereby adopted a classification and salary plan establishing the minimum and maximum salaries to be paid to employees in positions so classified in the classification and salary plan, as follows: (b) Salary Plan for Classified Positions (“Salary Plan”). (Amounts shown as Annual Salaries and as Hourly Rates): Group B Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $122,200.00 $124,820.80 $127,441.60 $130,062.40 $132,683.20 $135,283.20 $137,924.80 Salary Hourly Rate $58.75 $60.01 $61.27 $62.53 $63.79 $65.04 $66.31 Group C Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $106,204.80 $108,388.80 $110,572.80 $112,756.80 $114,940.80 $117,124.80 $119,288.00 Salary Hourly Rate $51.06 $52.11 $53.16 $54.21 $55.26 $56.31 $57.35 Group D Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $93,953.60 $95,825.60 $97,718.40 $99,632.00 $101,504.00 $103,396.80 $105,268.80 Salary (40 hours per week) Annual $82,209.40 $83,847.40 $85,503.60 $87,178.00 $88,816.00 $90,472.20 $92,110.20 Salary (35 hours per week) Hourly Rate $45.17 $46.07 $46.98 $47.90 $48.80 $49.71 $50.61 Group E Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $84,968.00 $86,694.40 $88,462.40 $90,188.80 $91,956.80 $93,683.20 $95,451.20 Salary Hourly Rate $40.85 $41.68 $42.53 $43.36 $44.21 $45.04 $45.89 Group F Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $74,713.60 $76,315.20 $77,896.00 $79,497.60 $81,120.00 $82,700.80 $84,302.40 Salary Hourly Rate $35.92 $36.69 $37.45 $38.22 $39.00 $39.76 $40.53 Group G Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $69,596.80 $71,115.20 $72,592.00 $74,089.60 $75,566.40 $77,064.00 $78,540.80 Salary Hourly Rate $33.46 $34.19 $34.90 $35.62 $36.33 $37.05 $37.76 Group H Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 (start) (6 months of (1 year of (2 years of (3 years of (4 years of (5 years of service) service) service) service) service) service) Annual $64,500.80 $65,894.40 $67,267.20 $68,660.80 $70,033.60 $71,406.40 $72,800.00 Salary (40 hours per week) Annual $56,438.20 $57,657.60 $58,858.80 $60,078.20 $61,279.40 $62,480.60 $63,700.00 Salary (35 hours per week) Hourly Rate $31.01 $31.68 $32.34 $33.01 $33.67 $34.33 $35.00 (c) Classification Plan. The following positions are classified by assigning each of them to a group pay grade and salary step in the classification and salary plan: Position Title Group Assistant City Solicitor B Building Commissioner B City Auditor B Human Resources Director B Library Director B Principal Assessor B Assistant Building Commissioner C City Clerk C City Collector/Assistant Finance Director C Director of Public Health C Recreation Director C Chief Procurement Officer C City Collector D Executive Director of the Council on Aging D Position Title Group *Public Health Nurse D Library Assistant Director D Assistant City Clerk E Assistant Recreation Director E Chief of Staff to the Mayor E Director of Veterans’ Services E Human Resources Manager E City Council Secretary / Research Assistant E Treasury/Payroll Manager E DPW Financial Analyst F Executive Administrator to the Mayor F Head of Adult Services and Technology G Paralegal G *Human Resources Administrative Assistant H Program and Outreach Librarian H **City Council Administrative Assistant H (i) Starting Step for Incumbents. All incumbent position holders as of the effective date of this salary plan shall start at Step 1 as of the effective date of the above salary plan, except for the following incumbent position holders, which shall start at the steps listed below as of the effective date of the above salary plan: Position Starting Step for Incumbent on Effective Date Assistant City Solicitor 3 City Auditor 7 City Clerk 6 Library Director 3 Principal Assessor 2 Director of Public Health 3 Recreation Director 4 Chief Procurement Officer 2 Executive Director of the Council on Aging 3 Head of Adult Services and Technology 3 Public Health Nurse 2 Assistant City Clerk 3 DPW Financial Analyst 3 Human Resources Administrative Assistant 2 City Council Secretary / Research Assistant 2 City Council Administrative Assistant 2 (i) Step Advancement. a. All incumbent position holders starting at Step 1 on the effective date of the above salary plan shall advance to Step 2 six months after the effective date of the above salary plan, and shall advance to each subsequent step on each annual anniversary of the effective date of the above salary plan (i.e. Step 3: one year after effective date; Step 4: two years after effective date, etc.). b. All incumbent position holders starting at a step other than step 1 on the effective date of the above salary plan shall advance to each subsequent step on each annual anniversary of the effective date of the above salary plan (i.e. Next step after starting step: One year after effective date; Second step increase: Two years after effective date, etc.). c. For all positions without incumbent position holders on the effective date of the above salary plan, the individual shall advance based on continuous years of service in the position as set forth in the salary plan above. (d) Hours per Week. The above positions shall be 40 hours per week, except for the following: (1) positions denoted with an asterisk (*) in Section I(c) shall be 35 hours per week; and (2) positions denoted with a double asterisk (**) shall be paid per hour at the hourly rate and shall be less than twenty (20) hours per week. The number of hours per week for all positions in this classification and salary plan shall supersede and replace any prior number of hours per week for such positions. (e) The following positions shall be retitled, and such new titles shall supersede and replace references to any prior titles in the City Code: Current Title New Title Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Manager (f) This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate, steps, or classifications for said position(s) (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. II. The effective date of this ordinance and the above salary plan shall be July 1, 2026, except as to the following positions which shall be effective upon passage: City Collector, City Collector/Assistant Finance Director, and Assistant Recreation Director. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: A Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization Account is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization Account is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §5B, for the purposes of funding mitigation associated with the development of the property located along Lizotte Drive being shown as Parcels 2A and 83 on Assessors Map 30, as set forth by Special Permit (City Council Order 25-1009483E), referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That a Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization Account is hereby established, by a two- thirds vote pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §5B, for the purposes of funding mitigation associated with the development of the property located along Lizotte Drive being shown as Parcels 2A and 83 on Assessors Map 30, as set forth by Special Permit (City Council Order 25-1009483E), referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $50,000.00 (Fifty thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to West...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $50,000.00 (Fifty thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to West Side Fire Station Stabilization per Condition #13 of the Special Permit issued to FD 130 Lizotte, LLC for 130 Lizotte Drive (Order No. 25- 1009483E), 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 $1,877,325.27 $50,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $50,000.00 83600 32701 Stab-West Side Fire Station $3,862,500.00 Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Fire Station Stabilization $50,000.00 Total $50,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $50,000.00 (Fifty thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to West Side Fire Station Stabilization per Condition #13 of the Special Permit issued to FD 130 Lizotte, LLC for 130 Lizotte Drive (Order No. 25- 1009483E), 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 $1,877,325.27 $50,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $50,000.00 83600 32701 Stab-West Side Fire Station $3,862,500.00 Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Fire Station Stabilization $50,000.00 Total $50,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization per Conditions #11 & 12 of the Special Permit issued to FD 130 Lizotte, LLC for 130 Lizotte Drive (Order No. 25-1009483E), 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 $1,877,325.27 $50,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $150,000.00 83600 32729 Stab-Lizotte Drive $0.00 Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Lizotte Drive Stabilization $100,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Lizotte Drive Stabilization $150,000.00 Total $150,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Lizotte Drive Mitigation Stabilization per Conditions #11 & 12 of the Special Permit issued to FD 130 Lizotte, LLC for 130 Lizotte Drive (Order No. 25-1009483E), 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 $1,877,325.27 $50,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $150,000.00 83600 32729 Stab-Lizotte Drive $0.00 Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Lizotte Drive Stabilization $100,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Lizotte Drive Stabilization $150,000.00 Total $150,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Finance Committee and Advertise Bond: K-5 Elementary School Project which includes the following bond, be and is herewith
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the K-5 Elementary School Project which includes the following bond, be and is herewith referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE BOND; adopted. K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT BOND That the City of Marlborough (the “City”) appropriate the amount of one hundred sixty- million, five hundred forty-four thousand, ninety one dollars ($160,544,091.00) for the purpose of paying costs of a new K-5 elementary school for approximately nine hundred fifty (950) students to be built adjacent to the existing Raymond C. Richer Elementary School on the property at 80 Foley Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 and the demolition of said existing school, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the “Project”), which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children for at least fifty (50) years, and for which the City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under MGL Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project...
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the K-5 Elementary School Project which includes the following bond, be and is herewith referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE BOND; adopted. K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT BOND That the City of Marlborough (the “City”) appropriate the amount of one hundred sixty- million, five hundred forty-four thousand, ninety one dollars ($160,544,091.00) for the purpose of paying costs of a new K-5 elementary school for approximately nine hundred fifty (950) students to be built adjacent to the existing Raymond C. Richer Elementary School on the property at 80 Foley Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 and the demolition of said existing school, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the “Project”), which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children for at least fifty (50) years, and for which the City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under MGL Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the City incurs in excess of any grant approval by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City; provided further that any grant that the City may receive from the MSBA for the Project shall not exceed the lessor of (1) seventy-eight and eight-tenths percent (78.8%) of eligible, approved projects costs, as determined by the MSBA, or (2) the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA; and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Project Funding Agreement that may be executed between the City and the MSBA. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee and Advertise Bond: Stormwater bond, be and is herewith
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Stormwater bond, be and is herewith referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE BOND; adopted. STORMWATER PROJECT BOND That the sum of $6,300,000.00 (six million, three hundred thousand dollars) be and is hereby appropriated for the design, construction and improvement of stormwater drainage and related municipal infrastructure. That to meet said appropriations, the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of $6,300,000.00 under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7(1) and/or Section 8(14) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City of Marlborough (the “City”) therefor; that the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) established under Chapter 29C of the Massachusetts General Laws, and in connection therewith to enter into a financing agreement and/or a security agreement with the Trust and otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the projects or for the financing thereof; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for any expended grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and...
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Stormwater bond, be and is herewith referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ADVERTISE BOND; adopted. STORMWATER PROJECT BOND That the sum of $6,300,000.00 (six million, three hundred thousand dollars) be and is hereby appropriated for the design, construction and improvement of stormwater drainage and related municipal infrastructure. That to meet said appropriations, the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow the sum of $6,300,000.00 under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 7(1) and/or Section 8(14) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City of Marlborough (the “City”) therefor; that the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the “Trust”) established under Chapter 29C of the Massachusetts General Laws, and in connection therewith to enter into a financing agreement and/or a security agreement with the Trust and otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the projects or for the financing thereof; that the Mayor is authorized to contract for any expended grants, aid, or gifts available for this project; and that the Mayor is authorized to take any action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to reports of committee & file: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning”...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” Section 33 “Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District” in proper legal form, Order No. 26-1009683B, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & 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 City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” Section 33 “Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District” in proper legal form, Order No. 26-1009683B, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Moved to #19: Communication from Health Director, Paul Dinwoodie, re: Letter in Support of a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy in the City of...
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Health Director, Paul Dinwoodie, re: Letter in Support of a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy in the City of Marlborough, MOVED TO #19; 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 Communication from Health Director, Paul Dinwoodie, re: Letter in Support of a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy in the City of Marlborough, MOVED TO #19; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Vital)
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 add a new section to create the Forest Street Residential Overlay District (FSROD) and to amend the Zoning District Map to rezone certain parcels to the Forest Street Residential Overlay District (FSROD), 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 add a new section to create the Forest Street Residential Overlay District (FSROD) and to amend the Zoning District Map to rezone certain parcels to the Forest Street Residential Overlay District (FSROD), FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitoes on various dates in June 2026, FILE; 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 Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitoes on various dates in June 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)
Accept and file: Communication from MA Lottery Commission, re: Application for a Keno License at Tackle Box Brewing Company, 416 Boston Post Road East
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from MA Lottery Commission, re: Application for a Keno License at Tackle Box Brewing Company, 416 Boston Post Road East, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from MA Lottery Commission, re: Application for a Keno License at Tackle Box Brewing Company, 416 Boston Post Road East, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Accept and file: Communication from MA Department of Transportation, re: Notice of approval of the District 3 Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from MA Department of Transportation, re: Notice of approval of the District 3 Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as modified, 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 MA Department of Transportation, re: Notice of approval of the District 3 Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as modified, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
Accept and file: Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Approval of...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Approval of its 2026 Energy Efficiency Reconciling Factors for effect July 1, 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 Department of Public Utilities, re: Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for Approval of its 2026 Energy Efficiency Reconciling Factors for effect July 1, 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, April 6, 2026. b) Conservation Commission, May 7, 2026. c) Historical Commission, March 19, 2026. d) Planning Board, April 6, 2026. e) Richer School Building Committee, April 27, 2026. f) Zoning Board of Appeals, May 19, 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) Commission on Disabilities, April 6, 2026. b) Conservation Commission, May 7, 2026. c) Historical Commission, March 19, 2026. d) Planning Board, April 6, 2026. e) Richer School Building Committee, April 27, 2026. f) Zoning Board of Appeals, May 19, 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) Conchetta Buskey, 31 Briarwood Lane, pothole or other road defect. b) Zulmarie Rivera Colon, 76 Birch Street, #2, Worcester, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Luis Lozano, 41 Liberty Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. d) Joyce Lyman, 212 Elm Street, 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) Conchetta Buskey, 31 Briarwood Lane, pothole or other road defect. b) Zulmarie Rivera Colon, 76 Birch Street, #2, Worcester, other property damage and/or personal injury. c) Luis Lozano, 41 Liberty Street, other property damage and/or personal injury. d) Joyce Lyman, 212 Elm Street, 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).
From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. (President Ossing declared the vote of 10-0)..”
Zoning ordinance amendment (MGL Chapter 40A §5): amend the zoning ordinance of the city of marlborough, as amended, now ordains that...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING RECEIVED A PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-33(E)(1)(e)[2] to read as follows (new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough): (e) Multifamily dwelling: [1] Subdistrict 1: up to 350 dwelling units, including, without limitation, age- restricted dwelling units. [2] Subdistrict 2: up to 100 400 dwelling units, including, without limitation, age- restricted dwelling units. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Zoning Ordinance or the RWMUOD, multifamily dwellings in Subdistrict 2 shall be subject to § 650-26 of the Zoning Ordinance. Compliance shall be made a condition of any site plan approval that is required. II. The effective date of these amendments shall be the date of their passage. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING RECEIVED A PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-33(E)(1)(e)[2] to read as follows (new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough): (e) Multifamily dwelling: [1] Subdistrict 1: up to 350 dwelling units, including, without limitation, age- restricted dwelling units. [2] Subdistrict 2: up to 100 400 dwelling units, including, without limitation, age- restricted dwelling units. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Zoning Ordinance or the RWMUOD, multifamily dwellings in Subdistrict 2 shall be subject to § 650-26 of the Zoning Ordinance. Compliance shall be made a condition of any site plan approval that is required. II. The effective date of these amendments shall be the date of their passage. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Robey)
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: Year-End Transfer Request in the amount of $539,000.00 (Five hundred thirty-nine thousand dollars) which moves funds from and to various...
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, APPROVED; 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...
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, APPROVED; 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)
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: Transfer Request in the amount of $15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand dollars) from Undesignated Fund (Free Cash) to Open Space Stabilization
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, APPROVED; 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, APPROVED; 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)
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: Transfer Request in the amount of $3,177,000.00 (Three million one hundred seventy-seven thousand dollars) which moves funds from...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $3,177,000.00 (Three million one hundred seventy-seven 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, APPROVED; 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 $3,177,000.00 (Three million one hundred seventy-seven 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, APPROVED; 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)
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: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of City...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of City Collector/Assistant Finance Director, 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 the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of City Collector/Assistant Finance Director, APPROVED; 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: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of City...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of City Collector, 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 the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of City Collector, APPROVED; 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: Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant Recreation Director, 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 the Job Description pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §5 “Preparation of Classification Descriptions” relative to the position of Assistant Recreation Director, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Public Safety Committee: Resolution in Support of a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED That the Resolution in Support of a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy referred to the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE; 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 Resolution in Support of a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy referred to the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Vital)
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 8:32 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 8:32 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Fuccillo)
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