August 17, 2026

“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, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; adopted. 1. The proposed pole location shall be pre-marked for approval prior to start of work. There is a retaining wall adjacent to the sidewalk at his location. Minimum clearance around the new pole on the sidewalk shall be maintained. 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)

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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Gift Acceptances in the amount of $3,500.00 (three thousand five hundred dollars) awarded to the Fire Department from Shaw’s/Star Market ($2,500.00) for an American Flag and from Digital Federal Credit Union ($1,000.00) to be used for employee welfare and recognition programs; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)

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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $16,585.00 (sixteen thousand five hundred and eighty-five dollars) from the Department of Justice awarded to the Police Department to be used for annual service fees for software used for police details and shift scheduling; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)

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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $149,040.00 (one hundred forty-nine thousand forty dollars) from the AGE (Executive Office of Age and Independence) awarded to the Council on Aging to provide essential funding for staffing, including partial salary support for the Executive Director, as well as enrichment programs and events at the Senior Center; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)

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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement to acquire any necessary interests in the real property known as 40 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA, for municipal purposes including a new fire station, by a “friendly” eminent domain taking, for a sum of $4,050,000.00 (four million fifty thousand dollars), subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement and any applicable laws, and the following conditions: (i) Completion of any required due diligence and a favorable vote of the City Council authorizing the acquisition of the property, as referenced in the agreement. In furtherance thereof, the City Council by a 2/3 vote of all its members, hereby authorizes an appropriation of $5,092,666.00 (five million ninety-two thousand six hundred and sixty- six dollars) to provide funding for the acquisition of real property for a new west side fire station including any and all damages, services, and costs relating thereto, and any design or construction costs associated with a new west side fire station, and to meet said appropriation by reappropriating $5,092,666.00 (five million ninety-two thousand six hundred sixty-six dollars) currently in Land Acquisition (Account # 19300006-58120) to be available for all such purposes. Referred to FINANCE COMMITTEE, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)

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“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Police Chief David Giorgi as Keeper of the Lock-Up for a term of 1-year pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, §35, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)

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“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Jonathon Friedman to the Commission on Disabilities for a 3-year term from date of Council confirmation, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)

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“Motion by Councilor Oram, 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 Principal Clerk at the Department of Public Works, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Oram)

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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council review information from the Marlborough Cultural Council on its proposal for a public art project known as Marlborough Walks Phase II. Phase I was created in 2024 when an artist received a grant to create two three- foot tall boot shaped sculptures which were displayed at various community events and are now on display in the window of 262 Main Street. Phase II is proposed as a long-term art initiative to install eight (two existing and six new) artist designed boot sculptures throughout the city. Funding is proposed to come from a combination of grant funding, business sponsorships, and independent fundraising efforts. (Submitted by Councilor Robey) Referred to the LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)

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“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 Recreation Coordinator, APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)

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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: 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: RECREATION COORDINATOR (35 hours per week) STEP HOURLY DAILY PERIOD ANNUAL RATE RATE SALARY SALARY 0 $34.6563 $242.5936 $2,425.94 $63,074.33 1 $36.0414 $252.2900 $2,522.90 $65,595.41 2 $37.4837 $262.3858 $2,623.86 $68,220.30 3 $38.9830 $272.8805 $2,728.81 $70,948.93 II. The effective date for the above salary schedule shall be July 1, 2026. III. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. President Ossing declared the votes to be 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)

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