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Start my ballot →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
Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 14, 2026
Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 14, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Vital, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, September 14, 2026, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Vital)
Accept and file: Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – September 2026 Update
Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – September 2026 Update, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilors Ossing & Navin, re: Municipal Aggregation – September 2026 Update, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Navin)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the position of Emergency Management Director, 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: Effective Step Step Position Date Minimum 1 2 Maximum Director of Civil Defense July 1, 2026 $17,000.00* *During a declared state of emergency by the governor of the Commonwealth, in addition to the above annual salary rate, an hourly rate of pay of $60.00 per hour may be authorized by the Mayor, subject to: (1) said hourly rate being at least 75% reimbursable to the city by the federal or state government, (2) available appropriation; and (3) approval of the Mayor as to duties and hours to be performed. II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. III. The effective date for the above salary schedule shall be July 1, 2026. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Salary Ordinance Amendment pursuant to Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” relative to the position of Emergency Management Director, 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: Effective Step Step Position Date Minimum 1 2 Maximum Director of Civil Defense July 1, 2026 $17,000.00* *During a declared state of emergency by the governor of the Commonwealth, in addition to the above annual salary rate, an hourly rate of pay of $60.00 per hour may be authorized by the Mayor, subject to: (1) said hourly rate being at least 75% reimbursable to the city by the federal or state government, (2) available appropriation; and (3) approval of the Mayor as to duties and hours to be performed. II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position (if applicable) in the current salary schedule. III. The effective date for the above salary schedule shall be July 1, 2026. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Certification of Free Cash in the amount of $9,511,728.00
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Certification of Free Cash in the amount of $9,511,728.00, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Certification of Free Cash in the amount of $9,511,728.00, FILE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $74,000.00 (Seventy-four thousand dollars) from Undesignated Funds to West Side Fire Station Stabilization
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $74,000.00 (Seventy-four thousand dollars) from Undesignated Funds to West Side Fire Station Stabilization, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2027 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $9,511,728.00 $74,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Funds $74,000.00 83600 32701 Stab-West Side Fire Station $3,912,500.00 Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Fire Station Stabilization $74,000.00 Total $74,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $74,000.00 (Seventy-four thousand dollars) from Undesignated Funds to West Side Fire Station Stabilization, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2027 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $9,511,728.00 $74,000.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Funds $74,000.00 83600 32701 Stab-West Side Fire Station $3,912,500.00 Reason: To transfer mitigation monies to Fire Station Stabilization $74,000.00 Total $74,000.00 Total President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Irish)
Moved to end of agenda: Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re Request for Executive Session regarding Arthur J. Gutierrez, Jr....
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re Request for Executive Session regarding Arthur J. Gutierrez, Jr. and Gloria M. Gutierrez, Trustees of the Marlborough/Northborough Land Realty Trust and the Gutierrez Company v. City of Marlborough (Land Court No. 25 MISC 000280), MOVED TO END OF AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Jason Grossfield, re Request for Executive Session regarding Arthur J. Gutierrez, Jr. and Gloria M. Gutierrez, Trustees of the Marlborough/Northborough Land Realty Trust and the Gutierrez Company v. City of Marlborough (Land Court No. 25 MISC 000280), MOVED TO END OF AGENDA; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Communication from Attorney Paul D. Momnie on behalf of BH GRP TCAM Owner LLC and BH GRP TCAM Owner II LLC...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Paul D. Momnie on behalf of BH GRP TCAM Owner LLC and BH GRP TCAM Owner II LLC, affiliates of Greatland Realty Partners, re: Proposed Master Concept Plan and Proposed Master Development Agreement of the Campus at Marlborough, Simarano Drive and Martinangelo Drive, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Paul D. Momnie on behalf of BH GRP TCAM Owner LLC and BH GRP TCAM Owner II LLC, affiliates of Greatland Realty Partners, re: Proposed Master Concept Plan and Proposed Master Development Agreement of the Campus at Marlborough, Simarano Drive and Martinangelo Drive, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for a Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Jordan Sadoff d/b/a Road Show Concepts, LLC...
Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Jordan Sadoff d/b/a Road Show Concepts, LLC, 1415 West 22nd Street, #950, Oak Brook IL for events to be held monthly in the City of Marlborough, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Fuccillo, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for a Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Jordan Sadoff d/b/a Road Show Concepts, LLC, 1415 West 22nd Street, #950, Oak Brook IL for events to be held monthly in the City of Marlborough, 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) Planning Board, June 22, 2026, July 20, 2026 & August 4, 2026. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“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) Planning Board, June 22, 2026, July 20, 2026 & August 4, 2026. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Doucette)
Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to…litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the…litigating...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)(3), to “discuss strategy with respect to…litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the…litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, Arthur J. Gutierrez Jr. and Gloria M. Gutierrez, Trustees of the Marlborough/Northborough Land Realty Trust and The Gutierrez Company v. The City Council for the Cit of Marlborough et al (Land Court No 26 MISC 000280), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Marlborough City Council meet in executive session under Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)(3), to “discuss strategy with respect to…litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the…litigating position of the public body” regarding the pending matter, Arthur J. Gutierrez Jr. and Gloria M. Gutierrez, Trustees of the Marlborough/Northborough Land Realty Trust and The Gutierrez Company v. The City Council for the Cit of Marlborough et al (Land Court No 26 MISC 000280), as the chair hereby declares that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the City and the City Council’s litigating position. The City Council will not re-convene in open session after the Executive Session. APPROVED; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Robey, 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 8:11 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0.
“Motion by Councilor Robey, 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 8:11 PM; adopted. President Ossing declared the vote of 10 – 0..” (Motion: Robey)
From the Marlborough City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Marlborough Patch candidate profiles (photos courtesy of the candidates; cropped by MassVoter). Trey Fuccillo: The Berkeley Beacon (Ashlyn Wang). The city website has no councilor photos. Heather Gould and former councilors show initials.
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