MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
February 6, 2018
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-071: Resolution: the City Council receive an update on the area wide residential permit parking study requested by the city administration
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-074: Resolution: the administration provide the Medford City Council with an update as it relates to the hiring of a Field Engineer
Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo-passed (Lungo-Koehn Absent) c)
The records give the result only, with no count or names. The records add: “Lungo-Koehn Absent”.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Dello Russo-passed (Lungo-Koehn Absent) c).” (Motion: Russo)
As amended in a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Lungo-Koehn) — Paper 18-074: Resolution: the administration provide the Medford City Council with an update as it relates to...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended in a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Lungo-Koehn) - passed 18-075-Offered by Councillor Falco Be It Resolved that the administration install a traffic light at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Freedom Way in the interest of public safety.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, Russo, ScarpelliThe records list Breanna Lungo-Koehn as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended in a roll call vote of 6 in the affirmative and 1 absent (Lungo-Koehn) - passed 18-075-Offered by Councillor Falco Be It Resolved that the administration install a traffic light at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Freedom Way in the interest of public safety..” (Motion: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-075: Resolution: the administration install a traffic light at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Freedom Way in the interest of public safety
Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco as amended-passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Receive and place on file — Paper 18-072: Petition by Erika DeRoche, 260 Willis Avenue, Medford, MA
President Dello Russo to receive and place on file-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Dello Russo to receive and place on file-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Suspension of the rules to address papers in the Possession of the President
Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the Possession of the President-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned for suspension of the rules to address papers in the Possession of the President-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-076: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council wish Judy and John Granara a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-077: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of longtime West Medford business owner Carl "The Barber" Galasso
Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-078: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Kathy McAdam on her recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-079: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Ann Martin on her recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Revert to regular order of business
Vice President Dello Russo motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Communications from the Mayor
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-073: Resolution: the Mayor and the City Council authorize the City of Medford Office of Energy and Environment to research, develop and participate in a contract, or...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative and 3 in the negative (Marks, Dello Russo, Caraviello) -passed
Yes: Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Marks, Russo
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco on a roll call vote of 4 in the affirmative and 3 in the negative (Marks, Dello Russo, Caraviello) -passed.” (Motion: Falco)
Records
Table — Records of the meeting of January 30, 2018
Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to table-Tabled
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lungo-Koehn motioned to table-Tabled.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn)
From the Medford City Council’s official records (its minutes), posted in the city’s Municode document library (Council Records) and on its CivicClerk meeting portal. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Medford (medfordma.org), cropped from the captioned 2026 City Council photo on the official City Council page (Gotta Know Media). Justin Tseng: Harvard Law School. Former councilors show initials.
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