MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
August 14, 2018
34 recorded votes, 30 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
Records
Go into executive session
Councillor Marks at 8:45 PM motioned to go into executive session-passed
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From the minutes
“Councillor Marks at 8:45 PM motioned to go into executive session-passed.” (Motion: Marks)
Revert back to Committee of the Whole and report out the findings of Committee
Vice President Dello Russo at 9:01 PM motioned to revert back to Committee of the Whole and report out the findings of Committee-passed
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From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo at 9:01 PM motioned to revert back to Committee of the Whole and report out the findings of Committee-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Revert to regular order of business
Councillor Knight motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed
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From the minutes
“Councillor Knight motioned to revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Knight)
From the floor — Paper 18-527: petition by George's Bakery Inc
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Caraviello from the floor on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-Granted
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Caraviello from the floor on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-Granted.” (Motion: Falco, second: Caraviello)
From the floor- Granted — Paper 18-550: Petition for a Common Victualler License by Juan Zamora, 38 Robinson Ave, Braintree, MA for El Vaquero, 474 High St.; Medford, MA
Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Caraviello from the floor- Granted
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Scarpelli, seconded by Councillor Caraviello from the floor- Granted.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-538: Resolution: a review of all voting locations in the City of Medford be conducted to see which standards are applied in each Ward to make voting more accessible
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed.” (Motion: Falco, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-553: Petition by Jennifer Yanco, 16 Monument Street, Medford, MA to address the council Regarding the polling place for 8 - 2
Upon motion by Councillor Marks seconded by Falco as amended on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks seconded by Falco as amended on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed.” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Revert to regular order of business
Vice President Dello Russo motioned revert to regular order of business-passed
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From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo motioned revert to regular order of business-passed.” (Motion: Russo)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
From the Floor — Paper 18-528: Resolution: the Medford City Council again ask the Director of Energy and the head of the Parks Department about the lights at Memorial Park that are on 7 days a...
Upon motion from President Caraviello from the Floor, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion from President Caraviello from the Floor, seconded by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended-passed.” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Lungo-Koehn)
From the floor — Paper 18-530: Resolution: the Medford City Council require the DCR to remove the debris and fallen trees along the Mystic River especially in the Medford Square and Condon Shell...
Upon motion by President Caraviello from the floor, seconded by Councillor Knight- passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by President Caraviello from the floor, seconded by Councillor Knight- passed.” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-530: Resolution: the Medford City Council require the DCR to remove the debris and fallen trees along the Mystic River especially in the Medford Square and Condon...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call vote of 5 in the affirmative and 2 in the Negative (Marks, Dello Russo)-passed
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, ScarpelliNo: Marks, Russo
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco on a roll call vote of 5 in the affirmative and 2 in the Negative (Marks, Dello Russo)-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-551: Resolution: to meet this appropriation, The City Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said sum under and pursuant to Chapter 44,...
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed to take its first reading 18-556-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Energy and Environmental Office contact the State on new lighting for the Condon Shell.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli on a roll call vote of 7 in the affirmative and 0 in the negative-passed to take its first reading 18-556-Offered by Councillor Lungo-Koehn Be It Resolved that the Energy and Environmental Office contact the State on new lighting for the Condon Shell..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-556: Resolution: the Energy and Environmental Office contact the State on new lighting for the Condon Shell
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-532: Resolution: our traffic engineer work on the traffic issue on Harvard street and plan ahead before the Broadway Bridge detour
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed as amended.
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed as amended..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-537: Resolution: due to the Broadway Street Bridge closing an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 additional vehicles will be detoured through Medford neighborhoods be discussed
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed as amended
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed as amended.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-549: Resolution: the Medford City Council thanks our state delegation for securing funding to address the dangerous crossing at Bonner and Mystic Avenue
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-552: Exemption of Veterans' Organization Properties
Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed.” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-531: Resolution: the Medford City Council have a Committee of the Whole meeting with the Traffic Engineer to discuss what has been worked on over the last several...
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-533: Resolution: the MPD Traffic Division conduct directed speeding enforcement patrols on Arlington Street during the morning rush hours
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-534: Resolution: the MPD Traffic Division conduct directed speeding enforcement patrols on Sherwood Road at Governors Avenue during the morning rush hours
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Vice President Dello Russo-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Vice President Dello Russo-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approval as amended — Paper 18-535: Resolution: the Medford City Council receive an update as to the gas leak issue on Harvard Street
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended, seconded by Councillor Knight- passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn as amended, seconded by Councillor Knight- passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-536: Resolution: the Medford City council meet in committee of the whole to discuss the language provided to create an ordinance that works towards preventing gas leaks
Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Vice President Dello Russo- passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Lungo-Koehn, seconded by Vice President Dello Russo- passed.” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Russo)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-539: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Richard McGlynn on his recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-540: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Richard A
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-541: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Barbara Rubel on her retirement from Tufts University after 45 years of service as the Director of Community...
Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Vice President Dello Russo, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Russo, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-542: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate the Medford Little League 12- Year-Old All- Star team on winning the District 12 Championship and the Section...
Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Falco, seconded by Councillor Knight-passed.” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-543: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Thomas and Kristen Ross on the momentous celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-544: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Thomas and Devin McAveeney on the celebration of their recent Marriage
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-545: Be it resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Leah Vincunas and Orazio Azzarello on the birth of their son Mason James
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed
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From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-546: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Nicholas and Niamh Bandoian on the celebration of their recent marriage
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-547: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council welcome Patrick Gordon, newly appointed Station Manager of the Community Media Center, to the City of Medford
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-548: Be It Resolved the Medford City Council congratulate Nunzio Marino on his recent retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to Raytheon Corporation
Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Knight, seconded by Councillor Scarpelli-passed.” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motion on the paper — Paper 18-557: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Michael Petroni on his recent passing
Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Upon motion by Councillor Marks, seconded by Councillor Falco-passed.” (Motion: Marks, second: Falco)
Records
Vice President Dello Russo reviewed the records and found them to be in or as amended- passed
Vice President Dello Russo reviewed the records and found them to be in or as amended- passed
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From the minutes
“Vice President Dello Russo reviewed the records and found them to be in or as amended- passed.” (Motion: Russo)
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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