MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
January 29, 2019
19 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard F. Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Michael J. Marks, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Table the matter until a DCR representative can be present to give an update — Paper 19-019: Update on Clippership Connector Vice President Lungo-Koehn noted that a representative from DCR was...
Councillor Dello Russo moved to table the matter until a DCR representative can be present to give an update (Councillor Knight second)-tabled on a roll call vote of five in favor of tabling and two (Vice President Lungo-Koehn and President Falco) opposed.
Yes: Caraviello, Knight, Marks, Russo, ScarpelliNo: Falco, Lungo-Koehn
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to table the matter until a DCR representative can be present to give an update (Councillor Knight second)-tabled on a roll call vote of five in favor of tabling and two (Vice President Lungo-Koehn and President Falco) opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
A brief recess — Paper 19-019: Update on Clippership Connector Vice President Lungo-Koehn noted that a representative from DCR was scheduled to present an update at tonight's meeting, but tha
At 7:11 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved for a brief recess (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:11 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved for a brief recess (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Suspend regular business
At 7:17, Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend regular business (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:17, Councillor Scarpelli moved to suspend regular business (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Approval — Paper 19-036: Petition for Common Victualler License by Cenk Emre, 25 Upland Road Wakefield, MA 01880 for Freerange Market, Inc
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-granted..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Table for one week so that the City Clerk could research Councillor Dello Russo's question — Paper 19-037: Petition for Common Victualler License by Syed Imran Jafrey, Store Manager & Nadeem...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to table for one week so that the City Clerk could research Councillor Dello Russo's question (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor of tabling and Vice President Lungo-Koehn opposed to tabling.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, Russo, ScarpelliNo: Lungo-Koehn
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to table for one week so that the City Clerk could research Councillor Dello Russo's question (Councillor Dello Russo second)-tabled on a roll call vote of six in favor of tabling and Vice President Lungo-Koehn opposed to tabling..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-034: Resolution: the Subcommittee on Recreation call for a meeting with the Director of Recreation to discuss the recent merger with the YMCA and updates on Recreation programming
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-035: Resolution: the Medford City Council again discuss issues with Waste Management
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Communications from the Mayor
Waive reading of the communication in lieu of a synopsis from a member of the Administration
Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the communication in lieu of a synopsis from a member of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to waive reading of the communication in lieu of a synopsis from a member of the Administration (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-038: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plans and Leave Ordinance," Chapter 66, "Personnel"
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed to take its first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed to take its first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Revert to regular business
At 8:03 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:03 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to regular business (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Reports of Committees
Accept the report — Paper 19-038: Mayor’s request: approve of the following Amendments to Revised Ordinances entitled, "Compensation Plans and Leave Ordinance," Chapter 66, "Personnel"
Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved to accept the report (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Caraviello)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:03 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:03 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Request the City's state delegation to sign on to this legislation as sponsors
Councillor Knight moved to request the City's state delegation to sign on to this legislation as sponsors (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved to request the City's state delegation to sign on to this legislation as sponsors (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-040: Resolution: the sidewalk cracks on the new construction on the Cradock Bridge be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Approval — Paper 19-042: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Patrick Carr on his recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-043: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Guadalupe Maria Martorana on her recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-044: Resolution: the City Council hold a moment of silence in memory of longtime Medford resident and retired City employee Roberta Brown
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Marks)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of January 22, 2019
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Marks)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:20 p.m
Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
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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