MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 29, 2019
21 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
Hearings
Waive reading of the notice in lieu of a synopsis from the proponent
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the notice in lieu of a synopsis from the proponent (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the notice in lieu of a synopsis from the proponent (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-617: Hearing on a petition from Comcast Cable Communications Management
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval as amended (Councillor Dello Russo second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Russo)
Waive reading of the notice in lieu of a synopsis from the proponent
Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the notice in lieu of a synopsis from the proponent (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved to waive reading of the notice in lieu of a synopsis from the proponent (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 19-618: Hearing on a petition from National Grid
Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dello Russo moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Russo, second: Knight)
Grant the license under the allowed business hours from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., noting that a special permit would be required for extended hours of operation — Paper 19-632: Petition for Common...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license under the allowed business hours from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., noting that a special permit would be required for extended hours of operation (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license under the allowed business hours from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., noting that a special permit would be required for extended hours of operation (Councillor Caraviello second)-granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Caraviello)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:36 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:36 p.m., Councillor Marks moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Dello Russo second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Russo)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 19-628: Resolution: the Public and Economic Health be discussed regarding the Green Line Extension Process
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Dello Russo absent.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Lungo-Koehn, Marks, ScarpelliThe records list Frederick N. Dello Russo as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed and Councillor Dello Russo absent..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Knight)
Refer the paper as amended to the Traffic Commission — Paper 19-629: Resolution: the DPW install a traffic mirror at the intersection of Everlyn Ave
President Falco moved to refer the paper as amended to the Traffic Commission (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved to refer the paper as amended to the Traffic Commission (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
To refer the paper to the Traffic Commission
President Falco moved for to refer the paper to the Traffic Commission (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“President Falco moved for to refer the paper to the Traffic Commission (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 19-631: Petition by Jean M
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Lungo-Koehn second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Lungo-Koehn)
Take papers under suspension
At 9:30 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers under suspension (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:30 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers under suspension (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Refer the paper to the Traffic Commission as amended — Paper 19-634: Resolution: the corner of Winter and Wyman be reviewed as it relates to there being no curb cut for those with disabilities
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Traffic Commission as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved to refer the paper to the Traffic Commission as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-635: Resolution: while we are planting new trees this week, a few be planted near the Playstead Park play structure to provide some much-needed shade
Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lungo-Koehn moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Lungo-Koehn, second: Caraviello)
Take papers in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:32 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:32 p.m., Councillor Caraviello moved to take papers in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-636: Resolution: the Medford City Council request for the second time that the median strip on the Route 16 bridge and surrounding area be cleaned and trimmed
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 19-637: Resolution: the sidewalk at 336 Grove Street be replaced in the interest of public safety
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 as amended — Paper 19-638: Resolution: the newly installed air unit at LoConte Rink be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 19-639: Resolution: recent letters from Verizon to area residents regarding the placing of small wireless telecommunications facilities in the area be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Allow a resident to speak
At 9:51 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Caraviello moved to allow a resident to speak (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:51 p.m., while under suspension, Councillor Caraviello moved to allow a resident to speak (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of October 22, 2019
Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Marks)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:00 p.m
Councillor Caraviello moved to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Caraviello moved to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Scarpelli)
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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