MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
January 21, 2020
18 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Richard F. Caraviello, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, John C. Falco
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- George A. Scarpelli left the meeting or the Chamber for part of the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Records
A brief recess — Paper 20-011: Council Citation for Gold Medal winner Max Stephens Vice President Caraviello took the Chair at 7:03 p.m. and presented a citation to Medford resident Max Steph
At 7:14 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Bears second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:14 p.m., Councillor Knight moved for a brief recess (Councillor Bears second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 7:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 7:16 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Scarpelli second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Order and Resolutions
Approval on the D-Paper — Paper 20-033: Resolution: the issue of Verizon 5G Installations be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the D-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the D-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the C-Paper — Paper 20-033: Resolution: the issue of Verizon 5G Installations be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the C-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the C-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the B-Paper — Paper 20-033: Resolution: the issue of Verizon 5G Installations be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the B-Paper (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval on the main paper as amended — Paper 20-033: Resolution: the issue of Verizon 5G Installations be discussed
Councillor Marks moved for approval on the main paper as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval on the main paper as amended (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-034: Resolution: the City Administration inform the City Council on any plans involving the very important process of Census Count
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Approval, and further moved that this meeting be dedicated in honor of Ms. Clements — Paper 20-035: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Carol Clements on her retirement after more...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that this meeting be dedicated in honor of Ms. Clements (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that this meeting be dedicated in honor of Ms. Clements (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 8:45 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:45 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval, and further moved that the Council authorize the City Clerk to send a letter in support to the State Delegation — Paper 20-036: Resolution: the Medford City Council send a letter in...
Councillor Knight moved for approval, and further moved that the Council authorize the City Clerk to send a letter in support to the State Delegation (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, MorellThe records list George A. Scarpelli as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval, and further moved that the Council authorize the City Clerk to send a letter in support to the State Delegation (Vice President Caraviello second)-passed on a roll call vote of six in favor and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Knight, second: Caraviello)
Approval — Paper 20-039: Resolution: the Medford City Council ask the DPW to repaint the crosswalk on City Hall Mall between Harvard Vanguard and the rear of Medford City Hall
Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-038: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Theresa Ruberti on her recent passing
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 20-040: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident Gerard Edouard on his recent passing
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 20-041: Resolution: the Mayor issue an Executive Order prohibiting Boards and Commissions from meeting prior to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:59 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Marks second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 8:59 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business (Councillor Marks second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 20-017: Committee of the whole meeting report wednesday, january
Vice President Caraviello moved to approve the report (Councillor Morell second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Caraviello moved to approve the report (Councillor Morell second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Morell)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of January 14, 2020
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Councillor Knight second)-passed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn
At 9:06 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to adjourn (Councillor Morell second)-passed.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“At 9:06 p.m., Councillor Knight moved to adjourn (Councillor Morell second)-passed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Morell)
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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