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May 18, 2021
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, John C. Falco, Adam Knight, Michael J. Marks, Nicole Morell, George A. Scarpelli, Richard F. Caraviello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval — Paper 21-373: Resolution: the Medford City Council request that the City Administration provide an update regarding the status of contract negotiations with the Clerical Union staff
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-374: Resolution: the City Council receive an update from the Administration on current 40B projects and applications in the City
Councillor Morell moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Falco)
Approval, and further moved that the paper be sent to the Administration with a request that a dedication and plaque be placed in front of 36 Salem Street honoring and recognizing Frank Andre —...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that the paper be sent to the Administration with a request that a dedication and plaque be placed in front of 36 Salem Street honoring and recognizing Frank Andre (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that the paper be sent to the Administration with a request that a dedication and plaque be placed in front of 36 Salem Street honoring and recognizing Frank Andre (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. Colangeli — Paper 21-376: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for long time Medford resident Fred (Papa)...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. Colangeli (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved that tonight's meeting be dedicated in honor of Mr. Colangeli (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-377: Resolution: the DCR trim the grass at the corner of Webster Street and Fountain Street in the interest of public safety
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-378: Resolution: the Administration provide an update with regard to the curbing that surrounds the McGlynn School complex and the condition of Freedom Way
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Deny the petition for reversal — Paper 21-379: Petition to Reverse Sign Denial by Gilmar DaSilva for Prestige Car Wash, 277 Middlesex Avenue, Medford, MA, reason for denial - movement is not permitted
Councillor Morell moved to deny the petition for reversal (Councillor Scarpelli second)-petition for reversal denied on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved to deny the petition for reversal (Councillor Scarpelli second)-petition for reversal denied on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Scarpelli)
Suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 7:45 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:45 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to suspend the rules to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-380: Resolution: the Medford City Council commend Armstrong Ambulance on their ongoing contributions to the City of Medford
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 21-330: May 12, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 21-330
Councillor Morell moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the report — Paper 20-568: May 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole Report. 20-568
Councillor Falco moved to approve the report (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Falco moved to approve the report (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of May 4, 2021
Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Knight)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:35 p.m
Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
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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