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June 29, 2021
30 recorded votes, 24 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
Records
Suspend the rules to take papers out of order
At 7:08 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers out of order (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“At 7:08 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to suspend the rules to take papers out of order (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations and Similar Papers
Grant the license with Councillor Morell's request, and with a further note that the license would cover the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m — Paper 21-431: Petition for Common...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license with Councillor Morell's request, and with a further note that the license would cover the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-granted as noted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license with Councillor Morell's request, and with a further note that the license would cover the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (Vice President Knight second)-granted as noted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-381: Hearing on a petition from Verizon New England
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Communications from the Mayor
Approval — Paper 21-432: College Avenue, Medford, MA Approval of Easement to Tufts University under G.L. c. 40 § 3
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended, waiving the three readings — Paper 21-437: To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended, waiving the three readings (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended, waiving the three readings (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved as amended to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Revert to the regular order of business at 7:29 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business at 7:29 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business at 7:29 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Approval as amended — Paper 21-423: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Rick Sweeney on his recent passing
Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)- approved as amended.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval as amended (Councillor Falco second)- approved as amended..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-424: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Paul Kavanaugh on his recent passing
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
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“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval, and further moved for a Council commendation for Theresa Castagnetti — Paper 21-426: Resolution: Theresa Castagnetti, Lead Teacher/Coach in the English Learners Department for the...
Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved for a Council commendation for Theresa Castagnetti (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Marks moved for approval, and further moved for a Council commendation for Theresa Castagnetti (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Marks, second: Knight)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-427: Resolution: Cheryl Maiocco be recognized on her recent retirement from the Medford Public Schools Special Education Department for her outstanding commitment...
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (President Caraviello second) - approved as amended.
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“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (President Caraviello second) - approved as amended..” (Motion: Marks, second: Caraviello)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-428: Resolution: the City Council ask the City Solicitor for a ruling on whether the Council, through City Ordinance, can craft the process for naming of any...
Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second) - approved as amended.
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“Councillor Marks moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second) - approved as amended..” (Motion: Marks, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-429: Resolution: the Medford City Council congratulate Medford resident Ben Linville-Engler for being awarded the MIT Collier Medal for his work in the Covid-19 response
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Morell, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-433: To the Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval (Councillor Marks second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Marks)
Revert to the regular order of business at 8:12 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business at 8:12 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
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“Vice President Knight moved to revert to the regular order of business at 8:12 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-430: Resolution: the administration provide the Medford City Council with the following information with regard to the private investigator that was hired by the administration...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Receive and place on file — Paper 21-436: Resolution: the 2021 Municipal Preliminary Election be discussed
Councillor Bears moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Scarpelli second) - received and placed on file.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to receive and place on file (Councillor Scarpelli second) - received and placed on file..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
A brief recess at 8:30 p.m — Paper 21-436: Resolution: the 2021 Municipal Preliminary Election be discussed
Vice President Knight moved for a brief recess at 8:30 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)- approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for a brief recess at 8:30 p.m. (Councillor Falco second)- approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval — Paper 21-434: To The Honorable President and Members of the Medford City Council City Hall Medford, MA 02155
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)
Sever the paper, and further moved for approval to create the fund
Vice President Knight moved to sever the paper, and further moved for approval to create the fund (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to sever the paper, and further moved for approval to create the fund (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Appropriate the funds outlined in the paper
Councillor Bears moved to appropriate the funds outlined in the paper (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to appropriate the funds outlined in the paper (Councillor Morell second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Approval on amendment d). reducing line 010-151- 5302-000 by $55,000 — Paper 21-403: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Submission
Vice President Knight moved for approval on amendment d). reducing line 010-151- 5302-000 by $55,000 (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) opposed, and line 010-151-5302- 000 was reduced by $55,000.
Yes: Caraviello, Falco, Knight, Marks, ScarpelliNo: Bears, Morell
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval on amendment d). reducing line 010-151- 5302-000 by $55,000 (Councillor Falco second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Bears and Councillor Morell) opposed, and line 010-151-5302- 000 was reduced by $55,000..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approval on amendment e), reducing the city budget in the dollar amount equivalent to that appropriated in the fiscal year budget in CAFs that do not exist, or $617,390 — Paper 21-403: Fiscal Year...
Vice President Knight moved for approval on amendment e), reducing the city budget in the dollar amount equivalent to that appropriated in the fiscal year budget in CAFs that do not exist, or $617,390 (Councillor Falco second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Councillor Falco and Vice President Knight) and five opposed.
Yes: Falco, KnightNo: Bears, Caraviello, Marks, Morell, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for approval on amendment e), reducing the city budget in the dollar amount equivalent to that appropriated in the fiscal year budget in CAFs that do not exist, or $617,390 (Councillor Falco second)-failed on a roll call vote of two in favor (Councillor Falco and Vice President Knight) and five opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Approve the budget as amended (the amendment, separately approved, reduced line 010-151-5302-000 by $55,000) — Paper 21-403: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Submission
Councillor Bears moved to approve the budget as amended (the amendment, separately approved, reduced line 010-151-5302-000 by $55,000) (Councillor Morell second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Falco and Vice President Knight) opposed.
Yes: Bears, Caraviello, Marks, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Falco, Knight
From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the budget as amended (the amendment, separately approved, reduced line 010-151-5302-000 by $55,000) (Councillor Morell second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of five in favor and two (Councillor Falco and Vice President Knight) opposed..” (Motion: Bears, second: Morell)
Reports of Committees
A reduction in contract legal services 5302 by $81,600 and an increase in 5111 by the corresponding amount. He said that in the past it has been part time but it could be full-time
Vice President Knight moved for a reduction in contract legal services 5302 by $81,600 and an increase in 5111 by the corresponding amount. He said that in the past it has been part time but it could be full-time (Councillor Falco second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved for a reduction in contract legal services 5302 by $81,600 and an increase in 5111 by the corresponding amount. He said that in the past it has been part time but it could be full-time (Councillor Falco second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Falco)
Report out the questions — Paper 21-403: June 23, 2021, June 24, 2021 and June 26, 2021 Committee of the Whole Reports. 21-403 Medford City Council Committee of the Whole FY2022 Budget Meeting All...
Vice President Knight moved to report out the questions (Councillor Morell second)- approved.
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From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to report out the questions (Councillor Morell second)- approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Morell)
Adjourn at 10:05 p.m
Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)- approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. (Councillor Scarpelli second)- approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the reports
Councillor Bears moved to approve the reports (Councillor Scarpelli second) - approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to approve the reports (Councillor Scarpelli second) - approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Scarpelli)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of June 22, 2021
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second) - approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second) - approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 11:09 p.m
Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 11:09 p.m. (Councillor Morell second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Bears moved to adjourn at 11:09 p.m. (Councillor Morell second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, 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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