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October 26, 2021
17 recorded votes, 15 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 21-598: Resolution: the City Council request that the Health Department and Building Department meet to discuss any existing policies around masonry dust caused by outdoor dry...
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Morell, second: Knight)
Approval on the joined paper as amended — Paper 21-609: Resolution: the Medford City Council discuss the Mystic Avenue paving done Sunday night into Monday morning
Councillor Morell and President Caraviello moved for approval on the joined paper as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
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“Councillor Morell and President Caraviello moved for approval on the joined paper as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Approval on the joined papers as amended — Paper 21-601: Resolution: the Administration update the City Council regarding the blasting that is occurring on Winthrop Street and what it is doing to...
Councillor Morell and Councillor Falco moved for approval on the joined papers as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved as amended.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
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“Councillor Morell and Councillor Falco moved for approval on the joined papers as amended (Councillor Bears second)-approved as amended..” (Motion: Morell, second: Bears)
Waive reading of the paper and to adopt Map A as presented, and further moving that copies of the legal boundaries be obtained by contacting the Election Coordinator, and that the boundaries be...
Vice President Knight moved to waive reading of the paper and to adopt Map A as presented, and further moving that copies of the legal boundaries be obtained by contacting the Election Coordinator, and that the boundaries be included as part of the record (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor and two opposed (Councillor Marks and President Caraviello).
Yes: Bears, Falco, Knight, Morell, ScarpelliNo: Caraviello, Marks
From the minutes
“Vice President Knight moved to waive reading of the paper and to adopt Map A as presented, and further moving that copies of the legal boundaries be obtained by contacting the Election Coordinator, and that the boundaries be included as part of the record (Councillor Bears second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor and two opposed (Councillor Marks and President Caraviello)..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Revert to the regular order of business
At 8:29 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“At 8:29 p.m., Councillor Bears moved to revert to the regular order of business (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-602: Resolution: the Administration report back to the City Council on the plan of the DPW to address the condition of our streets and sidewalks and how many claims have been...
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-603: Resolution: the Encore Casino agreement be discussed
Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-604: Resolution: the Administration report back to the City Council on its plan to transition into its Parking Program including how it intends to gather the input...
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)- approved as amended.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Vice President Knight second)- approved as amended..” (Motion: Falco, second: Knight)
Approval — Paper 21-605: Resolution: the Administration provide a report to the Medford City Council on the condition of Hormel Stadium and plans for improvements
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)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-606: Resolution: the Administration provide a report to the Medford City Council on the plans to resurface Field of Dreams at Medford High School
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)- approved as amended.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)- approved as amended..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval as amended — Paper 21-607: Resolution: the Administration provide a report to the Medford City Council regarding the lack of hot water in the shower area at the swimming pool at Medford...
Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)- approved as amended.
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“Councillor Falco moved for approval as amended (Councillor Scarpelli second)- approved as amended..” (Motion: Falco, second: Scarpelli)
Approval — Paper 21-608: Resolution: the Medford City Council extend its deep and sincere condolences to the family of Jane McDevitt on her recent passing
President Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved.
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“President Caraviello moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)-approved..” (Motion: Caraviello, second: Knight)
Take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk
At 9:14 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
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“At 9:14 p.m., Vice President Knight moved to take papers under suspension and in the hands of the Clerk (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
Approval — Paper 21-612: Resolution: a moment of silence be held for longtime Medford resident and Medford Police Officer William "Billy" Butts on his recent passing
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)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of October 12, 2021
Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)- approved.
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“Councillor Morell moved for approval (Vice President Knight second)- approved..” (Motion: Morell, second: Knight)
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved.
The records give the result only, with no count or names.
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“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Bears second)-approved..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Bears)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:24 p.m
Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 9:24 p.m. (Councillor Bears second) - approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
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“Vice President Knight moved to adjourn at 9:24 p.m. (Councillor Bears second) - approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Knight, second: Bears)
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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