MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
February 25, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Anna Callahan, Kit Collins, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng, Zac Bears
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Paper 25-033: Resolution: we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ruth Youngblood
Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved for approval (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Scarpelli)
Join Papers 25-034 and 25-035 — Paper 25-033: Resolution: we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ruth Youngblood
At 7:14 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to join Papers 25-034 and 25-035 (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“At 7:14 p.m., Councillor Scarpelli moved to join Papers 25-034 and 25-035 (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Approve the joined papers — Paper 25-035: WHEREAS, The Medford City Council mourns the passing of Robert Emmett "Bob" Skerry, Jr., a lifelong resident of Medford, Massachusetts, who passed away...
Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the joined papers (Councillor Tseng second)-joined papers approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to approve the joined papers (Councillor Tseng second)-joined papers approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of February 11, 2025
Councillor Lazzaro moved for approval (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lazzaro moved for approval (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 24-033: Planning and Permitting Committee Report, February 12, 2025 24-033
Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Scarpelli second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Collins, second: Scarpelli)
Approve the report — Paper 24-468: Governance Committee Report, February 19, 2025 24-468
Councillor Tseng moved to approve the report (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to approve the report (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Refer the paper to the Community Development Board — Paper 25-032: Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance - 10 & 20 Revere Beach Parkway (for referral to the Community Development Board)
Vice President Collins moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board ( Councillor Lazzaro second)-referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to refer the paper to the Community Development Board ( Councillor Lazzaro second)-referred to the Community Development Board on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Collins, second: Lazzaro)
Grant the license — Paper 25-025: Petition for a Common Victualler License - Kelly's Roast Beef All required papers
Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Tseng second)-license granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to grant the license (Councillor Tseng second)-license granted on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve the paper for first reading — Paper 25-028: Loan Order Opinion $8,000,000 City Water System Bonds
Councillor Callahan moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Callahan moved to approve the paper for first reading (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved for first reading on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Callahan, second: Lazzaro)
Waive the three readings to approve to be ordained
Councillor Scarpelli moved to waive the three readings to approve to be ordained (Vice President Collins second)-all additional readings waived and paper approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved to waive the three readings to approve to be ordained (Vice President Collins second)-all additional readings waived and paper approved to be ordained on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 25-030: Cross Street Cemetery Monument Restoration (Phase 1)
Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councillor Scarpelli moved for approval (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Approve the paper and to submit the paper to the Legislature — Paper 25-031: Home Rule Petition - Institutional Master Plans
Vice President Collins moved to approve the paper and to submit the paper to the Legislature (Councillor Tseng second)-paper approved to be submitted to the Legislature on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to approve the paper and to submit the paper to the Legislature (Councillor Tseng second)-paper approved to be submitted to the Legislature on a roll call vote of seven in favor and zero opposed..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Unfinished Business
Adjourn at 8:37 p.m
Councillor Tseng moved to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor and Councillor Scarpelli and President Bears opposed.
Yes: Callahan, Collins, Lazzaro, Leming, TsengNo: Bears, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of five in favor and Councillor Scarpelli and President Bears opposed..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
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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