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March 11, 2025
16 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks George A. Scarpelli absent.
Present: Anna Callahan, Kit Collins, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, Justin Tseng, Zac Bears
Absent: George A. Scarpelli
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Approval — Paper 25-038: Resolution: we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Maxwell Liner
President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“President Bears moved for approval (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved..” (Motion: Bears, second: Lazzaro)
Records
Approval — Records of the meeting of February 25, 2025
Councillor Leming moved for approval (Councillor Callahan second)-approved.
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“Councillor Leming moved for approval (Councillor Callahan second)-approved..” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Reports of Committees
Approve the report — Paper 25-023: Education and Culture Committee Report, February 25, 2025 25-023
Councillor Callahan moved to approve the report (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
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“Councillor Callahan moved to approve the report (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Approve the report — Paper 24-033: Planning and Permitting Committee Report, February 26, 2025 24-033
Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-approved.
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“Vice President Collins moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-approved..” (Motion: Collins, second: Callahan)
Approve the report — Paper 24-468: Committee of the Whole Report, March 4, 2025 24-468
Councillor Tseng moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-approved.
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“Councillor Tseng moved to approve the report (Councillor Callahan second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve the report — Paper 24-069, 24-073 and 24-354: Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee Report, March 5, 2025 24-069, 24-073 & 24-354
Councillor Leming moved to approve the report (Councillor Tseng second)-approved.
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“Councillor Leming moved to approve the report (Councillor Tseng second)-approved..” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Approve the amendment to the license to extend the hours of operation — Paper 25-043: Petition for Amendment to a Common Victualler License - Mrs
Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve the amendment to the license to extend the hours of operation (Councillor Tseng second)-amendment approved and hours extended on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve the amendment to the license to extend the hours of operation (Councillor Tseng second)-amendment approved and hours extended on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Hearings
Accept the recommendations of the Community Development Board except for the recommendation to go to MX-1 at the intersection of Salem and Park Street (a "yes" vote would keep MX-2 at the...
Councillor Leming moved to accept the recommendations of the Community Development Board except for the recommendation to go to MX-1 at the intersection of Salem and Park Street (a "yes" vote would keep MX-2 at the intersection of Park and Salem) (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Leming moved to accept the recommendations of the Community Development Board except for the recommendation to go to MX-1 at the intersection of Salem and Park Street (a "yes" vote would keep MX-2 at the intersection of Park and Salem) (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Adopt the remainder of the of the Community Development Board's recommendations and approve the zoning ordinance amendment — Paper 24-499: Public Hearing - Proposed Amendments to the Medford...
Councillor Leming moved to adopt the remainder of the of the Community Development Board's recommendations and approve the zoning ordinance amendment (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Leming moved to adopt the remainder of the of the Community Development Board's recommendations and approve the zoning ordinance amendment (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Adopt the Community Development Board's recommendations and adopt the zoning ordinance amendment — Paper 24-499: Public Hearing - Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 94...
Vice President Collins moved to adopt the Community Development Board's recommendations and adopt the zoning ordinance amendment (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins moved to adopt the Community Development Board's recommendations and adopt the zoning ordinance amendment (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Collins, second: Lazzaro)
Approve Paper 24-042-a for the Brooks Elementary School — Paper 25-042: Superintendent Suzanne Galusi, Medford Public Schools MSBA Accelerated Repair Statements of Interest (SOI) for Roof and HVAC...
Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve Paper 24-042-a for the Brooks Elementary School (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve Paper 24-042-a for the Brooks Elementary School (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Approve Paper 24-042-b for the Missituk Elementary School — Paper 24-042: a for the Brooks Elementary School (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed,...
Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve Paper 24-042-b for the Missituk Elementary School (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve Paper 24-042-b for the Missituk Elementary School (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Approve Paper 24-042-c for the Roberts Elementary School — Paper 24-042: b for the Missituk Elementary School (Councillor Tseng second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed,...
Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve Paper 24-042-c for the Roberts Elementary School (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Lazzaro moved to approve Paper 24-042-c for the Roberts Elementary School (Councillor Callahan second)-approved on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
Records
Approve the Charter as amended by the Committee of the Whole, with the further motion to strike section 4-5 (b) 1 and to renumber the rest of the section accordingly, and as amended by Councillor...
Councillor Tseng moved to approve the Charter as amended by the Committee of the Whole, with the further motion to strike section 4-5 (b) 1 and to renumber the rest of the section accordingly, and as amended by Councillor Leming above (Vice President Collins second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent.
From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to approve the Charter as amended by the Committee of the Whole, with the further motion to strike section 4-5 (b) 1 and to renumber the rest of the section accordingly, and as amended by Councillor Leming above (Vice President Collins second)-approved as amended on a roll call vote of six in favor, zero opposed, and Councillor Scarpelli absent..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Collins)
Approval — Paper 25-039: Resolution: the Council President requests City Councilors submit individual budget recommendations to the City Clerk by Thursday, March 13, 2025 for consideration in a...
Councillor Leming moved for approval (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Leming moved for approval (Councillor Lazzaro second)-approved..” (Motion: Leming, second: Lazzaro)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 12:31 a.m
Councillor Tseng moved to adjourn at 12:31 a.m. (Councillor Leming second)-approved.
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From the minutes
“Councillor Tseng moved to adjourn at 12:31 a.m. (Councillor Leming second)-approved..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Leming)
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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