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October 28, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve — Paper 25-166: Resolution: the Medford City Council send our deepest condolences to the family of Paul Mattatall retired Medford High School Teacher Administrator and Coach
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Lazzaro) - approved on a Roll call vote 7 in favor, zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Lazzaro) - approved on a Roll call vote 7 in favor, zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lazzaro)
Records
Approve — Records of the meeting of September 30, 2025
Vice President Collins motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Collins motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Collins, second: Tseng)
Councilor Leming Motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Reports of Committees
Approve — Paper 25-166: Resolution: the Medford City Council send our deepest condolences to the family of Paul Mattatall retired Medford High School Teacher Administrator and Coach Councilor...
Councilor Lazzaro Motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lazzaro Motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Table — Paper 25-162: Petition for a Common Victualler's License - Iris Restaurant
Councilor Callahan motioned to Table (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Table (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Take of the table — Paper 25-162: Petition for a Common Victualler's License - Iris Restaurant
Councilor Tseng motioned to take of the table (seconded by Councilor Lemming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to take of the table (seconded by Councilor Lemming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Leming)
Approve — Paper 25-162: Petition for a Common Victualler's License - Iris Restaurant
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Callahan)
Approve — Paper 25-163: Petition for a Common Victualler's License - Twisted Tree Cafe
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Receive and place on file — Paper 25-164: Resolution on Salem Street Corridor Re-zoning
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Receive and place on file (seconded by Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote or Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Receive and place on file (seconded by Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote or Seven in Favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Leming)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve 9 — Paper 25-165: Supplemental Appropriation for the Fiscal Year 2026
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve 9seconded by Councilor Callhan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve 9seconded by Councilor Callhan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Callahan)
Public Participation
Adjourn
Scarpelli motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Scarpelli motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli, 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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