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March 10, 2026
13 recorded votes, 3 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: Zac Bears, Anna Callahan, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane, Justin Tseng
Absent: George A. Scarpelli
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports and Records
Approve — Records of the meeting of February 24, 2026
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callhan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callhan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve 9 — Records of the meeting of February 24, 2026
Councilor Leming motioned to Approve 9seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Approve 9seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Reports of Committees
Approve — Paper 26-053: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
The records give the count as 7-0 (1 absent) and names George A. Scarpelli (absent), which does not add up with the six councillors on the roll call (Zac Bears, Anna Callahan, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane and Justin Tseng). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Hearings
Accept and place on file — Paper 26-025: Petition for Grant of Location - National Grid (57 Swan Street)
Councilor Tseng motioned to Accept and place on file (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Accept and place on file (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approve (2nd by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent) — Paper 26-054: Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (2nd by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (2nd by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Lazzaro)
Have sponsor read resolution — Paper 26-054: Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor
Councilor Tseng motioned to have sponsor read resolution (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in Favor, zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to have sponsor read resolution (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in Favor, zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Mullane)
Approve — Paper 26-055: Offered by Anna Callahan, City Councilor
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Communications from the Mayor
Accept and place on file Lopes, Williams, Dubuc, Milloran & Keenan — Paper 26-051: Dear President Bears and City Councilors: I understand that there were some concerns discussed at the City...
Councilor Leming Motioned to Accept and place on file Lopes, Williams, Dubuc, Milloran & Keenan (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in favor, Zero opposed, Absent (Lazzaro, Scarpelli)
Yes: Bears, Callahan, Leming, Mullane, TsengThe records list Emily Lazzaro as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to Accept and place on file Lopes, Williams, Dubuc, Milloran & Keenan (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in favor, Zero opposed, Absent (Lazzaro, Scarpelli).” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Severe and reject Sara Berndt, suspend rule 29 with resubmission with provided subject materials
Councilor Leming motioned to severe and reject Sara Berndt, suspend rule 29 with resubmission with provided subject materials (seconded by Vice president Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Two opposed (Tseng, Bears), Absent (Scarpelli)
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, MullaneNo: Bears, Tseng
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to severe and reject Sara Berndt, suspend rule 29 with resubmission with provided subject materials (seconded by Vice president Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Two opposed (Tseng, Bears), Absent (Scarpelli).” (Motion: Leming, second: Lazzaro)
Approve — Paper 26-056: Addressing the Council: Keving Bailey Recreation Director Cindy Friends of Chevalier Ken Friends of Chevalier Tony Nganno 166 Lincoln Rd
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll Call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll Call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Motion on the paper — Paper 26-057: Addressing the Council: Alicia Hunt PDS Director Shirin Everett KP Law Andrew Castinetti
Councilor Tseng (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Refer to the CDB — Paper 26-058: Addressing the Council: Alicia Hunt PDS Director Robin Stein KP Law Valerie Moore Nutter McCleannan & Fish Nick Gurleo 40 Robinson Rd
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to refer to the CDB (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to refer to the CDB (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
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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