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March 24, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Anna Callahan, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane, Justin Tseng, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports and Records
Approve — Records of the meeting of March 10, 2026
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Callahan, second: Lazzaro)
Approve — Paper 25-054 and 26-059: Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor
Councilor Leming motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Suspend the rules and take 26-063 out of order
Councilor Leming Motioned to Suspend the rules and take 26-063 out of order (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to Suspend the rules and take 26-063 out of order (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Support and refer for legal review — Paper 26-063: Proposed Update
Councilor Leming motioned to support and refer for legal review (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to support and refer for legal review (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Approve with 30-60-90 day review — Paper 26-060: Petition for Amendment to Common Victualler's License (Extended Hours) - Ho Win Palace
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve with 30-60-90 day review (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve with 30-60-90 day review (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lazzaro)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approve — Paper 26-061: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President
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)
Refer to Education & Culture Committee — Paper 26-062: Offered by George Scarpelli, City Councilor
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to refer to Education & Culture Committee (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved by a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to refer to Education & Culture Committee (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved by a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Leming)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve — Paper 26-050: Addressing the Council: Jack Buckley Chief of Police
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lazzaro)
Approve — Paper 26-064: Offered by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
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)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Callahan motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Callahan, 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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