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April 7, 2026
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Emily Lazzaro absent.
Present: Zac Bears, Anna Callahan, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane, Justin Tseng, George A. Scarpelli
Absent: Emily Lazzaro
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Scarpelli to request naming a space in the library in her honor
Scarpelli to request naming a space in the library in her honor (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Scarpelli to request naming a space in the library in her honor (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Records
Table — Records of the meeting of March 24, 2026
Councilor Leming motioned to table (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed, (VP Lazzaro absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to table (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed, (VP Lazzaro absent).” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Approve — Records of the meeting of March 24, 2026
Councilor Leming motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed, (VP Lazzaro absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed, (VP Lazzaro absent).” (Motion: Leming, second: Mullane)
Executive Session
Approve — Paper 26-028, 26-029, 26-053 and 26-065: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President Public Works and Facilities Committee MEETING REPORT Wednesday April 1, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M. Call to Order...
Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Hearings
Approve with Engineering Division recommendations — Paper 26-068: National Grid Petition (Grant of Location, Mystic Valley Parkway)
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve with Engineering Division recommendations (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve with Engineering Division recommendations (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Approve with 30-60-90 day review of extended hours — Paper 26-069: Common Victualler's License (Cilantro's Mexican Grill)
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve with 30-60-90 day review of extended hours (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve with 30-60-90 day review of extended hours (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Take paper 26-070 out of order
Councilor Leming Motioned to take paper 26-070 out of order (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to take paper 26-070 out of order (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a Voice Vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Leming, second: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Callahan to notify Health and Building Departments and request enforcement actions
Callahan to notify Health and Building Departments and request enforcement actions (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Callahan to notify Health and Building Departments and request enforcement actions (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Mullane)
Refer to the Community Development Board — Paper 25-136: Inclusionary Zoning (Fractional Affordable Housing Payments) Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor
Councilor Leming motioned to refer to the Community Development Board (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent) 26-073 - Resolution to Request that Mayor Fund Legal Defense in Chertok v.
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to refer to the Community Development Board (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent) 26-073 - Resolution to Request that Mayor Fund Legal Defense in Chertok v..” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Table — Paper 26-058: Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 94 (Medford Square City Hall Overlay District) Motion
Councilor Tseng motioned to table (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to table (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a voice vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve settlement amounts — Paper 26-065: Litigation Settlements (Multiple Cases)
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve settlement amounts (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve settlement amounts (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Confirm appointments (Henry Millerin, William O'Keefe, Mark Davidson, Gino DeSimone)
Councilor Tseng motioned to confirm appointments (Henry Millerin, William O'Keefe, Mark Davidson, Gino DeSimone) (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to confirm appointments (Henry Millerin, William O'Keefe, Mark Davidson, Gino DeSimone) (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Mullane)
Approve appointments (Jessica Walla; Linda Arrini; Mark Crowley) — Paper 26-071: Board and Commission Appointments Elections Commission
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve appointments (Jessica Walla; Linda Arrini; Mark Crowley) (seconded by Councilor Singh) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve appointments (Jessica Walla; Linda Arrini; Mark Crowley) (seconded by Councilor Singh) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Approve — Paper 26-072: Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation ($13,800)
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Approve — Paper 26-019: SECTION 50
Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), (VP Lazzaro Absent)
Yes: Bears, Callahan, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Leming)
Public Participation
Adjourn
Councilor Tseng motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in Favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Mullane)
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