MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
May 12, 2026
14 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 — Paper 26-086: Resolution in Memory of Leonard "Len" Glionna President Bears read a resolution commemorating the life of Leonard "Len" Glionna. The resolution recognized Mr. G
Councilor Leming motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed The Council then observed a moment of silence in memory of Leonard "Len" Glionna.
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed The Council then observed a moment of silence in memory of Leonard "Len" Glionna..” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Records
Approve Records and all of the Reports of Committees — Paper 26-061: Committee of the Whole, May 6, 2026, Report
Councilor Mullane motioned to Approve Records and all of the Reports of Committees (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Mullane motioned to Approve Records and all of the Reports of Committees (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Mullane, second: Leming)
Hearings
Approve — Paper 26-074: Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan - FY27 The Council opened a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Block Grant
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Callahan, second: Mullane)
Suspend the rules and take Communications from the mayor out of order
Councilor Leming motioned to suspend the rules and take Communications from the mayor out of order (seconded by Councilor Mullan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Zeven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to suspend the rules and take Communications from the mayor out of order (seconded by Councilor Mullan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Zeven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Mullane)
Communications from the Mayor
Approved — Paper 26-087: Board and Commission Appointments
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approved (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approved (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Leming)
Approve — Paper 26-088: Offered by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn Request for Food Truck Permits for "All Belgium Waffles and "Kona Ice"
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 26-090: Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation Request - Fire Department Capital Improvements Plan
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
Approve — Paper 26-091: Amendment to Personnel Ordinance - Assistant Network Administrator
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)
Approve — Paper 26-092: Amendment to Personnel Ordinance - Wage Adjustment for Non-Union Personnel
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)
Sever — Paper 25-054: and Councilor Tseng Chapter 10, Article VIII - Proposed Vacant Building Ordinance
Councilor Leming Motioned to Sever (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming Motioned to Sever (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Mullane)
Motion for the repeal of old zoning Ordinance Chapter 94 Sect. 7.5 and refer to the CDB for review
Motion for the repeal of old zoning Ordinance Chapter 94 Sect. 7.5 and refer to the CDB for review (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Motion for the repeal of old zoning Ordinance Chapter 94 Sect. 7.5 and refer to the CDB for review (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (second: Mullane)
Motion to Approve Chapter 10 Article 8 for 1st reading
Motion to Approve Chapter 10 Article 8 for 1st reading (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Chapter 10 Article 8 for 1st reading (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (second: Callahan)
Approve — Paper 26-089: Medford Square Redevelopment Project Grant
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Callahan, second: Leming)
Adjourn
Councilor Leming motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Leming, second: Mullane)
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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