MassVoter.com← Medford City CouncilMedford City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
June 9, 2026
15 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
Reports of Committees
Approve the Records and Committee report's as Amended — Paper 26-061: Committee of the Whole Reports o May 26, 2026 FY2027 Budget Meeting o May 27, 2026 FY2027 Budget Meeting o June 2, 2026 FY2027...
Councilor Mullane Motioned to Approve the Records and Committee report's as Amended (seconded by Councilor Tseng) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mullane Motioned to Approve the Records and Committee report's as Amended (seconded by Councilor Tseng) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Mullane, second: Tseng)
Take Paper 25-189 & Paper 26-084 out of order from Unfinished Business
Vice President Lazzaro moved to take Paper 25-189 & Paper 26-084 out of order from Unfinished Business (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro moved to take Paper 25-189 & Paper 26-084 out of order from Unfinished Business (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Callahan)
Unfinished Business
Approval of the ordinance for third reading — Paper 25-189: Amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2 - Standard Compensation Ordinance City of Medford Standard Compensation Ordinance 4-28-26...
Vice President Lazzaro moved approval of the ordinance for third reading (seconded by Councilor Tseng) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro moved approval of the ordinance for third reading (seconded by Councilor Tseng) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Approved with the Amendment to Elections Director CAF 14 to be CAF 15 — Paper 26-084: Personnel Ordinance
President Bears motioned to Approved with the Amendment to Elections Director CAF 14 to be CAF 15 (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“President Bears motioned to Approved with the Amendment to Elections Director CAF 14 to be CAF 15 (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Bears, second: Callahan)
Hearings
Approve — Paper 26-108: petition by Massachusetts Electrical Company dba National Grid, for permission to Install 4 Inch underground electrical conduit between 3960 & 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Callahan, second: Scarpelli)
Petitions, Presentations, and Similar Papers
Motion on the paper — Paper 26-109: Petition for Amendment to Common Victualler's License (Extended Hours) - Scoopology LLC d/b/a Cold Stone Creamery Councilor Scarpelli amended to be 1am Mon - Sun
Councilor Scarpelli (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Approve — Paper 26-110: City Councilor Resolution Regarding MBTA's Proposed Amendments to Bus Network Redesign for Medford
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)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve — Paper 26-111: Board and Commission Appointments
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve 6/13 date only and Table the rest — Paper 26-112: Request for Food Truck Permits for "Tandoor + Curry" and "Revlry" - Medford Square Fest: Brews, Bites & Beats
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve 6/13 date only and Table the rest (seconded by Councilor Mullane) Approved on roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve 6/13 date only and Table the rest (seconded by Councilor Mullane) Approved on roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Mullane)
Approve — Paper 26-113: Appropriation of Retained Earnings
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve — Paper 26-114: Medford Public Schools Special Purpose Override Stabilization Fund Appropriation
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by VP Lazzaro) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by VP Lazzaro) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Approve — Paper 26-115: Cable Television Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Access Special Revenue Fund
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)
Table to June 23rd meeting and for the Administration to prepare a 1/12th Budget if that doesn't happen under MGL 44 Chapter 44 Section 22 — Paper 26-061: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Submission
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Table to June 23rd meeting and for the Administration to prepare a 1/12th Budget if that doesn't happen under MGL 44 Chapter 44 Section 22 (seconded by VP Lazzaro) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Table to June 23rd meeting and for the Administration to prepare a 1/12th Budget if that doesn't happen under MGL 44 Chapter 44 Section 22 (seconded by VP Lazzaro) Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in Favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Lazzaro)
Table — Paper 26-105: Free Cash Appropriation for Affordable Housing Trust
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to table (seconded by Councilor Tseng) Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to table (seconded by Councilor Tseng) Approved on a roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Adjourn
Councilor Tseng motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, 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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