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July 14, 2026
19 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Zac Bears, Emily Lazzaro, Anna Callahan, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane, George A. Scarpelli, Justin Tseng
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Announcements, Accolades, Remembrances, Reports, and Records
Table approval of the June 23, 2026, Records
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Table approval of the June 23, 2026, Records (seconded) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to Table approval of the June 23, 2026, Records (seconded) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Lazzaro)
Approve the June 24, 2026, Special Joint Meeting Records and the Committee of the Whole Report — Paper 26-107: Committee of the Whole, June 23, 2026, Report
Councilor Leming motioned to Approve the June 24, 2026, Special Joint Meeting Records and the Committee of the Whole Report (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Approve the June 24, 2026, Special Joint Meeting Records and the Committee of the Whole Report (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Leming, second: Tseng)
Motions, Orders, and Resolutions
Elect Laurel Siegel as City Clerk — Paper 26-127: Resolution: we appoint Laurel Siegel as the City Clerk of the City of Medford effective August 10, 2026 for a term to expire on August 1, 2029
Councilor Tseng motioned to Elect Laurel Siegel as City Clerk (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Elect Laurel Siegel as City Clerk (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Callahan to request that the Administration use all available communication methods to notify residents about the MBTA meetings
Callahan to request that the Administration use all available communication methods to notify residents about the MBTA meetings (seconded Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Callahan to request that the Administration use all available communication methods to notify residents about the MBTA meetings (seconded Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Callahan)
Table the matter pending further research — Paper 26-129: Resolution Regarding Auto-Pay Options for City Bills
Councilor Callahan motioned to Table the matter pending further research (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Table the matter pending further research (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Callahan, second: Lazzaro)
Approve for First Reading — Paper 26-063: Resolution: we update the Ordinance Establishing the Medford Commission for Persons with Disabilities Addressing the Council: Nicholas Karinge Office of...
Councilor Leming motioned to Approve for First Reading (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Leming motioned to Approve for First Reading (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Leming, second: Callahan)
Suspend the rules and take Papers 26-133, 26-091, and 26-106 out of order
Vice President Lazzaro motioned to suspend the rules and take Papers 26-133, 26-091, and 26-106 out of order (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Vice President Lazzaro motioned to suspend the rules and take Papers 26-133, 26-091, and 26-106 out of order (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Lazzaro, second: Tseng)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve A, B, C, D, & F and Table 1E & 2 — Paper 26-133: Capital and General Stabilization Fund Appropriation Requests
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve A, B, C, D, & F and Table 1E & 2 (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve A, B, C, D, & F and Table 1E & 2 (seconded by Councilor Scarpelli) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Scarpelli)
Approve and be Ordained — Paper 26-091: Assistant Network Administrator Ordinance Amendment - Third Reading
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve and be Ordained (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve and be Ordained (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Approve and be Ordained — Paper 26-106: Tree Warden Ordinance Amendment - Third Reading
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve and be Ordained (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve and be Ordained (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Table till later in the meeting — Paper 26-125: Main Street Corridor - Order to Acquire Easements, Order of Taking and Order of Alteration of Layout
Councilor Tseng motioned to Table till later in the meeting (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed 26-130 - Board and Commission Appointments - Ryan O'Keefe to the Hormel Stadium Commission.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Table till later in the meeting (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed 26-130 - Board and Commission Appointments - Ryan O'Keefe to the Hormel Stadium Commission..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve — Paper 26-130: Board and Commission Appointments - Ryan O'Keefe to the Hormel Stadium Commission
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Mullane)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers — Paper 26-131: Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Three opposed (Bears, Lazzaro & Scarpelli)
Yes: Callahan, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: Bears, Lazzaro, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Three opposed (Bears, Lazzaro & Scarpelli).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Approve — Paper 26-132: Litigation Settlements - Three Settlements for Total of $10,649.26
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)
Approve the Order of Layout — Paper 26-125: Main Street Corridor - Order to Acquire Easements, Order of Taking and Order of Alteration of Layout
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve the Order of Layout (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), and One absent (Bears)
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: ScarpelliThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve the Order of Layout (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), and One absent (Bears).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt the order of taking
Councilor Callahan motioned to take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt the order of taking (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in Favor, One opposed (Scarpelli) and one absent (Bears)
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: ScarpelliThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt the order of taking (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in Favor, One opposed (Scarpelli) and one absent (Bears).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Public Participation
Remove from the Table 26-133 item 1e — Paper 26-125: Main Street Corridor - Order to Acquire Easements, Order of Taking and Order of Alteration of Layout
Councilor Tseng motioned to remove from the Table 26-133 item 1e (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed and one absent (Bears)
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to remove from the Table 26-133 item 1e (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed and one absent (Bears).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Communications from the Mayor
Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation — Paper 26-133: Capital and General Stabilization Fund Appropriation Requests 1e
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, One absent (Bears).
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, One absent (Bears)..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Tseng motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved by Roll call vote Six in favor, Zero opposed and one absent (Bears)
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Adjourn (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved by Roll call vote Six in favor, Zero opposed and one absent (Bears).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
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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