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February 21, 2023
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Jen Grigoraitis, Manjula Karamcheti and John Obremski absent.
Present: Christopher Cinella, Jack Eccles, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Shawn M. MacMaster, Leila Migliorelli, Robb Stewart, Ryan Williams
Absent: Jen Grigoraitis, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski
During the meeting:
- Jack Eccles took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Reading of the Minutes
Accept the minutes without reading by unanimous consent — Minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2023
Motion: Accept the minutes without reading by unanimous consent. No objection By: President Pro Tem MacMaster - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: MacMaster)
Public Comment
Open Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection.
The minutes say “No objection” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Open Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection..” (Motion: MacMaster)
Close Public Comment by unanimous consent
Motion: Close Public Comment by unanimous consent. No objection. By: President Pro Tem MacMaster - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: MacMaster)
New Business
Immediate Consideration
Motion: Immediate Consideration By: Councilor Eccles - No Objection
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Eccles)
Suspend the Rules to hear from speakers
Motion: Suspend the Rules to hear from speakers By: President Pro Tem MacMaster by unanimous consent - motion carried.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ward 5 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: MacMaster)
Place on file — I respectfully request the Honorable City Council join me in recognizing Wednesday, March 1, 2023, as White Ribbon Day in Melrose, by issuing the attached "Proclamation of March 1,...
RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [8 TO 0] TO: City Council MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Cinella)
Recess briefly — I respectfully request the Honorable City Council join me in recognizing Wednesday, March 1, 2023, as White Ribbon Day in Melrose, by issuing the attached "Proclamation of March...
Motion: Recess briefly By: Councilor Eccles, Second by Councilor Stewart - motion carried.
The minutes say “motion carried” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion: Recess briefly By: Councilor Eccles, Second by Councilor Stewart - motion carried..” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Reconvene — I respectfully request the Honorable City Council join me in recognizing Wednesday, March 1, 2023, as White Ribbon Day in Melrose, by issuing the attached "Proclamation of March 1,...
Motion: Reconvene By: Councilor Eccles, Second by Councilor Stewart - motion carried
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Jack Eccles, At-Large SECONDER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Eccles, second: Stewart)
Unfinished Business
Place on file — Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: FILED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
MWRA LWSAP Water Project Funding
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
MHOA-CHII Grant
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
Tufts Medicine Melrose Wakefield Hospital - Community Health Initiative (CHI) Grant
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)
2023 Surety Bond of Melrose City Clerk
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Garipay)
Acceptance of Easements related to Patrick's Place Subdivision
RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)
Appointment of William I. Thompson, IV of 642 Franklin Street, to the Melrose Board of Registrars of Voters for a one-year term, said term to fill the appointment of Cynthia Silveria, who has...
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Maya Jamaleddine, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of David Hoff, 46 Warwick Road, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Garin Boyd, 12 Mt. Vernon St., Unit 31, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term, said term to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Peter Bowman, 24 Arlington Road, to the Melrose Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term, said term to expire the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Daniel O'Neill, 340 Main St., #703, to the Melrose Cemetery Commission for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Mark Garipay, Ward 4 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Cinella)
Reappointment of Michael Margolis, 22 Stowecroft Road, to the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building Trustees for a three-year term; said term to expire on the last day of February 2026
RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Robb Stewart, Ward 3 SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Stewart, second: Eccles)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Adjourn By: Councilor Cinella, Second: Councilor Migliorelli - motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 0] MOVER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large SECONDER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams ABSENT: Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Jen Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Cinella, second: Migliorelli)
From the Melrose City Council’s official minutes (the Board of Aldermen’s until October 2019), posted on the city’s Agendas & Minutes page (its CivicClerk portal, City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Melrose (cityofmelrose.org), from the official City Council page. Cal Finocchiaro: Melrose Weekly News. Former councilors show initials.
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