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November 10, 2025
17 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Ward Hamilton absent.
Present: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kimberly Vandiver, Ryan Williams, Leila Migliorelli
Absent: Ward Hamilton
Every vote, in order
Minutes Approval
Unanimously Approve the minutes without reading — City Council Regular Meeting October 20, 2025 7:45 PM
Motion to unanimously Approve the minutes without reading made by President Migliorelli.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
New Business
Refer to Boards & Commissions — Appointment of David B. Luciano as a Constable in the City of Melrose
Motion to Refer to Boards & Commissions made by President Migliorelli.
The minutes record the result (“assign to committee”) but no count or names.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Boards & Commissions.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Refer to Boards & Commissions — Appointment of Adam H. Garfield-Abrams, 14 Wentworth Road, to the Melrose Housing Authority, replacing Steven Douglas, who resigned, for the remainder of the...
Motion to Refer to Boards & Commissions made by President Migliorelli.
The minutes record the result (“assign to committee”) but no count or names.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Boards & Commissions.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing — National Grid Petition for 204/206 Tremont Street WR#31174939 to install 1 JO POLE to mount the new transformer for...
Motion for immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing made by Councilor Williams. There were no objections.
The minutes say “no objections” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion for immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing made by Councilor Williams. There were no objections..” (Motion: Williams)
Set a public hearing on Monday, 11/17 — National Grid Petition for 204/206 Tremont Street WR#31174939 to install 1 JO POLE to mount the new transformer for new fire station project
Motion to set a public hearing on Monday, 11/17, at 8:00 pm made by Councilor Williams. All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council Public Hearing AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Williams)
Immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing — National Grid Petition for 14-24 Tremont St WR#31123475 to install underground facilities on Tremont St and to...
Motion for immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing made by Councilor Williams. There were no objections.
The minutes say “no objections” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion for immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing made by Councilor Williams. There were no objections..” (Motion: Williams)
Set a public hearing on November 17 — National Grid Petition for 14-24 Tremont St WR#31123475 to install underground facilities on Tremont St and to install concrete encased PVC Conduit and 2/4"...
Motion to set a public hearing on November 17 at 8:00 pm made by Councilor Williams. All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council Public Hearing AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Williams)
Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee — Acceptance of vote language for Appropriation of Feasibility Study for MSBA Accelerated Repair projects
Motion to Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee made by President Migliorelli.
The minutes record the result (“assign to committee”) but no count or names.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Appropriations & Oversight.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Refer to Protection & License Committee — Common Victualler Renewals for 2026
Motion to Refer to Protection & License Committee made by President Migliorelli.
The minutes record the result (“assign to committee”) but no count or names.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Protection & License.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Refer to Protection & License Committee — NEW Gasoline and Storage Application 288 Main Street
Motion to Refer to Protection & License Committee made by President Migliorelli.
The minutes record the result (“assign to committee”) but no count or names.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Protection & License.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Refer to Protection & License Committee — Motor Vehicle Class I and II License renewals for 2026
Motion to Refer to Protection & License Committee made by President Migliorelli.
The minutes record the result (“assign to committee”) but no count or names.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE TO: Protection & License.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing — National Grid Easement Request - Dills Court Parking Lot and Cerretani Way
Motion for immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing made by Councilor Williams. There were no objections.
The minutes say “no objections” with no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion for immediate consideration of this item for purposes of setting a public hearing made by Councilor Williams. There were no objections..” (Motion: Williams)
Set a public hearing on November 18 — National Grid Easement Request - Dills Court Parking Lot and Cerretani Way
Motion to set a public hearing on November 18 at 8:00 pm made by Councilor Williams. All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council Public Hearing AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Williams)
Public Hearing-national Grid Petitions
Approve — WR# 31177554 371 E Foster Street National Grid Petition. Proposed Installation 40 ft C3 (Class 3) JO (Jointly Owned) Pole #5 in the eastern sidewalk in front 371 E Foster St
Motion to Approve made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Romanul All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Williams, second: Romanul)
Unfinished Business
Passage — An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization in the amount of $35,000 to DPW Facilities. An Appropriation from Capital Stabilization in the amount of $35,000 to DPW Facilities to provide...
Motion for Passage made by Councilor Garipay Seconded by Councilor Jamaleddine All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Jamaleddine)
Passage — Acceptance of Donation to Support Recycling and Sustainability Initiatives. Acceptance of Donation in the Amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) for the Purposes of Proceeding with Solid...
Motion for Passage made by Councilor Garipay Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Karamcheti)
Passage — Adoption of MGL 203C, Sections 1-11 Prudent Investor
Motion for Passage made by Councilor Garipay Seconded by Councilor Stewart All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Robb Stewart, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Ward Hamilton.” (Motion: Garipay, second: Stewart)
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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