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November 17, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance table marks Robb Stewart absent.
Present: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kimberly Vandiver, Ryan Williams, Leila Migliorelli
Absent: Robb Stewart
Every vote, in order
Minutes Approval
Approve minutes by unanimous consent without reading — City Council Regular Meeting November 10, 2025 7:45 PM
Motion to Approve minutes by unanimous consent without reading made by President Migliorelli.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli)
New Business
Refer to Appropriations & Oversight Committee — Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $13,500,000 for the Fiscal Year 2026
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)
Set a public hearing on 12/1 — Request for a Public Hearing on December 1st regarding the FY2026 Property Tax Classification
Motion to set a public hearing on 12/1 at 8:00 PM made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: Public Hearing AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Finocchiaro)
Refer to Legal & Legislative Committee — That the City Council adopt a Demolition Review Ordinance as set forth herein, to preserve and protect buildings of historical significance in the City of...
Motion to Refer to Legal & Legislative 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: Legal & Legislative This ordinance is co-sponsored by Councilor Finocchiaro and Councilor Hamilton..” (Motion: Migliorelli)
Public Hearing-national Grid Petitions
Recommend — National Grid Easement Request - Dills Court Parking Lot and Cerretani Way
Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Jamaleddine All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Finocchiaro, second: Jamaleddine)
Amend to include wording for conduit — 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 Amend to include wording for conduit made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Vandiver All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“Motion to Amend to include wording for conduit made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Vandiver All were in favor and motion passed.” (Motion: Williams, second: Vandiver)
Recommend as Amended to include wording for conduit — 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 Recommend as Amended to include wording for conduit made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Romanul All were in favor and motion passed.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Romanul)
Recommend as Amended — 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" steel conduit...
Motion to Recommend as Amended made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Coucilor Vandiver All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Williams, second: Vandiver)
Unfinished Business
Passage — Appointment of David B. Luciano as a Constable in the City of Melrose
Motion for Passage made by Councilor Vandiver Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Vandiver, second: Finocchiaro)
Passage — Appointment of Adam H. Garfield-Abrams, 14 Wentworth Road, to the Melrose Housing Authority, replacing Steven Douglas, who resigned, for the remainder of the three-year term; said term...
Motion for Passage made by Councilor Vandiver Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Vandiver, second: Finocchiaro)
Place on File — Common Victualler Renewals for 2026
Motion to Place on File made by Councilor Romanul Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Romanul, second: Finocchiaro)
Place on File — NEW Gasoline and Storage Application 288 Main Street
Motion to Place on File made by Councilor Romanul Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Romanul, second: Finocchiaro)
Pace on File as Amended in Committee — Motor Vehicle Class I and II License renewals for 2026
Motion to Pace on File as Amended in Committee made by Councilor Romanul Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AS AMENDED IN COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Romanul, second: Finocchiaro)
Passage — Food Truck Operations within the City of Melrose Ordinance. Proposed Ordinance relative to Food Truck Operations within the City of Melrose
Motion for Passage made by Councilor Jamaleddine Seconded by Councilor Williams Roll call vote was done, all were in favor and motion passed
From the minutes
“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cal Finocchiaro, Mark Garipay, Ward Hamilton, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, John Obremski, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Jamaleddine, second: Williams)
4 minute recess — Food Truck Operations within the City of Melrose Ordinance. Proposed Ordinance relative to Food Truck Operations within the City of Melrose
Motion for 4 minute recess made by Councilor Williams at 7:56 PM Seconded by Councilor Vandiver All were in favor
From the minutes
“Motion for 4 minute recess made by Councilor Williams at 7:56 PM Seconded by Councilor Vandiver All were in favor.” (Motion: Williams, second: Vandiver)
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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