July 22, 2026

1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, James Roy

Absent: Ryan J. Pereira

During the meeting:

Baptiste arrived late (7:03)
Gomes arrived late (7:22)
Roy arrived late (7:03)

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Communication (Matter Id #1053)

Minutes, page 1

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip) for Vanko Studio Architects, LLC and the Resolution for a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) for the redevelopment of the vacant Holy Family Elementary School located at 91 Summer Street, into 44 condominiums.

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) for Vanko Studio Architects, LLC and the RESOLUTION for a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) for the redevelopment of the vacant Holy Family Elementary School located at 91 Summer Street, into 44 condominiums. (Matter #1053).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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