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May 19, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Ian Cain, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton, David McCarthy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2025-068 - Order - Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
Refer to Ordinance Committee: 2025-068 - Order - Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeah have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2025-068 - Order - Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP) - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell Yeah have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025-069 - Resolution - Urging Passage of House Bill H.3546 and Senate Bill S.2285 to Implement One Touch Make Ready...
Approve 2025-069 - Resolution - Urging Passage of House Bill H.3546 and Senate Bill S.2285 to Implement One Touch Make Ready (OTMR) in Massachusetts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2025-070 - Gift - $2,000.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E.
Approve 2025-070 - Gift - $2,000.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2025-070 - Gift - $2,000.00 from Various Donors to D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Liang)
Approval of May 5, 2025 Minutes
Approve the minutes of May 5, 2025
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Approval of May 5, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Liang The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Liang)
2025-063 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Clay St. at Hancock St.
Approve 2025-063 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Clay St. at Hancock St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-063 - Traffic - Add Stop Sign on Clay St. at Hancock St. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025-064 - Traffic - Add HP parking at 60 N. Bayfield Rd
Approve 2025-064 - Traffic - Add HP parking at 60 N. Bayfield Rd
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-064 - Traffic - Add HP parking at 60 N. Bayfield Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025-062 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Southern Artery @ Pond St & Brackett St
Approve 2025-062 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Southern Artery @ Pond St & Brackett St
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-062 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass. Electric/Verizon - Southern Artery @ Pond St & Brackett St Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2025-065 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Thomas Burgin Pkwy/Quincy St/Federal Ave
Approve 2025-065 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Thomas Burgin Pkwy/Quincy St/Federal Ave
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-065 - Utility - Grant of Location - National Grid - Thomas Burgin Pkwy/Quincy St/Federal Ave Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2025-066 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Elec/Verizon - Huckins Ave
Approve 2025-066 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Elec/Verizon - Huckins Ave
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-066 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Elec/Verizon - Huckins Ave Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2025-067 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - Hobart Street
Approve 2025-067 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - Hobart Street
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2025-067 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - Hobart Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
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