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Randolph Town Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

July 13, 2026

16 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Christos Alexopoulos, Richard Brewer, Natacha Clerger, Ryan Egan, Jesse Gordon, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Kevin O'Connell, Brandon Thompson

Absent: James Burgess

During the meeting:

  • Christos Alexopoulos left the meeting (at 9:22 pm).

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting minutes of June 22, 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: to approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting minutes of June 22, 2026 made by Councilor Alexopoulos, seconded by Councilor Clerger.

From the minutes

“Motion: to approve the minutes of the Town Council meeting minutes of June 22, 2026 made by Councilor Alexopoulos, seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)

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

Approve the appointment of Paul Frew as Fire Chief

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: Councilor Alexopoulos moved to approve the appointment of Paul Frew as Fire Chief.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Alexopoulos moved to approve the appointment of Paul Frew as Fire Chief. This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)

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

Find as follows: that the proposed use does meet the requirements of Zoning and Ordinance Section 200-9.2, the Planned Residential Development Zoning Ordinance; that the proposed use of activity...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–2

Motion: Councilor Egan moved that the Town Council find as follows: that the proposed use does meet the requirements of Zoning and Ordinance Section 200-9.2, the Planned Residential Development Zoning Ordinance; that the proposed use of activity is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Town Zoning Ordinance; that the proposed use is acceptable in light of the requirements constrained in MGL c. 40A; that the adverse effects of the proposed use will not outweigh its beneficial impact to the town and to the neighborhood where the use will be located, in view of the particulate characteristics of the site, and of the proposal in relation to the site; that the proposed use is acceptable in light of the requirements contained in the Town Zoning Ordinance and Table of Allowable Activities; that the proposed use is consistent with the Town Master Plan; that the proposed use acceptable with regard to traffic flow and safety concerns, including parking and loading; that the proposed use is acceptable with regard to adequacy of utilities and other public services; that the proposed use is acceptable with regard to the impacts on neighborhood character; that the proposed use is acceptable with regard to impacts on the natural environment; that the proposed use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of Zoning Ordinance Section 200-9.2, the Planned Residential Development Zoning Ordinance; that the proposed use does contain a mix of residential , open space, or o

Yes: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Gordon, ThompsonNo: Christos Alexopoulos, O'ConnellAbstained: Huff-Larmond

From the minutes

“Roll Call Vote:5-2-1 (Yays: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Gordon, Thompson; Nays: Alexopoulos, O'Connell; Abstained: Huff-Larmond; Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Egan, second: Gordon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

I move that the Town Council grant the requested Special Permit Pursuant to the Randolph Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable law to permit the construction and use of a Planned Residential...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 5–2

I move that the Town Council grant the requested Special Permit Pursuant to the Randolph Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable law to permit the construction and use of a Planned Residential Development at 217 Mill Street, Randolph, Massachusetts, pursuant to the Town's planned Residential Development zoning provisions, as described in the applicant's Application with conditions.

Yes: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Gordon, ThompsonNo: Christos Alexopoulos, O'ConnellAbstained: Huff-LarmondThe minutes do not name the mover.

From the minutes

“I move that the Town Council grant the requested Special Permit Pursuant to the Randolph Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable law to permit the construction and use of a Planned Residential Development at 217 Mill Street, Randolph, Massachusetts, pursuant to the Town's planned Residential Development zoning provisions, as described in the applicant's Application with conditions. This motion was seconded by Councilor Gordon. Roll Call Vote: 5-2-1 (Yays: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Gordon, Thompson; Nays: Alexopoulos, O'Connell; Abstained: Huff-Larmond; Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (second: Gordon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolution 2026-007: Capital Budget Resolution on the Will of the Council on Street Paving (Referred back from Resolutio

Lay Resolution 2026-007 on the table

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 5–1

Motion: President Egan moved to lay Resolution 2026-007 on the table.

Yes: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond, ThompsonNo: GordonAbstained: O'ConnellThe minutes list Christos Alexopoulos as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion: President Egan moved to lay Resolution 2026-007 on the table. This motion was seconded by Councilor Brewer. Roll Call Vote: 5-1-1 (Yays: Brewer, Clerger, Egan, Huff-Larmond, Thompon; Nays: Gordon; Abstentions: O'Connell; Absent at vote: Alexopoulos; Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Egan, second: Brewer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolution 2026-008: Resolution in Support of Massachusetts Medicare for All Legislation

Approve Resolution 2026-008

Minutes, page 4

Adopt resolutionPassed · 5–3

Motion: Councilor Gordon moved to approve Resolution 2026-008.

Yes: Clerger, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, O'Connell, ThompsonNo: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Egan

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Gordon moved to approve Resolution 2026-008. This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 5-3-0 (Yays: Clerger, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, O'Connell, Thompson; Nays: Alexopoulos, Brewer, Egan; Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Gordon, second: Clerger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-059: FY27 Randolph Community Preservation- Housing Coordinator Position

Approve Council Order 2026-059

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve Council Order 2026-059.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve Council Order 2026-059. This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Clerger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-060: Acceptance of Board of Registrars' Recommendation for In Person Early Voting For September 1, 20

Approve Council Order 2026-060

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: Councilor Alexopoulos moved to approve Council Order 2026-060.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Alexopoulos moved to approve Council Order 2026-060. This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-061:Request for the Town Council to Initiate An Amendment to the Randolph Zoning Ordinance -Chapter 2

Approve entering into a contract with the Collins Center for consultant services concerning the Town Manager Search for the amount listed in the form attached in the agenda ($15,000)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 6–2

Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve entering into a contract with the Collins Center for consultant services concerning the Town Manager Search for the amount listed in the form attached in the agenda ($15,000).

Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Egan, O'Connell, ThompsonNo: Gordon, Huff-Larmond

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve entering into a contract with the Collins Center for consultant services concerning the Town Manager Search for the amount listed in the form attached in the agenda ($15,000). This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 6-2-0 (Yays: Alexopoulos, Brewer, Clerger, Egan, O'Connell, Thompson; Nays: Gordon, Huff-Larmond; Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Clerger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the Town Attorney contract amendment

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: Councilor Alexopoulos moved to approve the Town Attorney contract amendment.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Alexopoulos moved to approve the Town Attorney contract amendment. This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 8-0-0 (Absent: Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Clerger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-062: FY26 Budget Transfers

Approve Council Order 2026-062 as written

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve Council Order 2026-062 as written.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve Council Order 2026-062 as written. This motion was seconded by Councilor Clerger. Roll Call Vote: 7-0-0 (Absent: Alexopoulos, Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Clerger)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-063: FY727 Budget Transfers

Approve Council Order 2026-063

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: Councilor Egan moved to approve Council Order 2026-063.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Egan moved to approve Council Order 2026-063. This motion was seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond. Roll Call Vote:7-0-0 (Absent: Alexopoulos, Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Egan, second: Huff-Larmond)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-066: Approval to Apply for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and Massachusetts Wat

Approve Council Order 2026-066 as written

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: Councilor Gordon moved to approve Council Order 2026-066 as written.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Gordon moved to approve Council Order 2026-066 as written. This motion was seconded by Councilor Egan. Roll Call Vote: 7-0-0 (Absent: Alexopoulos, Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: Gordon, second: Egan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-018: Amendment To Town Council Rules Section 13 Pertaining to Order of Business and Agenda

Approve Council Order 2026-018

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderFailed · 3–4

Motion: Councilor Gordon moved to approve Council Order 2026-018.

Yes: Clerger, Gordon, Huff-LarmondNo: Brewer, Egan, O'Connell, Thompson

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor Gordon moved to approve Council Order 2026-018. This motion was seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond. Roll Call Vote: 3-4-0 (Yays: Clerger, Gordon, Huff-Larmond; Nays: Brewer, Egan, O'Connell, Thompson; Absent: Alexopoulos, Burgess) Motion fails..” (Motion: Gordon, second: Huff-Larmond)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Council Order 2026-054: Amendment to the General Ordinances of the Town of Randolph to Prohibit the Use of Algorithmic R

Approve Council Order 2026-054A. This motion

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve Council Order 2026-054A. This motion was seconded by Councilor Brewer.

Christos Alexopoulos had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Councilor O'Connell moved to approve Council Order 2026-054A. This motion was seconded by Councilor Brewer. Roll Call Vote: 7-0-0 (Absent; Alexopoulos, Burgess) Motion passes..” (Motion: O'Connell, second: Brewer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Clerger and seconded by President Egan.

From the minutes

“Motion: Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Clerger and seconded by President Egan. Roll Call Vote: 7-0-0 (Absent: Alexopoulos and Burgess).” (Motion: Clerger, second: Egan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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