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August 12, 2025
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental...
Enter into Executive Session: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of...
To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. • Police Patrol Contract • Thomas Walsh V. City of Watertown Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting July 8, 2025
Adopt the minutes from the meeting of July 8, 2025
Minutes from City Council Meeting July 8, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes from the meeting of July 8, 2025 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting July 24, 2025
Adopt the minutes from the meeting of July 24, 2025
Minutes from City Council Meeting July 24, 2025 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes from the meeting of July 24, 2025 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Belmont Street to install one stub...
Approve the petition for a grant of location with the clarification of the said language
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition for a grant of location with the clarification of the said language and Councilor Felter seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location in Lexington Street to install...
Approve the petition: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location in Lexington Street to install approximately 9 feet of 8" plastic to tie into existing 12"...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Re Standard Condition 10 - rodent control. This is a significant challenge made more urgent during the Republic...
Approve the petition
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Approving Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the amount of $1,200 from the Hawaiian...
Approve the resolution: Resolution Approving Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the amount of $1,200 from the Hawaiian Tournament to support the Pequossette Summer Program, and $300...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the resolution and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Motions, Ordinances, Orders, And Resolutions
Resolution Authorizing a Petition for Special Legislation - Minimum
Councilor Piccirilli amended the motion to approve the resolution with condition to correct minor typo edits and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (second: Feltner)
Order Authorizing the Recission of Unexpended Appropriations
Authorize the recission: Order Authorizing the Recission of Unexpended Appropriations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the recission and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on March 27, 2025 – Palomba, Chair Action Item: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on March 27, 2025 – Palomba, Chair Action Item: To recommend that the City Council endorse the revised Policy and...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action item: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on March 27, 2025 – Palomba, Chair Action Item: To recommend that the City Council endorse the revised...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action item: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2025 - Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2025 - Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 21, 2025 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: Confirmation...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 21, 2025 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: Confirmation of Leo Patterson for re-appointment to the Affordable...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action items: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 21, 2025 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: Confirmation of Leo Patterson for re-appointment to the Affordable...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action items and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on July 31, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on July 31, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council make a referral to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on July 31, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council make a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on July 31, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council make a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the third action item: Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report regarding its meeting on July 31, 2025 - Feltner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council make a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the third action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on July 29, 2025 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on July 29, 2025 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Daniel Grieneisen for...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on July 29, 2025 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Daniel Grieneisen...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on July 29, 2025 Airasian, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Daniel Grieneisen...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meetings on August 5, 2025 & August 7, 2025 - Gannon, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meetings on August 5, 2025 & August 7, 2025 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm John....
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meetings on August 5, 2025 & August 7, 2025 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried in unanimously a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meetings on August 5, 2025 & August 7, 2025 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
From the Watertown City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on watertown-ma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) candidate Q&As, candidate letters and articles that name each councilor; Mark Sideris photo by Charlie Breitrose. The city’s website has no councilor photos.
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