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February 24, 2026
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Theophilus Offei, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Referral to the Committee on Human Services to meet with the Director of Human Services to review current work and...
Make the referral: Referral to the Committee on Human Services to meet with the Director of Human Services to review current work and upcoming goals
Referral to the Committee on Human Services to meet with the Director of Human Services to review current work and upcoming goals Councilor Piccirilli moved to make the referral 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 Nstar DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Pleasant Street easterly...
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Nstar DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Pleasant Street easterly from manhole MH23549, approximately 120 feet west...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location 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 Excess Expenditures for Snow and Ice Removal Pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 31D, Massachusetts...
Approve the excess expenditures: Resolution Approving Excess Expenditures for Snow and Ice Removal Pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 31D, Massachusetts General Law
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the excess expenditures 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 Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on February 10, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on February 10, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Jason Merkin for appointment 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 action item in the report: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on February 10, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Jason Merkin...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item in 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 Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on February 12, 2026 - Gannon, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on February 12, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Amy Plovnick...
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 and second action items: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on February 12, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first and second 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)
Approve the third action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on February 12, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm...
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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the fourth action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on February 12, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the fourth 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 meeting on
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on
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)
Amend rule 7.5 to change the hour in which the Council Clerk publishes the City Council Agenda from 5:00 PM on the Friday before a regular meeting to 12:30 PM
Councilor Piccirilli made the motion and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion to adopt the amendments carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Adopt the City Council Rules as amended: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the City Council Rules as amended 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 Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on
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 meeting on February 11, 2026 - Gardner, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on February 11, 2026 - Gardner, 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)
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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