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April 14, 2026
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Page 10 of the minutes file is a scanned image (usually the signed last page, with the adjournment); MassVoter read it with text recognition (OCR).
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
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective...
Enter into executive session: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with...
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (City Manager Contract) 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting March 24, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting March 24, 2026
Minutes from Committee of the Whole Meeting March 24, 2026 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting March 24, 2026 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Proclamation Commending Ethan Ho
Accept the proclamation: Proclamation Commending Ethan Ho
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Arbor Day Proclamation
Accept the proclamation: Arbor Day Proclamation
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the proclamation and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from NStar Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Templeton...
Approve the petition for the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from NStar Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Templeton Parkway westerly from pole 228/15...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the petition for the grant of location and Councilor Feltner seconded President Sideris stated that the City Council will not be placing items from Eversource on its agenda if they do not receive continued cooperation from Eversource.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Pet Shop Ordinance
Adopt the ordinance: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Pet Shop Ordinance
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of...
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of installation of storm water management improvements, electrical...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the loan order 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 March 24, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION...
Accept as amended the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on March 24, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Jan...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept as amended the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on March 24, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Jan Taylor...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on April 7, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM:
Accept the report: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on April 7, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM:
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on April 7, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM:
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on April 7, 2026 Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM:
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report as amended: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To confirm the reappointment of John Labadini as a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as amended and Councilor Gardner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To confirm the reappointment of John Labadini as a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To confirm the reappointment of John Labadini as a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the third action item: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on March 26, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To confirm the reappointment of John Labadini as a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the third action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on April 8, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To reappoint...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on April 8, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To reappoint Susan Musinsky to the Human Rights Commission with a term...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action items: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on April 8, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To reappoint Susan Musinsky to the Human Rights Commission with a...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action items and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice 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 a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously in a Voice 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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