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July 14, 2026
29 recorded votes, 29 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
Minutes from City Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting June 23, 2026 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes 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 Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street...
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from NSTAR Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street northwesterly thence northeasterly from manhole...
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from NSTAR Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Chapman Street...
Approve the grant of location: Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from NSTAR Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Chapman Street - easterly side, approximately 80 feet south of...
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing...
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing a fire engine for the Fire Department, as more fully...
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)
Public Hearing and Vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 Water and Sewer Rates and Charges
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 water and sewer rates and charges (4.5% increase)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the rates established at 4.5% for FY27 and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record the motion and the second but no result. The roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 206, “Motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Water and Sewer Rates and Charges”) shows all nine councilors voting yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the rates established at 4.5% for FY27 and Councilor Feltner seconded..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Noise Ordinance
Amend “95.05 A” to change hours of use for audible domestic devices to 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM as opposed to the drafted 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Councilor Bays moved to amend “95.05 A” to change hours of use for audible domestic devices to 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM as opposed to the drafted 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Yes: BaysNo: Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Offei, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris
From the minutes
“Councilor Bays’ motion to amend the hours of operation failed 8 (Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Offei, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris) no, to 1 (Bays) yes in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Bays, second: Palomba)
President’S Report
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Noise Ordinance
The motion to adopt the Noise Ordinance as amended carried 8 (Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Offei, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris) yes, 0 no, and 1 (Bays) present in a Roll Call Vote.
Yes: Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Offei, Palomba, Piccirilli, SiderisAbstained: BaysCaroline Bays voted present (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“The motion to adopt the Noise Ordinance as amended carried 8 (Feltner, Gannon, Gardner, Izzo, Offei, Palomba, Piccirilli, Sideris) yes, 0 no, and 1 (Bays) present in a Roll Call Vote..”
Clerical Correction to the Administrative Code - Licensing Board Appointment Date
Approve the corrective change: Clerical Correction to the Administrative Code - Licensing Board Appointment Date
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the corrective change 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $360,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $360,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental Expenditure accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 ESCO...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $850,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Health Insurance...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $850,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Health Insurance and Fiscal Year 2026 School Health Insurance...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $18,800 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Manager Salary...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $18,800 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Manager Salary Adjustment account to various Fiscal Year 2026 Personnel...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $1,250,200 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $1,250,200 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental Personnel accounts to various Fiscal Year 2026...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $200,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $200,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental Expenditure accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $690,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Waste Disposal...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $690,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Waste Disposal accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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 Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Reserve to various Fiscal Year 2027 City Manager Personnel...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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)
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds 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)
Accept and approve the expenditure of the gift of funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept and approve the expenditure of the gift of funds 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 employee exemption: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Reserve to various Fiscal Year 2027 City Manager...
268A, sec 20(b) Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the employee exemption 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 regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint Phyllis Perrone as a member of the...
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 Human Services regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint Phyllis Perrone as a member...
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 Human Services regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint Phyllis Perrone as 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 carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 – Izzo , Chair ACTION...
Accept the report: Committee on Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 – Izzo , Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint Adrienne...
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 Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 – Izzo , Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint...
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 Education and School System Matters Report regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 – Izzo , 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)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting from June 22, 2026 - Gannon, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting from June 22, 2026 - Gannon, 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)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting from June 22, 2026 - Gannon, Chair
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 Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting from June 22, 2026 - Gannon, Chair
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)
Approve the third action item: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting from June 22, 2026 - Gannon, Chair
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)
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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