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August 11, 2026
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Theophilus Offei arrived late (6:35).
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 Auditor - Council Clerk Councilor Piccirilli moved to enter into Executive Session and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes give the result only; the roll-call tally sheet attached to the minutes file (page 19, “Motion to enter into executive session”) marks how each councilor voted. The sheet has no mark for Theophilus Offei; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting July 14, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting July 14, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting July 14, 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)
Proposed Resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Process
Adopt the resolution: Proposed Resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Process
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the resolution 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 Ordinance Adjusting the City Auditor's Salary
Approve the salary adjustment: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Adjusting the City Auditor's Salary
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the salary adjustment 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 Ordinance Adjusting the Council Clerk's Salary
Approve the salary adjustment: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Adjusting the Council Clerk's Salary
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the salary adjustment 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)
Consideration and Action on the Expenditure of $990,000 in Community Preservation Act Funds for the Second Phase of...
Approve the granting of $990,000 of Community Preservation Act funds for the second phase of the project
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the granting of $990,000 of Community Preservation Act funds for the second phase of the project 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 the Acceptance and Expenditure of a Gift of Funds
Accept and approve expenditure for the gift of funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept and approve expenditure for the gift of funds 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 10..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on July 9, 2026 Gardner, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Public Safety Report regarding its meeting on July 9, 2026 Gardner, Chair
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)
Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on July 14, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on July 14, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of Ian...
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 Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on July 14, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the...
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 Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on July 14, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the...
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 Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the reappointment of Cliff...
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 and third action items: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first and third 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)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the reappointment...
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)
Referral to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight regarding Water and Sewer Rates
Refer the item to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the item to the Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight 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)
Referral to the Committee on Climate and Energy regarding the Minerva Group Study of Carbon Storage Assessment at...
Refer the item to the Committee on Climate and Energy
Referral to the Committee on Climate and Energy regarding the Minerva Group Study of Carbon Storage Assessment at Whitney Hill Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the item to the Committee on Climate and Energy 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)
Request for Confirmation of Reappointment to the Memorialization Committee
Reappoint Ani Aroyian to the Memorialization Committee with term expiring September 15, 2029
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint Ani Aroyian to the Memorialization Committee with term expiring September 15, 2029 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 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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