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September 8, 2026
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: John G. Gannon arrived late (6:03). Emily Izzo arrived late (6:45). 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 consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may...
Enter into Executive Session: To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body — Including, but not limited to, the Watertown Square Demonstration Project 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 17, “Motion to enter into Executive Session”) marks how each councilor voted. The sheet has no mark for John G. Gannon and Emily Izzo; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting August 11, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting August 11, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting August 11, 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)
Request for Authorization to Send a Letter to the United States Post Office Regarding the Watertown Square Post...
Authorize sending a letter to the USPS: Request for Authorization to Send a Letter to the United States Post Office Regarding the Watertown Square Post Office on Behalf of the Watertown City Council
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize sending a letter to the USPS 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 Public Works Regarding the Arsenal Street Sidewalk
Refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works: Referral to the Committee on Public Works Regarding the Arsenal Street Sidewalk
Councilor Piccirilli moved to refer the matter to the Committee on Public Works 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 Proposed Loan Order Stating that Order No.
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Loan Order Stating that Order No
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 a Proposed Loan Order Stating that Order No.
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order Stating that Order No
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)
Order Relative to a Public Pedestrian Easement at 53 Pleasant Street to be Conveyed to the City of Watertown and...
Approve the easement order: Order Relative to a Public Pedestrian Easement at 53 Pleasant Street to be Conveyed to the City of Watertown and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Pedestrian...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the easement 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)
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the amount of $12,188.36 to the Watertown...
Authorize the gift and expenditure of funds: Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the amount of $12,188.36 to the Watertown Food Pantry
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the gift and expenditure 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..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Requesting to Repurpose Funds in the amount of $150,000 in Tax Revenue from Line 64 of the Fiscal Year...
Approve the repurpose of funds: Resolution Requesting to Repurpose Funds in the amount of $150,000 in Tax Revenue from Line 64 of the Fiscal Year 2027 - 2031 Capital Improvement Program to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the repurpose 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..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $8,600 from the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Reserve to...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $8,600 from the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2027 City Auditor Full Time...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer 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..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City...
Approve the exemption: Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City Including Summer, Winter, Holiday, and After-School Program...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the exemption 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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