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Requesting approval to accept a gift with an approximate value of $15,000 from the Town of Medway, Massachusetts to the Fire Department for use by the Auxiliary Fire Department as a lighting…
That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and str…
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 17, 2026.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to the Communications and Community Engagement Department f…
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Valerie Locker to the Conservation Commission.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Logan Brill to the Conservation Commission.
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 16, 2026.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a bod…
Courtney Pollack submitting comments re: items #26-0055, #26-0156, and #26-0168, requests regarding public safety grants.
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of March 11, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of March 10, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of March 4, 2026.
That this Council review construction-related parking in the area of Oak Street and Bolton Street.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $103,514 grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various …
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
Thouis Jones submitting comments re: bike lanes.
62 individuals, including 60 residents, submitting comments re: item #26-0114, Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities.
Recognizing March 2026 as National Social Work Month.
That the Director of Housing provide data on units produced through the city’s inclusionary housing program, including length of occupancy, unit refusal by lottery winners and other data to …
That Director of Mobility evaluate opportunities for improved pedestrian safety at the intersection of Broadway and Main Street.
That the Administration create a publicly accessible dashboard tracking progress toward planning and development goals in Gilman Square.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026.
Remembrances.
Call of the Roll.
Conveying the appointment of Chris Dwan to the Review of Multiple Member Bodies Committee.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
That this City Council calls on the Massachusetts Legislature and Governor to fully fund the Student Opportunity Act, and maintain the $150 per pupil minimum aid increase in Fiscal Year 2027…
That this City Council calls on the Massachusetts Legislature and Governor to increase Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) by at least 6% in Fiscal Year 2027.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
In support of Senate Bill S.2975, an Act protecting access to justice.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
That Rule 4 of the Rules of the City Council be amended to update submission deadlines for agenda items, consistent with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law.
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the frequency of street sweeping throughout the period of April through November.
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, the policy of prohibiting parking on alternating sides of the street during a snow emergency, and whether it is the best way …
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
In support of House Bill H.965 and Senate Bill S.2721, an Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
Conveying Public Safety for All findings and current initiatives.
Commending the Kendall Wanderers Football Club on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
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