City Council · September 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved three appointments (Chris Redfern and Scott Mandeville to the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee; Kevin Latady as an alternate member of the Historic Commission), approved National Grid’s pole relocation at Bay St. (WR 31343970), accepted MGL Chapter 140 §139C (2026-129), authorized a $25,000 FY27 Field Demonstration Project grant (2026-130), and appropriated $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for temporary traffic-calming equipment (2026-133).
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Key decisions
Appointed Chris Redfern to the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2029 (Bill 2026-142).
Appointed Scott Mandeville as the City Council representative to the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2027 (Bill 2026-143).
Appointed Kevin Latady as an alternate member of the Historic Commission for a term to expire February 29, 2029 (Bill 2026-144).
Approved National Grid pole relocation (WR 31343970) at Bay St. (pole relocation and guide wire move) with DPW stipulations.
Accepted the provisions of MGL Chapter 140, Section 139C (Bill 2026-129).
Authorized the Mayor to accept and expend a $25,000 FY27 Field Demonstration Project grant (Bill 2026-130).
Appropriated $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund temporary traffic-calming equipment in densely populated residential areas (Bill 2026-133).
Agenda
Appointments
4. Mayoral Appointments
Mayoral appointments to city boards, commissions, or positions as presented by the Mayor.
Presentations
6. Presentations from Mayor and City Officials
Presentations from the Mayor, city staff, other elected officials, and official representatives of boards and commissions.
Second Readings
2026-129. 2026-129
An order to accept the provisions of M.G.L. c.140 §139(c) to allow the city to waive dog license fees for residents aged 70 and older; waiver would apply only to individual dog license fees, not late fees or kennel licenses.
Second Readings
2026-130. 2026-130
Authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $25,000 FY27 Field Demonstration Program grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging to modernize the Costello Center kitchen and related improvements to support nutrition services and accessibility for older adults.
Second Readings
2026-131. 2026-131
Authorize payment from the FY27 general fund operating budget for listed prior-year invoices for operating expenses rendered in prior fiscal years; requires two-thirds approval under M.G.L. c.44 s.64.
Second Readings
2026-133. 2026-133
Appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund traffic calming tools and methods (e.g., radar feedback signs, center line signs, temporary speed humps) in densely populated residential neighborhoods.
Public Hearings
2026-126. National Grid Pole Hearing WR#31343970 Bay St.
Continued public hearing (from September 8, 2026) regarding National Grid pole petition WR#31343970 on Bay St.
Minutes
September 8, 2026 Minutes
Act on minutes from the September 8, 2026 City Council meeting.
Late Files
2026-142. 2026-142
Appointment of Chris Redfern as a member of the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2029 (Mayor sponsor).
Late Files
2026-143. 2026-143
Appointment of Scott Mandeville as the City Council representative member of the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2027 (Mayor sponsor).
Late Files
2026-144. 2026-144
Appointment of Kevin Latady as an alternate member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire February 29, 2029 (Mayor sponsor).