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City Council · April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Regular session · 9 of 9 present

Official minutes
Decisions36
Passed21
Referred3
Split votes2

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Where the council split

2 of 36 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 2
Resolution

Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene to draft proposed ordinance allowing City Council to hire outside counsel and create budgetary account

The council voted to adopt the resolution.

Passed
6–3yeas–nays
Named as voting noJoseph D. CamaraLinda M. PereiraPaul B. Hart
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 4The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

No tally

Orders for Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions

The council voted to adopt the orders.

Budget · Named no: Shawn E. Cadime · Minutes p. 11

Passed

All 36 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance7 of 8
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and order appropriating $4,459,575.32 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2027 community projects A motion to refer the order to the Committee on Finance was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $250,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Police, Capital A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $397,500 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Fire and Emergency Services, Capital A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $245,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Community Maintenance, Capital A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $1,600,000.00 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Demolition Revolving Fund A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from FY 25 Surplus Revenue to Employer Health Trust Fund A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
Resolutions1 of 7
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene to draft proposed ordinance allowing City Council to hire outside counsel and create budgetary account The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Other business4 of 16
  • Tabled Other
    Mayor and order to accept M.G.L. Ch. 90, Sec. 17C regarding 25-miles-per-hour speed limit in thickly settled or business district A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 4
  • Tabled Other
    Mayor and gift order to accept donation for services of a comfort and search-and-rescue dog for Emergency Medical Services Division A motion to adopt the order was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Other
    Mayor and Community Development Agency Year Two Annual Action Plan A motion to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
  • Tabled Other
    Mayor and communication to City Council regarding a resolution adopted at the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on March 24, 2026 A motion to accept and place on file was tabled.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6