City Council - July 14, 2026

A. Presentation of a Historically Accurate Printing of the Declaration of Independence

A. Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from NSTAR Electric DBA Eversource for a Grant of Location in Main Street northwesterly thence northeasterly from manhole MH11279, approximately 90 feet east of Whites Avenue, to install approximately 92 feet of conduit. This work is to provide electrical service to a newly installed pedestrian-actuated flashing crosswalk sign, as part of the City’s project, 2026-12 Main Street at Whites Avenue Bus Stop Improvements. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application.

C. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing a fire engine for the Fire Department, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2027 through 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.

A. Presentation of a Historically Accurate Printing of the Declaration of Independence

A. Clerical Correction to the Administrative Code - Licensing Board Appointment Date

C. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $850,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Health Insurance and Fiscal Year 2026 School Health Insurance accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund

E. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $1,250,200 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Departmental Personnel accounts to various Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvements accounts

G. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $690,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Waste Disposal accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to Capital Projects - City account

I. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $1,700,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Debt Services accounts and the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve to various Fiscal Year 2026 Stabilization accounts

K. Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City Including Summer, Winter, Holiday, and After-School Program Employment Positions in Response to Disclosures Filed with the City Clerk by Prospective Employees and Certification by the Recreation Director that No Employee of that Department is Available to Perform those Services as part of their Regular Duties in Accordance with G.L. c. 268A, sec 20(b)

A. Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on June 23, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint Phyllis Perrone as a member of the Council on Aging to a term expiring May 15, 2029 ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council appoint Ryan Nicholson as a member of the Council on Aging to a term expiring May 15, 2029

C. Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on June 22, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Simone Worsdale as an appointed member of the Cultural Council to fulfill the unexpired term of Nick Haddad expiring May 15, 2027 ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Kevin Lee as an appointed member of the Historical Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of Marilynne Roach expiring October 1, 2026 ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council confirm Phyllis Perrone for reappointment to the Cultural Council to a term expiring May 15, 2029