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Aug 13, 2026

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Council Sets Leadership and Meeting Rules

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council approves school sale and safety grant

The City Council approved the Oakland Avenue Trust’s offer to purchase the Oakland Avenue School, authorizing the mayor to complete the sale and convey the property. The resolution passed 8-1 after an amendment addressing procurement review was approved 5-4.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves grants and policy changes

The Council unanimously approved acceptance and expenditure of the FY25 Community Development Block Grant and the FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant. It also approved funding for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and lighting improvements on the Rail Trail.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

City Council Meeting Summary

The Council approved acceptance and expenditure of the FY2025 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Community Development Fund by a vote of 8-0, with one councilor absent.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council adopts amended meeting rules

The City Council unanimously approved amended rules and procedures, including revised public-speaking sign-up language and clearer agenda-submission deadlines when Monday is a legal holiday or certain disruptions occur. The Council also unanimously approved its subcommittee assignments, appointed Patrice Friant and Cara Seaman to the Conservation Commission, and tabled several reappointments for further review.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Sets Leadership and Meeting Rules

Councilor Soto was elected Council Chair for 2026 with 8 yes votes and 1 abstention, while Councilor Marsan was unanimously appointed Acting Mayor. The Council also unanimously adopted amended rules, including changes to public participation, resolution readings, committee size, and meeting procedures; the rules take effect at the next meeting.

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