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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The approved sale allows the mayor to finalize the transfer of the Oakland Avenue School to the Oakland Avenue Trust, subject to the terms and documents required to close. Councilors raised questions about property exhibits, easements, assessed value, and procurement before approving the resolution. The Council also unanimously approved acceptance of a FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant.
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Approved the Oakland Avenue Trust’s offer to purchase the Oakland Avenue School and authorized the mayor to execute closing and conveyance documents; the amended resolution passed 8-1.
Approved an amendment stating that the city solicitor had reviewed the property’s procurement requirements; the amendment passed 5-4.
Approved acceptance of a FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant unanimously.
Approved David DiZazzo’s reappointment to the Conservation Commission, 8-1.
Approved Kenneth Sateriale’s reappointment to the Conservation Commission, 8-1.
Approved Cheryl Watson Fisher’s appointment to the Licensing Board unanimously.
Approved Francis McLaughlin’s appointment to the Methuen Historical Commission unanimously.
Approved Raymond DiFiore’s reappointment to the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District, 6-3.
Approved a three-year custodial cleaning contract with Complete Cleaning Co., Inc. for $156,000 unanimously.
Approved a five-year 40TB backup service and support contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for $29,036.20 unanimously.
Approved the purchase of three Toro 60-inch Zmaster 6000 mowers from Turf Products Corp. for $63,903.81.
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