2026-08-18 - City Council
Summary
Meeting ran 6:05 to 8:02 PM; Tony Economou was absent all night, and Khrystian E. King and Luis A. Ojeda arrived late (King, Ojeda and Kathleen M. Toomey joined remotely). Three residents spoke in public participation, and conduit-location hearings were approved 9-0. Petitions were referred in bulk, including a resident petition to decommission and remove Flock license plate readers (sent to Traffic and Parking). On City Manager items the Council referred a UCH-TIF agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Ave. and 18-20 Garland Ave., advertised a trash-placement ordinance amendment, and adopted about thirty grants, donations and transfers 9-0 (including $5.5 million HUD lead hazard, $1.65 million MassWorks, $1 million EPA Brownfields and a $57,556 police patrol boat for Lake Quinsigamond). Among orders, Gary Rosen's request for hearings on state-authorized speed cameras was referred to Traffic and Parking (reconsidered at Ojeda's motion, then referred again 8-0, King abstaining), Satya B. Mitra's report on safety and cleanliness at the Worcester Common passed 7-3 as amended by Toomey and was re-voted 7-3 after reconsideration (Bilotta, King, Ojeda opposed), Mayor Joseph M. Petty's CSX railcar odor meeting order was amended to cover the August 14 derailment, and Toomey's order for a public discussion of the DOJ investigation closure was held. From the held items, Mero-Carlson's Redevelopment Authority appointment was confirmed 7-3 after King's motion to recommit failed 3-7, the other two appointments were confirmed 10-0, the civilian review board report was held a second time, and King's civil-immigration-enforcement signage order was denied on a 5-5 tie (with its companion order). King then moved to postpone most of the meeting's items to September 8; the motion failed 5-4 (a schedule change needs six votes), and reconsideration failed 5-5. The Kennedy Community Health Center's zone change for 600 and 604 Lincoln St. went to Economic Development, and traffic ordinances and salary ordinances were ordained or advertised 9-0.
Summary written from the official minutes (Journal of the City Council); no transcript yet.
Issues discussed: Police Oversight and Civilian Review Board, Civil Immigration Enforcement Signage, Traffic Speed Cameras, Worcester Common Safety, CSX Railcar Odors and Derailment, Flock License Plate Readers, 600-604 Lincoln Street Zone Change, Lakeside and Garland Avenues UCH-TIF
Official Minutes
Journal of the City Council, posted on PrimeGov (summary of actions, not verbatim). Page headers and footers removed.
CITY OF WORCESTER
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Esther Howland (South) Chamber
Convened: 6:05 P.M.
Adjourned: 8:02 P.M.
MAYOR
Joseph M. Petty
AT-LARGE COUNCILORS DISTRICT COUNCILORS
Morris A. Bergman Tony Economou - District 1
Khrystian E. King Robert A. Bilotta - District 2
Satya B. Mitra John P. Fresolo - District 3
Gary Rosen
Luis A. Ojeda - District 4
Kathleen M. Toomey
Jose A. Rivera - District 5
www.worcesterma.gov
CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER CITY AUDITOR
Nikolin Vangjeli Eric D. Batista Robert V. Stearns
City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. STAR SPANGLED BANNER
3. ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair, except for Councilors
Economou, King and Ojeda. Councilor King arrived at 6:10 P.M. and Councilor
Ojeda arrived at 6:44 P.M. Councilors King, Ojeda and Toomey participated
remotely.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
5a. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of
the City Council Meeting of June 30, 2026.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll
call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, King, Ojeda absent)
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
6a. Mayor Petty read the item and recognized the following Speakers:
1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #13g CC and #13j CC and
spoke neither in favor of nor opposed to items #13m CC and #25h CC
2. David Webb, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of items #23g CC through #23i CC,
#24f CC, #24d CC, and #24e CC and spoke in opposition to items #11.36A CM and #13l
CC
3. Nathan Nicks, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to item #16a CC
7. HEARINGS AND ORDERS
7a. Hearing: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at: 38-40
SOUTHBRIDGE ST.
Granting permission to CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS for a conduit location at:
38-40 SOUTHBRIDGE ST.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to open the hearings for items #7a CC
through #7e CC. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent).
Mayor Petty asked if any abutters wished to be heard on the item. Hearing no speakers, Mayor
Petty moved for a roll call vote to close the hearings. Mayor Petty’s motion was approved on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent).
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to approve the item. Hearing held and Order adopted on a
roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
7b. Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: FLORENCE ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: FLORENCE ST.
Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #7a CC)
7c. Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: GRAFTON ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: GRAFTON ST.
Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #7a CC)
7d. Hearing: NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: GROVE ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: GROVE ST.
Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #7a CC)
7e. Hearing: NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned
pole at: WEST BOYLSTON ST.
Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a
jointly-owned pole at: WEST BOYLSTON ST.
Hearing held and Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #7a CC)
8. PETITIONS
8a. Patrick Grady request the picnic tables at Morgan Landing, located at 580 Grove St., be
replaced.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8a CC and #8b CC to the
Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery. Referred to the Department of Parks, Recreation
and Cemetery on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
8b. Patrick Grady request the tennis/pickleball court at Morgan Landing, located at 580
Grove St., be repaired and repainted.
Referred to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0
Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
8c. Brian Dutremble request the banning of the sale of miniature alcohol bottles, or "nips,"
in the city to reduce litter and alcohol abuse.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Public Health and
Human Services Committee. Referred to Public Health and Human Services Committee on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
8d. Councilor Khrystian E. King on behalf of Thomas and Charlene Keefe request
installation of sidewalks on the even side of Clark St. from Burncoat St. to Mountain St.
East.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #8d CC through #8z CC,
except item #8r CC, to Public Works Committee. Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
8e. Narissa Whyte request the existing sidewalk on Upland St. be extended from Mallard
Rd./Bella Cir. to Greenwood St.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8f. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Daniel Bradley request Laconia Rd. be
resurfaced.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8g. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of June Vo request installation of “Please Pick Up
After Your Dog” signage at the intersection of Malden St. and West Boylston St. that
includes the penalty for not picking up after your dog.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8h. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of additional street lighting, with a
preference for pedestrian scale lighting, on both sides of Lincoln St. between Norton St.
and Harlow St.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8i. Edward Weisser request installation of sidewalks on Lake Ave. North from
Quinsigamond State Park, located at 10 Lake Ave. North, to Lincoln St.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8j. Edward Weisser request installation of sidewalks on Winneconnett Rd.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8k. Edward Weisser request installation of sidewalks on Dominion Rd.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8l. Edward Weisser request installation of sidewalks on Belcourt Rd.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8m. Edward Weisser request installation of sidewalks on Natural History Rd.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8n. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Pamela Stefanllari request Neptune Rd. be
resurfaced.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8o. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Pamela Stefanllari request the sidewalks on
Neptune Rd. be resurfaced.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8p. Donald J. O'Neil, Attorney, on behalf of Tiffany Nguyen request extension, at the
expense of the petitioner, the combined sewer main in Henchman St. from its current
terminus, near the vicinity of Moen St. and Henchman St., easterly a distance of
approximately 146 feet to provide sewer service to the petitioner's properties located at 1
Frederick St. and 114 Lincoln St.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8q. Councilor Jose A. Rivera on behalf of Sheila Loughnane request removal of the
streetlight in the vicinity of 10 Ware St.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8r. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Paul Foster request Marmion Ave., from Kalmar
St. north to King Philip Rd., be converted from a private street to a public street.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Planning Board. Referred to Planning
Board on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
8s. Councilor Satya B. Mitra request Marconi Rd. be resurfaced.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8t. Councilor Tony Economou request installation of a sidewalk on the odd side of
Northeast Cutoff from the David Clark Company at 125 Northeast Cutoff to the
intersection of Clark St., in the interest of public safety.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8u. Idella Hazard request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 75 Providence St.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8v. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Clifford Rose request sidewalk resurfacing in
front of 50 Marland Rd.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8w. David Pederson request removal of sidewalk mural on the corner of Elm St. and
Chestnut St., with no further sidewalk murals being installed due to concerns over
chemicals being dumped into the drains.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8x. Sherry Rice request streetlight in the vicinity of 76 Copperfield Rd. be reviewed to
ensure it does not shine in on personal property.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8y. Brian Dutremble request electronic notification be sent to residents prior to the
occurrence of street sweeping actions.
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
8z. Caleigh McLaren and Stefanie Covino request additional information be provided
concerning the Long Term Control Plan to address Combined Sewer Overflow (see
attached).
Referred to Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #8d CC)
9. PETITIONS - Part II
9a. Councilor John P. Fresolo on behalf of Joseph Monfette request installation of speed
humps on Vale St. in the vicinity of Acton St.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #9a CC through #9z CC,
except item #9h CC, to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking
Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
9b. Councilor John P. Fresolo on behalf of Devan Wilson request “No Parking Anytime”
signage on the even side of McGill St. be removed.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9c. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Sheila Reid request traffic enforcement of the
stop signs at the intersection of Beechmont St. and Bancroft Tower Rd., in the interest in
public safety.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9d. Councilor Tony Economou request installation of a stop sign and stop bar on Pasadena
Pkwy. at its intersection with Tacoma St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9e. Daily Toribio request installation of a handicap parking space with ADA accessible curb
cut at 62 Circuit Ave. North.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9f. Omar Almsoni et al. request installation of additional speed limit signage on Bauer St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9g. Omar Almsoni et al. request installation of speed humps on Bauer St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9h. Vilson Castelo Branco request sidewalk repairs on Norfolk St. from Suffolk St. to Groton
Pl.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved to refer the item to Public Works Committee. Referred to
Public Works Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #9a CC)
9i. Jose A. DeJesus and Margarita Aguilar request installation of a handicap parking space
in front of 90 Chino Ave.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9j. Samia Fatima request a traffic study be conducted at the intersection of Oriol Dr. and
Lincoln St. for traffic calming solutions.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9k. Joanna Parafinowicz request the handicap parking space in the vicinity of 78 Seymour
St. be removed.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9l. Cheryl and Michael Brennan request a traffic study be conducted on Kenberma Rd. for
traffic calming solutions.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9m. Tanya Gaston request the handicap parking space located at 14 Ingalls St. be relocated
across the street.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9n. Iva Lika et al. request installation of speed humps on Ledgecrest Dr.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9o. Ian McGinnes request the existing resident permit parking on Shamrock St. be extended
to include 36 and 38 Shamrock St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9p. Dayana Mora request installation of One Hour Parking in front of 326 Shrewsbury St.
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9q. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bill Hurley request increased speed enforcement
on West Chester St., in the interest of public safety.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9r. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bill Hurley request installation of “Not A Truck
Route” signage at the intersection of West Chester St. and Chester St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9s. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bill Hurley request installation of “Not A Truck
Route” signage at the intersection of Chester St. and Grove St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9t. Councilor Jose A. Rivera on behalf of Christine Dolat request increased speed and traffic
enforcement on Delawanda Dr., in an effort to deter speeding and illegal vehicle use in
the neighborhood.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9u. Sheryl Reidy request installation of stop signage on Leeds St. at its intersection with
Fales St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9v. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Carol Shaw request installation of speed humps
on Institute Rd. between Park Ave. and Haviland St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9w. Enxhi Muharremi request installation of speed limit signage on Whittier St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9x. Thomas Vincent request the traffic lights at the intersection of Shore Dr. and Norton Dr.
be reviewed for the purpose of extending the Shore Dr. light turning onto Norton Dr.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9y. Thomas Vincent request installation of additional wayfinding signage on West Boylston
Dr. for the purpose of directing trucks onto MA-12 to access the interstate.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
9z. Thomas Vincent request the green left turn signal on Shore Dr. at its intersection with
Holden St. be extended.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #9a CC)
10. PETITIONS - Part III
10a. Thomas Vincent request a traffic study on Shore Dr. in the vicinity of Bancroft School,
located at 110 Shore Dr., for the purpose of reconfiguring traffic patterns for vehicles
entering and exiting the school.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #10a CC through #10r CC
to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote
of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
10b. William A. Soucy request installation of speed humps on Lakewood St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10c. William A. Soucy request installation of stop signage on Lakewood St. at its intersection
with Baker St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10d. William A. Soucy request installation of stop signage on Lakewood St. at its intersection
with Elmer St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10e. William A. Soucy request installation of stop signage on Lakewood St. at its intersection
with Manomet St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10f. William A. Soucy request installation of a truck ban/weight restriction for the through
traffic of trucks and busses on Lakewood St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10g. Councilor Jose A. Rivera on behalf of Jack Arakelian request installation of speed humps
on Bailey St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10h. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Ronald Prapuolenis request installation of
“Thickly Settled” signage on Mountain St. West in the vicinity of West Boylston St. and
Pullman St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10i. Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Ronald Prapuolenis request increased speed
enforcement on Mountain St. West between West Boylston St. and Pullman St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10j. Councilor John P. Fresolo request installation of a speed hump at or in the vicinity of 42
Vincent Cir.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10k. Raymond Eliason request removal of a handicap parking space at 8 Shepard St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10l. Raymond Eliason request installation of a handicap parking space at 50 Whipple St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10m. Zainabu Hakili request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 67 Hollis St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10n. Jody Gaucher request removal of the speed humps in the vicinity of 109 Heywood St.,
due to concerns over flooding at the location.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10o. Julia Coyle request installation of two (2) large-scale gateway identification signs be
installed on I-290, with one (1) sign being installed for traffic entering from Shrewsbury
and one (1) being installed for traffic entering from Auburn (see attached for an image of
proposed signage).
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10p. Councilor John P. Fresolo request installation of speed humps on Lawton St.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10q. Christina Foley request installation of a crosswalk and flashing crosswalk alert signal at
the intersection of Miscoe Rd. and Massasoit Rd.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10r. Danica Rose request the recommissioning, disconnecting and permanent removal of
Flock and Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRS) in the city.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10a CC)
10s. Christina Foley request the city spray park hours of operation for the 2027 season be
extended to provide earlier morning hours.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #10s CC and #10t CC to
Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee. Referred to Veterans' Memorials, Parks
and Recreation Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
10t. Patrick Grady request the court lights at Morgan Landing, located at 580 Grove St., be
repaired.
Referred to Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas
and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #10s CC)
10u. NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: VELANDER ST.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to set hearings for items #10u CC through
#10w CC on September 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Hearing set for September 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on a
roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
10v. NATIONAL GRID for a conduit location at: WASHINGTON SQ.
Hearing set for September 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10u CC)
10w. NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for a jointly-owned pole at:
CHRISTINE ST.
Hearing set for September 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #10u CC)
10x. Patrick Grady request "Pickleball Court" be added as a dropdown option under search
park features on the city's website.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to the City Manager.
Referred to the City Manager on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
11. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER
11.1 APPOINTMENTS
Non-City Council Confirmation
A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the appointment of
Alex Monaco to the Worcester Arts Council.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file.
Placed on file on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
11.2 APPOINTMENTS
City Council Confirmation
11.3 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
William Bagley, Jr., Esq., Chief Human Resources Officer
11.4 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer
A. Recommending adoption of an order authorizing the municipality's
purchasing director to procure a contract with a four-year term.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll all vote to adopt the item. Order
adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
B. Recommending adoption of a resolution to approve an Urban Center
Housing - Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Agreement for 16 - 32
Lakeside Avenue and 18 - 20 Garland Avenue.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to
Economic Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee
on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
11.5 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer
11.6 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Division of Human Rights and Accessibility
Patricia M. LaFore, Director
11.7 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Administration Division
John K. Westerling, Commissioner
A. Recommending adoption of an ordinance amendment relative to the
placement of items for trash collection.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed
Ordinance. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0
Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
11.8 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering and Architectural Services Division
John K. Westerling, Commissioner
11.9 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Operations Division
John K. Westerling, Commissioner
11.10 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CEMETERY
Robert C. Antonelli, Jr., Commissioner
11.11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Stephen S. Rolle, P.E., Commissioner
A. Transmitting informational communication relative to the functional
classification of streets in Worcester.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #11.11A CM
through #11.11C CM to Traffic and Parking Committee. Referred to Traffic and
Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent)
B. Transmitting informational communication relative to the City of Worcester's
Vision Zero Annual Report.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.11A CM)
C. Recommending adoption of the proposed ordinance amendment to establish
a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.11A CM)
11.12 FIRE DEPARTMENT
Martin Dyer, Fire Chief
11.13 POLICE DEPARTMENT
Paul B. Saucier, Police Chief
11.14 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Charles R. Goodwin, Commissioner
11.15 LAW DEPARTMENT
Alexandra H. Kalkounis, Esq., City Solicitor
11.16 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Administration
Nicholas Antanavica, Commissioner
11.17 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Building and Zoning Division
David Horne, Deputy Building Commissioner
11.18 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
Housing and Health Inspections Division
Lee R. Hall, Director
11.19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration
Seema Dixit, Commissioner
11.20 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Elder Affairs
Amy Vogel Waters, Director
11.21 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Veterans Services
Alex R. Arriaga, Interim Veterans Services Director
11.22 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Youth Opportunities
Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director
11.23 WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jason L. Homer, Executive Director
11.24 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Election Commission Division
Nikolin Vangjeli, City Clerk
11.25 PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Brian Allen, Superintendent
11.26 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Administration
Timothy McGourthy, Chief Financial Officer
A. Transmitting informational communication relative to a financial update for
the period ending June 30, 2026.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to
Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and
Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent)
11.27 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Assessing Division
Samuel E. Konieczny, City Assessor
11.28 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Budget Office Division
Erin E. Taylor, Director
11.29 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Purchasing Division
Christopher Gagliastro, Director
11.30 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Treasury and Collections Division
Francisco Hernandez, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes
11.31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
James Bedard, Chief of Public Facilities
11.32 DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
John W. Odell, Chief Sustainability Officer
11.33 DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Michael P. Hamel, Chief Information Officer
11.34 FINANCE ITEMS
Capital Transfers
11.35 FINANCE ITEMS
Grants and Donations
A. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in
the amount of up to Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($900,000.00) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs under the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
Program.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #11.35A CM
through #11.35V CM, #11.36A CM, and #11.37A CM through #11.37H CM.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent)
B. Recommend the approval of a resolution to file and accept a grant from the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation of 25 mph statutory speed limit
signs at no cost.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
C. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in
the amount of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Dollars and No
Cents ($199,005.00) from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
(MassDOT) for the Shared Streets Equipment Grant Program.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
D. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of One Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($100.00) from Jill and
Bret Goldberg in memory of Souraya Adjami, in support of the Worcester
Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
E. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($50.00) from Cynthia and
Dennis Henderson in memory of Souraya Adjami, in support of the Worcester
Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
F. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of One Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($100.00) from Dana
and Joe Kelly in memory of Souraya Adjami, in support of the Worcester
Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
G. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of Twenty-Five Dollars and No Cents ($25.00) from CJ Posk
in memory of Fran Nase in support of the Worcester Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
H. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($200.00) from
Shrewsbury SNF Operations, LLC., in support of the Worcester Senior
Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
I. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of One Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($100.00) from Anna
and Christopher Shultz in memory of Souraya Adjami, in support of the
Worcester Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
J. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of One Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($100.00) from Heather
and Duncan Stewart in memory of Souraya Adjami, in support of the
Worcester Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
K. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($250.00) from
United HealthCare Svs, Inc. in support of the Worcester Senior Center.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
L. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Supplemental Grant in the amount of One
Million Dollars and No Cents ($1,000,000.00) from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's Brownfields Program.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
M. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in
the amount of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($5,500,000.00) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Lead Hazard Reduction Program.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
N. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a
MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant in the amount of One Million Six
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,650,000.00) from the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
O. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in
the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
and No Cents ($249,800.00) from the Massachusetts Executive Office of
Economic Development.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
P. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
of Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and No Cents
($3,263.00) from Ms. Jean Casello for the purchase and installation of a
memorial bench and plaque at Green Hill Golf Course.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
Q. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,000.00) in
Memory of Danny Rossetti for the Green Hill Golf Course, Junior Golf
Program.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
R. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept and expend a grant in the
amount of Forty-Four Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($44,000.00) from the
MassHire North Central Workforce Board.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
S. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept with gratitude a donation
in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($13,500.00) for the Nancy Meyers Bates Basketball Court at Greenwood
Park from various donors.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
T. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to accept a donation in the amount
of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($250.00) from an anonymous
donor to support the Worcester Fire Department.
Resolution adopted with gratitude on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #11.35A CM)
U. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in
the amount of Ninety-Two Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($92,000.00)
from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Jail Diversion/Arrest
Diversion Grant Program.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
V. Recommend the adoption of a resolution to file, accept, and expend a grant in
the amount of Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($40,800.00) from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for
the Central Mass Digital Preservation Hub Initiative.
Resolution adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
11.36 FINANCE ITEMS
Operational Transfers
A. Recommend that Fifty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and
No Cents ($57,556.00) be transferred from GFT-1138, Community
Fund/Gate Fees, and be appropriated to PRJ-100065, Neighborhood
Improvements - CSX, for the purchase of a Worcester Police Department
patrol boat for Lake Quinsigamond.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
11.37 FINANCE ITEMS
Prior Year
A. Recommend that One Hundred Ninety Dollars and Seventy Two Centers
($190.72) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost Center #CC1038, Police
Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year invoices.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
B. Recommend that One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Eighty
One Cents ($1,496.81) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost Center
#CC1044, Fire Ordinary Maintenance for the payment of prior year invoices.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
C. Recommend that Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($4,500) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost Center #CC1062,
Treasury Ordinary Maintenance for the payment of a prior year invoice.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
D. Recommend that Two Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and
Twenty-Eight Cents ($2,176.28) be authorized from various Fiscal Year 2027
Parks cost centers for payment of prior year invoices.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
E. Recommend that Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars and No
Cents ($5,780.00) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost Center
#CC1063, Health Insurance Fringe Benefits for payment of prior year
invoices.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
F. Recommend that Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars
and Fifty-Five Cents ($22,148.55) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost
Center #CC1081, Transportation & Mobility Ordinary Maintenance for the
payment of a prior year invoice.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
G. Recommend that Fifty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and
Seventy-Four Cents ($52,239.74) be authorized from various Fiscal Year
2027 Department of Public Works cost centers for the payment of prior year
invoices.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
H. Recommend that Ten Thousand Twelve Dollars and Seventy-One Cents
($10,012.71) be authorized from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost Center #CC1007,
Public Facilities Ordinary Maintenance, for the payment of prior year
invoices.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
(See Item #11.35A CM)
11.38 FINANCE
Loan Orders
11.39 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS
12. CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS
12a. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION -
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) administrators to ensure rapid transit and
transit signal prioritization are implemented on Lincoln St., Main St., and Grafton St.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt items #12a CC through #12h
CC. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
12b. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION -
Request City Manager encourage Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)
administrators to apply for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit Grant Program and Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)
Community Transit Grant Program.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
12c. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS - Request City Manager request
Commissioner of Public Works, and other departments as needed, inspect the culvert
located in the vicinity of 102 Wildwood Ave. and provide City Council with a report
detailing the cause of current flooding conditions in the area. Further, request said report
include remedial steps that can be taken to address raised water gates and/or manhole
covers sticking out of the ground at the location.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
12d. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager
request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with the School Department
and the District Councilor to address traffic related issues around student pickup and
dropoff at Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton St.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
12e. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager
request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install stop bars at the existing
stop signs on Delmont Ave. facing Bedford Ave.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
12f. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager
request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility install stop bars at existing stop
signs on Farrar Ave. facing Bedford Ave.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
12g. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager
work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to ensure school bus drivers do not
speed in the Westport Rd. neighborhood.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
12h. FROM THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - Request City Manager
request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility evaluate and install the
appropriate horizontal curve and advisory speed plaques in advance of the driveways at
425 Lake Ave.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #12a
CC)
13. ORDERS
13a. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works conduct an immediate
review of the overgrowth of Japanese knotweed in the vicinity of 45 Marcy St. and
remediate the invasive plant issue at the location. (Rivera)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rivera, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
13b. Request Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking proactively hold one or more
hearings to gauge public pro and con interest in having the City Council adopt
legislation the state will likely pass allowing cities to install traffic speed cameras in
school zones and on municipal streets. Said hearings should include discussion related to
the regulation being tied to the legislature's $575 million economic development bill, as
well as that it would allow for the installation of forty (40) speed cameras in the city,
which would lead to fines for drivers exceeding posted speed limits by 11 mph up to
one-hundred dollars ($100) per offense. (Rosen)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (King
abstained) (Economou, Ojeda absent)
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Ojeda, who moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item.
Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Ojeda, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor
Ojeda.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Traffic and Parking Committee.
Referred to Traffic and Parking Committee on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (King
abstained) (Bilotta, Economou absent)
13c. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility review the
existing crosswalk on Lincoln St. in the vicinity of 274 Lincoln St. for the purpose of
making both short and long-term safety improvements to the crosswalk. (Bilotta)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13d. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility work with
the Commissioner of Public Works to ensure the step off the sidewalk at the intersection
of King Philip Rd. and Marmion Ave., which is currently at an eleven (11) to twelve (12)
inch step, is brought up to an acceptable and safe standard (see attached). (Economou)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll
call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13e. Request City Manager request Fire Chief provide City Council with a comprehensive
report concerning the status of renovations and improvements to fire stations throughout
the city. Said report should include the status of equipment, including but not limited to
extractors, exhaust fans, bathroom fixtures, etc., as well as all structural improvements to
be completed at each station. Further, request said report also include both a timeline and
estimated budget for each project. (Toomey)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13f. Request City Manager provide City Council with long-range recommendation steps the
city can and should take to prevent the frequent summer closures at Coes Reservoir and
Indian Lake, which necessarily ban swimming, boating, fishing, and pet contact due to
high levels of bacteria and toxins. (Rosen)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Rosen, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9
Yeas and 0 Nays (Bilotta, Economou absent)
13g. Request City Manager organize an event where the city’s Nobel laureates, Dr. Victor
Ambros and Dr. Craig C. Mello of UMass Chan Medical School, are given the
opportunity to speak in front of the city’s youth regarding their lives and discoveries.
Further, request City Manager work with the Superintendent of Public Schools to ensure
all high school-aged seniors are prominently included in such an event in hopes of
inspiring the students as they continue their own educational ventures. Further, request
Mayor consider providing said Nobel laureates with appropriate recognitions, including
Keys to the City, at said event. (Mitra)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13h. Request City Manager work with the Police Chief and Commissioner of Transportation
and Mobility to provide City Council with a report concerning the measures currently in
place to ensure motorists are obeying speed and traffic laws in the city. Further, request
City Manager include in said report information concerning additional measures and
practices the city can implement to increase speeding and traffic law compliance
throughout the city. (Mitra)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13i. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning public safety,
cleanliness, maintenance and enforcement activation in the Worcester Common and its
surrounding streets. Said report should include current conditions, existing enforcement
and outreach efforts and recommended measures that can be implemented to ensure the
Worcester Common is safe, welcoming and usable as a public park for residents,
workers, families and visitors. (Mitra)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to amend the item to include, “Further,
request said report include outreach efforts made by all city departments as it relates to the
homeless community on the Worcester Common, as well as information related to various arrests
occurring on the Worcester Common.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended
on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 3 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Fresolo, Mitra, Rivera, Rosen, Toomey,
Petty) (Nays – Bilotta, King, Ojeda) (Economou absent)
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bilotta, who moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item.
Reconsideration approved on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bilotta and Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order adopted as amended
on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas and 3 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Fresolo, Mitra, Rivera, Rosen, Toomey,
Petty) (Nays – Bilotta, King, Ojeda) (Economou absent)
13j. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with
a report concerning the sanitary sewer overflow of approximately 15,000 gallons of
untreated wastewater that was discharged from an underground pipe in the vicinity of 23
Southwest Cutoff (Route 20) on July 24, 2026. (Fresolo)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Commissioner of Public Works, who responded to questions raised by
Councilor Fresolo.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to place the item on file. Placed on file on a roll call vote of 9
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
13k. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the current
strategies in place to mitigate overgrowth in the city. Said report should also include
information relative to any additional strategies the city is planning to implement
concerning the issue, as well as information related to specific plans to mitigate
overgrowth in the vicinity of the jersey barriers located on Route 20. (Fresolo)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13l. Request Standing Committee on Public Safety hold a public discussion regarding the
closure of the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation of the Worcester Police
Department (WPD) and City of Worcester. (Toomey)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Toomey, who moved to Hold the Item Under
Privilege.
Held Under Privilege - Toomey
13m. Request City Manager organize a meeting between the city, state delegates, and
representatives from CSX to ensure railcars carrying solid waste do not idle in the city,
causing foul odors to remain in the air in areas including the businesses and residential
properties on and around Canterbury St. (Petty)
Mayor Petty read the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor King recognized Mayor Petty, who moved to amend the item:
“Further, request said report include any other areas of the city impacted by this issue. Further,
request said report include information relative to the August 14, 2026 CSX freight train
derailment and methods to prevent such an accident from occurring again in the future.”
Vice Chairperson Councilor King moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order
adopted as amended on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Rosen absent)
13n. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Commissioner of
Transportation and Mobility install either a double or single yellow line on West Chester
St., as soon as possible and in the interest of public safety. (Economou)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Rosen absent)
13o. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Commissioner of
Transportation and Mobility repaint the double yellow lines on Barry Rd. Ext., as soon as
possible and in the interest of public safety. (Economou)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Rosen absent)
13p. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Commissioner of
Transportation and Mobility research installing in-road warning light crosswalk systems
in the city to enhance pedestrian and motor vehicle safety in areas with high pedestrian
traffic (see attached for links to example videos on YouTube). (King, Economou)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who moved to Hold the Item Under
Privilege.
Held Under Privilege - King
13q. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works immediately review and
repair the stone wall in the vicinity of Burncoat Street Preparatory School, located at 526
Burncoat St., which was hit by a plow during winter snow operations. (Petty)
Vice Chairperson Councilor King read the item and recognized Mayor Petty, who spoke
concerning the item.
Vice Chairperson Councilor King moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a
roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Rosen absent)
13r. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Commissioner of
Transportation and Mobility review and repair the damaged curb cut at the crosswalk on
the northern side of Foster St. at its intersection with Norwich St. (Bilotta)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Rosen absent)
13s. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works ensure the trenches
created by utilities at intersection of Eastern Ave., East Central St. and Mt. Carmel Way
be resurfaced. (Bilotta)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 9
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Rosen absent)
13t. Request City Manager request Commissioner of Inspectional Services review and
address concerns associated with the empty lots located at 0 Ascension St., 478 Franklin
St. and 498 Franklin St. (Bilotta)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
13u. Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the open positions
and overall staffing levels in the Department of Public Works. (Bilotta)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta and Councilor Fresolo, who spoke
concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor
Fresolo.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
14. COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY CLERK
14a. Transmitting an informational communication clarifying the process used by the City
Clerk's Office to establish death records in the city.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Municipal and
Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee
on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
15. COMMUNICATION
15a. Kristi L. Turgeon, Clerk of the School Committee, transmitting a request for the City
Council to authorize the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) and City of Worcester to enter
into an additional three (3) year Software License and Services Agreement with
Renaissance Learning, Inc. to support reading, mathematics, and early literacy
instruction.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
16. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
16a. REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Upon the Petition of Stephen J. Kerrigan on
behalf of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. request the zoning map of
the city, as referenced in Article III of the City of Worcester Zoning Ordinance, be
amended to wholly encompass the properties at 600 and 604 Lincoln St. in the Business,
Limited 1.0 (BL-1.0) zoning district.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Economic
Development Committee. Referred to Economic Development Committee on a roll call vote of 9
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
17. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
17a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Upon the Report of the Committee on Public Service and Transportation Upon the Order
of Councilor Sarai Rivera and Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request Standing
Committee on Public Service and Transportation meet with the WRTA Administrator to
provide City Council with a report concerning the WRTA’s winter weather plan,
especially including information as to how snow will be removed at each of the bus
stops: recommend Report be placed on file.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept the item. Accepted on a roll call
vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
18. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTE ON PUBLIC WORKS
18a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Michael
Kollios request installation of new sidewalk in front of 360 May St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt items #18a CC
through #18j CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent)
18b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Jose A. Rivera request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 15 Coombs Rd.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Jose A. Rivera request sidewalk resurfacing in front of 5 Coombs Rd.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Jose A. Rivera request sidewalk resurfacing on the odd side of Lovell St. from Columbus
St. to Garland St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Joe
Williams request street surfacing on Mellor Ave.: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Jocelyn
Casassa request Doris St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Robert A. Bilotta request East Central St. be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Robert A. Bilotta request North Parkway be resurfaced: recommend adoption of the
accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Satya B. Mitra request installation of “No Littering” signage on North St. along the
property line of Rural Cemetery and Crematory, located at 180 Grove St.: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Jose A. Rivera on behalf of Gloria St. Marie request installation of “No Dumping”
signage that includes information regarding fine amounts at the end of Chatanika Ave.
where it borders Cascade Park: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #18a CC)
18k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Brian
Dutremble request the city institute a ban on lift kits for city-owned trucks: recommend
Petition be placed on file.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #18k CC through #18s
CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
18l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Report of the
Planning Board Upon the Petition of Timothy Bateman request Wildwood Ave. from
Apricot St. to 301 Wildwood Ave. be made public: recommend Report be denied.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Craig
Thomas request construction of new sidewalks on upper portion of Orient St.:
recommend Petition be denied.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Craig
Thomas request construction of a new sidewalk on Orient St. from Sultan St. to
Plantation St.: recommend Petition be denied.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Councilor
Etel Haxhiaj request installation of a new sidewalk on Heard St. that that abuts 215
Heard St., 231 Heard St., 233 Heard St., 235 Heard St. and 48 Royal Rd. Further, request
the fees associated with installing said sidewalk be waived, as the sidewalk is needed to
provide a safe walking route to Heard Street Discovery Academy, 200 Heard St.:
recommend Petition be granted Leave to Withdraw.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Daniel
James Bradley request sidewalk repair in front of 29 Laconia Rd. to 31 Laconia Rd.:
recommend Petition be granted Leave to Withdraw.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Demitrios
Voyiatzis request street resurfacing on Sagamore Rd. in the vicinity of 53 Sagamore Rd.:
recommend Petition be granted Leave to Withdraw.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Christine
Giza request First St. be resurfaced: recommend Petition be granted Leave to Withdraw.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
18s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Petition of Daniel
James Bradley request street resurfacing in front of 31 Laconia Rd.: recommend Petition
be granted Leave to Withdraw.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #18k CC)
19. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - PART I
19a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Kayla Marie Lebron request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 159
Ingleside Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to advertise the proposed Ordinances
associated with items #19a CC through #19v CC. Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll
call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
19b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Tony Economou request installation of a handicap parking space on Main St.
near its corner with Maple St. and in front of 370 Main St.: recommend passage of the
accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Kellie Watts request removal of the handicap parking space in the vicinity of 3 and 5
Commonwealth Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta on behalf of Adam Henderson request removal of the
handicap parking space across from 118 Tower St.: recommend passage of the
accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Eva Clark request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of 195 Lincoln
St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Jen Martell et al. request installation of "No Left Turn" signage on Grafton St.
northbound in the vicinity of Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton St.:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
John Mulryan and Timothy Johnson, on behalf of 22 Waverly LLC, request installation
of "No Parking Anytime" signage along the entire frontage of 22 Waverly St.:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage on the
DeMarco Ter. side of 179 Shrewsbury St.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Julia C. Chilton request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the even side of
Sterling St. from Seymour St. to Euclid Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying
proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Lilian Sorto Cruz and Pedro Cruz request installation of "No Parking Anytime" signage
from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in front of 3 Thayer St.: recommend
passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an ordinance to
permanently establish No Parking Anytime on portions of both sides of Grafton Street:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a stop sign on Dryden St. at its
intersection with Edgeworth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed
Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
John Charron request installation of stop signage at the intersection of Sophia Dr. and
Tennyson St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj on behalf of Kerri Wentworth request installation of a stop sign
at the intersection of Wedgewood Rd. and Westmorland Dr.: recommend passage of the
accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a stop sign on Whittier St. at its
intersection with Edgeworth St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed
Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of an ordinance establishing a
commercial loading zone and two-hour metered parking on a portion of Main Street:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Mohammad Arman Hossain request installation of 15-minute parking zone on Grand St.
in the vicinity of 103 Canterbury St. (Amended February 25, 2026): recommend passage
of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Lydia I. Rios request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 9 Preston St.:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Donna Livingston request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 23
Kendrick Ave.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19t. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Mallorie Niro et al. request installation of a handicap parking space at 72 Richland St.:
recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19u. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Fatima Husseini request installation of a handicap parking space in front of 117
Merrifield St.: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19v. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Leocadia V. Vasquez request installation of a handicap parking space in the vicinity of
Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, located at 151 Chandler St.: recommend passage of the
accompanying proposed Ordinance.
Voted to advertise proposed Ordinance on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #19a CC)
19w. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Huong Nguyen request removal of handicap signage in front of 21 Vineyard St.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt items #19w CC
through #19z CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent)
19x. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Luis A. Ojeda on behalf of Matthew Garafalo, Project Manager of Sustainable
Comfort Inc., request installation of a handicap parking space on Bowdoin St. side of 55
Linden St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #19w CC)
19y. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Shauna Gaffney request installation of crosswalk and lighted crosswalk signage at the
bus stop located at 150 Blackstone River Rd.: recommend adoption of the accompanying
Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #19w CC)
19z. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Carli Leong request installation of a crosswalk with flashing beacons on Southbridge St.
at Washburn St.: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #19w CC)
20. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - PART II
20a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Maureen Schwab on behalf of the Green Island Residents Neighborhood Group request
installation of "One Way/No Left Turn" signage on Canton St. in the vicinity of the
Crompton Park parking lot exit: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept and adopt items #20a CC
through #20h CC. Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou,
Ojeda absent) (See Item #20a CC)
20b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Maureen Schwab on behalf of the Green Island Residents Neighborhood Group request
installation of additional "One Way and Do Not Enter" signage on Lafayette St.:
recommend adoption of the accompanying six (6) Orders.
Accepted and Adopted Six (6) Orders on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #20a CC)
20c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a dead-end sign at the entrance of East
Park Terrace: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #20a CC)
20d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Patrick Grady request installation of signage indicating Assumption Ave. is a private
road: recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #20a CC)
20e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Bob McCauley request installation of a truck
ban/weight restriction on Ararat St. that would augment where the State has restrictions,
in an effort to ensure truck ban/weight restriction limits can be enforced on the street:
recommend adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #20a CC)
20f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Mayor Joseph M. Petty and Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Lois Bourget
request installation of additional truck ban/weight restriction-related signage on Mount
Ave. warning truck drivers the road is not appropriate for tractor trailers: recommend
adoption of the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #20a CC)
20g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Khrystian E. King and Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a
stop sign on Peabody St. at its intersection with Plantation St.: recommend adoption of
the accompanying Order.
Accepted and Adopted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See
Item #20a CC)
20h. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of twenty (20) ft. “No Parking Here to
Corner” signage along Hamilton St., at its intersections with Commonwealth Ave.,
Middlesex Ave. and Boston Ave.: recommend adoption of the accompanying three (3)
Orders.
Accepted and Adopted Three (3) Orders on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda
absent) (See Item #20a CC)
20i. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Joseph Scanlon request the pedestrian crossing signals at the Webster St., Cambridge St.,
and Main St. intersection be reviewed and fixed to activate only when the crosswalk
button is pressed: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #20i CC through #20z CC.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
20j. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Tony Economou request installation of “No Parking Anytime” signage along
the bike path routes on Burncoat St., in the interest of public safety: recommend Petition
be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20k. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Lisa McHugh request Standish St. be made a one-way street: recommend Petition be
placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20l. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Abdul Ghani request installation of parking meters in front of 241 Lincoln St:
recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20m. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of the residents of Beechmont St. request white
stop lines be painted at the existing stop signs at the intersection of Beechmont St. and
Bancroft Tower Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20n. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Satya B. Mitra request installation of three (3) way stop signage at the
intersection of Chester St. and West Chester St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20o. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor John P. Fresolo request installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection
of Delmont Ave. and Bedford Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20p. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor John P. Fresolo request installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection
of Farrar Ave. and Bedford Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20q. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Maureen Schwab on behalf of the Green Island Residents Neighborhood Group request
installation of additional "One Way and Do Not Enter" signage on Canton St. at its
intersection with Quinsigamond Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20r. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Satya B. Mitra on behalf of the residents of Westport Rd. request installation
of “Go Slow, Children Playing" signage in the vicinity of 10 Westport Rd.: recommend
Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20s. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of “Go Slow Children” signage on
Kenwood Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20t. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Patrick Grady request installation of "Not a Thru Street" signage at the entrance of
Assumption Ave. on West Boylston St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20u. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Abigail Bose request installation of "Blind Driveway" signage in the vicinity of 85
Mountain St. East.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20v. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Tony Economou on behalf of Juan Perez request the “STOP,” “ONE WAY,”
and “DO NOT ENTER,” signage at the intersection of Pasadena Pkwy. and Tacoma St.
be moved out of the bushes to a more visible location, in the interest of public safety:
recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20w. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Abigail Bose request installation of a convex mirror in the vicinity of 85 Mountain St.
East: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20x. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Patrick Grady request installation of left turn arrow traffic signals on West Boylston St.
southbound at its intersection with Loop Rd.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20y. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Mike Rejaey request installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Bigelow Davis
Parkway and Lake Ave.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
20z. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Joseph Corazzini request a traffic study be conducted on Salisbury St. that tracks vehicle
speed and the amount of vehicles utilizing the street: recommend Petition be placed on
file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #20i CC)
21. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING - PART III
21a. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative
to 2026 speed hump installations: recommend Communication be placed on file.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to accept items #21a CC through #21g
CC. Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
21b. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the
Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative
to the Mobility Action Plan Annual Report: recommend Communication be placed on
file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #21a CC)
21c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Matthew Germain request installation of a right turn only lane on Lincoln St. at its
intersection with Plantation St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #21a CC)
21d. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Councilor Morris A. Bergman request installation of a stop sign on Indian Hill Rd. at
Marconi Rd. Further, request installation of a Do Not Block Intersection signage at said
intersection. (Amended November 19, 2025): recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #21a CC)
21e. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Henry Halpern request installation of "Do Not Block Intersection" signage at the
intersection of Indian Hill Rd. and Marconi Rd., as well as street markings with an "X"
where cars should not block said intersection: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #21a CC)
21f. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Adam Och request installation of "Blind Driveway" signage in front of 425 Lake Ave.
North to warn drivers traveling towards Lincoln St. of said blind driveway: recommend
Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #21a CC)
21g. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAFFIC AND PARKING Upon the Petition of
Kimpa L. Barnes, Jr. request installation of "Do Not Block Driveway" signage in front of
15 Windham St.: recommend Petition be placed on file.
Accepted on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #21a CC)
22. TO BE ORDAINED
22a. Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group EM –
Executive Management for the Central Region WIOA Youth Director Position.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group R – Laborer
and Craftsman for the Traffic Laborer Position.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A –
Administrative and Supervisory for the Municipal Hearing Officer Position.
Amending the Salary Ordinance of August 20, 1996 Occupational Group A –
Administrative and Supervisory for the Resource Development/Program Manager and
Director of Youth, Central Region WIOA Positions.
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to ordain items #22a CC through #22n
CC. Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent)
22b. Amending Section 40 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Establish
Resident Permit Parking On One Side Of Lodi Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22c. Amending Sections 29 And 31 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To
Remove A Stop Sign Facing Chester Street At Parkton Avenue.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22d. Amending Sections 29 And 31 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To
Remove A Stop Sign And Place A Yield Sign On Parkton Avenue At Chester Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22e. Amending Section 31 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 Providing For
A Yield Sign On Westbrook Road At Greenbriar Lane.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22f. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide
Handicap Parking In Front Of #151 Beacon Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22g. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Remove
Handicap Parking In The Vicinity Of #19 Kosta Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22h. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide
Handicap Loading Zone In Front Of #188 Austin Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22i. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide
Handicap Parking On Arlington Street Adjacent To #61 Dorchester Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22j. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Remove
Handicap Parking In The Vicinity Of #26A Marjorie Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22k. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Remove
Handicap Parking In The Vicinity Of #7 Lucian Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22l. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Remove
Handicap Parking On Maxwell Street In The Vicinity Of #605 Millbury Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22m. Amending Section 42 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008 To Provide
Handicap Parking In Front Of #20 Shepard Street.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
22n. Amending Sections 29, 68 And 74 Of Chapter 13 Of The Revised Ordinances Of 2008
To Establish Two-Way Travel On A Portion Of Beaver Street Near Park Avenue, And
Implement Stop Control And Right Turn Only For Westbound Traffic On Beaver Street
At Park Avenue.
Ordained on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent) (See Item #22a CC)
23. HELD UNDER PRIVILEGE
23a. COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting an annual survey to the City Council
regarding the administration and operations of the City Council Office. (Held Under
Privilege - King June 23, 2026 and July 21, 2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer items #23a CC and #23b CC to
Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative
Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
23b. COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication
concerning the process required for City Council to hire and oversee City Council Office
Staff. (Held Under Privilege - King June 23, 2026 and July 21, 2026)
Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0
Nays (Economou absent) (See Item #23a CC)
23c. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommending the appointment of Candice
Mero-Carlson to the Worcester Redevelopment Authority. (Held Under Privilege -
Bilotta July 21, 2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to recommit the item to the City Manager.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Manager, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to recommit the item to the City Manager. Motion to
recommit the item to the City Manager denied on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 7 Nays (Yeas –
Bilotta, King, Ojeda) (Nays – Bergman, Fresolo, Mitra, Rivera, Rosen, Toomey, Petty) (Economou
absent)
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to confirm the appointment. Confirmed on a roll call vote of
7 Yeas and 3 Nays (Yeas – Bergman, Fresolo, Mitra, Rivera, Rosen, Toomey, Petty) (Nays –
Bilotta, King, Ojeda) (Economou absent)
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman for a second time, who moved for a roll call vote to
reconsider the item. Reconsideration denied on a roll call vote of 0 Yeas and 10 Nays (Economou
absent)
23d. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommending the appointment of Jared
Madison to the Trust Funds Commission. (Held Under Privilege - Bilotta July 21, 2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to confirm the appointment. Confirmed
on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
23e. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager recommending the appointment of Che
Anderson to the Civic Center Commission. (Held Under Privilege - Bilotta July 21,
2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to confirm the appointment. Confirmed
on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
23f. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication
relative to a report and recommendation regarding a municipal civilian review board.
(Held Under Privilege - King July 21, 2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to Hold the Item Under Privilege for a
second time. Held Under Privilege for a second time on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays
(Economou, King, Ojeda absent).
Held Under Privilege – Petty
23g. ORDER of Councilor Robert A. Bilotta - Request City Manager provide City Council
with quarterly reports concerning outreach efforts and police activity in the Canal
District regarding unhoused individuals. Said report should include caseworker and
outreach data from service providers, the city’s Health and Human Services department,
and Quality of Life team. Further, said report should also include police data on service
calls and arrests of any unhoused individuals. (Held Under Privilege - Bilotta July 21,
2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 10
Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
23h. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager install signage at
appropriate locations throughout the city stating the property may not be used for civil
immigration enforcement activities. Further, request City Manager create a draft
ordinance for City Council consideration related to the enforcement of such signage (see
attached for an image of such signage in the City of Lynn). (Held Under Privilege - King
July 21, 2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with item #23i CC.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved to amend the item to include, “Further, request City Manager provide
City Council with a report detailing proposed locations for installation and an estimated cost
analysis to install and enforce such signage.”
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Solicitor, who responded to questions raised by Councilor
Bergman.
Vice Chairperson Councilor King recognized Councilor Rivera, Mayor Petty, and Councilor
Bilotta, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, Councilor Rivera, and Councilor Bergman for second
times, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item as amended. Order denied on a roll call
vote of 5 Yeas and 5 Nays (Yeas – Bilotta, Fresolo, King, Ojeda, Petty) (Nays – Bergman, Mitra,
Rivera, Rosen, Toomey) (Economou absent)
23i. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager, as part of any draft
ordinance related to the prohibition of civil immigration enforcement activities on certain
and appropriate properties, ensure language be included in said ordinance that requires
signage be listed at such properties in all appropriate languages. (Held Under Privilege -
King July 21, 2026)
Order denied on a roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 5 Nays (Economou absent) (See Item #23h CC)
23j. COMMUNICATION of the City Clerk transmitting an informational communication
relative to one (1) vacancy within the support staff of the Office of the City Council.
(Held Under Privilege - King July 21, 2026)
Mayor Petty read the item and moved for a roll call vote to refer the item to Municipal and
Legislative Operations Committee. Referred to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee
on a roll call vote of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou absent)
24. TABLED ITEMS
24a. ORDER of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Manager request City
Solicitor provide City Council with a legal opinion regarding the process of instituting a
residential rent control program and the resulting impact of implementing such a
program. (Held Under Privilege - Lukes September 17, 2019 and September 24, 2019
and Tabled - Lukes October 15, 2019)
No action taken
24b. RESOLUTION of Councilor Khrystian E. King - That the City Council of the City of
Worcester does hereby support Representative Rebecca Rauch and Senator Sonia
Chang-Diaz’s SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination
Bill. (Held Under Privilege - Bergman February 9, 2021 and Tabled - Bergman February
23, 2021)
No action taken
24c. ORDER of Councilor Etel Haxhiaj and Councilor Thu Nguyen - Request City Manager
work with appropriate departments and stakeholders to establish an Office of Housing
Stability in an effort to prevent the involuntary displacement of city residents who are in
the process of being evicted or at the risk of losing their housing, as well as to enact
policies to combat displacement, homelessness and enhance tenants’ rights. (Held Under
Privilege - Haxhiaj July 18, 2023 and Tabled - Haxhiaj August 22, 2023)
No action taken
24d. PETITION of Gordon Davis request City Council request Standing Committee on Public
Safety investigate the issue of systemic racism and public safety with public hearings
included. (Tabled - Toomey May 14, 2024)
No action taken
24e. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King - Request City Manager conduct an equity audit
of all city departments every five (5) years. (Held Under Privilege - Mero-Carlson
December 10, 2024 and Held Under Privilege - Toomey December 17, 2024 and Tabled -
Nguyen January 7, 2025)
No action taken
24f. COMMUNICATION of the City Manager transmitting informational communication
relative to how the U.S. Department of Justice's report on the Worcester Police
Department differs from the account of the municipality. (Held Under Privilege - King
April 29, 2025 and May 6, 2025 and Tabled - King May 13, 2025)
No action taken
25. BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under
suspension at the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting.
25a. ORDER of Mayor Joseph M. Petty – That the City Council of the City of Worcester does
hereby suspend its rules to allow for the public participation section of the agenda on
July 21, 2026 to occur one (1) hour beyond the typically allotted thirty (30) minutes. –
Item #29a CC Order adopted on a roll call vote of 11 Yeas and 0 Nays
25b. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council
with a report detailing timelines associated with instances of excessive and unreasonable
noise stemming from functions hosted at St. Joan of Arc Church. Said timeline should
include efforts to mitigate chronic neighborhood noise, any reports, correspondence
and/or notices received relative to continued noise violations, the status the church’s
event permits, and the rules of engagement around excessive and unreasonable noise
violations. – Item #29b CC Order adopted
25c. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council
with a report outlining concerns related to public indecency at all locations throughout
the city. – Item #29c CC Order adopted
25d. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council
with a report concerning efforts to enhance pedestrian safety in the vicinity of 137 Hope
Ave., including increased lighting in the area. – Item #29d CC Order adopted
25e. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council
with a report concerning any issues related to traffic patterns or markings in the vicinity
of 137 Hope Ave. that contributed to the fatal accident at the location, in an effort to
ensure said issues are remedied and not present in other parts of the city. – Item #29e CC
Order adopted
25f. ORDER of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey – Request City Manager ensure signage
related to the statutory speed limit of 25 miles per hour be immediately installed
following the rescinding of the special speed limit on Hope Ave. Further, request said
statutory 25 mph speed limit signage be reviewed and installed where appropriate
throughout the city. – Item #29f CC Order adopted
25g. ORDER of Councilor Khrystian E. King – Request City Manager provide City Council
with a report concerning the strategy and priorities the city intends to follow relative to a
capital investment program for the improvement of street repaving and infrastructure
repairs throughout the city. – Item #29g CC Order adopted
25h. ORDER of Councilor John P. Fresolo – Request City Manager request Chief
Development Officer provide City Council with a detailed report concerning the project
associated with the proposed zone change at 321 Greenwood St. – Item #29h CC Order
adopted
26. NEW BUSINESS UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES - Items brought forth under
suspension at the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting.
26a. Motion King – Suspension of Rules – That the City Council of the City of Worcester
does hereby postpone its August 18, 2026 meeting and move all items, except for items
#8a CC through #8z CC, #9a CC through #9z CC, #10a CC through #10x CC, #11.35A
CM through #10.35V CC, #10.36A CM, and #11.37A CM through #11.37H CM to its
next scheduled meeting on September 8, 2026.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King, who moved for a roll call vote to Suspend the Rules.
Motion approved on a roll call vote of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Economou, Ojeda absent).
Councilor King then introduced the item.
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order denied on a roll call vote of 5 Yeas
and 4 Nays (Yeas – Bilotta, King, Mitra, Rosen, Petty) (Nays – Bergman, Fresolo, Rivera, Toomey)
(Economou, Ojeda absent).
(Note: The City Council Meeting Schedule may be amended by a majority vote of the City Council
which requires the affirmative vote of at least six (6) members regardless of the number present
and voting per Rules 8 and 28 of the Worcester City Council).
Mayor Petty recognized Councilor King for a second time, who spoke concerning the item.
Mayor Petty recognized the City Clerk, who responded to questions raised by Councilor King.
Councilor King then moved for a roll call vote to reconsider the item. Reconsideration denied on a
roll call vote of 5 Yeas and 5 Nays (Yeas – Bilotta, King, Ojeda, Rosen, Petty) (Nays – Bergman,
Fresolo, Mitra, Rivera, Toomey) (Economou absent).
(Note: The motion to reconsider an item requires the affirmative vote of at least eight (8) members
regardless of the number present and voting per Rules 28 and 30 of the Worcester City Council).
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