2026-09-14 - Public Works Committee
Summary
Tony Economou, Satya B. Mitra and John P. Fresolo met 5:02 to 7:09 PM on a 17-page docket; all votes were 3-0 except one streetlight denial (2-1, Fresolo opposed). A sidewalk on the odd side of Northeast Cutoff, requested by Economou and supported by David Clark Company, was recommended for approval at the applicant's expense (about $125,000), and a Mountain St. East sidewalk was approved as amended to the south side from Quinapoxet Ln. to The Fairways. The Worcester Mill LLC request to discontinue parts of Mill St. was recommended for approval. Guardrail and bollard petitions (8 Olde Millbury St., 381 Hamilton St.) were approved as amended. On streetlights, DPW's leave-to-withdraw recommendations were accepted for Copperfield Rd., Lincoln St. (an $8,000 intensity upgrade was suggested instead), Wigwam Hill Dr. (a private way) and 6 Woodcliffe Ave., while the Kelley Sq. request was held after residents described two damaged lights (about $20,000, uninsured driver) and Economou issued orders on streetlight repair procedures and policing near Hotel Vernon. Petitions about school-property walking paths and litter signage were held and duplicated to the School Committee, street sweeping notices were sent toward ALERTWorcester, and the Stockton St. sewer extension was recommended for approval at the applicant's expense.
Summary written from the official minutes; no transcript yet.
Issues discussed: Street and Sidewalk Rehabilitation Process
Official Minutes
Journal of the committee as posted on PrimeGov (summary of actions, not verbatim). Page headers and footers removed.
CITY OF WORCESTER
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Monday, September 14, 2026
Esther Howland (South) Chamber
Convened: 5:02 P.M.
Adjourned: 7:09 P.M.
MAYOR
Joseph M. Petty
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Chairperson Tony Economou Nikolin Vangjeli
Vice Chairperson Satya B Mitra
Councilor John P Fresolo
www.worcesterma.gov
City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts
Present Were: Chairperson Councilor Tony Economou
Councilor Satya B. Mitra
Councilor John P. Fresolo
Also: Councilor Robert A. Bilotta
Commissioner of Public Works John K. Westerling
Assistant Commissioner of Engineering Jay Mello
Deputy City Clerk Stephen A.J. Pottle, clerk
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2. Approval of the Minutes
a. Order - That the City Council Standing Committee on Public Works hereby approves the
minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting on August 25, 2026.
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item.
Order adopted on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
3. Construct Sidewalk Petitions
a. 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.
# 8t CC August 18, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the following Speakers:
1. Mark David, Project Director of David Clark Company, spoke in favor of the item
2. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, who
provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to
approve the item at the applicant’s expense.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed any further action required to approve the item, such
as Planning Board and/or Conservation Commission approval and the feasibility of installing an
additional Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) bus stop at the location with the
Commissioner of Public Works, Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who discussed the estimated costs
of $125,000.00 associated with the project with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the existing WTRA bus stops in the general vicinity
of the David Clark Company and the feasibility of adding infrastructure within the project to
accommodate said bus stop with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the feasibility of expediting the approval and permit
process for the project with Speaker #1, Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, and
Commissioner of Public Works.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to accept DPW’s recommendation
and to approve the item at the applicant’s expense.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
b. Evan Corrigan request installation of sidewalk on the eastbound side of Mountain St.
East from the Summit to The Fairways with planting of new trees on said sidewalk.
# 7d CC March 26, 2024
In Committee June 1, 2026 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the following Speakers:
1. Evan Corrigan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Dirk England, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
3. Mike Caribo, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
4. Tim Samara, Worcester resident, spoke in opposition to the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou identified the westerly and/or southerly side of the road as the
intended location for sidewalk installation with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the feasibility of multiple options for sidewalk
locations, including amending the request bounds to be on the north side of Mountain St. East,
from Briar Ln. to north of Rice St., and ultimately, on the eastbound, south side of Mountain St.
East, from Quinapoxet Ln. to the Fairways, with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Economou highlighted the intent of amending the item for the purpose of
reducing sidewalk installation bounds with the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the process relative for approving sidewalk
installation requests and notifying abutters with Speaker #3 and the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved
as amended to install sidewalks on the south, eastbound side of Mountain St. East from
Quinapoxet Ln. to The Fairways.
Recommend Approval as Amended to install sidewalks on the south, eastbound side of Mountain
St. East from Quinapoxet Ln. to The Fairways on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
4. Street Discontinuance Item
a. Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Mark A. Borenstein, Esq. on behalf of
Worcester Mill LLC request discontinuance of certain portions of Mill St. as depicted on
the attached plan and abandon the city's right-of-way and easement rights in the
discontinued portions of Mill St.
# 11b CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the following Speaker:
1. Mark A. Borenstein, Esq., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor of nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, who
provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to
approve the item.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed efforts made by the developer to inform abutters of
the project and highlighted with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
5. Guardrail Petitions
a. Nishan Papazian request installation of bollards at 8 Olde Millbury St. on the Arwick
Ave. side of the property in the grassy areas around the sidewalk.
# 20d CC June 2, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of
Engineering, who provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW)
recommendation to install a guardrail at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved to amend the item to read as: “Nishan Papazian request
installation of a guardrail at 8 Olde Millbury St. on the Arwick Ave. side of the property in the
grassy areas around the sidewalk.”
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved
as amended.
Recommend Approval as Amended on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
b. Councilor Donna M. Colorio request installation of a guardrail on the Jonathan Cir. side
of 381 Hamilton St.
# 8d CC October 21, 2025
In Committee December 9, 2025 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who spoke in
favor of the item.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed the crash history
at the location and the feasibility of installing bollards at the location in lieu of a guardrail.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the following Speaker:
1. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed potentially fatal impacts relative to installing
guardrails and/or bollards to protect property in the event they are struck by a motor vehicle and
situations where the installation of guardrails and/or bollards meets the warrants with the
Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed feasibility options
in lieu of installing guardrails and/or bollards such as methods for reducing vehicle speed and
increasing traffic enforcement with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke in opposition to
granting the item Leave to Withdraw.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved to amend the item to read as: “Councilor Donna M.
Colorio request installation of two (2) to three (3) bollards on the Jonathan Cir. side of 381
Hamilton St.”
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved to recommend the item be approve as amended.
Recommend Approval as Amended on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
6. Streetlight Petitions
a. Sherry Rice request streetlight in the vicinity of 76 Copperfield Rd. be reviewed to
ensure it does not shine in on personal property.
# 8x CC August 18, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of
Engineering, who provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW)
recommendation to grant the item Leave to Withdraw as the department’s survey performed at
the location did not identify intense and/or atypical residential lighting.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the department’s hesitation to shut off lights in the
interest of public safety and provided an overview relative to the light reducing measures
previously taken at the location with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to accept DPW’s recommendation to
grant the item Leave to Withdraw.
Recommend Leave to Withdraw on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
b. 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.
# 8h CC August 18, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who
highlighted the need for additional lighting for pedestrian safety at the location.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, who
provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to
grant the item Leave to Withdraw as the department’s night survey performed at the location did
not meet the warrants for additional installation and provided an additional recommendation to
increase the intensity of the existing lighting at an estimated cost of $8,000.00, pending funding.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to accept DPW’s recommendation to
grant the item Leave to Withdraw.
Recommend Leave to Withdraw on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
c. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of streetlights on Wigwam Hill Dr.
# 7k CC July 21, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized Councilor Bilotta, who discussed
resident concerns and highlighted the need for lighting on Wigwam Hill Dr.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Commissioner of Public Works, who provided
an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to grant the
item Leave to Withdraw as Wigwam Hill Dr. is a private way.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Bilotta, who discussed the addresses on
one side of Wigwam Hill Dr. being registered as Plantation St. and the feasibility of establishing an
ordinance limiting the length of private ways being developed with the Assistant Commissioner of
Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the process relating to developing private ways in the
city with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to accept DPW’s recommendation to
grant the item Leave to Withdraw.
Recommend Leave to Withdraw on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
d. Councilor John P. Fresolo on behalf of Richard Molinari request installation of a
streetlight in front of 6 Woodcliffe Ave.
# 7b CC June 16, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of
Engineering, who provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW)
recommendation to grant the item Leave to Withdraw as there are three (3) to four (4) existing
streetlights in both directions within one hundred fifty (150) feet and does not meet the warrants
for additional installation.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Fresolo, who discussed the item being
previously designated stale and highlighted resident concerns for additional lighting in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who discussed DPW’s process
relative to determine warrants for streetlight installation, an estimated cost of $2,000.00 associated
with installing a streetlight to the existing pole in front of 6 Woodcliffe Ave., budgetary limitations
relating to streetlight maintenance, and the existing streetlight at 8 Woodcliffe Ave. with the
Assistant Commissioner of Engineering and Commissioner of Public Works.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to accept DPW’s recommendation to
grant the item Leave to Withdraw.
Recommend Leave to Withdraw on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 1 Nays (Nay – Fresolo)
e. Jenny Papagni request installation of an additional streetlight in the vicinity of 16 Kelley
Sq.
# 14i CC April 28, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with
item #6f.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the following Speaker:
1. Jenny Papagni, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
2. Nick Aghapour, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
3. Fred Nathan, Worcester resident, spoke neither in favor of nor opposed to the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Fresolo, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the two (2) damaged streetlights located in the
vicinity of Kelley Sq. and the missing “Millbury St.” signage with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, who
discussed the motor vehicle operator that struck and damaged the streetlights at Kelly Sq. being
uninsured resulting in monetary accident recovery complications and the existing lights in the
vicinity of the request which would not warrant for additional lighting.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed safety concerns in the vicinity of 16 Kelley Sq. which
would be alleviated by additional lighting with Speakers #1 and #2.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the process related to assessing areas for streetlight
installation, a timeline associated with completing repairs to the two (2) damaged lights, and
budgetary limitations relating to streetlight repairs with the Assistant Commissioner of
Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who discussed the estimated costs
of $20,000.00 associated with repairing the two (2) damaged streetlights and the city’s accident
recovery process with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou brought forth the following two (2) Chairman’s Orders: “1)
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with a report
detailing the city’s processes for repairing and/or replacing streetlights due to damage of any kind;
and 2) Request City Manager request Police Chief and the Quality of Life Team to provide
increased attention to illegal activities occurring in the vicinity of Hotel Vernon, located at 16
Kelley Sq.”
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend item #6e be held and
item #6f be granted Leave to Withdraw.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with
a report detailing the city’s processes for repairing and/or replacing streetlights due to
damage of any kind.
Request City Manager request Police Chief and the Quality of Life Team to provide
increased attention to illegal activities occurring in the vicinity of Hotel Vernon, located
at 16 Kelley Sq.
f. Jenny Papagni request installation of an additional streetlight in the vicinity of 4-18
Millbury St.
# 14j CC April 28, 2026
Recommend Leave to Withdraw on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #6e)
g. Councilor Jose A. Rivera on behalf of Catherine Holmes request installation of a
streetlight at the intersection of Tallawanda Dr. and Brookline St.
# 6g CC April 14, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the Assistant Commissioner of
Engineering, who provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW)
recommendation to approve the item and provided an estimated cost of $1,500.00 to complete the
installation.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to accept DPW’s recommendation to
approve the item.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
h. Councilor Morris A. Bergman on behalf of Paul and Aurora Brule request installation of
additional, more effective street lighting on North Pkwy. at Burncoat (North) Park.
# 7c CC March 31, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the
item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
i. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a streetlight in front of 82 Hamilton
St.
# 8f CC January 20, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with
item #6j.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Bilotta, who discussed the need for
additional lighting in the area.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the feasibility of increasing the intensity of the
existing lighting in the area with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: “Request City
Manager request Commissioner of Public Works review Hamilton St. between Almont Ave. and
Fairmont Ave. for the purpose of installing additional streetlighting and/or the feasibility of
increasing the watt intensity at existing streetlights.”
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed recommending items #6i and #6j be held, pending
further review of the lighting in the area with the Deputy City Clerk.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works review Hamilton St.
between Almont Ave. and Fairmont Ave. for the purpose of installing additional
streetlighting and/or the feasibility of increasing the watt intensity at existing streetlights.
j. Councilor Robert A. Bilotta request installation of a streetlight in front of 73 Hamilton
St.
# 8g CC January 20, 2026
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays (See Item #6i)
7. Miscellaneous Items
a. Petition of Brian Dutremble request electronic notification be sent to residents prior to
the occurrence of street sweeping actions.
# 8y CC August 18, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and discussed the feasibility of adding such a
notification to ALERTWorcester with the Commissioner of Public Works.
Chairperson Councilor Economou brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: “Request City
Manager request Commissioner of Public Works work with the Commissioner of Emergency
Communications and Management to provide street sweeping notifications to residents through
ALERTWorcester.”
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be placed on
file.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works work with the
Commissioner of Emergency Communications and Management to provide street
sweeping notifications to residents through ALERTWorcester.
b. Petition of 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.
# 8g CC August 18, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the Commissioner of Public
Works, who discussed efforts made within the Department of Public Works (DPW) to work with
Inspectional Services Department (ISD) as enforcement of “Please Pick Up After Your Dog”
signage falls within the jurisdiction of ISD if installation were to be approved.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
c. Petition of David F. Dick, Jr. request walking path to Thorndyke Road School from the
Lindale Rd. cul-de-sac to the southwest corner of Thorndyke Street School be repaired.
# 7n CC July 21, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the following Speaker:
1. David F. Dick, Jr., Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, who
provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to
refer the item to the School Committee as the walking path is located on Worcester Public Schools
(WPS) property.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the process related to referring items to the School
Committee with the Deputy City Clerk and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Economou brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: “Request City
Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report detailing the entity responsible
for maintaining the grounds relative to the walking path to Thorndyke Road School from the
Lindale Rd. cul-de-sac.”
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Economou brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: “Request City
Clerk provide the School Committee Clerk with a duplicate version of the following request:
‘Petition of David F. Dick, Jr. request walking path to Thorndyke Road School from the Lindale
Rd. cul-de-sac to the southwest corner of Thorndyke Street School be repaired.’”
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
Chairman's Orders
Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report detailing
the entity responsible for maintaining the grounds relative to the walking path to
Thorndyke Road School from the Lindale Rd. cul-de-sac.
Request City Clerk provide the School Committee Clerk with a duplicate version of the
following request: ‘Petition of David F. Dick, Jr. request walking path to Thorndyke
Road School from the Lindale Rd. cul-de-sac to the southwest corner of Thorndyke
Street School be repaired.’
d. Petition of Jeffrey Conlon request installation of "No Littering" signage with associated
fines on May St. in the vicinity of the Worcester Dual Language Magnet School rear
parking lot.
# 7e CC May 5, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the following Speaker:
1. Jeffrey Conlon, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Commissioner of Public Works, who provided
an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to refer the item
to the School Committee as the request is located on Worcester Public Schools (WPS) property.
Chairperson Councilor Economou brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: “Request City
Clerk provide the School Committee Clerk with a duplicate version of the following request:
‘Petition of Jeffrey Conlon request installation of "No Littering" signage with associated fines on
May St. in the vicinity of the Worcester Dual Language Magnet School rear parking lot.’”
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the process relative for DPW to work with the WPS
to install “No Littering” signage and WPS as the property owner of the wooded area located at the
intersection of Manhattan Rd. and Brantwood Dr. with the Commissioner of Public Works and
Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
Chairman's Orders
Request City Clerk provide the School Committee Clerk with a duplicate version of the
following request: ‘Petition of Jeffrey Conlon request installation of "No Littering"
signage with associated fines on May St. in the vicinity of the Worcester Dual Language
Magnet School rear parking lot.’
e. Petition of Julie Ann Lamacchia request review of the sidewalk on the western side of
Burncoat St. between Arbutus Rd. and Rollinson Rd. to explore any warranty provisions
and pursue any corrective action that can be taken with the contractor, given the
installation of said sidewalk was in Fall of 2024.
# 8f CC March 17, 2026
In Committee April 28, 2026 - Held
In Committee June 30, 2026 - Held
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and discussed recent repairs made to certain
portions of the sidewalk and a timeline associated with completing the remining sidewalk repairs
with the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held,
pending completion of the repairs.
Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
f. Petition of Victoria Torres request the procedure for fall leaf collecting and spring street
sweeping be reviewed and changed as shown in the attached plan.
# 9p CC November 18, 2025
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and discussed current signage alerting residents
to upcoming leaf collection/street sweeping.
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized Councilor Mitra, who highlighted benefits to
adding leaf collection/street sweeping notification to ALERTWorcester.
Chairperson Councilor Economou discussed the process relative to notifying residents of
upcoming leaf collection/street sweeping with the Commissioner of Public Works.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be placed on
file.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
g. Petition of Mikeoll Echeverria on behalf of Stockton Street Development, LLC request
sanitary sewer main extension on Stockton St. to serve a proposed two-unit residential
development located on Lot 1 Stockton St. (Parcel ID: 10-007-0936A).
# 7m CC July 21, 2026
Chairperson Councilor Economou read the item and recognized the following Speaker:
1. Mikeoll Echeverria, (no residence provided), spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Economou recognized the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, who
provided an overview relative to the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) recommendation to
approve the item in accordance with the plan submitted to the department and at the applicant’s
expense.
Chairperson Councilor Economou moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
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