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Votes at a glance: Medford City Council actions, Feb. 25, 2025
Summary
The council approved ceremonial condolences, referred a zoning petition, approved a food‑service license, advanced an MWRA loan for first reading, approved a wage adjustment for traffic supervisors union, approved a CPC appropriation, and transmitted a home rule petition to the legislature.
The Medford City Council took the following formal actions on Feb. 25, 2025:
- Resolution 25033 — Condolences for Ruth Youngblood: Passed (motion by Councilor Syng, seconded by Councilor Scarpelli). The council observed a moment of silence.
- Resolution 25034 — Honoring Robert Emmett 'Bob' Scarry Jr.: Passed (motion by Councilor Scarpelli). The council observed a moment of silence and dedicated the meeting in his honor.
- Petition 25032 — Zoning text amendments for 10 & 20 Revere Beach Parkway (Transom Real Estate): Referred to the Community Development Board for public hearings (motion by Vice President Collins). Abutters to be notified as part of the CDB process.
- Common victualler license (Kelly’s Roast Beef): Approved (motion by Councilor Scarpelli, seconded by Councilor Sang). Business representatives described local ownership and operations.
- Communication 25028 — MWRA loan order (lead service-line replacement): Approved for first reading (motion by Councilor Callahan, seconded by Councilor Zara). The loan order requests authorization to borrow up to $88,000,000; additional readings are required for final approval.
- Communication 25029 — Wage adjustment for Traffic Supervisors union: Council waived readings and approved as recommended (motion by Councilor Scarpelli, seconded by Councilor Collins).
- Communication 25030 — Community Preservation Committee appropriation for Cross Street Cemetery Monument Restoration Phase 1: Approved (motion by Councilor Scarpelli, seconded by Councilor Singh); $5,000 from CPA historic reserve recommended to cemetery trustees/historical commission.
- Communication 25031 — Home rule petition for institutional master plans: Council voted to transmit the petition to the General Court for consideration (motion by Vice President Collins, seconded by Councilor Sang).
Several items that required readings or referral were advanced by unanimous roll‑call votes; staff will return with required details and next steps where applicable.
