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Votes at a glance: North Adams council actions on June 9, 2026
Summary
The council approved several routine and fiscal items including a $297,156 transfer to stabilization, a sewer connection, the sale of a foreclosed parcel, short-term borrowing authorization and two taxi licenses; one foreclosed-property vote recorded an abstention.
At its June 9 meeting the North Adams City Council recorded votes on a set of routine and fiscal items. Key formal actions included:
- FY25 free cash transfer to stabilization (Council paper 12,577): Transfer of $297,156 from certified free cash to the stabilization account. Motion passed by roll call.
- Sewer connection for Andre Martell (Council paper 12,578): Council approved a petition to permit a single sewer connection at 59 Wheeler Avenue (Clarksburg); staff confirmed capacity and discussed Clarksburgs billing arrangement. Motion passed by roll call.
- Sale of foreclosed property at 135 East Quincy St. (Council paper 12,580): Council acknowledged a $30,000 cash offer accepted for a foreclosed tax-title parcel; council voted to approve the sale (one abstention recorded); net proceeds will not fully cover owed taxes but will return the property to the tax rolls in FY28.
- Borrowing authorization for equipment (Council paper 12,581): Council moved the order authorizing short-term borrowing of $611,500 to purchase a combination vacuum/jet truck; council voted to pass the measure to second reading and publish as required by law.
- Appointments and licenses: Council filed the appointment of Glen Murray to the Animal Control Commission and approved two taxi-driver licenses for RJs Taxi (applications by Matthew Msuk and Elsa Marino).
Each of the above motions was reflected in the meeting record; the mayor and department staff provided brief explanations when applicable.
