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Council meeting roundup: reappointments, license renewals, zoning referrals and hearings set
Summary
The council accepted reports, approved routine reappointments and license renewals, set multiple public hearings for April, referred a zoning amendment to Urban Affairs and the Planning Board, and sent claims to legal; meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Beyond the major items, the council handled a set of routine and procedural matters during the meeting.
Appointments and reappointments approved included Linda Clark to the Board of Registrars (three-year term to April 1, 2029) and the reappointments of Edward J. Clancy and Alan F. White to the Conservation Commission; motions carried 10-0. The Personnel Committee appointment of Colleen F. Marinelli to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a three-year term was approved.
The council set public hearings for April 6 on several petitions, including pole petitions (Cimarron Drive and Pleasant Street) and Comcast’s underground conduit application for multiple streets, and set a Planning Board public hearing for April 27 on a proposed Forest Street Residential Overlay District zoning amendment. The council referred a request from Wally’s Restaurant to extend outdoor seating to the Legislative and Legal Committee and accepted a Department of Public Utilities notice about National Grid’s 2026 energy efficiency reconciling factors (public comments due April 8, 2026).
License renewals for Antoine Batard (DBA Hanoush Jewelers) and Roman Kimyagarov (DBA Arthur and Sons Shoe Repair) were approved with no reported police issues, and claims were referred to the Legal Department. Councilor Sargent highlighted cemetery perpetual-care trust guidelines and recent memorial stone work, and the report was filed.
Councilor Puccello moved to adjourn at 8:32 p.m.; the motion carried and the meeting concluded.
