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Votes at a glance: Fitchburg City Council organizational meeting, Jan. 5, 2026
Summary
Key outcomes from the organizational meeting: election of council president and vice president (each 10-0), adoption of Rules and Orders for 2026 (10-0), a hold placed on Proposal #1 for solicitor review (10-0), and adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar (10-0).
At its Jan. 5, 2026 organizational meeting the Fitchburg City Council recorded these formal actions: Anthony Zarrella was elected council president (roll call 10-0); Derrick J. Cruz was elected vice president (10-0); the council adopted the Rules and Orders for 2026 by unanimous consent (10-0) while holding Proposal #1 for solicitor review (motion to hold passed 10-0); and an Order setting regular meeting dates for 2026 was adopted by unanimous consent (10-0).
The meeting record notes that ten members were present and one member, Councilor Cragin, was absent. The clerk administered oaths to the mayor, council and school committee members, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM.
