Decisiones
Lo que decidieron el Concejo Municipal, las juntas y los comités, según sus actas, empezando por la reunión más reciente.
Las actas salen después de que una junta las aprueba, por lo general unas semanas después de la reunión. Las recomendaciones de los comités aparecen aparte. Solo son definitivas cuando el Concejo Municipal vota.
Las decisiones se sacan de las actas de cada reunión con inteligencia artificial (IA). Revise las actas antes de basarse en una. Sobre los resúmenes hechos con IA
Informar un error en una decisiónseptiembre de 2026
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Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas del Concejo Municipal (City Council Budget & Finance Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Recommended, 3 in favor to 0 opposed, that the City Council approve payment of $51,317.23 in prior year school invoices and obligations from the School CFO's memo dated August 31, 2026, to be paid with FY2027 General Fund, School Department budgeted funds.
- Recommended, 3 in favor to 0 opposed, that the City Council approve payment of $440.94 in prior year invoices to West Marine Pro (invoice #4841388 for $367.45 and invoice #4839637 for $73.49), to be paid with FY2027 General Fund, Police Department – Ordinary Maintenance budgeted funds.
- Recommended, 3 in favor to 0 opposed, that the City Council accept a FY2027 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant of $42,528.96, running September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with no local match.
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Comité de Planificación y Desarrollo del Concejo Municipal (City Council Planning & Development Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Recommended, 3 in favor and 0 opposed, that the City Council permit National Grid to install one JO pole 3006 with sidewalk anchor at 17 Conant Ave, Gloucester, MA, subject to six DPW conditions (PP#2026-004).
- Recommended, 3 in favor and 0 opposed, that the City Council accept the withdrawal of the Special Council Permit application of 187 Atlantic Ave Holdings, without prejudice (SCP#2026-008).
- Recommended, 3 in favor and 0 opposed, that the City Council approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between Historic New England and Richard B. Samuelson and Natalie Tresha Samuelson for the Haskell House at 11 Lincoln Street.
- Recommended, 3 in favor and 0 opposed, that the City Council approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between Historic New England and a future private purchaser for the Temple-Hayden Cottage and Barn at 62, 62R, 64, and 66 Eastern Point Boulevard.
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Comité de Ordenanzas y Administración del Concejo Municipal (City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Appoint Philip Schwarz to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee, term ends 2/15/2027. (3–0)
- Amend Chapter 22 'Traffic and Motor Vehicles,' Sections 22-270 and 22-291, regarding Rogers Street parking, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed; a public hearing on this matter will be held September 22, 2026.
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Comité Escolar (School Committee)
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- Approved the Preschool Handbook, with minor changes made by the committee, unanimously.
- Approved the O'Maley Middle School Science Center FY 27 FC2518 MA FairShare Earmark Grant of $60,000, unanimously.
- Approved the FY 27 FC0240-IDEA-Part B Grant of $998,031, FC0262-IDEA-Part C Grant of $28,774, FC0305-Title I Part A Grant of $639,855, FC0140-Title II Part A Grant of $89,250, FC0180-Title III Part A Grant of $45,674, and FC0309-Title IV Part A Grant of $49,235, unanimously.
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Concejo Municipal (City Council)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Council voted 9-0 to appoint Rosalie Nicastro to the Council on Aging, term ends 2/15/2029.
- Council voted 9-0 to appoint Peter Thompsen to the Historic District Commission, term ends 2/15/2028.
- Council voted 9-0 to refer CC#2026-020 (Rogers Street parking/tow-away zone ordinance amendment) to the Ordinances & Administration Committee.
- Council voted 9-0 to accept $216 in donations for the Archives Department.
- Council voted 9-0 to accept $550 in donations for Veterans Services.
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Committee recommended (2-0, 1 absent) appointing Rosalie Nicastro to the Council on Aging, term ends 2/15/2029.
- Committee recommended (2-0, 1 absent) appointing Peter Thompsen to the Historic District Commission, term ends 2/15/2028.
- Budget & Finance Committee recommended (3-0) accepting $216 in donations for the Archives Department.
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Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas del Concejo Municipal (City Council Budget & Finance Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Recommended, 3 in favor 0 opposed, that the City Council accept $216 in cash donations to support the Archives Department.
- Recommended, 3 in favor 0 opposed, that the City Council accept $550 in cash donations to support Veterans Services.
- Recommended, 3 in favor 0 opposed, that the City Council accept $777.86 in cash donations to support Elder Services.
- Recommended, 3 in favor 0 opposed, that the City Council accept a $164,320 Massachusetts State FY2027 Council on Aging Formula Grant for Elder Services.
- Recommended, 3 in favor 0 opposed, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2027-SA-2 for $3,100 to pay Early Voting staff.
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Comisión de Conservación (Conservation Commission)
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- Approved NOI 028-3154 18 Juniper Road with conditions, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
- Issued a negative determination for RDA 1852 8 Thatcher Road with conditions, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
- Approved the alternatives analysis for NOI 028-3155 49 Crafts Road, approved by Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
- Approved RCOC 028-2639 59 Leonard Street, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
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Comité de Planificación y Desarrollo del Concejo Municipal (City Council Planning & Development Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Recommended, by a vote of 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, that the City Council accept the draft Housing Compass Plan as submitted by the Community Development Director and presented on September 2, 2026.
agosto de 2026
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Comisión Histórica (Historical Commission)
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- Approved six new historic house plaque applications (281 East Main St, 5 Wiley St, 28 Friend St, 11 Pirates Lane/NSAA, 34-36 Summer St, 1206 Washington St), all in favor.
- Approved CPC funding for Maritime Gloucester's Burnham Marine Railways project, all in favor.
- Approved writing a letter in support of the Lanes Cove Plaque project, all in favor.
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Comité de Ordenanzas y Administración del Concejo Municipal (City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, to recommend that the City Council appoint Rosalie Nicastro to the Council on Aging, term ends 2/15/2029.
- Voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, to recommend that the City Council appoint Peter Thompsen to the Historic District Commission, term ends 2/15/2028.
- Voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, to recommend that the City Council amend Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 'TRASH, RECYCLING AND LITTER' as proposed, with a public hearing set for September 22, 2026.
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Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación (Zoning Board of Appeals)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Determined there is not an increase in the nonconformity for Peter Woodhouse's accessory structure at 6 Munsey Ln., 4-0 (Mr. Nimon recused).
- Approved the application of Bobbi and Ben Orlando for an addition at 24R Lyndale Ave., 5-0.
- Approved the application of Brian and Brittany Sohns for a front entry at 877 Washington St., 5-0.
- Approved the application of George Grant to demolish and rebuild at 25 Marina Dr. as a two family home, 5-0.
- Approved the application of David and Kellie D'Angelo for a front porch at 6 Collins Ave., 5-0.
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Comité Escolar (School Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved the GHS School Improvement Plan unanimously.
- Approved the Superintendent's Goals as presented at the meeting of August 12, 2026, unanimously.
- Approved the Student Handbooks with amendments made during discussion, unanimously.
- Approved prior year expenses totaling $51,317.23, unanimously.
- Approved the FY2027 EEC Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Grant of $423,733, unanimously.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved authorizing the Treasurer to transfer $1.3m from the BankGloucester Building Account to the City of Gloucester, including $490,000 interest and $810,000 principal, via roll call.
- Approved authorizing the Board Treasurer to notify the City of Gloucester Treasurer that final project costs will be $27,483,468, reducing the prior $29m figure by $1,516,532, via roll call.
- Approved accepting the Treasurer's Report as presented, via roll call.
- Approved authorizing Jenny to proceed with the $19,700 Teen Room rearrangement plan as presented, via roll call.
- Approved accepting Katy Marques to the Board of the Library, via roll call.
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Concejo Municipal (City Council)
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- Voted 7-0-2 to accept the Mariners Medal Committee's recommendation for recipients of the Mariners Medal.
- Voted by roll call 7-0-2 to adopt the decision for Special Council Permit SCP2026-006 at Dory Road #11, Map 262, Lots 16, 26 and 32 in the Business Park District, permitting a building height of 47.9 feet.
- City Council voted 7-0-2 to approve payment of the prior year invoice (#10800) to Boston Board Up Services LLC in the amount of $3,592.90 using FY2027 Inspectional Services – Ordinary Maintenance funds.
- City Council voted 7-0-2 to confirm the appointment of election officers as recommended in the Mayor's August 4, 2026 memo.
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of payment of a prior year invoice (#10800) to Boston Board Up Services LLC in the amount of $3,592.90.
- Ordinances & Administration Committee voted 2-0-1 to recommend confirming the appointment of election officers as listed in the Mayor's August 4, 2026 memo.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
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- Approved the bylaws with the agreed-upon history language; motion passed unanimously.
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Comisión de Conservación (Conservation Commission)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved NOI 028-3141 28 King Phillip Road with conditions; approved by Cook, Iliades, and Vetere, Sargent voted no.
- Approved NOI 028-3146 Keystone Road from Essex Avenue to Winterhaven Road with conditions, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
- Approved NOI 028-3145 195 Atlantic Street with conditions, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
- Approved NOI 028-3151 197 Atlantic Street with conditions, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
- Issued a negative determination for RDA 1849 4 Becker Circle, approved by Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
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Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación (Zoning Board of Appeals)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved the consent agenda authorizing the Chair to sign decisions for 24 Kondelin Rd., 9 Linden Ave., 354 Essex Ave., 49 Reynard St., and 14-16 Links Rd., 4-0.
- Approved the application of Phillip and Carolyn Coplas for a special permit to construct a second story addition to 5 Dune Ln., Map 256, Lot 42, 4-0.
- Approved the application of Richard and Donna Tadler for a variance to construct a pool at 40 Eastern Point Blvd., Map 135, Lot 10, 4-0.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
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- Passed a motion for Tracy Bowen to prepare the first draft of future minutes from the Zoom recording, with Steven editing before Committee approval.
- Approved amendments to the draft letter to Mr. Falcetano, unanimously.
- Approved the letter as amended and authorized Julia to mail it to Mr. Falcetano at his PO box, unanimously.
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Comité Escolar (School Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved the consent agenda, including acceptance of a $64.43 donation to Gloucester High School from FY 2026 Ohiopyle Prints - Spirit Wear Commission, by unanimous roll call vote.
- Approved the Superintendent to be on the Northshore Education Consortium Board, by unanimous roll call vote.
- Approved acceptance of the FY27 FC 310 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant of $25,000, by unanimous roll call vote.
- Approved acceptance of the GHS FY 27 FC 400 Perkins - Strengthening Career and Technical Education Grant of $36,760 and the O'Maley FY27 FC 646 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant of $111,331, by unanimous roll call vote.
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Corporación de Desarrollo Económico e Industrial (EDIC)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved, in concept, signage at the entrance to Kondelin Road stating no uncovered loads and no queuing, subject to further Board consideration and final Board approval of design and placement; roll call vote taken, all in favor.
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Concejo Municipal (City Council)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Accepted the consent agenda 8-0-1.
- Accepted cash donations and a gift card totaling $4,500 for the Community Impact Unit Youth Anglers Program, 8-0-1.
- Accepted, by roll call 5-3-1 (Benson, Grace, Page opposed), a $17,000 MassDevelopment grant amendment for the 65 Rogers Street (I4C2) Visioning and RFP Development project, with a $3,000 local match.
- Confirmed the appointment of election officers for the September 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 elections, 8-0-1.
- Permitted National Grid to install underground facilities on Wheeler Street with listed conditions, 8-0-1.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved voting John Day and Wendy Frontiero in as members.
- Approved empowering Jenny to refine and submit the Destination Development Capital Grant Application before the August deadline, via roll call.
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Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas del Concejo Municipal (City Council Budget & Finance Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- No motion was offered on the Auditor's report regarding accounts having expenditures which exceed their authorization.
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Accept cash donations and a gift card totaling $4,500 to support the Community Impact Unit for the Youth Anglers Program. (3–0)
- Approve payment of a prior year invoice (#10800, dated December 24, 2019) to Boston Board Up Services LLC in the amount of $3,592.90, to be paid with FY2027 General Fund, Inspectional Services – Ordinary Maintenance funds. (3–0)
- Accept a $17,000 amendment to the Community One Stop for Growth Grant from MassDevelopment, with a $3,000 local match, to support the 65 Rogers Street (I4C2) Visioning and RFP Development project. (3–0)
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Comisión de Conservación (Conservation Commission)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved NOI 028-3130 11, 17, & R Dory Road with conditions mentioned in this and previous meetings.
- Approved AMD 028-1653 36 Atlantic Street with conditions mentioned in this and previous meetings.
- Approved NOI 028-3144 62 Woodward Avenue with conditions mentioned in this and previous meetings.
- Approved RCOC 028-2772 498 Washington Street with a continuing condition that plants be replaced if they fail within the next year.
- Approved RCOC 028-3109 64 Rocky Neck Avenue.
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Comité de Planificación y Desarrollo del Concejo Municipal (City Council Planning & Development Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Amend Sec. 22-270 and Sec. 22-291 to add Wheeler Street parking prohibition/tow-away zone. (2–0)
- Amend Sec. 22-284 to change the Main Street loading zone location. (2–0)
- Amend Sec. 22-279 to delete the Eastern Avenue 30-minute parking spaces. (2–0)
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Comité de Ordenanzas y Administración del Concejo Municipal (City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Amend GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-270 and Sec. 22-291 to add Wheeler Street parking restrictions. (2–0)
- Amend GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-284 to change the Main Street loading zone from #134 to #124. (2–0)
- Amend GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-279 to delete the Eastern Avenue 30-minute parking spaces near pole #2741. (2–0)
julio de 2026
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Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación (Zoning Board of Appeals)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved the consent agenda decisions for 18 Brierwood Ct., 383 Western Ave., 6 River Rd., 16 Dune Ln., 1 Western Ave., 11 Walker St., and 35 Presson Point Rd., 5-0.
- Approved the application of Historic Cape Ann LLC for a special permit to exceed maximum building height to construct a two family at 14-16 Links Rd., Map 73, Lot 17 & Map 75, Lot 58, 5-0.
- Denied (failed) the motion to determine there is not an increase in nonconformity at 23 Cliff Rd., Map 179, Lot 26, In Favor: 2, In Opposition: 3.
- Approved the application of Andrew Marchand for a special permit to expand a deck at 23 Cliff Rd., Map 179, Lot 26, 5-0.
- Approved the application of Katherine Low for a variance to construct a shed at 49 Reynard St., Map 107, Lot 8, 5-0.
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Comisión de Tránsito (Traffic Commission)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved amending Sec. 22-287 to add two handicapped parking spaces on Witham Street, 4 to 0.
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Amend Sec. 22-279 to delete the 30-minute parking restriction on Eastern Avenue in front of #18, 4 to 0.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved welcoming Leora Ulrich into the meeting via roll call.
- Approved welcoming Joe Grella and Jeremy Melvin into the meeting via roll call.
- Approved the Treasurer's Report as presented via roll call.
- Approved transferring $50,000 to the City for Early Learning Center staffing via roll call.
- Agreed the Executive Committee will meet to draft a payment plan for the City to be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
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Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas del Concejo Municipal (City Council Budget & Finance Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Accept a $375,000 grant from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation. (3–0)
- Accept a $23,040 2025 MEMA EMPG grant. (3–0)
- Accept a $2,500 Essex National Heritage Commission Grant. (3–0)
- Accept $275 in cash donations to support Veterans Services. (3–0)
- Amend the Gloucester Wetlands Ordinance fee structure in Chapter 12 "Marshlands,". (3–0)
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Comité de Planificación y Desarrollo del Concejo Municipal (City Council Planning & Development Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Permitted the road closure of Nautilus Road for the Lone Gull 10K Road Race on September 20, 2026 (rain date September 27, 2026), voted 3-0.
- Permitted street closures for the Fishbox Derby race on September 20, 2026 (rain date September 27, 2026), voted 3-0.
- Amended the main motion on SCP2026-003 to add a condition requiring vegetative screening (plantings up to 7 feet) between the applicant's property and 6 Hancock Street, voted 3-0.
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company at 50 Essex Avenue. (3–0)
- Recommended, as amended, that the City Council grant special permits to Gloucester Main LLC for a 40-unit mixed-use development at 150 Main Street (SCP2026-003), voted 3-0.
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Comité de Ordenanzas y Administración del Concejo Municipal (City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Appoint Robert Gordon to the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation, term ends 7/1/2029, voting. (2–0)
- Confirm the appointment of election officers as listed in the Mayor's memo dated July 2, 2026, voting. (3–0)
- Amend Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 "Marshlands" to update the Wetlands Ordinance fee structure, voting. (3–0)
- Amend Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 "Hawkers, Peddlers, Transient Vendors and Special Events," voting. (3–0)
- Voted by roll call 0 in favor, 3 opposed on the motion to recommend amending Chapter 9 to add a ban on miniature single-use alcohol containers ("nips"); the recommendation did not pass.
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Comisión de Conservación (Conservation Commission)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Issued a negative determination for RDA 1847 35 Dory Road, approved 5-0.
- Approved AMD 028-3060 84 Thatcher Road with conditions, 5-0.
- Approved NOI 028-3136 10 Leverett Street with conditions, 5-0.
- Issued a negative determination for RDA 1845 2 Fortune Lane with a native mitigation planting condition, approved 5-0.
- Issued a negative determination for RDA 1848 69 Leonard Street, approved 5-0.
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Concejo Municipal (City Council)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Appointed Mark T. Vadala to the Affordable Housing Trust, term ends 2/16/2028, 9-0.
- Appointed Thomas Markert to the Board of Health, term ends 2/16/2028, 9-0.
- Appointed Christopher Leahy to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee, term ends 2/15/2029, 9-0.
- Appointed Vito Giacalone to the Mariners Medal Committee, term ends 2/14/2030, 9-0.
- Appointed David Leveille to the Mariners Medal Committee, term ends 2/14/2030, 9-0.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved authorizing Jenny to share the Fire Alarm/Electric Panel RFP with Lifestyles Electric, Annese Electrical Services, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, and Spittle Electric, via roll call.
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Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación (Zoning Board of Appeals)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Approved the consent agenda, authorizing the Chair to sign decisions for 51 Wingaersheek Rd. and 4 Stewart Ave., 5-0.
- Approved the application of DLM Properties LLC for a variance to relocate and construct an 8' fence at 24 Kondelin Rd., Map 197, Lot 13, 5-0.
- Approved the application of Erin and James Watson for a special permit to add an addition converting a single family home to a 2 family at 11 Walker St., Map 236, Lot 1, 5-0.
- Approved the application of Sue Ann Madruga for a variance to construct a shed at 383 Western Ave., Map 201, Lot 14, 5-0.
- Determined that the application of Kevin Blatchford to enlarge a deck and add a mudroom at 3 Fuller St., Map 166, Lot 43 is not an increase in non-conformity, 5-0.
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Junta de la Biblioteca Sawyer Free (Sawyer Free Library Board)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Motion to redo and resend the June 4, 2026 minutes next week was approved, unanimous.
- Decision on Mr. Falcetano's request for a rebuttal program was deferred to the August 13 meeting.
- Straw poll showed a lack of support for holding the fall event at the Meetinghouse.
- Motion to shift the fall event topic to Artificial Intelligence was approved, unanimous.
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Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas del Concejo Municipal (City Council Budget & Finance Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Approve Special Budgetary Transfer 2026-SBT-20 (initially misstated as 2026-SBT-22) totaling $1,444,231.35, with later corrections noted for two line amounts. (3–0)
- Approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-22 for $4,000 from the Talbot Rink Enterprise Fund to cover an overtime deficit. (3–0)
- Approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-23 for $30,000 to create the City Council Management Audit fund. (3–0)
- Approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-24 for $29,947.42 for future election expenses. (3–0)
- Approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-25 for $75,000 for the Employee Wellness Program. (3–0)
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Comité de Planificación y Desarrollo del Concejo Municipal (City Council Planning & Development Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Permit National Grid's petition PP#2026-002 to install underground facilities on Corliss Avenue, with six DPW conditions. (3–0)
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Comité de Ordenanzas y Administración del Concejo Municipal (City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Appoint Mark T. Vadala to the Affordable Housing Trust, term ends 2/16/2028. (3–0)
- Appoint Thomas Markert to the Board of Health, term ends 2/16/2028. (3–0)
- Appoint Christopher Leahy to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee, term ends 2/15/2029. (3–0)
- Appoint Vito Giacalone to the Mariners Medal Committee, term ends 2/14/2030. (3–0)
- Appoint David Leveille to the Mariners Medal Committee, term ends 2/14/2030. (3–0)
junio de 2026
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Comité de las Artes (Committee for the Arts)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
Recomendaciones de los comités al Concejo Municipal
- Unanimously that the two O'Maley Fish Sculptures be accepted by the city on artistic merit, as long as there is a risk assessment plan by the city to inspect, maintain, and insure the sculptures.
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Comisión Histórica (Historical Commission)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Elected GHC officers (Julie as Secretary, Maggie Debbie as Vice-chair, Susan as Chair); Bob moved, Ralph seconded, all in favor.
- Cancelled the July 27th GHC meeting, as voted on 6/1/25.
- Approved the Land Acknowledgment/DAR Bronze Plaque; Bob made a motion, Maggie seconded, all in favor.
- City Council approved the Preservation Restriction for Barbara Lambert's 1640 house at 27 Vine St on June 23, the 11th Preservation Restriction for Gloucester.
- City Council approved the Demolition Delay item on 5/26/26, with 31 days to process before it becomes official.
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Junta de Comisionados de Fondos Fiduciarios (Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds)
· Actas (se abre en una pestaña nueva)
- Voted to authorize disbursement of the balance of the Ornamental Tree Fund to DPW per the mayor's request, with all approved.
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