Leominster public meetings in 2025

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants, including the December pension payroll. The board will also review membership applications, deduction refunds, and several retirement applications.

• December Pension Payroll warrant (W# 63) for $1,218,802.60
• Pension applications for 7 employees including a Fire Lieutenant and Building Inspector
• Deduction refunds for Jason R. Salvo ($5,680.75) and Ryan A. Moran ($18,061.59)
• Membership applications for Courtney D. Santiago and Kevin JM. Swenson
• Disability retirement application for Michael Deluca (Police)

Other Meetings

The Legal Affairs Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will consider a request to amend the city's Zoning Ordinance by replacing Article XV on Accessory Apartments with a new article that complies with recently passed state law and includes other related changes. The meeting will proceed only if a quorum of City Council members is present, and the agenda is limited to this item.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance Article XV (Accessory Apartments) to align with new state law

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review old business items such as the generator and carpet update, and to discuss new business including staffing updates, transfer requests, and proposed changes to the circulation policy. The meeting also includes an open forum, staff introductions, and setting future meeting dates for 2026. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Generator (old business)
• Carpet update (old business)
• Staffing updates (new business)
• Transfer requests (new business)
• Circulation policy amendments (new business)

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will consider administrative actions, including a vote on the previous meeting minutes and the monthly invoice log. The committee will receive updates on the total project budget and schedule, and will vote on OPM contract amendments. Additional discussion items include a design report, design‑development cost estimate alternates, a recap of parent‑teacher conference outreach, and playing fields during construction, followed by public comment.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on monthly invoice log by warrant
• Vote on OPM contract amendments
• Review design development cost estimate alternates
• Discuss playing fields during construction

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two new cases. The first case is a special permit request by Cesar Cortez to construct an addition to a home at 397 Mechanic Street. The second case is an administrative appeal filed by David Engel, receiver of Middlesex Integrative Medicine, Inc., concerning property at 25 Mohawk Drive, Lots 1, 6, and 9. The board will consider these matters before adjourning.

• Special permit request for addition at 397 Mechanic Street (Case #1-26)
• Administrative appeal for 25 Mohawk Drive, Lots 1, 6, and 9 (Case #3-26)
• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM, Leominster Public Library

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold continued hearings on three Notices of Intent: a roadway extension for the Pierce Pond Subdivision on Roche Ave, a paving project at 320 Central St, and a residential development at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive. The commission will also review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 40 Hillery Rd. Routine agenda items include enforcement updates and approval of minutes from the November 18 and October 28, 2025 meetings.

• Notice of Intent: Pierce Pond Subdivision Roadway Extension on Roche Ave (DEP #199-1220) by Pierce Pond Realty Trust, represented by William Hannigan
• Notice of Intent: Paving over existing gravel area with bituminous concrete at 320 Central St (DEP #199-1222) by Pristine Paving LLC
• Notice of Intent: Residential development construction at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive (DEP #199-1217) by James Lambert
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 40 Hillery Rd (DEP File #199-1126, 199-905)
• Regular meeting items: enforcement updates and approval of minutes from 11/18/2025 and 10/28/2025 meetings

The Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for 40 Hillery Road. It approved the Pierce Pond subdivision roadway extension and a paving project at 320 Central Street with a special drain condition. The Commission approved the residential development at Lot E, Orchard Hill Park Drive, adopting an Order of Conditions that includes special requirements for de‑icing, amphibian tunnels, and stormwater. All motions passed with unanimous votes except the Orchard Hill decision, which passed 5‑1.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 40 Hillery Road (6-0)
• Approved Pierce Pond subdivision roadway extension on Roche Avenue with standard conditions (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for paving at 320 Central Street, adding special drain repair condition (6-0)
• Approved residential development at Lot E, Orchard Hill Park Drive and issued Order of Conditions with special de‑icing, amphibian tunnels, and stormwater requirements (5-1)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (6-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Other Meetings

The Board of Trustees will meet to review library reports and discuss staffing updates. The board is also scheduled to consider amendments to the circulation policy and set meeting dates for 2026.

• Circulation policy amendments
• Staffing updates
• 2026 Board of Trustees meeting dates
• Generator and carpet updates
• Transfer requests

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several matters, including a request to use eminent domain to create permanent and five‑year temporary easements for public ways on parcels near Lancaster Street and Union Street. A petition for a 35,000‑gallon above‑ground fuel storage tank at 163 Pioneer Drive will also be considered. The council will hear proposals to amend the zoning ordinance for accessory apartments, for MU‑2 zoning, and to allow National Grid to install poles on Pleasant Street and Jungle Road. Appropriation requests of $293,402 for a dump truck, $15,000 for an emergency notification system, and $1,227.35 for signage will be voted on.

• Eminent‑domain request for permanent and five‑year temporary easements on parcels near Lancaster Street and Union Street (2025 Lancaster Street and Union Street City Layout plans).
• Petition for an Above Ground Fuel Storage License for a 35,000‑gallon tank at 163 Pioneer Drive (replacing a 10,000‑gallon tank).
• Zoning ordinance amendment to replace Article XV: Accessory Apartments with a new article to comply with state law (presented by Montachusett Regional Planning Commission).
• Zoning ordinance amendment concerning MU‑2 zoning submitted by councilors and ten registered voters.
• Permission request for National Grid to install one JO pole on Pleasant Street and three JO poles on Jungle Road.

The council voted 5‑4 to reject petition 9‑26, which sought to amend the zoning ordinance for MU‑2 zoning. The Finance Committee's appropriations for a dump truck ($293,402), emergency notification system ($15,000) and signage ($1,227.35) were each approved unanimously (9‑0). The council also granted further time on several petitions, including a fuel‑storage license, a zoning amendment, and two National Grid pole installations.

• Denied MU‑2 zoning amendment (5‑4)
• Approved $293,402 dump truck appropriation (9‑0)
• Approved $15,000 emergency notification appropriation (9‑0)
• Approved $1,227.35 signage appropriation (9‑0)
• Granted further time for fuel storage petition 24‑26 (9‑0)
• Granted further time for zoning amendment petition 3‑26 (9‑0)
• Granted further time for National Grid Pleasant St pole petition (8‑0, 1 abstention)
• Granted further time for National Grid Jungle Rd pole petition (8‑0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to use eminent domain for permanent and temporary easements on parcels near Lancaster Street and Union Street. The request includes adopting an Order of Taking and awarding damages to owners listed in the attached schedules. The council will review the “2025 Lancaster Street City Layout and Easement Plan” and “2025 Union Street City Layout and Easement Plan” prepared by GCG Associates, Inc.

• Request for permanent and temporary easements via eminent domain on parcels near Lancaster Street
• Request for permanent and temporary easements via eminent domain on parcels near Union Street
• Adoption of an Order of Taking to acquire the easements
• Award of damages to owners listed in Schedule A and Schedule B (amounts not specified)
• Review of the 2025 Lancaster Street and Union Street City Layout and Easement Plans prepared by GCG Associates, Inc.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a license to replace an existing fuel storage tank with a larger 35,000-gallon tank at 163 Pioneer Drive.

• Public hearing for Above Ground Fuel Storage License at 163 Pioneer Drive
• Request to replace 10,000-gallon tank with 35,000-gallon tank
• Enlargement of containment area proposed

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request from Glenn Eaton, Executive Director of the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission, to amend the city's zoning ordinance. The proposal seeks to replace Article XV, which governs accessory apartments, with a new version that complies with a recently passed state law and includes other changes. Council members will discuss and may adopt the amendment.

• Amend zoning ordinance: replace Article XV on accessory apartments to align with new state law

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual.

• Executive session regarding complaints or charges against a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to review several dealer and livery license requests. The body will also vote on license renewals for 2026.

• Vote on 2026 license renewals
• Request from JL Auto Sales at 1048 Central Street to increase vehicles for sale
• Request from Emerald Taxi for a Livery License and change of DBA
• Request from Cyber Auto Inc. at 7 Prospect Street to amend class II dealer license to online use only
• Request from Aromas Latin Fusion at 785 North Main Street for license transfer and manager change

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will consider the design development submission for the new Fall Brook Elementary School. Members will vote on whether to approve the design. The meeting also includes a public comment period on next steps for the project.

• Review and vote on Design Development Submission for Fall Brook Elementary School
• Public comment on next steps for the Fall Brook Elementary School project
• Call to Order (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

The Fall Brook Building Committee met on December 2, 2025 via Zoom. A roll‑call vote was taken and a motion carried 9‑0‑0, though the minutes do not state the motion’s subject. The meeting was adjourned at 1:11 pm after a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Charpentier, seconded by Mr. Chapdelaine, and carried unanimously. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Motion carried 9-0-0 (subject not specified)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (7-0-0)

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will conduct a second reading of numerous policy proposals, consider accepting a donation of plumbing materials, and approve a field trip for the Americheer Competition. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the November 17, 2025 minutes, a superintendent report, and finance updates.

• Second reading of multiple policy items (e.g., school improvement plans, acceptance of gifts, public information, facility use procedures)
• Acceptance of a donation of plumbing materials
• Approval of field trip for the Americheer Competition
• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting
• Finance updates presented by the Policy Subcommittee

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed City Council Petition #25‑26 to amend Section 22‑17 of the zoning ordinance, changing the self‑storage use in the Multi‑Use (MU1) district from “not allowed” to “special permit required.” The petition concerns a proposed self‑storage facility on 21 Jungle Road (Map ID 301, Parcel 1) near Routes 2 and 190. No other business or decisions were scheduled for the meeting.

• Petition #25‑26 to amend zoning for a self‑storage facility at 21 Jungle Road, changing the use to “Special Permit Required” in the MU1 district
• ANR (Amendment of Zoning Request) for 353 Hill Street, Map 517, Parcels 5 and 17B
• No minutes from previous meetings (none listed)
• No old business (none listed)
• No new business (none listed)

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will review and approve minutes from its prior meeting, hold a public forum, and consider several new licensing requests. Applicants include three vendors requesting one‑day special licenses for the Annual Winter Stroll, a dealer seeking to change a class II license to online‑only use, and another dealer applying for a class II license at the same address. The commission will also note a possible violation of liquor laws by Aromas Latin Fusion.

• One‑day special license for Sterling Street Brewery, 175 Sterling Street, Clinton, MA, for the Annual Winter Stroll
• One‑day special license for Cheers on Wheels Mobile Bar Company for the Annual Winter Stroll
• One‑day special license for Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club, 91 Central Street, for the Annual Winter Stroll
• Request by Cyber Auto Inc., 7 Prospect Street, to amend its class II dealer license to online‑only use
• Application by Emperyo Motor Group LLC for a class II dealer license at 7 Prospect Street

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will meet to approve funding warrants and process new membership applications. The board will also review a draft regulation regarding the calculation of military credit for submission to PERAC.

• Approval of Warrant #58 for September Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,212,763.77
• Approval of Warrant #59 for Payroll, Refunds, & Expenses in the amount of $208,135.88
• Membership applications for five employees from the School and Fire Departments
• Deduction refund rollovers for Letitia Bartow ($17,854.28) and Michelle Mallo ($2,247.87)
• Review of draft supplementary regulation to clarify military credit calculations

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request to amend the zoning ordinance for MU 2 Zoning. The request was submitted by Councillors Susan Chalifoux-Zephir, Brandon Robbins, Robert M. Tocci, and ten registered voters.

• Public hearing on amendments to MU 2 Zoning ordinance

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a continued public hearing on November 24, 2025, to consider a request from the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission to amend the city's zoning ordinance. The proposal seeks to replace Article XV, which governs accessory apartments, with a new article that complies with recently passed state law and includes additional changes. The hearing is part of the council's regular agenda and will allow public comment before any decision is made.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance – replace Article XV (Accessory Apartments) to align with new state law
• Continued public hearing scheduled for Nov 24, 2025, 6:20 PM in City Council Chambers, 25 West Street

City Council

The City Council will hold continued public hearings on several zoning amendment proposals, including MU‑2 zoning and accessory‑apartment regulations. It will also consider National Grid's applications to install underground electric conduits and poles on Main Street. The mayor will present multiple financial requests, notably a $293,402 appropriation for a new International 6‑wheel dump truck and sander, and a $15,000 appropriation for the Code Red emergency notification system. Additional items include a petition for street closures for the 33rd Annual Johnny Appleseed Arts Festival.

• Public hearing to amend MU‑2 zoning ordinance (Legal Affairs Committee)
• Public hearing to replace Article XV on accessory apartments to meet new state law (Legal Affairs Committee)
• National Grid request to install underground electric conduits on Main St near Green St and Morton St (Public Service Committee)
• Mayor's request to appropriate $293,402 for a new dump truck and sander from the Stabilization Fund (Finance Committee)
• Mayor's request to appropriate $15,000 for the Code Red emergency notification system (Finance Committee)

The council voted 9‑0 to create the Patricia and David Laplante Scholarship Trust Fund for Leominster High School and the Patricia Laplante Memorial Trust Fund for the Leominster Library. It also approved a tax‑classification hearing for November 24, 2025, and granted further time for two zoning‑amendment petitions. A public hearing on the zoning matters was scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Granted Patricia and David Laplante Scholarship Trust Fund (9‑0)
• Granted Patricia Laplante Memorial Trust Fund for Library (9‑0)
• Granted Tax classification hearing for Nov 24 2025 (9‑0)
• Granted further time for zoning amendment request 3‑26 (9‑0)
• Granted further time for zoning amendment request 9‑26 (9‑0)
• Established public hearing on Dec 8 2025 at 6:25 PM for zoning (9‑0)
• Established public hearing on Dec 8 2025 at 6:00 PM (9‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 25 West Street. The mayor has requested that a tax classification hearing be scheduled for that date. The hearing is conducted under Section 3‑9 of the Leominster City Charter. No other agenda items are listed.

• Mayor's request for a tax classification hearing on November 24, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2025 to consider a petition by Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The petition seeks permission to locate poles, wires, and related fixtures on Main Street, including removal of an existing tree guy and installation of a stub pole. The request also includes permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the public ways. The council will hear public comments before deciding on the request.

• National Grid request to install one JO pole on Main St about 94 feet southeast of the Main St–Priest St intersection
• Removal of an existing tree guy as part of the pole installation
• Installation of stub pole 37‑84, 70 feet southeast of P37 and a sidewalk guy 4 feet off the driveway
• Permission sought to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the public ways
• Public hearing scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM in the City Council Chambers, 25 West Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to excavate public highways and install underground electric conduits on Main Street. The proposal includes installing a 6‑foot sidewalk guy at location P26 on Main Street, beginning about 30 feet south of the Morton Street intersection. The council will decide whether to grant permission for the excavation and installation.

• National Grid request to excavate public highways and run underground electric conduits on Main St
• Installation of a 6‑ft sidewalk guy at P26 Main St
• Proposed start point approximately 30 ft south of the Morton St and Main St intersection

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid to install underground electric conduits. The proposal involves excavating public highways to maintain electricity transmission fixtures.

• Request by National Grid to install underground electric conduits on Main St
• Proposed installation starting approximately 31 feet south of the Green St and Main St intersection
• Removal of existing tree guy and installation of 6 ft. sidewalk guy on P15 Main St

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging board will meet on November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Senior Center. The agenda includes a public forum, reading of the previous minutes, and reports from the director on finance, house, personnel, outreach, policy and planning, and nominating committees. The board will consider any old and new business items before adjourning until December 18, 2025.

• Public forum for community input
• Reading of minutes from the previous meeting
• Director’s reports on finance, house, personnel, outreach, policy and planning, and nominating committees
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board will approve the minutes from the October 5, 2025 meetings and the September 2025 financial statements. Commissioners will hear reports on the MHP program, employment, policy updates, and various housing administration topics. The new business item is Resolution 2025-30, which authorizes Change Order 153136 for the Sunset and La Pierre Federal Pacific panel replacement project.

• Approval of October 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2025 financials
• Resolution 2025-30: Change Order 153136 for Sunset and La Pierre panel replacement

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will consider several administrative items, including votes on the previous meeting minutes, the monthly invoice log, and a warrant. The committee will receive updates on the feasibility study, total project budget, and project schedule for the Fall Brook Elementary School project. A design report will be presented covering the design development cost estimate process, playing fields during construction, and an overview of contingencies, change orders, and errors and omissions. The meeting will also include public comment and discussion of next steps.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on monthly invoice log
• Vote on warrant
• Feasibility study and total project budget update
• Design development cost estimate process overview

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, review its statement of accounts, and discuss two grant‑related projects: engineering and permitting for the Colburn Pond Dam and a MassTrails grant. No facility requests are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Review statement of accounts
• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• MassTrails Grant
• Schedule next regular meeting for December 16, 2025

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will meet to review and discuss its schedule and activities for 2026. Topics include the commission’s calendar, parking details, ideas for speakers, scholarship programs, and overall goals for the coming year.

• 2026 Disability Commission schedule
• Parking detail update
• Speaker ideas for 2026
• 2026 scholarship program
• Goals for 2026

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will meet to review a Certificate of Compliance, three new wetland filings, and continued hearings for a subdivision and residential development. The agenda also includes a discussion of wetland protection interests.

• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 40 Hillery Rd
• New hearing for paving at 320 Central St
• Continued hearing for Pierce Pond Subdivision Roadway Extension on Roche Ave
• Continued hearing for aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom
• Continued hearing for residential development at Lot E, Orchard Hill Park Drive

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to issue a five‑year Order of Conditions for the aquatic vegetation control project in Lake Whalom. It also voted 5‑0 to continue the Pristine Paving hearing to December 9, 2025. Several other hearings were continued without discussion, and the commission set the next meeting for December 9, 2025 while cancelling the December 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 5‑year Order of Conditions for Lake Whalom vegetation control (5-0)
• Continued Pristine Paving hearing to Dec 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Pierce Pond Realty Trust hearing (no vote recorded)
• Continued Orchard Hill Park Drive hearing (no vote recorded)
• Approved Sep 23, 2025 minutes as written (5-0)
• Tabled approval of Oct 28, 2025 minutes to next meeting (no vote recorded)
• Cancelled Dec 23, 2025 meeting (decision by commission)
• Set next meeting for Dec 9, 2025 and first 2026 meeting for Jan 13, 2026

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold hearings on several land-use projects, including a paving request and a residential development. The body will also consider a certificate of compliance for a property on Hillery Rd.

• Notice of Intent from Pristine Paving LLC for paving at 320 Central St
• Notice of Intent from James Lambert for residential development at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Notice of Intent from Pierce Pond Realty Trust for roadway extension on Roche Ave
• Notice of Intent from Christopher Ruth for aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 40 Hillery Rd

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will hold public hearings on a site plan and special permits for a multi‑family development at 29 June Street. It will also consider a water‑supply protection district permit for a house at 80 Peterson Street, a professional‑office site plan at 29 New Lancaster Road, and road‑extension subdivision applications for Orchard Hill Park Drive and Pioneer Drive. Additionally, the board will discuss a City Council petition to amend the zoning ordinance for battery energy storage systems and a request to withdraw that petition.

• Site Plan Application for 29 June Street, Map 352, Parcel 6 – multi‑family development
• Special Permit Application‑USE for 29 June Street, Map 352, Parcel 6 – multi‑family development
• Special Permit Application‑WSP for 80 Peterson Street, Map 548, Parcel 18 – house in Water Supply Protection District
• Site Plan Application for 29 New Lancaster Road, Map 447, Parcel 2E – professional office with parking
• Preliminary Subdivision Applications for road extensions on Orchard Hill Park Drive and Pioneer Drive

The Leominster Planning Board met on November 17, 2025 and conducted open public hearings for several site plan and special permit applications. No approvals, denials, or motions were voted on during the meeting. The board also noted a City Council petition regarding battery energy storage systems but did not take action on it.

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a Special Permit‑Water Supply Protection application for 80 Peterson Street. The applicant, Two‑Boys Realty Trust (trustee Mary Jane Allain), proposes to build a single‑family dwelling with a paved driveway on a 5.6‑acre parcel in the Rural Residential and Water Supply Protection districts. The board will consider whether to grant the special permit. The proposed plan can be examined at the Planning Board Office on weekdays.

• Special Permit‑Water Supply Protection application for 80 Peterson Street, Parcel 18 (~5.6 acres)
• Proposed construction of a single‑family dwelling with a paved driveway
• Location in Rural Residential District and Water Supply Protection District
• Applicant: Two‑Boys Realty Trust, trustee Mary Jane Allain; represented by Christopher Andetson of Hannigan Engineering
• Plan available for public review at Planning Board Office, 25 West Street, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM weekdays

Other Meetings

The Leominster School Committee will hold a meeting including a tour of the Frances Drake portables and a Finance Subcommittee session. The body will hear presentations on curriculum, early childhood, and the Frances Drake school. Members will also consider action items regarding a donation of plumbing materials and a Skills USA field trip.

• Frances Drake Elementary School presentation and portables tour
• Early Childhood and Curriculum presentations
• Acceptance of a donation of plumbing materials
• Approval of a Skills USA field trip
• Review of obsolete equipment

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole will hold an open forum and consider the meeting minutes. It will conduct a quarterly review of the 2025 Director’s Areas of Focus and corresponding goals. The meeting will also include announcements from the Director and the Trustees. No policy changes or contracts are on the agenda.

Other Meetings

The Legal Affairs Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will review a complaint under the Open Meeting Law filed by D. Mazzarella and discuss a proposed response. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Review Open Meeting Law complaint (D. Mazzarella) and discuss proposed response

Cemetery Commission

The Leominster Cemetery Commission will meet on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM. The agenda includes reading and accepting the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. The commission will continue discussion and make recommendations on the $50,000 received for capital improvements to Evergreen Cemetery, with the Purchasing Agent present. The meeting also allows for any new items or issues to be raised.

• Discussion and recommendations on $50,000 received for capital improvements to Evergreen Cemetery
• Reading and acceptance of the October 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of any new items or issues

The Cemetery Commission voted unanimously (4‑0) to hold off on approving the August meeting minutes until next month. The commission also voted unanimously (4‑0) to adjourn the meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Postponed approval of August minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will consider several applications, including a change of stock interest for Chopsticks Restaurant at 21 Commercial Road and a one‑day special license for UMass Memorial Leominster Hospital at 60 Hospital Road. Additional items include a manager change request for Ocean State Job Lot at 20 Water Tower Place, an amendment to Cyber Auto Inc.'s dealer license for online use only, and new class II dealer licenses for Emperyo Motor Group and other automotive businesses.

• Chopsticks Restaurant (21 Commercial Road) – change of stock interest
• UMass Memorial Leominster Hospital (60 Hospital Road) – one‑day special license
• Ocean State Job Lot (20 Water Tower Place, Unit 3A) – change of manager
• Cyber Auto Inc. (7 Prospect Street) – amend class II dealer license to online use only
• Emperyo Motor Group LLC (7 Prospect Street) – new class II dealer license

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to the library's circulation policy. The board is also reviewing the Adult Services Librarian job description and transfer requests.

• Circulation Policy Amendments
• Adult Services Librarian Job Description
• Transfer Requests
• Generator status (Old Business)
• Patron Issues (Old Business)

City Council

The City Council will vote on transferring funds from the Stabilization Fund to cover overtime for police, fire, and public works. The meeting includes public hearings on MU 2 zoning and utility pole installations on Ellen Street.

• Transfer of $250,000 to Police Department Overtime and $300,000 to Fire Department Overtime/ALS accounts
• Transfer of $25,000 to DPW Highway Overtime Account
• Public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments pertaining to MU 2 Zoning
• Petition to allow self-storage facilities in MU1 districts at 21 Jungle Road
• Request for an underground fuel storage license for a 35,000-gallon tank at 163 Pioneer Drive

The council voted 8‑0 to appropriate $250,000 to the Police Department Overtime Account, transferring the funds from the Stabilization Fund. It also approved $25,000 for the Public Works Highway Overtime Account (8‑0), $50,000 for the Fire Department ALS Services Overtime Account (8‑0), and $250,000 for the Fire Department Public Safety Overtime Account (7‑0). All appropriations were recommended by the Finance Committee and adopted by the council.

• Approved $250,000 Police Department Overtime appropriation (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 Public Works Highway Overtime appropriation (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 Fire Department ALS Services Overtime appropriation (8-0)
• Approved $250,000 Fire Department Public Safety Overtime appropriation (7-0)
• Granted further time on petition 21-26 (National Grid pole request) (8-0)
• Granted further time on petition 22-26 (National Grid underground conduits) (8-0)
• Granted further time on petition 23-26 (National Grid pole request on Main St) (7-0, one abstention)
• Granted further time on petition 24-26 (Fuel storage tank license) (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will continue a public hearing to consider an amendment to the MU 2 zoning ordinance. The request is from Councillors Susan Chalifoux-Zephir, Brandon Robbins, Robert M. Tocci, and ten registered voters.

• Public Hearing: Amend zoning ordinance for MU 2 Zoning
• Requestors: Susan Chalifoux-Zephir, Brandon Robbins, Robert M. Tocci, and ten voters
• Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
• Location: City Council Chambers, 25 West Street
• Committee: Legal Affairs Committee

Cultural Council

The council will review recent grant updates, hold an information session on grant submissions, and conduct grant scoring. No other items such as budgets or contracts are on the agenda.

• Grant Updates (Correspondence)
• Grant Submission Information Session (Old Business)
• Grant Scoring (New Business)
• Treasurer's Report
• Public Participation

Other Meetings

The Legal Affairs Committee’s Committee of the Whole will consider a request to amend the city’s MU‑2 zoning ordinance. The amendment was previously heard at a public hearing on September 22, 2025, and a continued hearing is scheduled for October 27, 2025. The committee will vote on the amendment, which requires a two‑thirds majority to adopt. No other items appear on the agenda.

• Request to amend the MU‑2 zoning ordinance (see attached amendment).
• Public hearing on the amendment held 9/22/2025 at 6:30 PM.
• Continued public hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 at 6:30 PM.
• Adoption requires a two‑thirds majority vote.
• Meeting proceeds only if a quorum of City Council members is present.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments regarding accessory apartments and MU-2 zoning. The board is also reviewing site plans and subdivision applications for residential developments and road extensions.

• Petition #3-26: Amendment to Article XV regarding Accessory Apartments to comply with state law
• Petition #9-26: Amendment to zoning ordinance pertaining to MU-2 Zoning
• Special Permit Application for scrap metal recycling at 488 Main Street
• Site Plan Application for multi-family residential development at 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Preliminary Subdivision Applications for road extensions at Orchard Hill Park Drive and Pioneer Drive

The Planning Board held an open public hearing on a special permit for 488 Main Street and a public hearing on a zoning amendment for accessory apartments. Both hearings were closed by motions that passed with a 6‑0‑1 vote. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Motion to close the 488 Main Street special permit hearing carried (6-0-1)
• Motion to close the accessory‑apartment zoning amendment hearing carried (6-0-1)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve warrants for pension payroll and expenses, process new membership applications, and review deduction refunds. The board will also consider a disability retirement application for a police officer.

• Approval of Warrant #53 for October Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,212,880.96
• Approval of Warrant #54 for Payroll, Refunds, & Expenses in the amount of $518,086.44
• Processing of 20 new membership applications for city employees
• Review of an Accidental/Ordinary Disability Retirement Application for Michael Deluca (Police)
• Possible vote on the 1/1/2025 valuation

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear several new and continued hearings, including requests for tree removal, a roadway extension, and various residential construction projects. Items include a dead‑wood and hazard‑tree removal request at 16 Wildflower Rd and multiple Notice of Intent filings for single‑family dwellings and lake vegetation control. The meeting will also cover public comments, enforcement matters, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for dead wood and hazard tree removal at 16 Wildflower Rd
• Notice of Intent by Pierce Pond Realty Trust for Pierce Pond Subdivision roadway extension on Roche Ave
• Notice of Intent by Peter Bovenzi for single‑family dwelling at Lot 12A Roche Ave (DEP #199-1216)
• Notice of Intent by Shawn Collette for single‑family home at 0 Bascom St (DEP #199-1218)
• Notice of Intent by Christopher Ruth for aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom

The Commission voted unanimously to issue certificates of compliance for a garage project at 940 Union Street, a partial certificate for the Roche Avenue roadway, and certificates for several Pierce Pond subdivision lots where work never began. It also adopted a Negative 2 determination for hazard tree removal at 16 Wildflower Road and a Negative 2 determination with conditions for vegetation removal along Lake Whalom shoreline. Hearings on the Pierce Pond roadway extension NOI and the aquatic vegetation control project were continued to November 18, 2025. Orders of conditions were issued for a single‑family dwelling at Lot 12A Roche Avenue and for a home at 0 Bascom Street, the latter pending revised plans.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance (work never completed) for 940 Union Street (4-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for Roche Avenue roadway (4-0)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance (work never completed) for Pierce Pond lots 3A, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 12A (4-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for hazard tree removal at 16 Wildflower Road (4-0)
• Continued hearing on Pierce Pond subdivision roadway extension NOI to Nov 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination with conditions for Lake Whalom shoreline vegetation removal (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for single‑family dwelling at Lot 12A Roche Avenue (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions (pending revised plans) for single‑family home at 0 Bascom Street (4-0)

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will consider several applications for one‑day special licenses, including requests from Cheers on Wheels Mobile Bar at 1125 Pleasant Street and UMass Memorial Leominster Hospital at 60 Hospital Road. It will also review applications for class II dealer licenses for DASA Motorsport, Inc. at 728 Central Street and AKA Cars LLC at 28 Musket Drive (C2). The commission will receive updates on site‑plan approvals for Unique Motors (591 North Main Street), Cyber Auto, Inc. (7 Prospect Street), and United Auto Service (146 Hamilton Street). Finally, a presentation on LUK, Inc.’s annual Sticker Shock Campaign will be discussed.

• One‑day special license for Cheers on Wheels Mobile Bar Company, LLC at 1125 Pleasant Street
• One‑day special license for UMass Memorial Leominster Hospital at 60 Hospital Road
• Class II dealer license for DASA Motorsport, Inc. at 728 Central Street
• Class II dealer license for AKA Cars LLC at 28 Musket Drive (C2) for online use only
• Updates on site‑plan approvals for Unique Motors (591 North Main Street), Cyber Auto, Inc. (7 Prospect Street), and United Auto Service (146 Hamilton Street)

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple funding requests for public safety overtime and department salaries. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes for MU 2 districts and the installation of a stop sign at Gevry Circle and Gordon Street.

• Appropriations for Police and Fire Department overtime totaling $550,000
• Estimated $350,000 for Police Department Patrol Salary & Wages
• Request to amend zoning ordinance pertaining to MU 2 Zoning
• Proposed stop sign for eastbound traffic on Gevry Circle at Gordon Street
• Appropriations of $50,000 for Montachusett Recovery Center and $35,000 for North Star Family Services

The council voted unanimously to grant several mayor‑requested appropriations, including $250,000 for police overtime, $25,000 for public‑works highway overtime, $50,000 and $250,000 for fire department overtime, and $221,540.59 for the school department. It also amended communications to allocate $50,000 to the Montachusett Recovery Center and $35,000 to North Star Family Services. Additionally, the council approved petition 16‑26, adding a stop sign for east‑bound traffic on Gevry Circle at Gordon Street.

• Approved $250,000 police overtime appropriation (C-18) (9-0)
• Approved $25,000 public works highway overtime appropriation (C-19) (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 fire department ALS services overtime appropriation (C-20) (9-0)
• Approved $250,000 fire department public safety overtime appropriation (C-21) (9-0)
• Approved $221,540.59 school department expense appropriation (9-0)
• Amended communication to appropriate $50,000 to Montachusett Recovery Center (9-0)
• Amended communication to appropriate $35,000 to North Star Family Services (9-0)
• Granted petition 16-26 to add stop sign on Gevry Circle at Gordon Street (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will continue a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance for MU 2 zoning. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers, 25 West Street.

• Public hearing to amend zoning ordinance for MU 2 zoning
• Hearing to be held at 25 West Street, Leominster MA
• Continued from September 22, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending Section 13-77 of the municipal code. The amendment would add a stop sign for eastbound traffic on Gevry Circle at the intersection with Gordon Street. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:50 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 25 West Street.

• Proposed amendment to Section 13-77 to add a stop sign for eastbound traffic on Gevry Circle at Gordon Street
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 27, 2025, 6:50 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 25 West Street
• Action taken under Section 3‑9 of the Leominster City Charter

Other Meetings

The Legal Affairs Committee meeting, convened as a Committee of the Whole, will consider a request to amend the city's zoning ordinance for MU‑2 zoning. The request was previously heard at a public hearing on September 22, 2025, with a continuation scheduled for October 27, 2025. Adoption of the amendment requires a two‑thirds majority vote.

• Amendment to MU‑2 zoning ordinance (request by Susan Chalifoux‑Zephir, Brandon Robbins, Councillors At‑Large, Ward‑1 Councillor, Robert M. Tocci, and ten registered voters).

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site walk and continue a public hearing on the special permit application for 488 Main Street. The applicant, Massachusetts Scrap Metal Recycling, LLC, seeks to convert the existing building to a scrap metal recycling use. The property spans Commercial (C), MU-1, and Multifamily Overlay Districts, with no changes proposed to the building or parking area. The hearing is scheduled for November 3, 2025.

• Site walk for 488 Main Street project
• Continued public hearing on 11/3/2025 for special permit application
• Applicant: Massachusetts Scrap Metal Recycling, LLC
• Property located in Commercial (C), MU-1, and Multifamily Overlay Districts
• No modifications proposed to building or parking area

The Planning Board held a site walk at 488 Main Street on October 22, 2025. Discussions covered a privacy fence, dumpster locations, lighting, and traffic impacts. No formal approvals or denials were made. The board voted to adjourn the meeting, with the motion passing 3-0-1.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 3-0-1)

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will meet to accept September minutes and discuss the Johnny Appleseed Festival results and parking details. The group will also brainstorm ideas for 2026 presentations.

• Vote to accept September meeting minutes
• Review Johnny Appleseed Festival results
• Discuss parking detail input
• Brainstorm ideas for 2026 presentations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments and a site plan application. The board will make recommendations to the City Council regarding the proposed zoning changes.

• Site Plan Application for multi-family residential development at 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive
• City Council Petition #9-26: Request to amend MU-2 Zoning
• City Council Petition #15-26: Request to amend zoning for Battery Energy Storage Systems

The board opened a continued public hearing on the site‑plan application for 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive. It read letters from residents Rosemary Kirousis, Chelsey Mattison and Haily Brady. The board deferred Haily Brady’s procedural letter to the City Solicitor for comment. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Opened public hearing on 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive site‑plan (no vote)
• Read resident letters from Rosemary Kirousis and Chelsey Mattison (no vote)
• Deferred Haily Brady’s letter to City Solicitor (no vote)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against a public office, employee, staff member, or individual.

• Executive session regarding complaints or charges against a public office, employee, staff member, or individual

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging will hold a meeting at the Senior Citizens Center to review committee reports and old and new business. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn until November 20, 2025.

• Review of committee reports (Director, Finance, House, Personnel, Outreach, Policy and Planning, Nominating)
• Discussion of old and new business
• Adjournment until November 20, 2025

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a public forum, review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting, and consider a request for a one‑day special license submitted by Edward Albert on behalf of the Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club located at 91 Central Street.

• Review and approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Public forum for community input
• Consider one‑day special license for Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club (91 Central Street)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review requests for certificates of compliance and determinations of applicability for property work. It will hear new and continued notices of intent for roadway extensions, residential construction, tree removal, stone wall relocation, and lake vegetation control. The meeting also includes discussion of enforcement matters.

• Certificate of compliance request for 940 Union (DEP File #199-0439) – work never completed
• Determination of applicability request for dead‑wood and hazard tree removal at 16 Wildflower Rd
• Notice of Intent for Pierce Pond Subdivision roadway extension on Roche Ave
• Notice of Intent for single‑family dwelling at Lot 12A Roche Ave (DEP #199-1216)
• Notice of Intent for aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will review several agenda items, including a proposal for a Library Pod, updates on staffing, and a new "Food for Fines" program. Old business items such as a generator, carpet options, and the PTO policy will also be considered. The meeting includes an open forum, minutes approval, and a library report.

• Library Pod Proposal (new business)
• Food for Fines (new business)
• Staffing Update (new business)
• Generator (old business)
• Carpet Options (old business)

City Council

The Leominster City Council will vote on several public‑hearing items, including a $350,000 appropriation to the Police Department patrol salary account and a $221,540.59 school department appropriation. Council members will also consider amendments to the zoning ordinance for battery energy storage systems, a request for No Parking signs at 59‑63 Manchester St, and a streetlight installation at 199 North Main St. Additional proposals address parking‑meter zone revisions on Central, Main, and other streets.

• Amend zoning ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (Planning Board request)
• No Parking signs across the street from 59‑63 Manchester St (Councillor Chalifoux‑Zephir)
• Streetlight on Pole #29 in front of 199 North Main St (Councillor Freda)
• Repeal Sec. 13‑62 and amend Sec. 13‑44 parking‑meter zones on Central, Main, and adjacent streets (Captain John Fraher)
• Mayor's request to appropriate $350,000 to Police Department Patrol Salary & Wages Account

The Leominster City Council held public hearings on three petitions: an amendment to the zoning ordinance for battery energy storage systems, a request for No Parking signs across from 59‑63 Manchester Street, and a request to reinstall a streetlight at Pole #29 in front of 199 North Main Street. Council members asked questions and gathered input, but no votes or formal decisions were recorded. The Planning Board will address the battery storage amendment at its October 20 meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a request from the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission to amend the city's zoning ordinance. The proposal seeks to replace Article XV on accessory apartments with a new article that complies with a recently passed state law and to make additional related changes. Council members will discuss and may adopt the amendment during this meeting.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance Article XV: Accessory Apartments
• Replace Article XV to align with new state law
• Implement additional changes to the zoning ordinance

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, to discuss a proposal by Police Captain John Fraher to change parking meter time limits in specific zones across the city.

• Public Hearing on parking meter time limit changes
• Proposed repealing of Sec. 13-62 (Two-hour meter zones)
• Proposed amending of Sec. 13-44 (Time limits between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.)
• Specific zones include Main Street, Central Street, and West Street
• Legal Affairs Committee recommended the changes on August 25, 2025

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing on Oct. 14, 2025 at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers (25 West Street). Elizabeth Wood, Director of Planning and Development, will present a request from the Planning Board to amend the zoning ordinance concerning Battery Energy Storage Systems. The council will consider the proposed amendment during this meeting.

• Amendment request to the zoning ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025 at 6:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 25 West Street. Councilor At‑Large Susan Chalifoux‑Zephir will present a request to place No Parking signs across the street from the 59‑63 Manchester Street apartment building. The council will consider the request during the meeting.

• Request to install No Parking signs across from 59‑63 Manchester St. apartment building

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 25 West Street. Councilor At-Large Claire M. Freda has submitted a request for a streetlight on Pole #29 in front of 199 North Main St. The council will hear public comments on this request.

• Request for streetlight on Pole #29 at 199 North Main St

Cemetery Commission

The Leominster Cemetery Commission will continue discussion and make recommendations on the $50,000 received for cemetery capital improvements. It will also consider future cemetery expansion and repair of a stone wall along Main Street within the older part of Evergreen Cemetery. Additional updates will be given on the Cemetery Trust Funds letter, animal activity, and a planned cemetery tour on October 23.

• Future cemetery expansion
• Repair of stone wall along Main St. in the older part of Evergreen Cemetery
• Continue discussion/recommendations on the $50,000 received for capital improvements for the cemetery
• Update on letter sent to the treasurer regarding Cemetery Trust Funds and response from City Solicitor
• Update on animal activity

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board will meet to consider several resolutions, including a new union contract with AFSCME that runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Other items include a budget revision for fiscal year 2025, a lease amendment with Dish Network, and infrastructure-related change orders. The meeting also includes routine financial approvals and reports.

• Resolution 2025-20: Approval of LHA and AFSCME Union Contract (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028)
• Resolution 2025-29: Approval of the Budget Revision for FY2025
• Resolution 2025-19: Dish Network Lease Amendment
• Resolution 2025-22: Approval of Sunset Roof Credit Change Order 153116
• Resolution 2025-23: CSC and CFC Hot Water Loop 153134

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution regarding the agency's annual plan. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 100 Main Street.

• Resolution 2025-18: Approval of Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will hold a meeting on October 6, 2025, to discuss collective bargaining strategy, approve minutes, and vote on policy items including a reading competency determination policy and a middle school pathway policy. The committee will also receive reports on facilities, enrollment, and MCAS performance.

• Approval of September 2, 2025, minutes
• Vote on CAPS Representative
• Vote on Keystone Representative
• Vote on obsolete equipment
• First Reading of Reading Competency Determination Policy

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster Public Schools Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss specific district policies. The session focuses on competency determination, TEI admissions, and middle school pathways.

• Competency Determination Policy
• TEI Admissions Policy
• Middle School Pathway Policy

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will hold public hearings on an assisted‑living facility at 1030 Central Street, a scrap‑metal recycling permit at 488 Main Street, and a subdivision for the Liberty Street Extension at 68 Liberty Street. The board will also discuss City Council Petition #3‑26, which seeks to replace Article XV of the zoning ordinance to align with a new state law on accessory apartments. Additional plan submissions, including multi‑family and professional office projects, will be reviewed during the meeting.

• Public hearing: Site Plan Application for 1030 Central Street, Pine Hill II – Assisted Living Facility
• Public hearing: Special Permit Application for 488 Main Street – Scrap Metal Recycling
• Public hearing: Definitive Subdivision Application for 68 Liberty Street – Liberty Street Extension
• Consideration of City Council Petition #3‑26 to amend Article XV of the Zoning Ordinance for accessory apartments
• Review of Site Plan Application for 29 June Street – Multi‑family Development

The Board reviewed the site‑plan application for 1030 Central Street, which proposes an assisted‑living facility with 22 parking spaces and a secondary commercial space. Members and the applicant discussed the definition of assisted living, parking, staffing, and compliance with state requirements. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a special meeting to review one new item. The commission is considering a request for a temporary extension of premises for a local business.

• Temporary extension of premises for Christopher’s Pub at 7 Pleasant Street

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to review the Treasurer's report and grant updates. The body will discuss a recap of the Johnny Appleseed Festival and a new grant submittal support system.

• Review of 8/27/2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Grant updates
• Johnny Appleseed Festival recap
• Grant Submittal Support System

Other Meetings

The City Clerk will conduct a drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the official ballot for the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election. The process is open to candidates, their representatives, and the public.

• Drawing for ballot positions for the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will review requests for certificates of compliance and hold continued hearings on several Notices of Intent. These include proposals for new home construction and aquatic vegetation control.

• Aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom
• Single-family home construction at 0 Bascom St
• Single-family dwelling construction at Lot 12A Roche Ave
• Residential development at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Stone wall relocation and improvements at 19 Lisa Drive

The commission voted unanimously to continue the hearing on the proposed construction at 0 Bascom Street, allowing additional plan review, DEP comments, and a site visit. It also issued certificates of compliance for four properties and approved a minor modification for a battery storage facility. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 20 Hillery Road (6-0 unanimous)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 596 Elm Street (6-0 unanimous)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 39 Marcello Avenue (6-0 unanimous)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 468 Main Street (6-0 unanimous)
• Continue Bascom Street hearing for additional review, DEP comments, and site visit (6-0 unanimous)
• Approve minor modification for 0 Willard Street battery storage facility (6-0 unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0 unanimous)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will approve minutes from the August 26 meeting and a series of warrants, including a $1,219,283.56 pension payroll warrant. The board will review new membership applications for city employees and process refund and annuity transfers. Colin Edgar of Stone Consult Inc. will present the 1/1/2025 actuarial valuation, and the board may vote on the associated funding schedule.

• Approve warrant #47 for $1,219,283.56 September pension payroll
• Approve warrants #44, #45, #46 each for $2,100.90 payroll, refunds & expenses
• Approve warrant #43 for $187,731.82 payroll, refunds & expenses
• Transfer $122,053.22 annuity from Housing Authority groundskeeper to Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System
• Transfer $1,432.45 annuity from Police Dispatcher to State Board of Retirement

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a public hearing on a license transfer for Hungry Bowl at 865 Merriam Avenue and consider a new wine and malt off‑premises license for Gaucho Market at 285 Central Street, Ste. 110. The commission will also review applications for one‑day special licenses submitted by the City of Leominster and the Boys and Girls Club at 365 Lindell Avenue. Minutes from the previous meeting will be reviewed and approved.

• License transfer for HBMA LLC dba Hungry Bowl, 865 Merriam Avenue
• New wine and malt off‑premises license for Gaucho Market, 285 Central Street, Ste. 110
• One‑day special license application from the City of Leominster
• One‑day special license application from the Boys and Girls Club, 365 Lindell Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on September 22, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Glenn Eaton of the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission will present a request to amend the city’s Zoning Ordinance. The proposal seeks to replace Article XV, which governs accessory apartments, with a new version that complies with a recently passed state law and includes additional changes. The council will discuss the amendment during the hearing.

• Request to amend Zoning Ordinance Article XV (Accessory Apartments) to align with new state law
• Replacement of Article XV with a new version and other related changes
• Presentation by Glenn Eaton, Executive Director, Montachusett Regional Planning Commission
• Continued public hearing scheduled for 6:40 p.m., Sept 22, 2025 at City Council Chambers, 25 West Street
• No vote or decision indicated in the agenda

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Ten registered voters have submitted a request to amend the city's zoning ordinance concerning MU‑2 zoning. Council members and the public will discuss the proposed amendment during the hearing.

• Request to amend the zoning ordinance for MU‑2 zoning

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold public hearings on a request to exempt police lieutenant and sergeant positions from civil service law and on amendments to the parking meter ordinance. The council also plans to discuss funding for police equipment, opioid recovery support, and a new school building project.

• Public hearing on exempting police lieutenant and sergeant positions from civil service law
• Public hearing on amending parking meter zones on Central Street and Main Street
• Request for $5,000 to replace downtown security cameras
• Request for $40,000 for the Ripple Effect Peer Recovery and Support Center
• Request to adopt MSBA funding agreement for Fallbrook School

The September 22, 2025 meeting featured three public‑hearing petitions: a request for a four‑way stop at Abbott and Lindell Avenues, a request to seek state legislation to exempt police lieutenant and sergeant positions from the Civil Service Law, and a request to amend the MU‑2 zoning ordinance. The council discussed each item but did not vote or adopt any action. The public hearing closed at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing. Councilor Carrie Noseworthy will present a request to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Abbott Avenue and Lindell Avenue to address safety concerns. The council will consider the request during the meeting.

• Request by Councillor Carrie Noseworthy to install a four-way stop at Abbott Avenue and Lindell Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request for special legislation that would exempt police lieutenant and sergeant positions from the Civil Service Law.

• Public Hearing on September 22, 2025, at 6:25 P.M. in City Council Chambers, 25 West Street
• Request to file special legislation exempting Police Lieutenant and Sergeant positions from G.L. c. 31
• Legislation to be submitted by State Senator John Cronin and State Representative Natalie Higgins
• Meeting convened by the Legal Affairs Committee, chaired by Susan Chalifoux-Zephir
• Meeting date: August 25, 2025

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Leominster Senior Center. The agenda includes a public forum, reading of the previous minutes, and reports from the director and several committees. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the scheduled discussions. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn until October 16, 2025.

• Public forum
• Reading of previous meeting minutes
• Director’s report – finance
• Committee reports – house, personnel, outreach, policy and planning, nominating
• Adjournment until Oct 16, 2025

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will consider approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and review its statement of accounts. Commissioners will discuss three grant‑related projects: engineering and permitting for the Colburn Pond Dam, work at Prospect Park, and a MassTrails grant. No facility requests were submitted. The commission also confirmed the date for its next regular meeting.

• Approve minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting
• Review statement of accounts
• Discuss engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Discuss project at Prospect Park
• Discuss MassTrails grant

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two City Council petitions to amend the Zoning Ordinance. The board is also reviewing site plans for a car dealership parking area and a multi-family residential development.

• Petition #3-26: Amend Zoning Ordinance Article XV regarding Accessory Apartments to comply with state law
• Petition #4-26: Add MFOD to the abbreviations Table for Overlay Districts in Article III
• Site plan for car dealership parking at 591 and 603 North Main Street
• Site plan for multi-family residential development at 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive
• ANR for 23 High Street and 30 Houghton Court

The Board reviewed the site‑plan for 591 and 603 North Main Street. The applicant submitted a withdrawal memo without prejudice. Mr. Weizer moved to close the continued open public meeting, Mr. Ciccone seconded, and the motion carried on a 6‑0‑1 vote. No vote was taken on the ADU ordinance proposals discussed later in the meeting.

• Motion to close the continued open public meeting and accept withdrawal of 591/603 North Main Street site‑plan (6‑0‑1)

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will consider several project proposals. New hearings include an amendment to an order of conditions for a weed‑mowing expansion at Lake Samoset Lakeview and Lakeshore Drive, and a notice of intent for aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom. Continued hearings will review notices of intent for single‑family home construction at 1018 Lancaster St, a stone‑wall relocation at 19 Lisa Drive, a home at 0 Bascom St, a dwelling at Lot 12A Roche Ave, and a residential development at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive. The meeting will also address enforcement, approve minutes, and consider a certificate of compliance request for 1771 Lock Drive.

• Amendment to order of conditions for weed‑mowing expansion at Lake Samoset Lakeview and Lakeshore Drive
• Notice of Intent for aquatic vegetation control on Lake Whalom
• Notice of Intent for construction of a single‑family home at 1018 Lancaster St
• Notice of Intent for residential development at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive

The Conservation Commission denied the amendment to the Lake Samoset Order of Conditions and denied the Notice of Intent for 1018 Lancaster Street, both by unanimous vote. It also voted to continue the Lake Whalom hearing and several other pending hearings to September 23, 2025. The meeting was adjourned after all motions passed unanimously.

• Denied amendment to Lake Samoset OOC (6-0)
• Denied 1018 Lancaster Street NOI (6-0)
• Continued Lake Whalom hearing to Sep 23, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive hearing to Sep 23, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 19 Lisa Drive hearing to Sep 23, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued 0 Bascom Street hearing to Sep 23, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued Lot 12A Roach Avenue/Pierce Pond Subdivision hearing to Sep 23, 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will vote to accept the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will review financial and budget input and hold an open forum for public comments. The agenda also includes a new Johnny Appleseed event, a rail‑trail bench donation, and a driver schedule discussion.

• Vote to accept minutes from August 12, 2025
• Financial and budget input
• New Johnny Appleseed event
• Rail Trail bench donation
• Driver Eb schedule

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will review requests for new wine and malt off-premises licenses and a transfer of an existing license. The body will also consider a change of manager for a restaurant and a request for an online-only dealer license.

• Public hearing for new wine and malt off-premises licenses at 766 Central Street and 285 Central Street
• Transfer of license for Hungry Bowl at 865 Merriam Avenue
• Change of manager for Applebee's at 251 North Main Street
• Class II dealer license for online use only for Central Mass Car Connection

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Board of Trustees will meet to review library operations, including Sunday pay and hours, staffing updates, and maintenance projects like West Street stonework. The agenda includes both routine reports and new business items, with no major policy decisions scheduled.

• Sunday Pay and Sunday Hours of Operation discussion
• Staffing Update on library personnel
• West Street Stonework maintenance project
• Carpet Options for library floors
• Library Pods as a new service

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to replace Article XV: Accessory Apartments with a new article compliant with state law. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Article XV amendment
• Request to amend zoning ordinance for accessory apartments
• Meeting date: September 8, 2025
• Location: City Council Chambers, 25 West Street
• Legal Affairs Committee recommendation

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold public hearings on multiple amendments to traffic regulations, zoning ordinances, and a request for an underground fuel storage license. The council will also consider several financial appropriations, including funds for opioid recovery support and parking garage repairs.

• Request to place a streetlight at 699 Willard Street (Public Safety)
• Underground propane storage license for Golden Nozzle Carwash at 468 Main Street ($3,000-gallon tanks)
• Amend speed limit on Old Mill Rd to 25 mph
• Appropriate $40,000 to Ripple Effect Peer Recovery Center from Opioid Stabilization Fund
• Appropriate $350,000 for parking garage repairs from Stabilization Fund

The City Council held public hearings on a streetlight request for 699 Willard Street, an underground fuel storage permit for Golden Nozzle Carwash, a speed‑limit amendment on Old Mill Road, right‑turn restrictions on Central and Monument Streets, and a zoning amendment for accessory apartments. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded for any of these items. The hearings were procedural and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a continued public hearing to decide on a petition for an Underground Fuel Storage License. The request comes from Golden Nozzle Carwash and Nouria Energy, seeking permission for three 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks at 468 Main Street due to a natural gas service moratorium on Main Street.

• Underground Fuel Storage License for three 1,000-gallon propane tanks at 468 Main Street
• Petition filed by Golden Nozzle Carwash and Nouria Energy
• Fire Department approved 2,000-gallon permit with condition for additional 1,000-gallon tank

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from Ward 3 Councillor David R. Cormier. The meeting focuses on the placement of a streetlight at a specific location.

• Request to place a streetlight on the telephone pole in front of 699 Willard Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss several funding requests from the Mayor, including appropriations for a parking garage and opioid recovery services. The body will also hold public hearings on zoning updates for accessory apartments and various traffic and parking changes.

• Appropriation of $350,000 from the Stabilization fund for parking garage repairs and upgrades
• Appropriations of $40,000 each for Ripple Effect Peer Recovery and Support Center and Catholic Charities
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment to replace Article XV regarding Accessory Apartments
• Request for an Underground Fuel Storage License for three 1,000-gallon tanks at 468 Main Street
• Adoption of the MSBA project Funding Agreement for the new Fallbrook School Building Project

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the right-turn restriction ordinance (Sec 13-88.3). The change would prohibit northbound vehicles on Central Street from turning right onto Monument Square at the intersection with Pleasant Street.

• Proposed amendment to Sec 13-88.3: No right turn from northbound Central St onto Monument Sq at Pleasant St

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the traffic ordinance (sec. 13-88.2) that would require vehicles in the right lane to turn right at Monument Square when traveling northbound from Mechanic Street. The hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 6:20 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.

• Proposed amendment to sec. 13-88.2: Right Lane must turn right at Monument Square, Northbound onto Mechanic St.
• Public hearing scheduled for 2025-09-08 at 6:20 P.M. in City Council Chambers, 25 West Street

Other Meetings

The Leominster City Clerk’s Office will conduct public testing of voting machines ahead of the September 16, 2025 municipal preliminary election. The session is scheduled for September 6, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM and continuing until completed.

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will meet to discuss the strategic plan timeline and receive a SEPAC presentation. The body is scheduled to take action on the second reading of several policies. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Second reading of policies JJIB, BHE, EHAA, EHB, GBEE, IJND, IJNDB, WC, and KDCB
• Overview and timeline of the Strategic Plan
• SEPAC Presentation
• Finance updates from the Subcommittee
• HR Report

Cemetery Commission

The Leominster Cemetery Commission will review minutes, discuss future expansion, and vote to seek legal advice on permissible uses for $50,000 in capital improvement funds. The agenda also includes a repair of a Main Street stone wall.

• Discussion of future cemetery expansion
• Repair of stone wall along Main Street
• Discussion of $50,000 capital improvement funds
• Vote to seek legal guidance on trust fund uses
• Reading and acceptance of July 2025 minutes

The Leominster Cemetery Commission voted unanimously (3-0-0) to ask Treasurer Nicole Laplante to obtain a legal opinion from City Solicitor KP Law on permissible uses of cemetery trust funds. The motion was moved by Chair David Cormier and seconded by Bryan Le Blanc. Discussions on capital improvement funding and a roof condition review were tabled for a future meeting.

• Requested legal opinion on cemetery trust fund uses (vote 3-0-0)
• Tabled discussion of roof condition assessment and capital improvement allocation

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will hold a meeting to discuss old business regarding the J.A. Festival and set the date for the next meeting. No new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Leominster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review two cases: one seeking a special permit to add to a home at 301 Union Street and another requesting a variance to build a garage at 38 Veronica Street.

• Special permit requested for home addition at 301 Union Street
• Variance sought for garage construction at 38 Veronica Street, corner lot

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential projects. The body will also review requests for Certificates of Compliance for two locations.

• Proposed single family home and grading at 1018 Lancaster St
• Proposed stone wall relocation and improvements at 19 Lisa Drive
• Proposed single-family home and site improvements at 0 Bascom St
• Proposed single-family dwelling at Lot 12A Roche Ave
• Requests for Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive and Prospect Park

The Conservation Commission approved the Certificate of Compliance for work in Prospect Park. It also voted 6‑0 to continue hearings on the 1018 Lancaster Street, 19 Lisa Drive, 0 Bascom Street, and Lot 12A projects until September 9, 2025. The August 12, 2025 minutes were approved as amended, and a non‑binding resolution to move forward with a trail‑maintenance plan was adopted.

• Continued hearing for 1018 Lancaster St (motion by Nick Venti, 6-0)
• Continued hearing for RDA – 19 Lisa Drive (motion by Rich Gullick, 6-0)
• Continued hearing for 0 Bascom St (motion by Nick Venti, 6-0)
• Continued hearing for Lot 12A Roach Ave/Pierce Pond (motion by Nick Venti, 6-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes as amended (motion by Stephanie Quinlan, 6-0)
• Approved limited trail‑steward work at Prospect Park (approved by commission)
• Adopted non‑binding resolution to pursue trail maintenance plan (motion by Mike Cichy, 6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Prospect Park (motion by Nick Venti, 6-0)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will review and approve minutes from previous meetings, authorize payroll warrants totaling over $1.2 million, and consider pension adjustments for two members due to administrative errors.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025, and February 25, 2025
• Warrants totaling $1,224,688.07 for payroll, refunds, and pension payments
• Pension adjustments for Richard N. Voutour and Marilyn L. Roy
• New membership applications for nine employees
• Death benefits for three retirees

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a public hearing to review new alcohol license applications for several businesses, including wine and malt licenses for off-premises and on-premises use, one-day special licenses, and temporary premises extensions. The meeting will also consider a new dealer license application.

• New wine and malt on-premises license for Golf Rx LLC at 98 Adams Street, Ste. 109
• New wine and malt off-premises license for 76 Food Mart at 76 Main Street
• New wine and malt off-premises license for Gaucho Market at 285 Central Street, Ste. 110
• One-day special license for Our Lady of the Lake at 1400 Main Street
• Class II dealer license for Prime Motors Corporation at 728 Central Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and fuel storage licenses. The body is also deciding on a $42,000 transfer for the Transfer Station and the confirmation of a new Veterans Director.

• Request to exempt Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant positions from Civil Service Law
• Appropriation of $42,000.00 to the Transfer Station Expense Account from the Stabilization Fund
• Election Order for the September 16, 2025, Municipal Election
• Underground Fuel Storage License for three 1,000-gallon tanks at 468 Main Street
• Proposed four-way stop at the intersection of Abbott Avenue and Lindell Avenue

The council conducted a public hearing on the Veterans Tax Work Off Program (C‑8) but did not record a vote. An interview was held to consider the appointment of Cory Hasselmann as Veterans Director (C‑9) without a recorded decision. A public hearing addressed a request to amend the zoning ordinance to add the MFOD abbreviation, also without a vote. No substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing to discuss a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The body is considering whether to approve the Veterans Tax Work Off Program.

• Request to approve the Veterans Tax Work Off Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal seeks to replace Article XV regarding accessory apartments to comply with state law.

• Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Article XV: Accessory Apartments

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a petition to grant an Underground Fuel Storage License to Golden Nozzle Carwash and Nouria Energy. The request seeks approval for three 1,000-gallon underground storage tanks at 468 Main Street due to a state-imposed street opening moratorium preventing natural gas service.

• Underground Fuel Storage License for three 1,000-gallon tanks at 468 Main Street
• Petition filed by Joe Pandolfo on behalf of Golden Nozzle Carwash and Nouria Energy
• Fire Department approved 2,000-gallon permit with condition for additional 1,000-gallon tank
• Contract with Eastern Propane for propane supply

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed change adds the abbreviation MFOD to the Overlay Districts table in Article III.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance to add MFOD to Overlay Districts abbreviations table

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to install a streetlight on a telephone pole at 699 Willard Street. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:37 P.M. in the City Council Chambers.

• Public Hearing: Streetlight installation at 699 Willard Street
• Request by David R. Cormier, Ward 3 Councillor
• Hearing location: City Council Chambers, 25 West Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Ward 5 Councillor Carrie Noseworthy. The discussion focuses on installing a four-way stop at the intersection of Abbott Avenue and Lindell Avenue for safety reasons.

• Request for four-way stop installation at Abbott Avenue and Lindell Avenue

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve May and June 2025 financials, adopt a resolution for an executive director contract, and approve change orders for hot water and elevator projects. The board will also welcome a new member and receive state housing reports.

• Approval of May and June 2025 financials
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-15: Executive Director contract to match personnel policy vacation time
• Approval of Resolution 2025-16: Hot Water Loop Change Order Proposal #4
• Approval of Resolution 2025-17: Elevator Project Change Order #1
• Welcome of new board member Tamara Castro

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and personnel changes. The body will consider three resolutions regarding an executive director's contract and project change orders. The meeting also includes updates on the Allencrest development application.

• Resolution 2025-15: Adoption of E.D. Contract to match Personnel Policy vacation time
• Resolution 2025-16: Approval of Hot Water Loop Change Order Proposal #4
• Resolution 2025-17: Approval of Elevator Project Change Order #1
• MHP Development Application update for Allencrest
• Approval of May and June 2025 financials

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a site plan for an 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive multi-family residential development. The board will also review new site plans for a 1030 Central Street assisted living facility and a 488 Main Street scrap metal recycling operation. Several zoning amendments related to battery storage systems and accessory apartments will be discussed and scheduled for future hearings.

• Site Plan Application for 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive: multi-family residential development
• Site Plan Application for 1030 Central Street: assisted living facility
• Special Permit Application for 488 Main Street: scrap metal recycling
• Draft Zoning Amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems
• City Council Petition 3-26: replace Article W with new Article XV for accessory apartments

The Planning Board continued the 86 Orchard Hill Park site plan to September 15, 2025 (5‑0‑1). It approved the June 2 and June 16 meeting minutes as written (each 5‑0‑1). The Board scheduled three applications for October 6, 2025 and approved minor modifications for the 186/196 Main Street project and the Willard Street solar storage project (each 5‑0‑1).

• Continued 86 Orchard Hill Park site plan to Sep 15, 2025 (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes as written (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes as written (vote 5-0-1)
• Scheduled 1030 Central Street site plan for Oct 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM (vote 5-0-1)
• Scheduled 488 Main Street special permit for Oct 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM (vote 5-0-1)
• Scheduled Ruth Street subdivision (68 Liberty St) for Oct 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved minor modification for 186/196 Main Street (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved minor modification for Willard Street solar storage with condition (vote 5-0-1)

Leominster School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review several new policies and updates to the student handbook. The discussion focuses on technology use, data retention, and district security.

• Review of policy BHE regarding electronic messaging by School Committee members
• Review of policy EHAA regarding district security relating to technology
• Review of policy EHB regarding data and records retention
• Review of policies GBEE, IJND, IJNDB, and JDC regarding technology and digital resources
• Review of policy KDCB regarding the district website and social media

The committee approved the FY26 final budget of $104,538,179 for wages and salaries and authorized FY25 and FY26 warrants. It also approved a list of proprietary items for the Fall Brook Renovation Project and adopted the first reading of multiple policy drafts. Additional actions included a $15,000 payment from School Choice, a Disney World field trip, acceptance of $32,000 in donations, and disposal of obsolete equipment. Every motion carried unanimously (8‑0).

• Approved proprietary items list for Fall Brook Renovation (8-0)
• Approved first reading of multiple policy drafts (8-0)
• Approved FY25 warrants (8-0)
• Approved FY26 final budget of wages and salaries $104,538,179 (8-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 from School Choice for FY25 invoices (8-0)
• Approved field trip to Disney World (8-0)
• Accepted $30,000 donation from Bfit and $2,000 for Girl’s Flag Football (8-0)
• Declared obsolete equipment for disposal (8-0)

Leominster School Committee

The Finance Sub-Committee will meet to approve warrants for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The body will vote on the FY26 Final Budget for Munis and outstanding FY25 School Choice invoices.

• Approval of warrants 48 — 54 (FY25)
• Approval of warrants 01 — 06 (FY26)
• Vote on FY26 Final Budget for Munis
• Vote on FY25 Outstanding invoices out of School Choice

Leominster School Committee

The School Committee will meet to vote on the FY26 Final Budget and MSBA proprietary items. The agenda includes a presentation on the Summer Enrichment Program and a vote on student handbooks. The body will also consider the acceptance of donations and the approval of warrants.

• Vote on FY26 Final Budget
• Acceptance of donations: $30,000 from B Fit and $2,000 to JA Girls Flag Football
• Vote on MSBA Proprietary Items
• Vote on Student Handbooks
• Approval of warrants and field trip

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a permit modification request for the transfer station at 200 Tanzio Road and hold a public hearing for a tobacco license at 46 Mechanic St. The meeting agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and an update from UMM.

• Permit modification request at 200 Tanzio Road transfer station
• Tobacco hearing for Downtown Quick Mart at 46 Mechanic St.
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation from UMM regarding the transfer station permit
• Announcements and correspondence

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will meet to review budget inputs and approve June meeting minutes. The body will discuss accessibility items including parking at Carter Park and benches on the Rail Trail.

• Carter Park disability parking
• Rail Trail bench
• Financial and budget inputs
• C. High School scholarship mayor response
• Driver Ed update

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will meet to discuss the progress of the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The body will vote on previous meeting minutes and the warrant, and receive updates on the feasibility study budget and project schedule.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on the warrant
• Feasibility study budget update
• Project schedule update
• Design development update

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold hearings on residential construction and city infrastructure updates. The body will also review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for a property on Lock Drive.

• Notice of Intent for a single family home and grading at 1018 Lancaster St
• Request for Determination of Applicability for pump station replacements on Hamilton St and Prospect St
• Notice of Intent for a residential development at Lot E Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive
• Discussion regarding 16 Wildflower Rd

The Commission voted 6‑0 to close the public hearing on the Hamilton Street and Prospect Street wastewater pump station project and then voted 5‑0 to issue a negative determination for that project. A motion to continue the 1018 Lancaster Street hearing was approved unanimously (6‑0) and the Orchard Hill Park Drive residential development hearing was continued to September 9 pending further information.

• Continue 1018 Lancaster St hearing to Aug 26 (6‑0)
• Close public hearing on Hamilton & Prospect pump stations (6‑0)
• Issue negative determination for Hamilton & Prospect pump stations (5‑0)
• Continue Orchard Hill Park Drive residential hearing to Sep 9 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The proposal involves a pay increase for Leominster School Committee members.

• Proposed $1,000.00 increase for Leominster School Committee Members
• Proposed annual Cost of Living Increase based on the Consumer Price Index

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to approve the Veterans Tax Work Off Program. The meeting takes place on August 11, 2025, at 6:50 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at 25 West Street.

• Public hearing on Veterans Tax Work Off Program
• Vote to approve program proposed by Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $2,261,190 transfer from the Capital Stabilization Account to various city departments. The meeting includes public hearings on school committee pay, a veterans tax program, and utility pole installation.

• Appropriation of $2,261,190.00 for General Fund Capital Accounts, including $526,690 for Police and $425,000 for Building Maintenance
• Proposed $1,000 increase and CPI-based cost of living adjustment for School Committee Members
• Request to approve the Veterans Tax Work Off Program
• Petition for an underground fuel storage license for three 1,000-gallon tanks at 468 Main Street
• Proposed zoning amendment to prohibit commercial horse and dog racing and wagering citywide

The City Council unanimously approved a motion to recess the meeting. Public hearings on a proposed $2,000 school cost‑of‑living raise and a Veterans Tax Work‑Off program were held, but no votes were recorded on those items. A request by National Grid to install a pole on Tenth Street was discussed without a decision. The meeting then reconvened after the recess.

• Recessed meeting (9-0)

Other Meetings

The City Clerk will hold a drawing to determine the order of candidates' names on the preliminary ballot for Ward 5 Councillor. This process is for the September 16, 2025, Preliminary Election.

• Ballot position drawing for Ward 5 Councillor

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to discuss grant updates, treasurer’s report, and set priorities for future funding. The group will also review plans for the Johnny Appleseed Festival and address W-9 requirements for grant recipients.

• Review of grant priorities and guidelines
• Discussion of Johnny Appleseed Festival plans
• W-9 requirements for grant recipients

Other Meetings

The Finance Subcommittee will discuss a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to appropriate $2,261,190.00 from the Capital Stabilization Account to the General Fund Capital Accounts. These funds are intended to cover FY2025 capital requests across various city departments.

• Police Department: $526,690
• Building Maintenance: $425,000
• Highway Department-Highway: $415,000
• Library: $250,000
• Public Safety Communications: $150,000

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will meet to conduct administrative actions regarding the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and vote on bids for culvert and sewer work.

• Vote on culvert and sewer bids

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider special permits and variances for residential projects. The board is reviewing requests for an in-law apartment, a 3-unit condominium, and a garage with living space.

• Special permit for in-law apartment at 40 Hickory Road
• Frontage and lot size variances for 3-unit condominium at 87 Orchard Street
• Three setback variances for garage with living space at 32 Hammond Street

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will consider several requests for temporary extensions of premises and hours, as well as one-day special licenses. The body will hold informational hearings for four new wine and malt license applications and review possible liquor law violations for six businesses.

• Possible liquor law violations for Applebee’s, Dandini Liquors, Entertainment Cinemas, Launch Leominster, T&S Liquors, and Quick Stop Liquors
• Informational hearings for new wine and malt licenses at 98 Adams Street, 76 Main Street, 285 Central Street, and 766 Central Street
• Class II dealer license request for Central Mass Car Connection LLC at 180 Pond Street
• Temporary extension of premises requests for Benito’s Grill (14 Monument Square) and Tavern 13 (13 Central Street)
• Temporary extension of hours request for Monoosnock Country Club (40 Monoosnock Avenue)

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The proposal concerns compensation for Leominster School Committee members.

• Proposed $1,000.00 increase for Leominster School Committee members
• Proposed annual Cost of Living Increase based on the Consumer Price Index

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider and approve a Digital Equity Plan submitted by the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission. The plan analyzes access to the internet and digital technology in Leominster.

• Approval of Digital Equity Plan submitted by Montachusett Regional Planning Commission
• $40,000 in technical assistance funds from Federal ARPA and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• $57,000 reserved by Montachusett’s Broadband Institute for plan implementation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request to amend traffic signage. The proposal seeks to change a yield sign to a full stop sign at a specific location on Mechanic Street.

• Proposed change of yield sign to stop sign on Mechanic Street, southwesterly across from the most southerly point of the Mechanic Street delta island

City Council

The City Council will vote on several funding requests, including a $2.26 million transfer for various department capital accounts and a $1 million appropriation for the Fallbrook capital project. The body will also hold public hearings on a Digital Equity Plan and a request to change a yield sign to a stop sign on Mechanic Street.

• Appropriation of $2,261,190.00 for General Fund Capital Accounts, including Police ($526,690) and Building Maintenance ($425,000)
• Appropriation of $1,000,000.00 for the Fallbrook capital project fund
• Proposed $1,000.00 increase and annual COLA for School Committee Members
• Request to change yield signs to a full stop sign on Mechanic Street
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit commercial horse and dog racing and betting citywide

The council interviewed Elizabeth Boucher, a civil‑litigation attorney, as a nominee for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Council members asked about her qualifications and background. A public hearing was held on the Digital Equity Plan funded by federal ARPA and a $57,000 grant, covering proposed hardware, training and outreach. No formal approval, denial, or vote tally was recorded for either item.

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to review a new Notice of Intent and a request for a Certificate of Compliance. The body will also discuss several specific property updates and the Mass Ready Act.

• Notice of Intent for a single family home and grading at 1018 Lancaster St.
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive
• Discussion regarding 16 Wildflower Rd.
• Updates on Barrett Park Footbridge and Open Space Management
• Comments and discussion on the Mass Ready Act

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to continue the hearing on the 1018 Lancaster Street project to August 12, 2025. The minutes from July 8, 2025 were approved with minor edits by a 5-0 vote. Commissioners agreed the Barrett Park footbridge can be installed as presented. The request for a Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive remains pending.

• Continue hearing for 1018 Lancaster St. to Aug 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approve July 8, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)
• Approve installation of Barrett Park footbridge as is (unanimous agreement)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will vote on several pension payment adjustments resulting from an administrative audit. The board will also review new membership applications and retirement requests for city employees.

• Approval of July Pension Payroll (Warrant #35) for $1,200,303.31
• Pension adjustments for Pauline Roberge, Robert H. Britt, Heidi M. Caouette, and Mark B. Burnet
• Retirement applications for Thomas R. Bissonnette, Jane M. Colella, Janet H. Tibert, Donna M. Cardone, and Susan M. Peters
• Deduction refunds for Dean G. Melanson ($3,808.18), Chad Lawrence ($5,980.79), Alexzandrea Haney-Batstone ($2,361.48), and Marilyn Guzzman-Rivera ($3,183.82)
• Interviews for the position of 5th Member during Executive Session

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several multi-family residential projects and a car dealership parking area. The board will also discuss a proposed zoning amendment for battery storage and the creation of a zoning regulation review subcommittee.

• Special Permit-Flood Plain for multi-family residential and office at 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant Street
• Site Plan for multi-family residential development at 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Site Plan and Special Permit for mixed-use multi-family development at 435 and 481 Lancaster Street
• Site Plan for car dealership parking area at 591 and 603 North Main Street
• Battery Storage Zoning Amendment Proposal for potential recommendation to City Council

The Planning Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing on the special permit–flood‑plain for 68, 70 and 72 Pleasant Street. It also unanimously endorsed two ANR applications – one for 1018 Lancaster Street to create Lots 1A and 1B, and another for parcels on Merriam Avenue to create a non‑buildable tax lot. Earlier motions to open the regular meeting, approve prior minutes, and return to the open public meeting also passed unanimously.

• Closed hearing on Special Permit‑Flood Plain for 68, 70, 72 Pleasant St (8‑0)
• Endorsed ANR for 1018 Lancaster St, splitting lot into 1A and 1B (8‑0)
• Endorsed ANR for Merriam Ave parcels, creating a non‑buildable tax lot (8‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5 2025 and May 19 2025 (8‑0)
• Opened the regular meeting (8‑0)
• Motion to return to Open Public meeting approved (8‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review library reports and discuss facility maintenance. The agenda includes deliberations on staffing updates and changes to Sunday operations.

• West Street stonework
• Generator
• Carpet options
• Sunday pay and Sunday hours of operation
• Vacation PTO clarification

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from Crossroads Office Park, LLC. The proposal seeks to create a Fairgrounds Overlay District and amend the city zoning map.

• Proposed zoning map amendments for 670, 690, and 694 Mechanic Street and the City landfill property
• Proposed new Section 22-34 allowing horse racing, sports bars, and offices by right
• Proposed allowance of apartment/multi-family dwellings by right
• Proposed special permits for outdoor amplified sound and permanent exterior lighting

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request from Lisa Nugent to prohibit commercial horse and dog racing in Leominster. The proposal seeks to amend zoning definitions and tables of uses to ban race tracks in all districts.

• Proposed amendment to Article I: Section 22-4 to define 'Race track'
• Proposed amendment to Article III: Section 22-17 to list race tracks as 'not allowed' in all districts
• Proposed amendment to Article III: Section 22-18 regarding Overlay Districts

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on prohibiting horse and dog racing citywide and creating a Fairgrounds Overlay District. The body is also deciding on several fund transfers, including a $1 million appropriation for the Fallbrook capital project.

• Appropriation of $1,000,000 for the Fallbrook capital project fund
• Proposed zoning to prohibit all horse and dog racing and betting in Leominster
• Proposed Fairgrounds Overlay District for parcels at 670, 690, and 694 Mechanic Street
• Appropriation of $77,513.06 for a Police Department Jail Diversion Clinician salary and benefits
• Request to change a yield sign to a full stop sign on Mechanic Street

The July 14, 2025 City Council meeting featured interviews for appointments to the Housing Authority and Conservation Commission, and public hearings on a National Grid pole request, a horse and dog racing prohibition petition, and a Fairgrounds Overlay District zoning amendment. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded for any of these items.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The proposal seeks a $1,000.00 increase for Leominster School Committee members and an annual Cost of Living Increase based on the Consumer Price Index.

• Request for $1,000.00 increase for Leominster School Committee Members
• Proposal for annual Cost of Living Increase based on the Consumer Price Index

City Council

The City Council is continuing a public hearing regarding a request from Crossroads Office Park, LLC. The proposal seeks to create a Fairgrounds Overlay District and amend the city zoning map.

• Proposed zoning map amendments for 670, 690, and 694 Mechanic Street and the City landfill property
• Proposed new Section 22-34 allowing horse racing, sports bars, and multi-family dwellings by right
• Proposed special permits for outdoor amplified sound and permanent exterior lighting
• Proposed new dimensional regulations and off-street parking and loading requirements

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The companies are seeking permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures on Walnut Street.

• Request to install one JO pole on Walnut Street approximately 126 feet west of the Washington Street intersection
• Request to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways for distribution connections

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will conduct a site visit to the columbarium and hold a meeting to vote on item placement at that site. The body will also discuss future cemetery expansion and infrastructure repairs.

• Vote on placement of flags and other items at the columbarium site
• Discussion of future cemetery expansion
• Repair of stone wall along Main St in the older part of Evergreen Cemetery
• Installation of new fencing at curb cuts in the older section of the cemetery
• Update on dog activity in the cemetery

The commission reviewed a request from Barbara Wheeler to plant flowers near a family nitch. Commissioners voted 4‑1‑0 to end the site visit and return to the office. The commission decided to follow the established policies for all 277 nitches, upholding that approach. Evergreen Cemetery is considering adding large vases, which would be maintained by the cemetery department.

• Ended site visit and moved to office (vote 4-1-0)
• Uphold existing policies for all 277 nitches

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to review a request for determination of applicability and a certificate of compliance. The body will also discuss maintenance and enforcement items.

• Determination of Applicability for a chicken coop at 76 Weathervane Drive
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive
• Discussion regarding 16 Wildflower Rd.
• Discussion regarding poison ivy maintenance

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to issue a positive determination for relocating a chicken coop at 76 Weathervane Drive, requiring the applicant to submit a Notice of Intent. The Commission also voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting minutes as amended and 5‑0 to adjourn. It agreed not to issue a Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive until a permanent barrier is installed.

• Approved positive determination for chicken coop relocation (5-0)
• Required Notice of Intent for the chicken coop project
• Approved meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Decided not to issue Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive pending permanent barrier

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will meet to discuss the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The committee is scheduled to vote on previous meeting minutes and the warrant, and will review the feasibility study budget and project schedule.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on the warrant
• Feasibility study budget update
• Project schedule update
• Design development update

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will consider several requests for new wine and malt licenses and temporary extensions. The body will also hold hearings regarding possible liquor law violations for six different businesses.

• Possible liquor law violations for Applebee’s, Dandini Liquors, Entertainment Cinemas, Launch Leominster, T&S Liquors, and Quick Stop Liquors
• Informational hearings for new wine and malt licenses at 98 Adams Street, 76 Main Street, 285 Central Street, and 766 Central Street
• Class II dealer license request for Central Mass Car Connection LLC at 180 Pond Street
• Temporary extension of premises for Tavern 13 at 13 Central Street
• Temporary extension of hours for Monoosnock Country Club at 40 Monoosnock Avenue

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging will meet to review committee reports and conduct board business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standard reports.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three property-specific requests. The board is reviewing applications for poultry raising, an in-law apartment, and a frontage variance.

• Special permit for poultry for eggs at 36 Green Street
• Special permit for a basement in-law apartment at 40 Hickory Road
• Frontage variance for a 3-family structure at 87 Orchard Street

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a hearing regarding a request for determination of applicability for a driveway project. The commission will also address an enforcement matter and a request for a certificate of compliance.

• Hearing for Jonathan Tisdale regarding repaving of an existing driveway at 279 Prospect St
• Enforcement matter at 76 Weathervane Drive
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 1771 Lock Drive

The commission closed the hearing on Jonathan Tisdale's driveway repaving request and voted to issue Negative Determination #3, finding no new impact to the nearby wetland (5‑0). The commission also approved the meeting minutes as amended (5‑0) and scheduled a public hearing for the chicken‑coop relocation on July 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (5‑0).

• Closed hearing on driveway repaving request (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination #3 for 279 Prospect St driveway (5-0)
• Approved minutes as amended (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for chicken coop relocation (July 8, 2025)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants, membership applications, and pension requests. The board will also process deduction refunds and annuity transfers for former employees.

• Approval of June Pension Payroll (Warrant #30) for $1,181,361.94
• Pension applications for Joanne M. McCarthy, Bryan S. Leblanc, and Gordon T. Robertson
• Deduction refund for Christopher M. Cunningham in the amount of $47,082.30
• Deduction refund for Jose A. Vargas in the amount of $30,183.82
• Approval of software update and Software RFP

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to discuss a potential violation of license terms. The session includes a public forum and a review of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of potential class II dealer license violation for Ricardo Mesquita (DASA Motors Group Corp) at 728 Central Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two opposing zoning requests regarding horse racing and a Fairgrounds Overlay District. The body will also vote on several appropriation requests from the Mayor, including funding for public safety and infrastructure.

• Petition 41-25 to prohibit all horse and dog racing and betting within Leominster
• Petition 47-25 to create a Fairgrounds Overlay District at 670, 690, and 694 Mechanic Street
• Appropriation of $2,769,856.00 to pay down police station construction debt
• Appropriation of $2,400,000.00 to the Capital Stabilization Fund
• Appropriation of $300,000.00 for Public Works sidewalk upgrades

The council approved multiple appropriations, including $2,769,856 for the police station capital project and $2,400,000 for the Capital Stabilization Fund. Smaller amounts were also granted for the school parking lot ($52,000), fire department overtime ($100,000), and library operations ($15,000 and $5,000). All votes were unanimous (8‑0) except the fire department appropriation, which passed 7‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved $2,769,856 police station capital project (8-0)
• Approved $2,400,000 Capital Stabilization Fund transfer (8-0)
• Approved $52,000 School Department Capital Account (8-0)
• Approved $100,000 Fire Department Public Safety Overtime (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $15,000 Library Operating Account (8-0)
• Approved $5,000 Library Operating Account for LibMaps software (8-0)
• Approved $54,204.31 transfer from Snow & Ice Overtime to Snow & Ice Expense (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Crossroads Office Park, LLC to adopt zoning amendments. The proposal seeks to create the Fairgrounds Overlay District to allow specific land uses on several parcels.

• Proposed zoning map amendment for 670, 690, and 694 Mechanic Street and the City landfill property
• Proposed new Section 22-34 allowing horse racing, sports bars, and professional offices by right
• Proposed allowance of apartment/multi-family dwellings by right
• Proposed special permits for outdoor amplified sound and permanent exterior lighting
• Proposed new dimensional regulations and off-street parking and loading requirements

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request to prohibit all horse and dog racing and associated betting within Leominster. The proposal involves amending the city's zoning definitions and tables of uses to mark racetracks as not allowed in all districts.

• Proposed amendment to Article I: Section 22-4 to define 'Racetrack'
• Proposed amendment to Article III: Section 22-17 to prohibit racetracks in all business use districts
• Proposed amendment to Article III: Section 22-18 regarding Overlay Districts Table of Uses

Board of Trustees

The Personnel Subcommittee will conduct a quarterly review of the Director's 2025 goals. The board will also discuss the Director's annual review.

• Quarterly review of 2025 Director's Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals
• Discussion of Director’s annual review

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and personnel changes. The body is deciding on resolutions regarding the agency's administrative plan and a wage match for state housing program tenants.

• Resolution 2025-12: Approval of third signatory to execute CFAs
• Resolution 2025-13: Acceptance of the Leominster Housing Authority Administrative Plan
• Resolution 2025-14: Wage match for State Housing Program tenants
• MHP Development Application for Allencrest update
• Approval of April 2025 financials

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will meet to review accounts and discuss specific projects and grants. The body will address engineering and permitting for the Colburn Pond Dam and updates on Prospect Park and a MassTrails Grant.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Prospect Park project updates
• MassTrails Grant status

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It set the date for the next regular commission meeting on September 16, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular commission meeting for September 16, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two opposing petitions regarding horse racing: one to prohibit all racing and wagering citywide, and another to create a Fairgrounds Overlay District. The board will make recommendations to the City Council on both matters.

• Petition 41-25: Proposal to prohibit all horse and dog racing and betting citywide
• Petition 47-25: Proposal for Fairgrounds Overlay District at 670, 690, 694 Mechanic Street and the City landfill property
• Fairgrounds Overlay District proposed uses: horse racing, sports bar, recreation, office, and multi-family dwelling
• Site plan review for parking layout at 591 & 603 North Main Street
• Nominations for representatives to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission and Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee

The board opened public hearings for City Council Petition 41-25, which seeks to prohibit horse and dog racing, and Petition 47-25, which proposes a Fairgrounds Overlay District with multiple uses. Presenters explained the proposals and the board discussed them. The minutes note that the board intended to vote and make recommendations to the City Council, but no vote or decision was recorded.

City Council

The Finance Subcommittee is reviewing several appropriation requests to transfer funds from the Excess and Deficiency Account and other sources. These requests cover capital projects, department operating costs, and debt repayment.

• Appropriation of $2,769,856.00 to pay down short-term debt for the police station construction
• Appropriation of $2,400,000.00 to the Capital Stabilization Fund
• Appropriation of $300,000.00 for citywide sidewalk upgrades and maintenance
• Appropriation of $100,000.00 for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime
• Appropriation of $52,000.00 for paving at Frances Drake Elementary School parking lot

City Council

The Leominster City Council will meet to consider a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The body will hold a hearing regarding a special permit for Middlesex Integrative Medicine to operate a marijuana grow facility.

• Hearing on Middlesex Integrative Medicine's special permit for a marijuana grow facility

The council adopted a unanimous 6‑0 motion ordering Middlesex Integrative Medicine to vacate its marijuana grow facility by June 30, 2025. The motion was moved by Councillor Pauline Cormier, seconded by Councillor David Cormier, and carried on roll call. The council noted that the company's special permit had expired. No other actions were taken.

• Vacate Middlesex Integrative Medicine facility by June 30, 2025 (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (6‑0)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to address maintenance and growth for city cemeteries. Discussions include infrastructure repairs and updates on security fencing.

• Future cemetery expansion
• Repair of stone wall along Main St in the Older part of Evergreen cemetery
• Installation of new fencing at curb cuts in the Older section of the cemetery
• Fixing electrical issues and replacing bulbs in the mausoleum
• Tree planting and replacement

The commission voted 5‑0 to postpone reading the May and June minutes until the July meeting. It also decided to place the mausoleum electrical repair project on hold until the roof is repaired and an updated cost estimate is obtained.

• Table reading of May and June minutes postponed to July meeting (5-0)
• Mausoleum electrical repairs put on hold pending roof repair and updated quote

Other Meetings

The Legal Affairs Sub-Committee is reviewing two opposing zoning requests regarding racing and land use. One proposal seeks to prohibit all horse and dog racing in the city, while another proposes a new Fairgrounds Overlay District for specific parcels on Mechanic Street.

• Request 41-25: Proposal to amend zoning to prohibit all horse and dog racing and wagering in Leominster
• Request 47-25: Proposal to create Fairgrounds Overlay District for 670, 690, and 694 Mechanic Street and the City landfill property
• Proposed Fairgrounds Overlay District uses: Horse racing, sports bar, indoor/outdoor recreation, offices, and multi-family dwellings

Other Meetings

The Special Legal Affairs Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The body will consider whether the City Council should hold a hearing regarding a special permit for Middlesex Integrative Medicine.

• Request for hearing on Middlesex Integrative Medicine’s special permit to operate a marijuana grow facility

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will review budget inputs and results from previous actions. The body will also discuss planning and donation funding for the Johnny Appleseed Festival.

• Financial and budget input
• Review of FY budget purchases
• Status of Disability Bicycle
• Parking police details and criteria
• Johnny Appleseed Festival plans and donation funding

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to conduct administrative actions regarding the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The committee will vote on the warrant and a specific budget revision request.

• Vote on Budget Revision Request #4
• Vote on the warrant

City Council

The City Council is conducting a continued public hearing regarding requests to amend zoning districts. The discussion focuses on parcels located on Union Street.

• Request by Thomas M. Bovenzi to change 44 Union Street (Parcel 94-6) to Residence B (RB) District
• Zoning change requests for 26 Union Street (Parcel 94-4), 40 Union Street (Parcel 94-5), and 44 Union Street (Parcel 94-6) involving Waymike, LLC, JMC Realty Trust, and Kyle Melanson

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will review potential license violations for two auto dealers. The body will also consider several applications for one-day special licenses and review business updates for two restaurants.

• DASA Motors Group Corp (728 Central Street) potential class II dealer license violation
• Rt. 12 Auto Mall (392 Central Street) possible class II dealer license violation
• One-day special license requests for Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club, Wyman’s Liquors, Classic’s Pub, and Let us Pour
• Mellos Mexican Bar & Grill (899 Central Street) follow-up on a police report
• Aroma’s Latin Fusion (785 North Main Street) business update

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review library reports and staffing updates. The board is discussing several facility improvements and ongoing projects.

• Carpet Project
• Generator Project
• West Street Repair Project
• Children’s Office Redesign Project
• Leominster Art Association

Board of Trustees

The Fundraising Subcommittee will discuss outreach to previous donors and a tax mailer fundraising letter. The committee will also consider the topic of weddings at the library.

• Outreach to previous donors
• Tax mailer fundraising letter
• Weddings at the library

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a loan order for a new school facility and discuss multiple budget appropriations. The meeting also includes appointments to city commissions and zoning requests.

• Loan order of $112,321,932 for a new 2-story Fall Brook Elementary School at 25 Decicco Drive
• Appropriation of $2,769,856 to pay down police station construction debt
• Appropriation of $2,400,000 to the Capital Stabilization Fund
• Zoning amendment request for 44 Union Street to be located in the Residence B (RB) District
• Proposed zoning amendment to prohibit commercial horse and dog racing citywide

The council adopted a loan order appropriating $112,321,932 to design, construct, equip and furnish a new two‑story Fall Brook Elementary School at 25 Decicco Drive, and to demolish the existing building. The funds may be borrowed under M.G.L. Chapter 44, and the city may receive a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority covering up to 79.93% of eligible costs. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted $112,321,932 loan order for new Fall Brook Elementary School (vote not recorded)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review library reports and staffing updates. The agenda includes discussions on several facility improvements and patron issues.

• Carpet Project
• Generator Project
• West Street Repair Project
• Children’s Office Redesign Project
• Leominster Art Association

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a loan order requested by Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The proposal seeks to fund the design, construction, and equipping of a new 2-story school facility and the demolition of the existing school at 25 Decicco Drive.

• Loan order for $112,321,932 for Fall Brook Elementary School project
• Demolition of existing Fall Brook Elementary School at 25 Decicco Drive
• Potential grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) up to 79.93% of eligible costs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Thomas M. Bovenzi to amend the zoning district of Parcel 94-6. The proposal seeks to place the property at 44 Union Street entirely within the Residence B (RB) District.

• Public hearing for zoning amendment of Parcel 94-6 (44 Union Street)
• Proposed change of 44 Union Street to Residence B (RB) District

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal strategy regarding zoning litigation. The meeting includes a public forum and an executive session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for zoning litigation

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is holding a special meeting to review one new item. The commission will hear a request regarding the physical boundaries of a licensed establishment.

• Request from Jay Chung for a temporary extension of premises for Seoul Kitchen at 18-20 Central Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant and a multi-family development. The board will also consider a petition to change zoning districts for three properties on Union Street.

• Site plan application for proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-through at 905 Merriam Avenue
• Continued public hearing and site plan review for multi-family development at 435 & 481 Lancaster Street and Elm Hill Ave
• City Council Petition 48-25 to change zoning districts to Residence B (RB) for 26, 40, and 44 Union Street
• Nomination of Dean Valliere as Montachusett Regional Planning Commission representative
• Nomination of Elizabeth Wood as Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee representative

The Planning Board held a continued public hearing on the 435 & 481 Lancaster Street multi‑family development. Members raised concerns about the proposed density of 39.9 units per acre and asked for additional review. The board considered a continuance of the application but did not vote on any motion. No approvals, denials, or continuances were recorded.

Other Meetings

The Leominster School Committee and Finance Subcommittee will meet to review financial reports and warrants. The committee will consider several policy updates regarding digital resources, technology use, and district security.

• Reading of policies on electronic messaging, district technology security, and data retention
• Vote on individual contract increases
• Approval of warrants 44-47 by the Finance Subcommittee
• Review of FY25 monthly financials
• Approval of transfers and acceptance of a gift

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Leominster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on four cases: requests for special permits to raise poultry, build an in-law apartment, and construct a three-family building, plus a variance for a home on Carolyn Street. The meeting takes place at the Leominster Public Library on May 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

• Special permit for poultry raising at 36 Green Street
• Special permit for in-law apartment at 40 Hickory Road
• Variances and special permit for 3-family building at 87 Orchard Street
• Variance for frontage to build home on Carolyn Street

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to hear a new request for determination of applicability from Keolis Commuter Services regarding vegetation management along MBTA commuter rail rights-of-way in Leominster. The commission will also address enforcement at 76 Weathervane Drive, review meeting minutes, discuss beaver complaints from Lincoln Street and Wildflower Street, and consider a certificate of compliance for 3 Royal Oaks Way.

• Request for Determination of Applicability: Keolis Commuter Services for vegetation management along MBTA commuter rail rights-of-way
• Enforcement at 76 Weathervane Drive
• Beaver complaints from Lincoln Street and Wildflower Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 3 Royal Oaks Way
• Extension Permit for Order of Conditions at Lake Samoset (DEP File # 199-1009, 199-0818, 199-0414)

The commission issued a Positive 2A Determination and a Negative 2 Determination for Keolis’s vegetation management plan, each passing 4‑0. It approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and granted Certificates of Compliance for DEP Files #199‑711 and #199‑0848, both with 4‑0 votes. The board also approved three‑year extensions for DEP Files #199‑1009 (aquatic vegetation management) and #199‑0818 (annual drawdown management), each unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after a 4‑0 vote.

• Issued Positive 2A Determination for vegetation management plan (4-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for vegetation management plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP File #199-711 (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP File #199-0848 (4-0)
• Granted three-year extension for DEP File #199-1009 (4-0)
• Granted three-year extension for DEP File #199-0818 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the $178,690,102 FY2026 budget, including $7.1M for sewer and $6.9M for water operations. Two zoning petitions will be heard: one to ban horse/dog racing and betting citywide, and another to reduce minimum lot width for two-family homes on Central Street. Additional items include $112.3M for a new Fall Brook Elementary School, $73K for police motorcycles, and CDBG funding.

• Adopt FY2026 budget totaling $178,690,102 with $7,136,207 for Sewer Department and $6,919,906 for Water Department
• Ban commercial horse/dog racing and betting via zoning amendment (45 Beth Avenue petitioner)
• Amend zoning to reduce two-family lot width from 80ft to 50ft at 1420-1432 Central Street
• Appropriate $112,321,932 for new Fall Brook Elementary School at 25 Decicco Drive
• Appropriate $73,000 for police motorcycles and $200,000 for school transportation

The council heard budget requests for FY 2026, including a $7,136,207 sewer appropriation, a $6,919,906 water appropriation, and a total city budget of $178,690,102, with no council comments or votes recorded. A public hearing to amend the city charter to prohibit horse and dog racing was continued and scheduled for June 23, 2025. The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the lot‑width petition be withdrawn without prejudice, but no final council action or vote was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to prohibit horse and dog racing and associated betting within Leominster. The amendment would add a new definition for "race track" and restrict the use in all zoning districts.

• Amend zoning code to define "race track" and prohibit the use in all districts
• Add "Race track" as a prohibited use in Business Uses tables under Article III, Sections 22-17 and 22-18
• Proposal originates from Legal Affairs Committee (P 41-25)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella. The proposal seeks a total appropriation of $7,136,207.00 for the FY 2026 Sewer Department Budget.

• Appropriation of $7,136,207.00 for the FY 2026 Sewer Department Budget

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to appropriate $6,919,906 for the FY 2026 Water Department budget. The appropriation would be offset by FY 2026 receipts as authorized under state law.

• $6,919,906 appropriation for FY 2026 Water Department budget
• Public hearing at 6:05 P.M. in City Council chambers, 25 West Street

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a continued public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for two-family dwellings in the RB district. The amendment would reduce the minimum lot width requirement from 80 feet to 50 feet for properties at 1420, 1426, 1428, and 1432 Central Street.

• Proposed zoning change: reduce minimum lot width for two-family homes from 80 ft to 50 ft in RB district
• Addresses properties at 1420, 1426, 1428, 1432 Central Street, Leominster
• Public hearing continued from April 28, 2025 meeting
• Concerns raised about 'Pork Chop' lots with unequal frontage and width

City Council

The Leominster City Council will continue a public hearing to decide on amending zoning rules for two-family dwellings in the RB district. The proposed change would reduce the minimum lot width from 80 feet to 50 feet for properties at 1420, 1426, 1428, and 1432 Central Street.

• Amendment to zoning district RB lot width requirement for two-family dwellings (80 ft → 50 ft)
• Properties affected: 1420, 1426, 1428, 1432 Central Street, Leominster
• Public hearing continued from May 12, 2025 meeting

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, review funding warrants totaling over $1.3 million, and act on new membership applications, pension applications, and member deaths. The board will also discuss a cost-of-living adjustment proposal.

• Approve minutes from April 24, 2025 regular meeting and February 25, 2025 executive meeting
• Approve warrants totaling $1,181,720.74 for May pension payroll and $178,368.54 for payroll/refunds
• Approve pension application for Deborah Dollar retiring June 28, 2025 with $35,590.08 annual benefit
• Approve membership applications for Julia Cote and Carrie Noseworthy
• Open discussion on cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The proposed budget totals $178,690,102.00.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget totaling $178,690,102.00
• Proposal to raise $178,086,489.00 via Fiscal Year 2026 Revenues
• Proposed $276,500.00 transfer from the Gallagher building special revenue fund
• Proposed $67,113.00 transfer from the Cemetery Trust Fund
• Proposed $10,000 transfer from Recreation Revolving fund and $250,000.00 from overlay

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Senior Center with an option to join remotely. The board will receive director and committee reports covering finance, housekeeping, personnel, outreach, and planning, then adjourn to its next meeting on June 26, 2025.

Other Meetings

The Special Legal Affairs Subcommittee will review a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella for the City Council to hold a hearing on Middlesex Integrative Medicine’s special permit to operate a marijuana grow facility. The committee may enter executive session if required.

• Mayor requests City Council hearing on Middlesex Integrative Medicine’s marijuana grow facility special permit

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive reports from the Executive Director, and conduct financial and administrative reviews. The board will also vote on a resolution to accept the low bidder for an asphalt replacement project.

• Resolution 2025-11: Acceptance and approval of low bidder for Asphalt Replacement Project 153146
• Approval of March 2025 financials
• Election of Officers
• Habitat for Humanity Update
• MHP Development Application for Allencrest Update

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will meet to discuss financial inputs and potential project funding for the year. The body will also seek mayoral approval for donations and review website updates.

• Vote on porta potties
• Approval from Mayor for donations from Commission
• Discussion of funding for projects this year
• Input from WALK
• Website updates

Other Meetings

The Leominster Finance Committee will hold its first round of public hearings on the proposed fiscal year 2026 city budget. The meeting is structured as a Committee of the Whole, meaning it may convert to a full City Council meeting if a quorum of councillors is present. The hearings will cover budget items assigned to the Library, Fire, DPW, and Police departments.

• FY2026 budget hearings for Library, Fire, DPW, and Police departments

Other Meetings

The Finance Committee will review several funding requests and budget appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year. This includes the adoption of the city-wide budget and specific funding for the water and sewer departments. The committee will also consider transfers for public safety and library operations.

• Adoption of the FY 2026 Budget totaling $178,690,102.00
• FY 2026 Sewer Department Budget appropriation of $7,136,207.00
• FY 2026 Water Department Budget appropriation of $6,919,906.00
• Police Department Overtime Account appropriation of $50,000.00
• Contract for an energy consulting firm for a six-year period

The Finance Committee approved several budget transfers, including $7,500 to the Public Works capital account, $50,000 for police overtime, $60,000 for fire department expenses, and three library operating account transfers of $5,000, $15,000 and $25,000. The committee also authorized a six‑year energy consulting contract. All items were approved by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $7,500 transfer to Public Works capital account (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 appropriation to Police Department overtime account (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 appropriation to Fire Department expense account (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer to Library operating account (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 transfer to Library operating account (3-0)
• Approved $15,000 transfer to Library operating account (3-0)
• Approved six‑year energy consulting contract for city energy services (3-0)
• Approved $7,500 transfer to Public Works capital account for road safety analysis (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a subdivision application and a petition to prohibit commercial horse and dog racing. The board will also review a site plan for a multi-family residential development.

• Public hearing for City Council Petition 41-25 to prohibit all horse and dog racing and betting in Leominster
• Site plan application for multi-family residential development at 86 Orchard Hill Park Drive
• Definitive subdivision application for Bassett Street, Map 328, Parcels 37, 41, 44, 48, 56, and 58
• Site plan application for a proposed Chick-Fil-A restaurant with drive-through at 905 Merriam Avenue
• ANR application for 60 Harwood Terrace

The Board heard a presentation on a definitive subdivision application for nine single‑family homes on Bassett Street. The developer discussed parking, utilities, stormwater, and site plans. No formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded during the meeting.

Other Meetings

The Finance Committee will conduct budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting includes a budget overview by the Mayor and a session focused on the school budget.

• Budget overview by Mayor
• School budget hearing

The Finance & Subcommittee held a budget hearing for FY 2026, during which the mayor presented budget highlights and the superintendent presented the school budget, noting a $7.5 million increase and 12 unfilled positions. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued hearing on a Notice of Intent for proposed improvements and construction to redevelop a former Pizzeria Uno restaurant building at 905 Merriam Ave. A new hearing will consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for an additional parking area at 166 Hamilton St. The regular meeting also includes enforcement action at 76 Weathervane Drive, beaver complaints from Lincoln and Wildflower Streets, and extension permits for Lake Samoset.

• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent for redevelopment of former Pizzeria Uno at 905 Merriam Ave (DEP File #199-1214)
• New hearing: Request for Determination for parking area at 166 Hamilton St
• Enforcement item at 76 Weathervane Drive
• Commissioner comments on beaver complaints from Lincoln St/Wildflower St
• Extension permits for Orders of Conditions at Lake Samoset (DEP Files #199-1009 and #199-0818)

The commission voted 6‑0 to issue a Negative Determination #3, rejecting the proposed additional parking and egress at 166 Hamilton Street. It also voted 6‑0 to issue an Order of Conditions for the redevelopment of the former Pizzeria Uno site at 905 Merriam Avenue, including a special condition requiring notification before any selective trimming near the wetland. Additional actions included approving the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, Chair abstained) and directing the Conservation Agent to gather updated quotes for a beaver flow‑device solution.

• Issued Negative Determination #3 for 166 Hamilton St parking project (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 905 Merriam Ave redevelopment, with notification condition (6-0)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0, Chair abstained)
• Closed public hearing for 166 Hamilton St application (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for 905 Merriam Ave application (6-0)
• Directed Agent Averka to gather updated quotes for beaver flow‑device solution
• Directed Agent Averka to investigate drainage concern at 16 Wildflower Street
• Directed Agent Averka to follow up on agricultural burning permit request

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to act on over a dozen license-related items. These include one-day special licenses, corporate structure changes, temporary extensions of premises, and informational hearings for new alcohol licenses. The commission will also consider a transfer of a rooming house license and discuss a police report involving a Central Street restaurant. No other major policy items are on the agenda.

• Erica Gingras for a one-day special license at Gazbar Sports Grill, 1045 Central Street
• Shawn Nault for a change of corporate structure at DoubleTree, 99 Erdman Way
• Multiple temporary extensions of premises for Central Street venues: Tavern 13, Columbia Tavern, Logan's Table, Seoul Kitchen
• Dan Cordio for transfer of a rooming house license at Steppin' Stones, 8 Elm Street
• Informational hearings for new alcohol licenses: Golf Rx Indoor Golf and James Xarras

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed prohibition of horse and dog racing and on a utility pole installation by National Grid. The council will consider the mayor's requests including adopting the $178,690,102 Fiscal Year 2026 budget, transferring funds for road safety analysis, police overtime, fire expenses, and library operations, as well as appointments and a contract for energy consulting services.

• Adoption of $178,690,102 FY2026 budget ($178,086,489 from revenues, $250,000 from overlay)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to prohibit horse and dog racing citywide (2/3 vote required)
• Transfer of $7,500 for road safety analysis from Excess and Deficiency
• Transfer of $60,000 to Fire Department Expense Account and $50,000 to Police Overtime from Excess and Deficiency
• Request to award six-year contract for energy consulting services

The City Council voted 9‑0 to set a public hearing for petition #41‑25, which seeks to prohibit horse and dog racing and related betting in Leominster. The hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No other motions were adopted or denied during the meeting.

• Scheduled public hearing for petition #41-25 (horse and dog racing ban) on May 27, 2025 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Lisa Nugent to prohibit all horse and dog racing and associated betting in Leominster. The proposal involves amending the city's zoning definitions and use tables to mark race tracks as not allowed in all districts.

• Proposed amendment to Article I: Section 22-4 to define 'Race track'
• Proposed amendment to Article III: Section 22-17 to list 'Race track' as not allowed (N) in all districts
• Proposed amendment to Article III: Section 22-18 regarding Overlay Districts

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The companies are seeking permission to install poles and wires on a public way.

• Request by National Grid to install one 35ft class-3 pole and anchor (numbered P2-50) on Tory Circle

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss the FY2026 budget, a carpet project, staffing updates, and wayfinding improvements during old business. New business includes an accessibility assessment report and a list of library closings. The meeting also features an open forum and a library report.

• Carpet Project
• Staffing Update
• Library Wayfinding
• FY2026 Budget
• Accessibility Assessment Report

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will conduct a final review of a price list establishing an $800 fee plus opening fees for additional burial rights on lots sold on or after July 1, 2025. The commission will also discuss future cemetery expansion, repair of a stone wall in the older part of Evergreen Cemetery, and ongoing issues with dog activity and fencing. Additionally, a request for forestry to remove a dead tree in the northwest corner of Pine Grove Cemetery will be considered.

• Final review of price list for additional burial rights: $800 plus opening fees, effective for lots sold on or after July 1, 2025
• Discussion of future cemetery expansion
• Repair of stone wall in the older part of Evergreen Cemetery
• Update on dog activity and installation of new fencing at curb cuts in the older section of the cemetery
• Request for forestry removal of a dead tree in the northwest corner of Pine Grove Cemetery

The commission approved a price of $800 plus opening fees for additional burial rights on lots sold after July 1, 2025, with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the installation of three fence sections without a gate and appropriate signage, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote. Other topics such as cemetery expansion, tree removal, and a stone‑wall grant were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved $800 burial rights price (3-0)
• Approved installation of three fence sections, no gate, with signage (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee is holding two public hearings at this meeting: one on the proposed FY2026 budget and one on school choice for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes or other business are listed.

• Public Hearing on FY2026 Budget
• Public Hearing on School Choice for FY2026

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget and a separate public hearing on School Choice for the fiscal year. No votes or other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on FY2026 Budget
• Public hearing on School Choice for FY2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and meetings regarding site plans and special permits for several properties. The board will also consider requests for lot releases and schedule hearings for zoning amendment petitions.

• Special permit for a contractor's yard at 198 & 204 Hamilton Street
• Continued hearings for multi-family residential and office projects at 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant Street and 435 & 481 Lancaster Street
• Site plan application for retail office space at 428 Lancaster Street
• Vote on releasing Lot 24 from covenant at 69 Biscuit Hill Drive
• Scheduling of public hearings for Fairgrounds Overlay District and Residence B zoning amendments

The Planning Board unanimously approved motions to close the open public meeting and special permit hearing for 198 & 204 Hamilton Street. It also voted to schedule a continued public hearing for the Pleasant Street flood‑plain permit on July 21, 2025, and to set dates for continued meetings on the Lancaster Street site on June 2, 2025. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Motion to close 6:30 PM open public meeting for 198 & 204 Hamilton Street – carried 6‑0
• Motion to close 6:31 PM public hearing for 198 & 204 Hamilton Street – carried 6‑0
• Motion to schedule continued public hearing for Pleasant Street (Parcels 19, 3, 3a) on 7/21/25 at 6:30 PM – carried 6‑0
• Motion to schedule continued open public meeting for 435 & 481 Lancaster Street on 6/2/25 at 6:30 PM – carried 6‑0
• Motion to schedule continued public hearing for 435 & 481 Lancaster Street on 6/2/25 at 6:31 PM – carried 6‑0
• Motion to schedule continued open public meeting for 428 Lancaster Street on 7/02/25 – carried 6‑0

Other Meetings

The School Committee will conduct public hearings regarding the FY26 budget and school choice. The body will also vote on individual and administrative contract increases, the last day of school, and several technology and security policies.

• FY26 Budget and School Choice public hearings
• Vote on individual and administrative contract increases
• Vote on the last day of school
• Reading of 15 policies including district security relating to technology and data retention
• Approval of warrants

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee's Finance Subcommittee will discuss a potential contract for special education (SPED) services, review an attuned contract, and evaluate financial systems. The meeting is for discussion and deliberation, with no votes scheduled.

• Discussion of a potential contract for SPED services
• Review of an attuned contract
• Evaluation of financial systems
• New and old business

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to consider three license-related requests. The body will review a one-day special license, a corporate structure change, and a new off-premises license application.

• One-day special license request for Our Lady of the Lake Parish at 1400 Main Street
• Corporate structure change request for DoubleTree at 99 Erdman Way
• Informational hearing for a new wine and malt off-premises license for 76 Food Mart at 76 Main Street

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold three public hearings on waiving dog license fees for service animals and seniors, a lot width amendment for two-family dwellings on Central Street, and a National Grid pole installation on Tory Circle. The council will then vote on multiple budget transfers totaling over $1.6 million from excess and deficiency accounts, including $1 million for street resurfacing, $250,000 for fire overtime, $110,000 for police lighting, and $60,000 for paramedics overtime. The agenda also includes reappointments to several boards and commissions, first-time petitions for a Fairgrounds Overlay District zoning amendment and a zoning change for 44 Union Street, and renewal of secondhand dealer and transient vendor licenses.

• Public hearing on waiving dog license fees for service animals and owners aged 70+
• Public hearing on amending lot width requirement from 80 ft to 50 ft for two-family dwellings at 1420, 1426, 1428, 1432 Central Street
• Mayor's request for $1,000,000 transfer for street resurfacing
• Mayor's request for $250,000 transfer for fire department overtime
• First-time petition to adopt Fairgrounds Overlay District zoning amendments at 670, 690, 694 Mechanic Street

During the April 28, 2025 meeting, Councilors voted 9‑0 to recess the session. No other petitions or mayoral appropriations were voted on; they were discussed or deferred. The public hearings on service‑animal fees, zoning lot width, and utility pole installation remained open for further consideration.

• Motion to recess approved (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold three public hearings: adopting a state law to waive dog license fees for service animals and seniors 70+, a continued hearing on reducing lot width requirements for two-family dwellings in RB zoning to 50 feet (affecting parcels at 1420, 1426, 1428 Central Street), and granting National Grid and Verizon permission to install a pole on Tory Circle.

• Adopt MGL Chapter 140 Section 139(c) to waive license fees for service animals and dogs owned by persons aged 70+.
• Continued hearing on zoning amendment to reduce minimum lot width for two-family dwellings in RB from 80 ft to 50 ft.
• Properties affected: 1420, 1426, 1428 Central Street.
• National Grid and Verizon request to install one 35 ft class-3 pole and anchor on Tory Circle.
• Public hearing on utility pole placement to replace lines knocked down by dump trucks.

Council on Aging

This is a procedural meeting of the Leominster Council on Aging. The agenda includes public forum, reading of previous minutes, committee reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is expected to adjourn until May 22, 2025.

• Chair calls meeting to order with salute to the flag
• Public forum open to residents
• Reading of minutes from previous meeting
• Committee reports: Director, Finance, House, Personnel, Outreach, Policy and Planning, Nominating
• Adjournment until May 22, 2025

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants, membership applications, and pension requests. The board will also receive updates on a legal appeal and a software conversion.

• Approval of Warrant #20 for April Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,172,393.41
• Pension application for Kathryn M. Pellerite (Public Library Department) for a total monthly amount of approximately $739.14
• Membership applications for Maurice B. Bechara, Jorda L. Paskell, DeVante Infantino, and Melissa J. Gonzalez
• Review of Warrants #17, #18, #19, and #I16 for payroll, refunds, and expenses
• Update on Dudley vs Contributory Retirement Appeal Board & City of Leominster Retirement Board

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and administrative updates. The board will consider a resolution regarding a hot water loop replacement project. The Executive Director will provide updates on the Allencrest development application.

• Resolution 2025-1 CSC and CFC Hot Water Loop Replacement Project 153134
• MHP Development Application for Allencrest update
• Approval of January and February 2025 financials
• EOHLC PHN 2025-1 Vacant Unit Turnover Task Force
• EOHLC PHN 2025-2 Comprehensive Modernization NOFA

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on wetland boundaries and infrastructure improvements. The body is reviewing requests related to railroad right-of-ways, school access roads, and commercial redevelopment.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for CSX Transportation railroad right-of-way wetland boundaries
• Notice of Intent for Fall Brook culvert improvements at 25 Decicco Drive
• Notice of Intent for sanitary sewer realignment at 25 Decicco Drive
• Notice of Intent for redevelopment of former Pizzeria Uno at 905 Merriam Ave
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 69 Biscuit Hill Drive

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0 to close the public portions of three hearings and to issue Negative 2 and Order of Conditions determinations for the CSX wetland request, the Decicco Drive pipe repair, and the Decicco Drive sewer realignment. It also approved the April 8 meeting minutes with a wording edit and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 69 Biscuit Hill Drive. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Closed public portion of CSX wetland hearing (4-0)
• Issued Negative 2 Determination for CSX wetland applicability (4-0)
• Closed public portion of Decicco Drive pipe hearing (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Decicco Drive pipe project (4-0)
• Closed public portion of Decicco Drive sewer hearing (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Decicco Drive sewer project (4-0)
• Approved April 8 minutes with edit (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 69 Biscuit Hill Drive (4-0)

Other Meetings

The Leominster Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and propose changes to multiple technology and anti-discrimination policies. The session includes discussions on electronic messaging, data security, digital resource access, and harassment grievance procedures.

• Review of new policies on electronic messaging, district security, data retention, and personnel technology use
• Proposed changes to non-discrimination, harassment, and wellness policies
• Discussion of student medication administration and community use of digital resources

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss and review several items including a proposed no-dog policy at cemeteries, a price list update for additional burial rights, future cemetery expansion, and a proposal from a brick mason for a brick building on cemetery grounds.

• Review of no-dog policy at cemeteries
• Review of price list for additional burial rights
• Discussion of future cemetery expansion
• Proposal from brick mason for a brick building on cemetery grounds

The commission voted unanimously (4‑0) to purchase a metal storage container for use behind the Red Brick Building. The motion was introduced by Commissioner Bartlett and seconded by Commissioner Ranno. Other agenda items—including a new dog policy, additional burial‑rights pricing, and future cemetery expansion—were discussed but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 AM by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase of metal storage container (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 AM (4-0)

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission will meet to review changes to usage rates for the facility. The body will also discuss the replacement of the field's turf.

• Revision of Doyle Field Usage rates
• Turf Replacement

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2025. They will discuss projects and grants including engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam, Prospect Park, and the MassTrails Grant. The Commission will also approve minutes from February 18, 2025, and review the statement of accounts. No facility requests are listed.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Prospect Park project
• MassTrails Grant update
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025
• Statement of accounts review

The Recreation Commission voted to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Theresa McEwen, seconded by Tom Bissonnette, and all members voted in favor. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the T.A. Conference Room. The agenda includes a public forum, approval of previous minutes, and two new items: a class II dealer license application for DASA Motors Group Corp at 728 Central Street, and an informational hearing for a new wine and malt on-premises license for Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club at 91 Central Street.

• Ricardo Mesquita on behalf of DASA Motors Group Corp seeks a class II dealer license for 728 Central Street.
• Edward Albert on behalf of Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club at 91 Central Street requests an informational hearing for a new wine and malt on-premises license.

Other Meetings

The Special Legal Affairs Committee will discuss a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to hold a public hearing on Middlesex Integrative Medicine's special permit to operate a marijuana grow facility. This is the only item on the agenda for this meeting.

• Mayor requests City Council hearing on Middlesex Integrative Medicine's special permit for a marijuana grow facility

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for flood plains and residential lot widths. The body will also consider several fund transfers for city expenses and salary adjustments for non-union, fire, and public works employees for FY2025-2027.

• Proposed $1,000,000 appropriation for the Street Resurfacing Expense Account
• Proposed $75,000 appropriation for the Legal Expense Account
• Proposed $40,000 appropriation for the Medicare expense account
• Public hearing for zoning amendment to reduce minimum lot width from 80 ft to 50 ft for two-family dwellings at 1420-1432 Central Street
• Public hearing for federally mandated Flood Plain District (EP) zoning update

The council reappointed members of several city boards and commissions, including the Board of Appeals, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, Council on Aging, Disability Commission, and Historical Commission, as noted in regular‑course communications. It approved appropriations of $40,000 to the Medicare expense account, $1,000,000 to the Street Resurfacing expense account, $75,000 to the Legal expense account, $77,750 for Lassie League field renovations, and $2,000 to the Emergency Management expense account, all given regular course. The Legal Affairs Committee voted 9‑0 to give further time to petition 35‑25 requesting a reduction of the lot‑width requirement for two‑family dwellings.

• Reappointed Board of Appeals members (regular course)
• Reappointed Board of Assessors members (regular course)
• Reappointed Board of Health members (regular course)
• Reappointed Council on Aging members (regular course)
• Approved $40,000 appropriation to Medicare expense account (regular course)
• Approved $1,000,000 appropriation to Street Resurfacing expense account (regular course)
• Approved $75,000 appropriation to Legal expense account (regular course)
• Petition 35‑25 lot‑width amendment given further time by 9‑0 vote

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold three public hearings on April 14, April 28, and May 12, 2025. The April 14 hearing continues a discussion on a federally mandated update to the Flood Plain District zoning ordinance. The April 28 hearing considers a request from National Grid and Verizon to install utility poles on Tory Circle. The May 12 hearing reviews a proposal to ban horse and dog racing and associated betting through a zoning amendment.

• Federally mandated update to Flood Plain District zoning ordinance (Article VI, Section 22-34)
• National Grid and Verizon request to install utility poles on Tory Circle, including a new 35ft class-3 pole
• Proposal to amend zoning definitions to prohibit horse and dog racing and betting (Article I, Section 22-4)
• Addition of 'Race track' as a prohibited use in all zoning districts (Article III, Sections 22-17 and 22-18)
• Minimum 10 registered voter verification required for racing ban proposal

Board of Trustees

The Fundraising Subcommittee will meet to discuss donor outreach and a tax mailer fundraising letter. A Committee of the Whole meeting may occur if a quorum of Trustees is present.

• Outreach to previous donors
• Tax mailer fundraising letter

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss FY25 grant updates. The council will also consider potential board candidates and elect officers for the coming term.

• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on finances
• FY25 grant updates
• Discussion of potential council candidates
• Election of officers

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a request from Edward Albert on behalf of Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club for a one-day special license at 91 Central Street. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Edward Albert requesting a one-day special license for Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club at 91 Central Street

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three new Notices of Intent: an inground pool within a buffer zone at 750 Wachusett St, redevelopment of a former Pizzeria Uno at 905 Merriam Ave, and retaining wall repair at 188 Central St. It will also continue hearings on improvements to a 72-inch culvert carrying Fall Brook under Decicco Drive and on sewer realignment at the same location, both affecting access to Fall Brook Elementary and Samoset Middle Schools. Additional business includes an enforcement discussion at 76 Weathervane Drive and approval of extension permits for Orders of Conditions on Litchfield St and Lake Samoset.

• New NOI for inground swimming pool within 100-foot buffer zone at 750 Wachusett St
• New NOI for redevelopment of former Pizzeria Uno fast-casual restaurant at 905 Merriam Ave
• New NOI for retaining wall repair and culvert extension at 188 Central St
• Continued hearing on 72-inch CMP culvert repair under Decicco Drive affecting two school access roads
• Continued hearing on sanitary sewer realignment at 25 Decicco Drive

The Conservation Commission approved the inground pool project at 750 Wachusett St. and the retaining wall and culvert repair at 188 Central St., both with 5‑0 votes. It continued the hearing for the Crosspoint Associates restaurant redevelopment to April 22, 2025, and approved a three‑year extension permit for the Fall Brook Bridge. Lake Samoset extension requests were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved inground swimming pool project at 750 Wachusett St. (5-0)
• Continued hearing for Crosspoint Associates restaurant redevelopment to April 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved retaining wall and culvert repair at 188 Central St. with conditions (5-0)
• Approved three-year extension permit for Litchfield Street (Fall Brook Bridge) (5-0)
• Deferred Lake Samoset extension requests to next meeting
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Other Meetings

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2025. They will vote on Resolution 2025-1 for the CSC and CFC Hot Water Loop Replacement Project, hear an update on the MHP Development Application for Allencrest, and approve financials for January and February 2025. Also on the agenda are reports on modernization, state-aided and leased housing, and correspondence from state agencies.

• Resolution 2025-1 for CSC and CFC Hot Water Loop Replacement Project
• Update on MHP Development Application for Allencrest
• Approval of January and February 2025 financials
• Habitat for Humanity CFA discussion
• Two FSS Graduates recognized

Disability Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Leominster Disability Commission. The board will discuss updates on a wheelchair walk project, an accessible porta potty, scholarships, and a new brochure. No votes on ordinances or budget items are scheduled.

• Scholarships and funding for a beach chair and bicycle
• Wheelchair walk update with department heads
• Subcommittee for follow-up on city improvements
• Update on wheelchair-accessible porta potty
• Website update and new brochure

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will meet to review MSBA schematic design comments and project updates. The committee is scheduled to vote on the detailed design phase and specific project contracts.

• Proposal for Geotechnical Investigations (Vote)
• Culvert and sewer contracts (Vote)
• Detailed Design Phase (Vote)
• Feasibility Study Budget Update
• MSBA Schematic Design Review Comments

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will review the FY26 budget and the Superintendent's mid-year review. The body is scheduled to vote on the Unit B contract, budget transfers, and expenditures from School Choice funds.

• Vote on Unit B Contract
• FY26 Budget Presentation
• CAPS votes on lease of space and expanding agreement to include adult program and Wachusett District
• Approval of warrants 31-39
• Vote on Kendall funds for after school tutoring and drama club

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several petitions, including a proposed zoning amendment to reduce the minimum lot width for two-family dwellings in the RB district from 80 to 50 feet, a federally mandated update to the Flood Plain District ordinance, and a request to rezone 29 June Street to Residence B. Also scheduled are continued hearings for a flood plain special permit at 68-72 Pleasant Street and a site plan and special permit for a multi-family development at 435 Lancaster Street. The board will also discuss a petition to ban commercial horse and dog racing in Leominster.

• Continued public hearing on flood plain special permit for 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant Street (multi-family above office)
• Continued hearing on zoning map amendment for 29 June Street to Residence B
• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendment to reduce lot width for two-family dwellings in RB from 80 ft to 50 ft (affecting 1420, 1426, 1428 Central Street)
• Public hearing on federally mandated update to Flood Plain District (Article VI, Section 22-34)
• Public hearing on site plan and special permit for multi-family development at 435 Lancaster Street / Elm Hill Avenue

The Planning Board voted unanimously (7‑0) to continue the special‑permit hearing for the Pleasant Street multi‑family project to May 5, 2025. The Board also voted unanimously (7‑0) to close the continued public hearing on the City Council Petition to rezone 29 June Street to Residence B.

• Continue Special Permit hearing for Pleasant Street parcels 19, 3, 3a to 5/5/25 (vote 7‑0)
• Close continued public hearing on City Council Petition 24‑25 to rezone 29 June Street (vote 7‑0)

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission will hold a meeting to discuss replacing the existing scoreboard with Scoreboard Enterprises. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda includes only other business and adjournment.

• Discussion on replacing the existing scoreboard with Scoreboard Enterprises

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on three new projects: improvements to a 72-inch culvert carrying Fall Brook under Decicco Drive (school access road), realignment of sanitary sewer at the same location, and reconstruction of a retaining wall and sidewalk on Lancaster St. A continued hearing for power line maintenance along the A1/B2 ROW is also scheduled. Additionally, the Commission will discuss enforcement matters at 76 Weathervane Drive and Mechanic St., and consider a Certificate of Compliance for 347 Day St.

• Notice of Intent for 72-inch CMP culvert replacement under Decicco Drive to restore Fall Brook and address flood damage
• Notice of Intent for sanitary sewer realignment at 25 Decicco Drive (Parcel 397-1)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for retaining wall and sidewalk repairs on Lancaster St (Route 117)
• Continued hearing for New England Power Company vegetation and structure maintenance along A1/B2 line ROW
• Enforcement order discussions for 76 Weathervane Drive and Mechanic St

The Leominster Conservation Commission approved multiple unanimous motions. It continued hearings on the Fall Brook culvert repair and the sanitary‑sewer realignment, both to be revisited on April 8. The commission issued a negative (3) determination for the MassDOT retaining‑wall request and adopted an order of conditions for the New England Power Company ROW project. It also granted a certificate of compliance for 347 Day St and adjourned the meeting.

• Continued hearing on Fall Brook culvert improvement (motion passed 5‑0)
• Continued hearing on sanitary‑sewer realignment at 25 Decicco Drive (motion passed 5‑0)
• Issued negative (3) determination for MassDOT retaining‑wall project on Lancaster St (motion passed 5‑0)
• Closed New England Power Company ROW hearing (motion passed 5‑0)
• Issued order of conditions for New England Power Company ROW project (motion passed 5‑0)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 347 Day St (motion passed 5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed 5‑0)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes and warrants, including a $1,176,082.41 March pension payroll. New membership applications for several city and school departments will be considered. The board will discuss and possibly vote to notify the City Council of a proposed up-to-3% COLA increase for retirees. An executive session may be held to review two accidental disability retirement applications for firefighters.

• Discussion and possible vote to notify City Council of up to 3% COLA increase for retirees
• Warrants include March pension payroll of $1,176,082.41 and other payroll/expense warrants
• New membership applications for Conservation Agent Jesse Averka, Assessor Steven Spagnuolo, and two Police Officers Braden Carlson and Kyle Abazorius
• Consideration of involuntary accidental disability retirement applications for firefighters Kris Keckler and Quintin Tigs (under executive session)
• Approval of corrected warrants totaling over $2.4 million for prior months' pension and payroll

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold its regular scheduled meeting on March 24, 2025. The primary new business is a public hearing to consider a Class II dealer license application from Ricardo Mesquita on behalf of DASA Motors Group Corp for the location at 728 Central Street.

• Public hearing on Class II dealer license application for DASA Motors Group Corp at 728 Central Street

City Council

The City Council holds a continued public hearing on a Planning Board request to amend the Flood Plain District zoning ordinance (Article VI, Section 22-34) as a federally mandated update. A second public hearing considers installing permanent speed feedback signs on Mechanic St. Under Communications from the Mayor, the Council will consider a $5,610 appropriation for the Twin Cities Rail Trail, an appointment to the Board of Assessors, and ordinance updates adjusting salaries for non-union employees as well as Fire Department and DPW staff for FY2025-2027.

• Continued public hearing on zoning amendment for Flood Plain District (Article VI, Section 22-34)
• Public hearing on installation of two permanent speed feedback sign poles on Mechanic St.
• Appropriation of $5,610 for Twin Cities Rail Trail Grant Account from lease payments
• Appointment of Steve Spagnuolo to Board of Assessors (term expires 4/15/2025)
• Ordinance updates for non-union employee salary/wage adjustments and Fire Department/DPW salary adjustments for FY2025-2027

Councillor Chalifoux‑Zephir moved to recess the regular session; Councillor Robbins seconded. The motion carried unanimously (9‑0). The council recessed at 7:05 PM and reconvened at 7:43 PM. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recess motion carried unanimously (9‑0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a request from Councillor At-Large Susan Chalifoux Zephir to install two poles for permanent speed feedback signs on Mechanic Street, at a location to be determined by the Police Department and DPW.

• Request to install two poles for permanent speed feedback signs on Mechanic St.

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from the Planning Board. The body will discuss a federally mandated update to the Flood Plain District (EP) zoning ordinance.

• Proposed amendment to zoning ordinance Article VI, Section 22-34 regarding the Flood Plain District (EP)

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging will convene for a regular board meeting on March 20, 2025, at the Senior Center. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of prior minutes, committee reports (finance, director, house, personnel, outreach, policy, nominating), and public forum. No specific proposals, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or decision.

• Public forum open to residents
• Reading and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Committee reports including finance and director's report
• Old business and new business (items not specified)
• Adjournment scheduled until April 17, 2025

Other Meetings

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 19, 2025, to decide on resolutions for the FY2025 budget update and an accounting service contract. They will also receive updates on a Habitat for Humanity project, a development application for Allencrest, and two vacant board seats following a resignation.

• Resolution 2025-8: FY2025 Budget Update
• Resolution 2025-9: Accounting Service Contract
• MH Development Application for Allencrest
• Habitat for Humanity update
• Marcel resignation creating two board seat vacancies

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will meet to review the statement of accounts and discuss specific projects and grants. The agenda includes updates on engineering and permitting for the Colburn Pond Dam and the MassTrails Grant.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Prospect Park project updates
• MassTrails Grant status

The Leominster Recreation Commission approved the minutes from its December 17, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed the financial status of recreation accounts, noting over $150,000 in payments for the Prospect Park improvement project, which is paused for winter. The Colburn Pond Dam project design received final Conservation Commission approval and is being prepared for bidding, with a grant application due in April.

• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Noted $150,000+ in payments for Prospect Park project (no vote)
• Reviewed Colburn Pond Dam project design approval and bid preparation (no vote)

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is holding its third public meeting to receive a presentation from the project team on the Fall Brook Elementary School Project. The agenda includes only a call to order, the presentation, a question-and-answer session, and adjournment, with no votes or specific action items scheduled.

• Project team presentation on Fall Brook Elementary School Project
• Public question-and-answer session

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to review budget updates and discuss several new business items. The body will consider scholarship ideas and updates regarding a bicycle for the disabled.

• Vote on February meeting minutes
• Financial and budget updates
• Discussion on scholarships and Mayor approval
• Bicycle for the Disabled
• Health and Safety Fairs

Planning Board

This is a regular Planning Board meeting with no scheduled public hearings or specific decisions. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, old and new business, and a director's report. No rezonings, development plans, or other concrete items are identified for discussion.

• No specific projects, applications, or hearings listed on the agenda

Other Meetings

The Leominster Public Schools will hold three meetings to discuss budgets, interscholastic policy, and school presentations. The body is scheduled to vote on a lease of space and the expansion of an agreement to include an adult program and the Wachusett District.

• Vote on lease of space
• Vote on expanding agreement to include adult program and Wachusett District
• Approval of warrants 31-36
• FY26 Budget discussion
• Interscholastic policy review

Cemetery Commission

The Leominster Cemetery Commission will discuss and review the existing no-dog policy at city cemeteries. The agenda also includes calls for new and old business items.

• Review of no-dog policy for cemeteries

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for utility work. The commission will also discuss an enforcement matter at 76 Weathervane Drive.

• Public hearing for New England Power Company regarding maintenance and improvements along the A1/B2 line ROW
• Enforcement discussion regarding 76 Weathervane Drive
• Review of meeting minutes from 1/28/2025 and 2/11/2025

The Leominster Conservation Commission held a public hearing on a Notice of Intent from National Grid (represented by BSC Group) for maintenance and improvements along the A1/B2 transmission line right-of-way, including tower upgrades from 69 kV to 115 kV and wetland replication. The Commission discussed project details, environmental oversight, and abutter concerns, then voted 6-0 to continue the hearing to the March 25 meeting. The Commission also continued an enforcement matter for 76 Weathervane Drive to allow for a site visit, and approved meeting minutes for January 28 and February 11.

• Continued the public hearing for the A1/B2 transmission line project to the March 25 meeting (motion passed 6-0)
• Continued the enforcement matter for 76 Weathervane Drive to the March 25 meeting to allow time for a site visit (motion passed 6-0)
• Accepted the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes as recorded and revised (motion passed 6-0)
• Accepted the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes as recorded and revised (motion passed 6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:12pm (motion passed 6-0)

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will vote on February meeting minutes, receive financial and budget updates, and hold open/close forum and website updates. New business includes discussion of scholarship ideas pending mayor approval, a bicycle for the disabled initiative, speaker ideas and timeframes, health and safety fairs, and a walk update.

• Vote on minutes from February meeting
• Scholarships: discussion of ideas and mayor approval
• Bicycle for the Disabled initiative
• Speaker ideas and timeframes
• Health and Safety Fairs and Walk Update

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will meet to discuss the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The body will review the feasibility study budget, project schedule, and design updates regarding the culvert and sewer.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on warrant
• Feasibility study budget update
• Project schedule update
• Design report on culvert and sewer

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new on-premises wine and malt license. The board will also review special license requests, potential liquor law violations, and auto dealer licenses.

• Public hearing: New wine and malt on-premises license for Pickle-It Pickleball Club at 471 Lancaster Street
• One-day special license request for Pickle-It Pickleball Club at 471 Lancaster Street
• Review of possible liquor law violations for Miranda’s Pub at 488 Lancaster Street
• Class II dealer license for on-line use for Wilson’s Auto Sales
• Class II dealer license for on-line use for Faith Auto Sales

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to review library reports and staffing. The board will discuss policies regarding meeting space for political activities and circulation. Facility discussions include the replacement of a mini split system.

• Meeting space for political groups/activities
• Mini split replacement
• Circulation policy
• Staffing update
• Director’s areas of focus, goals, and actions

City Council

The City Council will hold two public hearings on March 10, 2025. One hearing addresses a Planning Board request to amend the Flood Plain District zoning (Article VI, Section 22-34) as a federally mandated update. The other continued hearing considers a request by Thomas M. Bovenzi on behalf of Steve Boucher to rezone Parcel 352-6 entirely to Residence B, with a portion currently zoned Industrial.

• Public hearing on amending Flood Plain District zoning (federally mandated update)
• Continued public hearing on rezoning Parcel 352-6 from Industrial to Residence B

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request from the Planning Board. The meeting focuses on a federally mandated update to the Flood Plain District (EP) zoning ordinance.

• Proposed amendment to zoning ordinance Article VI, Section 22-34 regarding the Flood Plain District

City Council

The Leominster City Council meets March 10, 2025, starting with an informational meeting at 6:15 PM followed by public hearings and a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Key actions include a vote to implement a local meals excise (G.L.c. 64L Section 2(a)), two zoning ordinance amendments (flood plain update and parcel 352-6 rezoning), and multiple appropriations from the Excess and Deficiency Account totaling over $6 million for police station debt, health insurance, sewer, water, snow removal, rubbish, and fire department costs.

• Vote to accept G.L.c. 64L Section 2(a) to implement a local meals excise tax
• Public hearing on federally mandated update to Flood Plain District zoning (Article VI, Section 22-34)
• Public hearing to rezone Parcel 352-6 from Industrial to Residence B at 1420-1432 Central Street
• Request to appropriate $2,000,000 from Excess & Deficiency to pay down police station construction debt
• Request to appropriate $1,750,000 for health insurance expense accounts (including $500,000 for retired insurance)

The City Council voted 9-0 to implement a local meals excise tax, estimated to generate $800,000 to $1.4 million annually to help fund the new Fall Brook Elementary School. The council also approved multiple appropriations from the Excess and Deficiency Account, including $2 million for the Police Station Capital project fund, $1.25 million for the Stabilization Fund, and funds for sewer, water, snow and ice, rubbish, fire, and paramedic accounts. Public hearings on a flood plain zoning amendment and a zoning map change for Parcel 352-6 were continued to March 24 and April 14, 2025, respectively.

• Approved a local meals excise tax (C-36) by a 9-0 vote to help fund the new Fall Brook Elementary School.
• Approved a $2,000,000 appropriation to the Police Station Capital project fund (C-39) by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved a $637,722.05 appropriation to the Sewer Department Capital Outlay Expense Account (C-40) by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved a $167,039.79 appropriation to the Water Department Capital Outlay Expense Account (C-41) by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved a $675,000 appropriation to the Snow and Ice Account (C-42) by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved a $375,000 appropriation to the Rubbish Account (C-43) by a 9-0 vote.
• Approved a $1,250,000 appropriation to the Stabilization Fund (C-44) by a 9-0 vote.
• Granted further time for petitions 29-25 (Flood Plain zoning) and 24-25 (Parcel 352-6 zoning), setting public hearing dates for March 24 and April 14, 2025, respectively.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a flood plain special permit for 68,70 Pleasant Street and open a hearing on a petition to rezone 29 June Street to Residence B. They will also discuss site plans and special permits for multi-family developments on Lancaster Street and Central Street, and consider scheduling a public hearing on a petition to reduce the minimum lot width for two-family dwellings from 80 to 50 feet in the RB district.

• Continued public hearing for Special Permit-Flood Plain at 68,70 Pleasant Street
• Open public hearing on CC Petition 24-25 to rezone 29 June Street to Residence B
• Site plan and special permit review for multi-family development at 435 Lancaster Street (Map 443, Parcels 1 & 2-2B / Elm Hill Ave.)
• Council Petition 35-25 to amend minimum lot width for two-family dwellings in RB district from 80 ft to 50 ft
• Increase to fees for Definitive Subdivision Form effective 2/20/25

Other Meetings

The Finance Sub-Committee will approve warrants 31-34, review FY25 monthly financials, and receive an FY26 budget update. The full School Committee meeting includes presentations on Leominster Center for Excellence, Leominster Academy, and Leominster High School, approval of the FY26 calendar, first reading of policy JJIB on interscholastic athletics, and approval of obsolete equipment and field trips.

• Approval of warrants 31-34
• Review of FY25 monthly financials and FY26 budget update
• Presentations: Leominster Center for Excellence, Leominster Academy, Leominster High School
• First reading of policy JJIB Interscholastic Athletics
• Approval of obsolete equipment and field trips

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will hold a routine meeting to review minutes from January, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss correspondence including FY25 grant updates. Old business includes surveys, and new business covers timelines. No major decisions or votes are expected; the agenda is largely procedural.

• FY25 Grant Updates under Correspondence
• Surveys under Old Business
• Timelines under New Business
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report

The Leominster Cultural Council met on March 3, 2025, and approved the January 6, 2025 minutes. The treasurer's report listed numerous grant payments, including $12,000 for the Johnny Appleseed Festival and $1,500 for the French-Canadian Cultural Festival. Members discussed 2024 community input surveys and planned to use them for 2026 priorities, and considered assigning secretary tasks among members. No new grants were approved or denied.

• Approved January 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed 2024 Community Input Surveys for 2026 priorities (no vote)
• Discussed assigning secretary tasks to members (no vote)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2024 year-end financials and the FY2025 budget. The meeting includes updates on Habitat for Humanity and a development application for Allencrest.

• Resolution 2025-6: Year-End Financial and Federal-State Lead Paint Certifications
• Resolution 2025-7: FY2025 Budget
• MHP Development Application for Allencrest
• EOHLC PHN 2025-1 Vacant Unit Turnover Task Force
• EOHLC PHN 2025-2 Comprehensive Modernization NOFA

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to address a continued case. The applicant seeks to withdraw without prejudice a variance application for front and side yard setbacks at 27 Grant Street. A board vote is required on the withdrawal request.

• Case #14-25: Paul Montero requests withdrawal of variance application for 27 Grant Street (Map 2, Lot 399)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is holding its monthly meeting to discuss routine administrative matters. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes, warrants and funding, new membership applications, cash books and bank statements, pension applications, and deaths. The board will also hold an executive session. No major policy changes or high-dollar contracts are on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes from December 19, 2024 regular meeting and January 21, 2025 executive meeting
• Warrants and funding review
• New membership applications
• Cash books and bank statements
• Pension applications and deaths

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is holding its 26th meeting to vote on key project items for the Fall Brook Elementary School, including the total project budget, solar panel options, and schematic design submission. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on solar panel options
• Vote on total project budget
• Vote on schematic design submission

The Fall Brook Building Committee (FBBC) met on February 25, 2025, with a quorum present. The minutes list attendees and confirm the meeting was publicly posted, but no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded. The meeting appears to have been procedural or informational only.

License Commission

The License Commission will hold an informational hearing on a new wine and malt on-premises license for Pickle-It Pickleball Club. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Informational hearing for a new wine and malt on-premises license for Pickle-It Pickleball Club at 471 Lancaster Street

City Council

The City Council will review several appropriation requests from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella, including funding for public safety, infrastructure, and debt. The body will also consider license renewals and a zoning amendment request for two-family dwellings.

• Request for $2,000,000 to pay down outstanding debt on the police station construction
• Request for $675,000 for Snow and Ice expenses and overtime
• Request for $1,250,000 to be transferred to the Stabilization Fund
• Petition to change minimum lot width for two-family dwellings in district RB from 80 ft to 50 ft at 1420, 1426, and 1428 Central Street
• Request for $375,000 for the Rubbish Account due to increased recycling and mattress disposal costs

The Leominster City Council approved several appropriations, including $670,000 for the Monoosnock Brook Project and $27,000 for the North Nashua Project, both transferred from the PARC Grant Capital Account. It also granted $250,000 for police overtime from the Stabilization Fund and renewed secondhand dealer licenses for Ginny's Helping Hand and George's Fine Jewelers. All votes were 9-0 except Ginny's Helping Hand, which was 8-0 due to a recusal. Several other items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $670,000 for Monoosnock Brook Project (9-0)
• Approved $27,000 for North Nashua Project (9-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Police Department Overtime (9-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Police Department Overtime from Stabilization Fund (9-0)
• Granted secondhand dealer license renewal to Ginny's Helping Hand (8-0)
• Granted secondhand dealer license renewal to George's Fine Jewelers (9-0)
• Set hearing for speed feedback signs on Mechanic St. for March 24, 2025 (9-0)
• Set hearing for zoning amendment on Central St. for April 14, 2025 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on a request to rezone Parcel 352-6 entirely to Residence B, as a portion is currently Industrial. The hearing was originally opened January 27, 2025.

• Request by Thomas M. Bovenzi, Esq., on behalf of Steve Boucher
• Amend zoning district map for Parcel 352-6 to Residence B (currently partly Industrial)
• Continued public hearing from January 27, 2025
• Recommended by Legal Affairs Committee

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging will meet on February 20, 2025, at the Senior Center. The agenda includes procedural items: call to order, public forum, approval of previous minutes, and committee reports (finance, director, house, personnel, outreach, policy, nominating). No substantive decisions or specific proposals are listed; the meeting is a standard monthly business session.

• Public forum for resident comments
• Reading and approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Committee reports on finance, director's update, house, personnel, outreach, policy and planning, and nominating
• Meeting to adjourn until March 20, 2025

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Director's annual performance review. The committee will also consider proposed goals for the Director for 2025.

• Consideration of Proposed Director’s Goals for 2025
• Discussion of Director's annual performance review

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025. Agenda items include approval of December 2024 minutes, a statement of accounts, and updates on projects and grants. The commission will also discuss facility requests for the Frankie Fortuna Memorial Skatepark Competition on May 31 and the Beacon of Hope Walk-A-Thon on May 412q.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting
• Review statement of accounts
• Frankie Fortuna Memorial Skatepark Competition facility request for May 31
• Beacon of Hope Walk-A-Thon facility request for May 412q

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss and review the current no-dog policy and other cemetery policies. They will also receive updates on the brick building and new roof at Evergreen Cemetery. No votes or decisions are noted; the meeting is for review and discussion.

• Review of no-dog policy and other cemetery policy items
• Update on brick building and new roof at Evergreen Cemetery

The Leominster Cemetery Commission met on February 13, 2025, and tabled a review of the no-dog policy and other policies until next month. They discussed repairs to the Brick Building and noted the garage roof has been repaired with no more leaks. The mausoleum shows no current leaks, but further evaluation is planned for spring. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motion was to adjourn.

• Tabled no-dog policy and other policy review until next month
• Discussed Brick Building repairs, possibly combined with another project to save money
• Noted garage roof repaired and acceptable
• Planned to invite McKenzie Engineering back in spring to inspect mausoleum and chapel
• Agreed to send thank-you card to Scott Lanciani for washing mausoleum floor
• Discussed need for new retrievable urn policy, to be drafted by Commissioner Picard
• Adjourned at 7:15pm (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family and office project on Pleasant Street. The board will also decide whether to petition the City Council for zoning amendments concerning battery storage systems and federally mandated floodplain updates.

• Public hearing for special permit-flood plain for multi-family residential and office at 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant Street
• Lot division review for 53 & 57 Liberty St
• Zoning district map amendment request for 29 June Street to change industrial zoning to Residence B
• Vote on whether a site plan modification for Home Depot at 135 Commercial Road is minor or major
• Review of zoning amendments for Battery Storage Systems and Floodplain District (FP)

The Planning Board interviewed four candidates for the part-time Interim Planning and Development Director position and voted 5-0 to hire Mike O'Hara. The position is temporary while the current director is on maternity leave. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Hired Mike O'Hara as Part-time Interim Planning and Development Director (5-0)
• Interviewed candidates Delia Ferguson, Michael Mahan, Mike O'Hara, and Christopher Reilly

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will vote to accept January 2025 minutes, receive financial input, and hold an open forum. New discussion items include website updates, wheelchair walk updates, a donations/scholarships letter to the mayor, driver education presentations scheduling, police details violations and times, and ideas for speakers, health fair, and social events. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

• Discussion of donations/scholarships letter to the mayor
• Police details number of violations and times
• Wheelchair walk updates
• Driver ed presentations scheduling
• Health fair ideas and social events

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to vote on mechanical system options and emergency generator options for the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes, monthly invoices, warrants, feasibility study budget, schematic design cost estimate, and project schedule. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote on mechanical system options
• Vote on emergency generator options
• Review and vote on previous meeting minutes and monthly invoice log
• Feasibility study budget update and SD cost estimate review
• Project schedule update

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the T.A. Conference Room. The agenda includes a public forum, approval of previous minutes, and several new items: a class I dealer's license application for Faith Auto Sales and five separate hearings for possible liquor law violations at local establishments. The commission will also address any communications before adjourning.

• Sonia Garcia on behalf of Faith Auto Sales: class I dealer's license for online use only
• Hang Nguyen on behalf of A Taste of Vietnam (814 North Main St) – possible liquor law violations
• Caterin Bradley on behalf of Aromas Latin Fusion (785 North Main St) – possible liquor law violations
• Francisco Grullon on behalf of Mellos Mexican Bar & Grill (899 Central St) – possible liquor law violations
• Robert Cornetta on behalf of Miranda's Pub (488 Lancaster St) – possible liquor law violations

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY2026 budget and staffing updates. The board will also discuss standardizing fines for the Library of Things and review the Strategic Plan Progress Report.

• FY2026 Budget
• Library of Things Fine Standardization
• Strategic Plan Progress Report
• Staffing Update

City Council

The Leominster City Council will decide on several appropriations, including $670,000 for the Monoosnoc Brook Project and $250,000 for police overtime, and vote on implementing a local meals excise tax. Also up for discussion are zoning amendments for Parcel 352-6 and a flood plain district update.

• Appropriation of $670,000 to Monoosnoc Brook Project from PARC Grant Capital Account
• Appropriation of $250,000 to Police Department Overtime Account from Stabilization Fund
• Request to implement a local meals excise tax under G.L.c. 64L Section 2(a)
• Zoning map amendment for Parcel 352-6 from Industrial to Residence B zone
• Appropriation of $65,000 to Montachusett Recovery Center from Opioid Stabilization Fund

The Leominster City Council adopted several zoning ordinance amendments, including creating a Multi-Family Overlay District to comply with the MBTA Communities Act (8-0) and amending MU-2 zoning (7-1). It also approved appropriations for the Montachusett Recovery Center ($65,000) and Gallagher Building upgrades ($25,000), both 8-0. Several secondhand dealer license renewals were granted, and a public hearing was set for a flood plain zoning amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Multi-Family Overlay District ordinance for MBTA Communities Act compliance (8-0)
• Adopted MU-2 zoning amendment (7-1)
• Approved $65,000 appropriation to Montachusett Recovery Center from Opioid Stabilization Fund (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 appropriation for Gallagher Building upgrades (8-0)
• Granted secondhand dealer license renewals for Crowne Jewelers, Hannoush Jewelers, Upscale Consignment (8-0 each)
• Set public hearing for March 10, 2025 on flood plain zoning amendment (8-0)
• Granted further time for zoning map amendment for Parcel 352-6, hearing set for March 10, 2025 (8-0)

City Council

The Leominster City Council will vote on a proposal to implement a local meals excise tax, and consider several appropriations: $670,000 for the Monoosnoc Brook Project, $250,000 for police overtime, $27,000 for the North Nashua Project, and $65,000 for Montachusett Recovery Center. The council will also hear a request to rezone Parcel 352-6 and a flood plain zoning update, and renew multiple secondhand dealer licenses.

• Vote on a local meals excise tax (requires 2/3 vote)
• $250,000 appropriation for police overtime from Stabilization Fund
• $670,000 for Monoosnoc Brook Project from PARC Grant Capital Account
• Public hearing scheduled for zoning map amendment on Parcel 352-6 (Residence B zone)
• Secondhand dealer license renewals for Ginny's Helping Hand, George's Fine Jewelers, Crowne Jewelers, Hannoush Jewelers, and Upsale Consignment

The Leominster City Council adopted a zoning amendment creating a Multi-Family Overlay District to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, and also adopted amendments to the MU-2 zoning district. The council approved several appropriations, including $65,000 for the Montachusett Recovery Center and $25,000 for the Gallagher Building, and granted three secondhand dealer license renewals. A public hearing was set for a flood plain zoning amendment, and several other items were referred to committees.

• Adopted MU-2 zoning amendment (7-1)
• Adopted Multi-Family Overlay District zoning (8-0)
• Approved $65,000 appropriation to Montachusett Recovery Center (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 appropriation to Gallagher Building (8-0)
• Granted secondhand dealer license renewals for Crowne Jewelers, Hannoush Jewelers, Upscale Consignment (8-0 each)
• Set public hearing for flood plain zoning amendment for March 10, 2025 (8-0)
• Granted further time for zoning map amendment for Parcel 352-6 (8-0)

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee's Finance Sub-Committee will meet to elect a chair, approve warrants (20-30), and discuss the FY26 budget timeline. Members will also review FY25 monthly financials and consider approval of mid-year FY25 transfers.

• Vote for Chair of the Committee
• Approval of warrants 20-30
• Approval of FY26 budget timeline
• Review of FY25 monthly financials and reports
• Approval of mid-year FY25 transfers

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will hear presentations on the MSBA Fall Brook project and Fall Brook/Frances Drake schools, plus the FY26 budget timeline. Action items include acceptance of a Home Depot donation of 400 bird house kits, surplus equipment approval, field trips, warrants, transfers, and a Memorandum of Understanding for Alumni Field. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation.

• MSBA Fall Brook Presentation by Leftfield Craig Dicarlo
• Fall Brook and Frances Drake Presentations
• FY26 Budget Timeline Process presented by Melanie Mikels
• Acceptance of Donation: Home Depot — 400 Bird House Kits
• Memorandum of Understanding — Alumni Field

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a floodplain special permit for multi-family residential with office space at 68, 70, and 72 Pleasant Street. Other agenda items include a petition to rezone part of 29 June Street to Residence B, a vote on the classification of a Home Depot site plan modification, and reviews of zoning amendments for floodplain updates and battery storage systems. The board will also review a new subdivision application and receive department reports.

• Continued public hearing for Special Permit-Flood Plain for 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant Street (multi-family residential above offices)
• Zoning map amendment request for 29 June Street to change a portion from Industrial to Residence B
• Vote on whether the Home Depot site plan modification at 135 Commercial Road is a minor or major modification
• Review of federally mandated floodplain zoning amendment (Article VI, Section 22-34)
• Review of zoning amendment for battery storage systems (Article I Section 22-4, Article III Section 22-17)

The Planning Board endorsed an 81L lot division for 53 & 57 Liberty St, despite zoning non-compliance, pending original signatures and submission. The board also approved a minor modification for Home Depot at 135 Commercial Road, allowing 59 parking spaces for seasonal outdoor storage from March 15 to October 1, 2025, and waived annual re-approval. A public hearing for a floodplain special permit at 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant St was continued to March 3, 2025.

• Endorsed 81L lot division at 53 & 57 Liberty St, pending original signatures (7-0)
• Approved Home Depot minor modification for 59 seasonal outdoor storage spaces (7-0)
• Waived annual re-approval for Home Depot seasonal storage, with periodic inspections (6-1-0)
• Continued floodplain special permit hearing for 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant St to 3/3/25 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning map change at 29 June St for 3/3/25 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 16, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Petitioned City Council for federally mandated floodplain zoning amendment (7-0)
• Tabled battery storage zoning amendment pending legal opinion

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster Public Schools Policy Subcommittee is meeting to elect a chair and discuss updates to handbooks. The session includes a report on interscholastic policy from the athletic advisory meeting.

• Vote for Chair of Policy Subcommittee
• Integrated Monitoring Review changes to handbooks
• Athletic Advisory Meeting report from David Palazzi regarding interscholastic policy

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will hold its second public meeting for the Fall Brook Elementary School Project. The agenda includes a project team presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. No votes, contracts, or specific decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Project team presentation
• Public question-and-answer session
• No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a continued case requesting two variances for front and side yard setbacks at 27 Grant Street. The board will also set its meeting dates for 2025, proposing the last Tuesday of each month. The meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Leominster Public Library.

• Continued case #14-25: Paul Montero seeks two variances for front and side yard setbacks at 27 Grant Street (owned by Chiurri Family Trust, Map 2, Lot 399)
• Proposal to set 2025 meeting dates for the last Tuesday of each month

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will discuss multiple new items, including a one-day special license request for St. Anna Parish and potential liquor law violations for several businesses. The commission will also review minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public forum.

• One-day special license for St. Anna Parish at 194 Lancaster Street
• DASA Motors at 728 Central Street discussing a letter from the commission
• Possible liquor law violations for Anna's Table, C&M Pizza, Chopsticks, Doubletree, Hannaford, Hot Shotz, Russell's Package Store, and Super Wings

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to change the zoning of Parcel 352-6. The proposal seeks to rezone the entire parcel to Residence B, as a portion is currently zoned Industrial.

• Request to amend Zoning District map for Parcel 352-6 to Residence B

The Leominster City Council approved several zoning changes, including an amendment to the MU-2 zoning ordinance (8-1) and creation of a Multi-Family Overlay District under the MBTA Communities Act (9-0). It also granted appropriations for the City Clerk postage, police equipment, and building expenses, and approved a school building committee appointment. A public hearing on a parcel rezoning was continued to February 24, 2025.

• Adopted MU-2 zoning ordinance amendment (8-1)
• Adopted Multi-Family Overlay District ordinance (9-0)
• Granted $25,000 to City Clerk Postage Account (9-0)
• Granted $73,165 to Police Department Equipment Expense Account (9-0)
• Granted $6,250 to Building Department Building and Grounds Expense Account (9-0)
• Granted further time for Parcel 352-6 rezoning hearing; set Feb 24, 2025 hearing (9-0)
• Approved Jake Fleming to School Building Committee, removing Ray Racine (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on a zoning map amendment for Parcel 352-6, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The council will consider several appropriations, including $73,165 for police equipment and $65,000 for a recovery center, as well as license renewals and zoning ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on amending zoning for Parcel 352-6 from Industrial to Residence B
• $73,165 appropriation for Police Department equipment from Stabilization Fund
• $65,000 appropriation to Montachusett Recovery Center from Opioid Stabilization Fund
• Secondhand dealer license renewals for Crowne Jewelers, Hannoush Jewelers, and Upscale Consignment
• First reading of ordinance to create Multi-Family Overlay District per MBTA Communities Act

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees Personnel Subcommittee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to review the director's 2024 goals and discuss a draft of proposed 2025 goals. The board will also discuss the director's annual performance review. The meeting includes an open forum and announcements.

• Quarterly review of 2024 Director's Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals
• Draft of proposed 2025 Director's Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals
• Discussion of Director's annual performance review
• Open forum for public comment

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and staff updates. The body is deciding on several resolutions to select low bidders for facility repairs and maintenance services.

• Resolution 2025-1: Change Order 153116-CO1
• Resolution 2025-2: Federal Pacific Panel Replacement low bidder for Sunset Towers
• Resolution 2025-3: Sump Pump Replacement low bidder for Sunset Towers
• Resolution 2025-4: On-Call Painting low bidder
• Resolution 2025-5: On-Call Flooring low bidder

Contributory Retirement Board

This is a monthly procedural meeting. The board will approve prior meeting minutes, review warrants and funding, consider new membership and pension applications, and discuss deaths and education matters. No major policy decisions or notable financial actions are listed.

• Review and approve minutes from November 26, 2024 regular meeting and December 19, 2024 executive meeting
• Review warrants (payments) and funding
• Consider new membership applications
• Review pension applications and death notifications

Council on Aging

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Leominster Council on Aging. The agenda contains standard procedural items such as a public forum, approval of previous minutes, and committee reports, but no specific proposals, votes, or discussions are listed. The meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025, at the Senior Center.

• Public forum for comments
• Reading and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Committee reports: Finance, Director, House, Personnel, Outreach, Policy and Planning, Nominating
• Old business and new business (no specifics provided)
• Adjournment until February 20, 2025

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee will meet to review the start of detailed design for the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The body will discuss mechanical system options, sustainability checklists, and energy programs.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Vote on warrant
• Vote on budget revision request
• Discussion of MSBA Green Schools Program
• Review of Mass Save Path 1 and Path 2

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission holds a routine monthly meeting to vote on accepting the November 2024 meeting minutes and receive financial and budget updates. Members will also discuss action plans including new member onboarding, speaker ideas, and projects for 2025. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment.

• Vote to accept minutes from November 2024 meeting
• Financial and budget updates
• Discussion of projects and ideas for 2025, including potential donations
• Updates from 'Walk Mayor' response initiative
• Ideas for future speakers and how often to schedule them

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 13, 2025. The agenda includes new business items such as the Marcia O'Donnell Art Proposals, a State Aid Transfer, a 3D Printer Policy, a Circulation Policy, and a Strategic Plan Update. Old business includes a roof update, staff update, and patron matters. A Fundraising Subcommittee meeting precedes the main meeting.

• Marcia O'Donnell Art Proposals
• State Aid Transfer
• 3D Printer Policy
• Circulation Policy
• Roof Update

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning amendments (MU-2 zoning and rezoning Lancaster Street parcels to Business B), then convene a regular meeting to consider appropriations from the Stabilization Fund for postage ($25,000), police equipment ($73,165), and building repairs ($6,250), vote on a school building committee appointment change, and take first reading of an ordinance creating a Multi-Family Overlay District per the MBTA Communities Act. Second readings of several parking ordinance changes on Lancaster and Pleasant Streets are also scheduled.

• First reading of ordinance to create Multi-Family Overlay District under MBTA Communities Act
• Public hearing on rezoning 493-507 Lancaster Street from MU1 to Business B
• Appropriation of $73,165 from Stabilization Fund for Police Department equipment
• Request to remove and replace a member of the Fall Brook Elementary School Building Committee
• Second reading of parking restriction changes on Lancaster Street (north side) and Pleasant Street (west side)

The City Council approved a zoning amendment for the MU-2 district to encourage housing development, reducing the buffer from 50 to 30 feet and eliminating the special permit requirement for apartments. The council also approved a separate zoning change for properties on Lancaster Street from MU-1 to Business B, and adopted several parking ordinance amendments. All other items were procedural or referred to committees.

• Granted MU-2 zoning amendment to increase housing density (8-1)
• Granted zoning change for 493,497,501 & 507 Lancaster St from MU-1 to Business B (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance removing parking restriction on Lancaster St (north side) (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance removing 2-hour parking limit on east side of Lancaster St (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding no-parking zone on Lancaster St (north side) (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance adjusting parking restriction on Pleasant St (west side) (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding no-parking zone on Pleasant St (west side) from Adams St (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding no-parking zone on Pleasant St (west side) from Adams St to Pleasant Pl (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting two public hearings regarding zoning changes. One hearing is a continuation of a request from the Planning Board to amend MU-2 zoning, and the other concerns a specific property rezoning request.

• Request from Elizabeth Wood on behalf of the Planning Board to amend MU-2 zoning ordinance
• Request by Union Square Realty Trust to change zoning of 493, 497, 501 & 507 Lancaster Street from MUI to Business B

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold informational hearings on two new license applications. Pickle-It Pickleball Club seeks a wine and malt on-premises license at 471 Lancaster Street. DASA Motors, Inc. seeks a class II dealer license at 728 Central Street. The meeting also includes a public forum and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Informational hearing for a new wine and malt on-premises license for Pickle-It Pickleball Club at 471 Lancaster Street.
• Informational hearing for a new class II dealer license for DASA Motors, Inc. at 728 Central Street.
• Public forum for resident comments.
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes.

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a flood plain special permit at 68, 70, and 72 Pleasant Street, allowing multi-family residential above first-floor office. The board will also open a hearing on a petition to rezone four parcels at 493–507 Lancaster Street from MU-1 to Business B, voting on a recommendation to the City Council. Routine items include approval of minutes and a director’s report.

• Continued public hearing for Special Permit-Flood Plain at 68, 70, 72 Pleasant Street (Map 14, Parcels 19, 3, 3a) for multi-family residential above office
• Open public hearing on CC Petition 23-25: Union Square Realty Trust requests City Council amend zoning of 493, 497, 501, and 507 Lancaster Street from MU-1 to Business B
• Planning Board to make a recommendation to City Council on the zoning change petition
• Approval of minutes from November 4 and December 2, 2024
• Planning & Development Director's report for January 6, 2025

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council rezone 493, 497, 501, and 507 Lancaster Street from MU-1 to Business B, following a public hearing. The board also continued the flood plain special permit hearing for 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant Street to February 3, 2025. Minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting were approved 6-0, and December 2, 2024 minutes were approved 5-1-0 with one abstention.

• Recommended rezoning 493-507 Lancaster St from MU-1 to Business B (6-0)
• Continued flood plain special permit hearing for 68, 70, & 72 Pleasant St to 2/3/25 (6-0)
• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (5-1-0, Carignan abstained)

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to discuss FY25 grant allocations under new business. The agenda also includes updates on public relations, old business, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• FY25 grant allocations discussion
• Public participation opportunity
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report

The Leominster Cultural Council approved an extension for a 2024 grant to Cultural Girls, moving it into 2025. The council also noted two outstanding 2024 grants, with funds for Third Space Kitchen held until January 31 per state guidelines. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved extension for 2024 grant #68540 (Cultural Girls) into 2025
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 meeting

City Council

This is a procedural organizational meeting where the Leominster City Council will elect a Council President and Vice-President, adopt council rules, appoint legal counsel, and name the President's committees. No substantive legislative items or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Council President
• Election of Vice-President
• Adoption of Council Rules
• Appointment of Legal Counsel
• Naming of President's Committees

The City Council held its organizational meeting, electing Mark Bodanza as Council President and Pauline Cormier as Vice President for 2025, each by a 6-1 vote. The council ratified the existing council rules by a 6-1 vote, with Councillor Freda voting nay. The formal vote on legal counsel was postponed to the January 13, 2025 meeting. Committee assignments remain unchanged from the prior term.

• Elected Mark Bodanza as Council President for 2025 (6-1)
• Elected Pauline Cormier as Vice President for 2025 (6-1)
• Ratified Council Rules as is (6-1)
• Postponed appointment of legal counsel to January 13, 2025 meeting

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee is holding an organizational meeting to elect a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and auditors, and to appoint members to several subcommittees including Negotiations, Policy, Finance, Athletic Advisory, Grievance, and CTE Representative. The agenda also includes an open forum and new/old business, but no substantive policy or budget items are listed.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Appointment of three Auditors
• Appointment of Negotiations Subcommittee (4 members)
• Appointment of Policy Subcommittee (4 members)
• Appointment of Finance Subcommittee (3 members)