Marlborough public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss the acceptance of over $15 million in federal pandemic relief funds. The body will also consider a zoning change for Jefferson Street and a development agreement for the Campus at Marlborough.
- Acceptance of $11,835,814.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
- Acceptance of $3,511,279.00 from the CARES Act for Board of Health, PPE, and building cleaning
- Proposed zoning change for a portion of Jefferson Street
- Public hearing on installing two new poles on Bartlett Street by Massachusetts Electric and Verizon New England
- FY23 appropriation of $10,275,549.00 for the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
City Council
The City Council is reviewing budget transfers for the Mayor's department for fiscal year 2022. This includes a proposal to move funds from the Undesignated Fund for the purchase of a parcel of land.
- Budget transfer of $5,092,666.66 from Undesignated Fund to Land Acquisition for 100 Locke Drive
City Council
The City Council is reviewing proposed amendments to water and sewer entrance fees and zoning regulations for marijuana uses. The body is also considering a $1.2 million transfer for parks and recreation bond payments and a multi-family housing project moratorium extension.
- Transfer request of $1,204,784.00 from Meals Tax Revenue to FY22 Parks & Recreation bond payments
- Proposed ordinance amendments to adjust water and sewer entrance fees
- Proposed zoning amendments regarding marijuana uses based on Cannabis Control Commission regulations
- Proposed extension of the multi-family housing project moratorium to December 31, 2021
- Transfer of $146,288.00 from PEG Funds to IT Equipment for an electronic time system
City Council
The City Council will discuss extending the multi-family housing moratorium through December 31, 2021. The body will also consider special permits for a mobile home park division and drive-through facilities at Wayside Crossing Plaza.
- Public hearing on extending the multi-family housing moratorium through December 31, 2021
- Special permit for dividing a mobile home park at 181 Boston Post Road East
- Special permit for Starbucks and bank drive-throughs at 661 Boston Post Road East
- Grant of $15,244.00 from the US Department of Justice for police defibrillators
- Grant of $10,000.00 for defibrillators at senior housing and other city locations
City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed zoning amendment to allow 'Hobby Vehicle Storage' as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District. The body will also review several grant acceptances and a certification of free cash.
- Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 to add 'Hobby Vehicle Storage' in the Limited Industrial District
- Grant of $56,250.00 from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for climate resiliency regulations
- Grant of $34,995.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for police traffic enforcement and equipment
- Certification of Free Cash in the amount of $15,002,700.00
- Gift acceptance of $1,000.00 from the Aitken family for City Hall flag box costs and Veterans programming
City Council
The City Council will discuss extending the multi-family housing moratorium through December 31, 2021. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding drive-through facilities for a Starbucks and a bank at 661 Boston Post Road East.
- Public hearing for Starbucks and bank drive-throughs at 661 Boston Post Road East
- Proposed extension of multi-family housing moratorium through December 31, 2021
- Gift acceptances of $495.00 and $121.50 for Assabet River Rail Trail tree replacement
- Request to renew a 5-year parking license for 56 Emmett Street
- Modification of special permit for signage at 416 Boston Post Road East
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several utility petitions and a proposed $5.1 million land acquisition for a new fire station. The body is also discussing a $250,000 gift for library renovations and various small cell wireless facility installations.
- Proposed purchase of 100 Locke Drive for a new Fire Station with a $5,092,666.66 transfer from Stabilization to Land Acquisition
- Gift acceptance of $250,000.00 from the Marlborough Public Library Foundation for library renovations
- Proposed Zoning Amendment to add 'Hobby Vehicle Storage' as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District
- Transfer request of $8,312.50 for police traffic enforcement equipment
- Public hearings for utility work at 181 Cedar Hill Street and underground conduit on Crowley Drive and Fitchburg Street
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding utility pole installations and discuss several special permit applications for businesses. The body will also review grant acceptances for public safety and senior services, as well as budget transfer requests.
- Public hearings for utility pole installations at 121 Bolton Street and 181 Cedar Hill Street
- Special permit applications for Raising Cane's (141 Boston Post Road West) and Edgewood Entertainment (229 Boston Post Road West)
- Grant acceptances for Public Safety Dispatching totaling $221,754.96
- Grant acceptances for Council on Aging totaling $11,000.00
- Transfer request of $93,243.00 for DPW and Police Department retirements
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several wireless facility installations and a proposal to divide a mobile home park. The body is also considering city code amendments regarding salaries and job descriptions for the Tax Collector and DPW. A vote was held to deny a special permit for a multifamily residential project.
- Denied special permit for Walcott Heritage Farms multifamily project at 339 Boston Post Road East
- Public hearing for dividing mobile home park at 181 Boston Post Road East
- Grant of $5,000 from BayPath Elder Services and gift of $10,000 for the Council on Aging
- Proposed salary amendments for Police and Fire Chiefs
- Public hearings for Verizon Wireless small cell facilities at 123 Boston Post Road West, 493 Boston Post Road West, and 11 Atkinson Drive
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding special permits for a Raising Cane's restaurant and indoor golf simulators. The body will also consider zoning amendments for hobby vehicle storage and a multi-family housing moratorium.
- Special permit for Raising Cane's restaurant with two drive-thru lanes at 141 Boston Post Road West
- Special permit for Edgewood Entertainment, LLC for indoor golf simulators and bar at 229 Boston Post Road West
- Zoning amendment to add 'Hobby Vehicle Storage' as a warehousing use in the Limited Industrial District
- Special permits for landscaper and contractor yards at 685 Farm Road, Units 17 and 18
- Verizon Wireless petition for three small cell wireless facilities at 123 Boston Post Road West, 493 Boston Post Road West, and 11 Atkinson Drive
City Council
The City Council is reviewing proposed zoning amendments, including a Commercial Village Overlay District and a multi-family housing moratorium. The body is also deciding on several revolving fund expenditure limits for FY 2022 and various board appointments.
- Public hearing for Raising Cane's Restaurants special permit at 141 Boston Post Road West
- Proposed zoning amendment to create the Commercial Village Overlay District
- Proposed expenditure limits for FY 2022: Parks and Recreation ($350,000), Public Safety ($120,000), Council on Aging ($70,000), and Water and Sewer ($500,000)
- Transfer requests totaling $2,411,912.77 for DPW and Auditor accounts
- Grant acceptance of $7,500 from Massachusetts Cultural Council for a food truck festival
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several items including a request to transfer $213,852.00 for IT equipment to upgrade permitting software. The agenda also includes various zoning map amendments, sign requests, and special permit applications.
- $213,852.00 transfer from PEG Fund to IT Equipment for 'Open Gov' software upgrade
- Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District
- Rezoning of 290 Hudson Street from Limited Industrial to Residence A-3
- Sign permit request for Mobil at 656 Boston Post Road East
- Special Permit application for indoor golf simulators at 229 Boston Post Road West
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2022 budget, a multi-family housing moratorium, and various zoning and permit requests. The body will also discuss the establishment of a Water and Sewer Revolving Fund and review transfer requests totaling $2,411,912.77.
- Public hearing on Proposed FY 2022 Budget in the amount of $173,983,364.00
- Proposed 90-day Temporary Moratorium for Multi-Family Housing Projects
- Proposed rezoning of 290 Hudson Street from Limited Industrial to Residence A-3
- Special permit application for Raising Cane's Restaurants at 141 Boston Post Road West
- Transfer requests totaling $2,411,912.77 for the Department of Public Works and Auditor
City Council
The City Council is reviewing a request to adopt a 90-day moratorium on new multi-family housing projects. The body is also discussing grant acceptances for bike lanes and fire department equipment, as well as several municipal appointments.
- Proposed 90-day housing moratorium on new multi-family housing projects
- Grant acceptance of $178,700.44 from MassDOT for bike lane extension from Assabet Valley Rail Trail to Main Street
- Grant acceptance of $20,000.00 from Executive Office of Public Safety & Security for Fire Department radios
- Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. for sites at 350 and 100 Campus Drive
- Transfer of $158,128.90 for DPW to fund retirement, legal expenses, and plant maintenance
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several special permit applications for local businesses and discussing a $243,000 transfer for IT upgrades. The meeting includes a public hearing for a drive-thru facility and the appointment of a new Human Resources Director.
- Public hearing for a drive-thru facility at 656 Boston Post Road East
- Proposed $243,000 transfer from PEG fund to IT Department for equipment and software
- Proposed $26,805 transfer for vacation and sick leave buyback for two retiring Auditors Office employees
- Special permit for Speedy Auto Repair, Inc. to relocate to 412-418 Maple Street
- Appointment of Christine Purple as Human Resources Director for a three-year term
City Council
The City Council is conducting public hearings regarding a marijuana retail permit and zoning changes for the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District. The body is also reviewing several fund transfers and requests for municipal spending increases.
- Public hearing for Cal Verde Naturals, LLC to operate a marijuana retail establishment at 239 Boston Post Road West
- Public hearing on Proposed Zoning Amendment to the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RMUOD)
- Grant request of $25,000.00 for Fire Department security cameras
- Transfer request of $10,400,000.00 from Ballparks and Fields Capital and Undesignated Fund to various accounts
- Proposed $150.00 per meeting stipend for Conservation Commission members
City Council
The City Council met to address a continued public hearing for a Starbucks sign permit and several municipal appointments. The body also reviewed multiple budget transfer requests, including large movements of funds into the Undesignated Fund and Stabilization accounts.
- Public hearing for Serrato Signs, LLC (Starbucks) at 133 South Bolton Street
- $17,300.00 grant from Massachusetts Cultural Council for programming
- $243,000.00 transfer request from PEG fund to IT for equipment and software
- Transfer of $1,504,785.40 to OPES Trust
- Transfer of $1,504,785.40 to Undesignated Stabilization
City Council
The City Council met to approve several financial actions including grant acceptances and fund transfers. The body also addressed personnel matters regarding the Board of Health and proposed a new stipend for Conservation Commission members.
- Approved $80,436.00 grant from Executive Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging
- Approved $3,150.00 transfer to fund Conservation Commission member stipends
- Scheduled a public hearing for a Starbucks LED sign at 133 South Bolton Street
- Referred James Griffin and Phillip Short to the Personnel Committee for Board of Health appointments
- Set February 22, 2021 as the date for a public hearing regarding Serrato Signs, LLC
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a hotel modification and a utility pole installation. The body will also consider a grant for the Council on Aging and appointments to the Board of Health.
- Public hearing for 880 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard to add kitchenettes and expand guest rooms to 65
- Public hearing for Massachusetts Electric to install pole #5 on North Bigelow Street
- Grant acceptance of $80,436.00 from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the Council on Aging
- Proposed stipend for Conservation Commission members effective April 1, 2021
- Sign permit applications for Edible at 1025 Boston Post Road East and Starbucks at 133 South Bolton Street
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for Speedy Auto Repair, Inc. to relocate to 412-418 Maple Street. The body will also consider several municipal appointments and multiple fund transfer requests.
- Public hearing for Speedy Auto Repair, Inc. relocation to 412-418 Maple Street
- Transfer request of $1,504,785.40 from Undesignated Fund to OPEB Trust
- Transfer request of $1,504,785.40 from Undesignated Fund to Undesignated Stabilization
- Transfer request of $579,275.76 from Undesignated Fund for trench repair mitigation
- Proposed ordinance amendment to grant Mayor authority to waive salary schedule steps
City Council
The City Council will organize for the 2021 term and consider requests to adjust salary steps for the Public Health Nurse and Public Health Director. The body will also review grant acceptances for police and fire departments and a special permit for a hotel conversion.
- Request to hire Public Health Nurse at step three ($72,585.61)
- Request to advance Public Health Director John Garside to step seven ($99,588.09)
- Grant of $6,000.00 from Brigharri Family Trust for Youth Police Academy
- Grant of $9,500.00 from MEMA for Fire Department AED radios and shelter equipment
- Special permit application for Diversified Funding Acquisition LLC to create a 65-room extended stay hotel