Medford public meetings in 2025

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee will meet to discuss a proposed condominium conversion ordinance. The agenda contains one action item, which is a discussion of the ordinance. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of Condominium Conversion Ordinance (Item 22-321)

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including proposed amendments to the compensation ordinance, acceptance of a school bus safety enforcement law, and resolutions to withdraw certain zoning amendments. The mayor has submitted requests for a 20-year solar panel contract, a wage adjustment for 911 dispatchers, and other appropriations. Public participation is available via email or Zoom.

• Amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2 - Medford Standard Compensation Ordinance
• Acceptance of MGL Chapter 40, Section 71 - School Bus Safety Enforcement
• Resolution to withdraw proposed zoning amendments for residential districts and ADUs
• Authorization of 20-year contract with Solect Energy for McGlynn School solar panels
• Proposed wage adjustment for 911 dispatchers union

The Medford City Council approved several items, including accepting state law for school bus stop-arm camera enforcement, ordaining amendments to the overgrowth and rodent control ordinances, and approving the Human Rights Commission ordinance for final adoption. The council also withdrew and reorganized several zoning proposals, referring them back to committees for further work. All votes were 6-0 with Councilor Scarpelli absent.

• Approved acceptance of MGL Chapter 40, Section 71 for school bus safety camera enforcement (6-0)
• Approved Human Rights Commission ordinance amendment for final adoption (6-0)
• Ordained overgrowth ordinance amendment (24-036) (6-0)
• Ordained rodent control ordinance amendment (24-461) (6-0)
• Approved resolution to withdraw residential zoning and ADU amendments from Community Development Board (6-0)
• Approved resolution to withdraw and resubmit Medford Square/West Medford Square zoning as separate proposals (6-0)
• Approved 20-year solar panel contract authorization for McGlynn School (25-186) (6-0)
• Approved various other mayor's communications and resolutions (6-0)

City Council

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee will vote on two non-binding resolutions: one to publish a City Council newsletter and another to establish regular listening sessions for resident feedback. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Medford City Council Public Health and Community Safety Committee will meet to discuss two resolutions: one to discuss an overgrowth ordinance and another to review updates to the rodent control ordinance. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

• Resolution 24-036: Discuss an Overgrowth Ordinance
• Resolution 24-461: Discuss Updates to the Rodent Control Ordinance

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole will meet via Zoom to consider a 20-year contract with Solect Energy for solar panels at the McGlynn School, submitted by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. The meeting is procedural with no additional action or discussion items listed.

• Authorization of 20-year contract with Solect Energy for McGlynn School solar panels

City Council

The Medford City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed zoning map change for the Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District. The council will also review several items from the mayor, including an Affordable Housing Trust action plan, a library union wage adjustment, a tree-planting donation, and a Community Preservation Committee appropriation request. Unfinished business includes an ordinance amendment on the Human Rights Commission and a request for a BJ's Wholesale Club representative to discuss construction concerns.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning map change for Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District (25-160)
• Affordable Housing Trust Action Plan and Guidelines, 2025-2030 (25-181)
• Proposed wage adjustment for Library Union (25-182)
• Donation acceptance from Trees Medford for tree planting (25-183)
• Community Preservation Committee appropriation request (25-184)

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Public Health and Community Safety Committee will convene at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber to review a report from the Medford Police Department on the Welcoming City Ordinance (Section 50-105). The meeting is open to the public in person, via Zoom, and on local cable channels.

• Review of MPD Report on Welcoming City Ordinance (Section 50-105)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation from the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability on the Medford Square/City Hall Parking Lots Development Project. This is an action and discussion item, meaning the council will hear the presentation and discuss the project, but no final vote is listed on this agenda.

• Presentation on Medford Square/City Hall Parking Lots Development Project (Item 25-178)

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. The agenda includes zoning ordinance amendments for the Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor, property tax allocation for FY2026, and a resolution requesting a report on solid waste collection changes. The council will also hear petitions for extended liquor licensing and utility location grants.

• Proposed zoning amendments for Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District
• Allocation of FY2026 property tax
• Resolution requesting report on solid waste collection changes
• Petition for extended hours liquor license for Raso's Grill
• Petition for National Grid utility location grants on Bradbury Ave/Fourth St and Ross Street

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District zoning map, and will consider two appointments to the Medford Housing Authority. The council will also take up several previously tabled items, including amendments to the Human Rights Commission ordinance, a request for a BJ's Wholesale Club representative to discuss construction concerns, zoning changes for other corridors, a Tree Committee ordinance, and an amended Values Aligned Local Investments ordinance.

• Public hearing on Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District map change (25-160)
• Appointment of Lawrence Nargi to Medford Housing Authority (25-172)
• Appointment of Lossa Julie Childs to Medford Housing Authority (25-173)
• Third reading of Human Rights Commission ordinance amendment (24-069)
• Tabled items: BJ's Wholesale Club discussion (24-031), Other Corridors zoning (25-103), Tree Committee ordinance (25-124), Values Aligned Local Investments ordinance (25-105)

The Medford City Council voted 6-1 to override Mayor Lungo-Koehn's veto of the Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance, which prohibits city investments in companies deriving more than 15% of revenue from fossil fuels, prisons, weapons, or severe human rights violations. The council also continued a public hearing on a zoning change for the Salem Street corridor to a future meeting, and approved resolutions congratulating election staff and candidates.

• Overrode mayor's veto of Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance (6-1)
• Continued public hearing on Salem Street corridor rezoning from MX-2 to MX-1 to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved resolution congratulating Elections Commission and 2025 municipal election candidates (7-0)
• Approved records of October 28, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved communication from Mayor (25-172) after tabling and taking off table (7-0)
• Approved communication from Mayor (25-173) (7-0)

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to act on a resolution to re-zone the Salem Street corridor, a supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2026, and several license petitions. They will also revisit tabled items, including amendments to the Human Rights Commission ordinance and zoning changes for other corridors. The meeting includes public participation via email or Zoom.

• Resolution on Salem Street Corridor Re-zoning (25-164)
• Supplemental Appropriation for FY2026 from Mayor Lungo-Koehn (25-165)
• Petition for Common Victualler's License - Iris Restaurant (25-162)
• Petition for Common Victualler's License - Twisted Tree Cafe (25-163)
• Amendment to Human Rights Commission Ordinance, Chapter 50, Article II (24-069)

The Medford City Council approved a $1.3 million supplemental appropriation from the FY26 tax levy to acquire and implement updated accounting software, funded by new growth from the Rivers Edge properties becoming taxable. The council also approved two common victualler's licenses (Iris Restaurant and Twisted Tree Cafe) and a resolution honoring retired teacher Paul Mattatall. A committee report on overgrowth and rodent control ordinances was received, with the papers kept in committee for further legal review.

• Approved $1.3M supplemental appropriation for accounting software (7-0)
• Approved Common Victualler's License for Iris Restaurant (7-0)
• Approved Common Victualler's License for Twisted Tree Cafe (7-0)
• Approved resolution in memory of Paul Mattatall (7-0)
• Approved records of September 30 and October 21 meetings (7-0)
• Approved committee report on overgrowth/rodent control ordinances, keeping papers in committee (voice vote 4-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed resolution on Salem Street Corridor re-zoning timeline (7-0)

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Medford City Council's Public Health and Community Safety Committee will meet to discuss two proposed ordinances: one addressing property overgrowth and another updating the city's rodent control rules. Both items are listed as action and discussion items, meaning the committee will consider them for potential action. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Resolution to discuss an overgrowth ordinance (24-036)
• Resolution to discuss updates to the rodent control ordinance (24-461)

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to consider several items, including an amended ordinance on local investments, a contract for library digitization, and various funding requests. The council will also address unfinished business such as zoning amendments and a Human Rights Commission ordinance change.

• Amended Values Aligned Local Investments Ordinance (25-105)
• Five-year contract with Adam Matthew Ltd for library digitization (25-155)
• Donation from Beacon Bank for MBAC bicycle safety equipment (25-156)
• Community Preservation Committee request for Unitarian Universalist Church window preservation (25-157)
• Funding approval for Law Department claim of $3,000 from Safety Insurance Co. (25-158)

The Medford City Council approved a five-year contract with Adam Matthew Ltd d/b/a AM Quartex for the library's digital platform, a $9,000 CPA appropriation for historic window preservation, a $3,000 settlement for a DPW vehicle claim, and a $500 donation for bicycle safety equipment. The council also approved a resolution to inform voters about the November 4 charter ballot question. Committee discussions on immigration enforcement and social services were held, with motions to keep those papers in committee.

• Approved five-year contract with AM Quartex for library digitization platform (7-0)
• Approved $9,000 CPA appropriation for Unitarian Universalist Church window preservation (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 settlement for DPW vehicle accident claim (7-0)
• Approved $500 Beacon Bank donation to Bicycle Advisory Commission (7-0)
• Approved resolution to inform voters about charter ballot question (7-0)
• Tabled communication 25-105 from Mayor (7-0)
• Kept resolution 25-138 (immigration enforcement) in committee (5-0)
• Kept resolution 25-139 (social services) in committee (5-0)

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Public Health and Community Safety Committee will discuss two resolutions: one to hold immigration enforcement accountable to Medford residents and another to assist residents in accessing social services. The meeting is open for public comment via email or in person.

• Resolution 25-138: Hold Immigration Enforcement Accountable to Medford Residents
• Resolution 25-139: Assist Medford Residents in Accessing Social Services

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to consider a resolution establishing a recruitment and hiring process for the City Clerk, and another to increase pedestrian safety at Boston Avenue and High Street. They will also review election warrants for November 2025, and continue unfinished business including amendments to the Human Rights Commission Ordinance and zoning changes for Other Corridors Districts.

• Resolution 25-149: Establish recruitment and hiring process for City Clerk
• Resolution 25-152: Increase pedestrian safety at Boston Avenue and High Street
• Election Commission communications: Call for Election and Election Warrant for November 2025
• Unfinished business: Amendment to Human Rights Commission Ordinance (Chapter 50, Article II) eligible for third reading
• Unfinished business: Proposed amendments to Medford Zoning Ordinance - Other Corridors Districts (tabled)

City Council Res Services & Pub Engagement Cmte

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee will discuss two resolutions: one to publish a City Council newsletter and another to establish City Council listening sessions. No final votes are scheduled; the items are under committee review.

• Resolution 24-354 to publish a City Council newsletter
• Resolution 24-073 to establish City Council listening sessions

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to consider several items, including proposed zoning ordinance amendments, a resolution supporting workers at Medford Rehab & Nursing Center, a resolution on the new waste removal contract, and a process for hiring a new City Clerk. They will also take up unfinished business such as the Human Rights Commission Ordinance amendment and the Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance, both eligible for third reading.

• Proposed amendments to Medford Zoning Ordinance - SSNCD Map Change (referred to Community Development Board)
• Resolution to Support Workers at Medford Rehab & Nursing Center and Their Efforts for Fair Compensation
• Resolution to Discuss Implementation of New City Waste Removal Contract
• Resolution to Establish a Recruitment and Hiring Process for the City Clerk
• Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance - eligible for third reading

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber at Medford City Hall. The agenda includes votes on zoning ordinance amendments, liquor license petitions, and resolutions on immigration enforcement and social services. The council will also discuss capital fund appropriations and appointments to city boards.

• Proposed amendments to Medford Zoning Ordinance for Other Corridors Districts (25-103)
• Petitions for Common Victualler's Licenses for CB Scoops, Great American Beer Hall, Localito, Inspire Cafe, and Sidebar (25-121, 25-131, 25-132, 25-133, 25-134)
• Capital Stabilization Fund and Water & Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund appropriation requests (25-140)
• Medford Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board appointment - Teda DeRosa (25-141)
• Approval of funding for Law Department claim - Judith Dean for $3,448.36 (25-143)

The Medford City Council approved a grant of location for National Grid to install a new gas main at 136-190 Boston Ave, with conditions. The council also approved several licenses, including a common victualler license for CB Scoops and an amended license for Great American Beer Hall with a review period. Two resolutions were referred to committee, and two zoning items were tabled.

• Approved National Grid gas main installation at 136-190 Boston Ave (7-0)
• Approved common victualler license for CB Scoops (7-0)
• Approved amended common victualler license for Great American Beer Hall with 30/90/180-day review (5-2)
• Approved common victualler license for Localito (7-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Inspire Café (7-0)
• Approved common victualler license for Sidebar (7-0)
• Approved $3,448.36 claim payment to Judith Dean (7-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendments for Other Corridors Districts (7-0)

City Council

The Medford City Council will convene a special virtual meeting to conduct an executive session under state law to discuss personnel issues. No public business will be conducted after the closed session.

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its August 5, 2025 meeting to consider proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance for Other Corridors Districts and a personnel ordinance for a Civil Project Manager. The council will also hear reports from committees, review a petition for a liquor license, and discuss MBTA bus stop improvements.

• Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance - Other Corridors Districts (25-103)
• Amendment to Personnel Ordinance - Civil Project Manager (25-118)
• Petition for a Common Victualler's License - CB Scoops (25-121)
• Resolution on Shared Path Forward to Extend Rezoning Project Timeline and Request Necessary Funding and Resources from Mayor (25-123)
• Tree Committee Ordinance (25-124)

The Medford City Council approved the first reading of the Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance, which would prohibit city investments in companies deriving significant revenue from fossil fuels, prisons, weapons, or severe human rights violations. The Council also approved a resolution establishing an extended timeline for zoning updates, with a new draft proposal no sooner than November 2025 and a final vote no sooner than April 2026. Several other items were approved, including the September 2025 election warrant and a bus stop improvements presentation, while a common victualler's license petition and the Tree Committee Ordinance were tabled.

• Approved first reading of Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance (5-1, Callahan absent)
• Approved resolution for extended zoning timeline, new draft no sooner than Nov 2025 (5-1, Callahan absent)
• Approved September 2025 election call and warrant (6-0, Callahan absent)
• Approved MBTA bus stop improvements presentation (5-1, Callahan absent)
• Approved Mark L. Lalli to Community Garden Commission (6-0, Callahan absent)
• Tabled CB Scoops common victualler's license petition (6-0, Callahan absent)
• Tabled Tree Committee Ordinance (5-0, Callahan and Tseng absent)
• Approved third reading of Personnel Ordinance adding Civil Project Manager (4-1, Callahan and Tseng absent)

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning ordinance updates, presented by the Innes Associates Team. The agenda includes one action item, with other papers available upon request. This is a working session for the committee, not a final vote by the full council.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Updates with Innes Associates Team (Item 24-033)

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including proposed zoning amendments for Medford Square and West Medford Square, a values-aligned local investments ordinance, and a request for food truck permits for Medford Square Fest Days. The council will also consider resolutions on rodent issues and a tax credit for landlords, as well as a request for a legal opinion on the tax levy impact. Several items are continued from previous meetings, including a public hearing on zoning amendments and a request from BJ's Wholesale Club to discuss construction concerns.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for Medford Square and West Medford Square districts (continued)
• Proposed amendments to zoning ordinance for other corridors districts (referred to Community Development Board)
• Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance
• Request for four food truck permits for Medford Square Fest Days at Clippership Pop-up Park in August
• CPA appropriation request for Medford Armory emergency façade restoration

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a proposed Tree Committee Ordinance, offered by Vice President Collins and Councilor Callahan. The agenda includes only this action item and procedural items.

• Discussion of Tree Committee Ordinance (Item 19-070)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on litigation settlements in executive session. The agenda includes only this action item, along with procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session on litigation settlements, votes may be taken

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold public hearings on a special permit amendment for 282 Mystic Ave and proposed zoning ordinance amendments for residential districts. The council will also consider several resolutions, including one opposing a Supreme Court decision, and act on appropriations and transfers from the mayor.

• Public hearing on petition to amend special permit at 282 Mystic Ave
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94 (Residential Districts), continued to a date certain
• Resolution in opposition to Skrmetti v. United States Supreme Court decision
• Appropriation of Free Cash and FY2025 year-end transfers from Mayor Lungo-Koehn
• Petitions for auto licenses from Herb Chambers and McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Medford

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on zoning ordinance updates, presented by the Innes Associates Team. The agenda includes one main action item, with other papers available upon request. This is a working session focused on potential changes to the city's zoning rules.

• Discussion and action on Zoning Ordinance Updates with Innes Associates Team (Item 24-033)

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold public hearings on a special permit for 282 Mystic Ave and proposed zoning changes to residential districts, and will consider the revised FY2026 budget submission from the Mayor. Several resolutions and petitions are on the agenda, including requests for police reports on ICE activity and measures to reduce heavy trucking on neighborhood streets. The meeting also includes unfinished business on flood and parking ordinance amendments eligible for third reading.

• Public hearing on petition to amend special permit at 282 Mystic Ave
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94 (Residential Districts)
• Revised Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Submission from Mayor
• Resolution requiring monthly police chief report on ICE activity
• Resolution to reduce heavy trucking on neighborhood streets

City Council

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee is meeting to discuss three resolutions: publishing a City Council newsletter, creating a public engagement plan for the FY26 budget, and establishing City Council listening sessions. These are discussion and action items, not final votes by the full council.

• Resolution to Publish City Council Newsletter (24-354)
• Resolution for Public Engagement Plan for FY26 Budget (25-041)
• Resolution to Establish City Council Listening Sessions (24-073)

City Council Public Works & Facilities Cmte

The Medford City Council Public Works and Facilities Committee will hold a meeting on June 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber at Medford City Hall. The meeting will include a report request from the Facilities Manager (24-034) and is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chamber, Medford City Hall
• Report request from Facilities Manager (24-034) offered by Council President Isaac Bears

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on zoning ordinance updates, presented by the Innes Associates team. The agenda contains one substantive item, with the rest being procedural.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates (Item 24-033)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to continue its annual budget process for fiscal year 2026. This is the sixth preliminary budget meeting, where the council will discuss and take action on budget items. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Annual Budget Process for FY2026 - Preliminary Budget Meeting #6

City Council

The Medford City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2026 budget submission, proposed zoning amendments (including for accessory dwelling units and residential districts), and a resolution requiring monthly police reports on ICE activity. The agenda also includes public hearings on a special permit amendment and zoning changes, as well as several contract authorizations and appropriations.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Submission from Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
• Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 94 (Residential Districts)
• Resolution requiring monthly police chief report on ICE activity in Medford
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Appropriation of Free Cash for parking kiosk replacement and soil remediation at 448 High Street

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the FY2026 annual budget process (preliminary meeting #4) and a proposal from the Mayor to appropriate free cash for parking kiosk replacement and social remediation at 448 High Street. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• FY2026 Annual Budget Process - Preliminary Budget Meeting #4
• Appropriation of Free Cash for Parking Kiosk Replacement
• Social Remediation at 448 High Street

City Council Public Works & Facilities Cmte

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will hold a meeting with action and discussion items, including a resolution to invite the Friends of Chevalier Theater to inform the community. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Resolution 25-069 to invite Friends of Chevalier Theater to inform community

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to continue its annual budget process for fiscal year 2026. This is the third preliminary budget meeting, where councilors will discuss and take action on the proposed budget. The agenda includes one main item: the FY2026 budget discussion.

• Annual Budget Process for FY2026 - Preliminary Budget Meeting #3

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Medford City Council Planning and Permitting Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:00 P.M. on May 14, 2025. The only substantive item is a zoning ordinance update discussion led by President Bears and Vice President Collins. All other agenda items are procedural or require contacting staff for documents.

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its ninth regular meeting, addressing a hearing on a special permit amendment at 282 Mystic Ave, proposed zoning ordinance amendments for Medford and West Medford Squares, and multiple communications from the Mayor including parking ordinance changes, Carr Park renovation funding, and a lease-purchase for school security upgrades. The council will also consider unfinished business, including a third reading of a gender-affirming care ordinance and a flood ordinance update.

• Hearing on petition to amend special permit at 282 Mystic Ave
• Proposed amendments to Medford Zoning Ordinance for Medford Square and West Medford Square districts
• Mayor's communication on amendments to Parking Ordinance, Section 78-173
• Appropriation of Free Cash for Carr Park Renovation
• Approval for lease-purchase financing agreement for schools security upgrades

City Council Res Services & Pub Engagement Cmte

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee is meeting to discuss three resolutions: modernizing the Human Rights Commission's enabling ordinance, publishing a City Council newsletter, and creating a public engagement plan for the FY26 budget. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Resolution to discuss modernization of the Human Rights Commission's enabling ordinance
• Resolution to publish a City Council newsletter
• Resolution for a public engagement plan for the FY26 budget

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Public Health and Community Safety Committee will convene at Medford City Hall and via Zoom to conduct procedural business. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no listed action or discussion items.

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to continue its annual budget process for fiscal year 2026, holding the third preliminary budget discussion. The agenda lists one action/discussion item focused on the budget, with no other substantive items.

• 25-039 - Annual Budget Process for FY2026 - Preliminary Budget Meeting #3

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee will discuss proposed zoning ordinance updates with the Innes Associates Team. This is a discussion and action item, meaning the committee may take action on the proposals. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates with Innes Associates Team (Item 24-033)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole will convene to discuss the second preliminary meeting for the FY2026 annual budget process. No other action or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole will hold its first preliminary budget meeting for Fiscal Year 2026. No specific decisions are listed; the meeting is procedural and sets the stage for future budget discussions.

• 25-039 - Annual Budget Process for FY2026 - Preliminary Budget Meeting #1

City Council

The Medford City Council is holding its regular meeting with several items for discussion and decision. Key items include a public hearing on a special permit amendment for 282 Mystic Ave, a resolution about the new West Medford commuter rail platform, and a third reading of a $25,775,000 loan order for school HVAC and roof bonds. The council will also consider food truck permits, free cash appropriations, and a flood ordinance update.

• Public hearing on petition to amend special permit at 282 Mystic Ave
• Resolution to request mitigation of sound and light impacts of new West Medford commuter rail platform
• Request for food truck permits for 'Trolley Dogs' at Hormel Stadium, May through July
• Loan order for $25,775,000 school HVAC infrastructure and roof bonds (third reading)
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for FY2026

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Public Health and Community Safety Committee will convene at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA. The agenda contains only a call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no action or discussion items listed. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

City Council

The Medford City Council is holding a special meeting to receive and discuss the draft City Charter as amended by the Council on April 8, 2025, submitted by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Review of draft City Charter as amended by City Council on April 8, 2025

City Council

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee will meet to discuss a resolution for a public engagement plan for the FY26 budget. The agenda includes one action item and no other substantive business.

• Resolution 25-041 for a Public Engagement Plan for FY26 Budget

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Medford City Council Planning & Permitting Committee will convene at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber and via Zoom to discuss zoning ordinance updates. The meeting is open to the public and includes a call to order, roll call, and an opportunity for written comments.

• Zoning Ordinance Updates (24-033) proposed by President Bears and Vice President Collins

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a resolution offered by Council Vice President Kit Collins regarding a Parking Department surveillance report, the GLX parking zone, and parking ordinance updates. The agenda includes this action item and a review of papers in committee, with no other substantive business listed.

• Resolution 25-048 to meet on Parking Department Surveillance Report, GLX Parking Zone, and Parking Ordinance Updates

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025, with a public hearing on a special permit amendment for 282 Mystic Ave. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $25.8 million loan order for school HVAC and roof bonds, a gender-affirming care ordinance, and a vacant building ordinance. Reports from committees and communications from the mayor and city officers are also on the agenda.

• Loan Order - $25,775,000 School HVAC Infrastructure and Roof Bonds (Supplemental)
• Petition to Amend Special Permit - 282 Mystic Ave
• Gender-Affirming Care and Reproductive Healthcare Ordinance
• Vacant Building Ordinance
• Resolution to Request Report on Tree Removals at Capen Park

City Council Res Services & Pub Engagement Cmte

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee will discuss three resolutions: modernizing the Human Rights Commission's enabling ordinance, publishing a City Council newsletter, and creating a public engagement plan for the FY26 budget. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• Resolution to discuss modernization of Human Rights Commission's enabling ordinance
• Resolution to publish City Council newsletter
• Resolution for public engagement plan for FY26 budget

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Public Health and Community Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two resolutions: one to draft an ordinance securing rights to gender-affirming care, and another to discuss potential ordinances and policies protecting reproductive rights. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Resolution 22-379 to draft ordinance securing rights to gender-affirming care
• Resolution 22-453 to discuss potential ordinances and policies to protect reproductive rights

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss zoning ordinance updates, presented by the Innes Associates team. The item (24-033) was offered by President Bears and Vice President Collins. This is a discussion and action item, so the committee may vote on it or send it to the full council.

• Zoning ordinance updates with Innes Associates team (Item 24-033)

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its sixth regular meeting on March 25, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. The agenda includes hearings on proposed zoning ordinance amendments, a resolution supporting Tufts University lecturers, and the FY2026 budget recommendations to the mayor. Several items from previous meetings remain tabled, including a request to meet with BJ's Wholesale Club and a loan order for MWRA Water Bonds.

• Proposed Amendments to Medford Zoning Ordinance for 10 & 20 Revere Beach Parkway
• Appeal of Sign Permit Refusal at 42 Fulbright Street
• Resolution in Support of Fair Contract for Tufts University's Full-Time Lecturers
• FY2026 City Council Budget Recommendations to Mayor
• Appropriation of Free Cash and Retained Earnings (Mayor's Communication)

General

The Medford City Council and School Committee are holding their first joint session of 2025. The agenda includes adopting joint session rules and setting the schedule for the FY2026 annual budget process. Public participation is available via email or Zoom.

• Resolution to adopt joint session rules (25-044)
• Resolution regarding schedule of annual budget process for FY2026 (25-039)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and act on a resolution regarding the schedule for the FY2026 annual budget process. The agenda contains one action item and otherwise is procedural.

• Resolution 25-039: Schedule of Annual Budget Process for FY2026

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Medford City Council Planning & Permitting Committee will convene at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber to conduct routine business. The only substantive item listed is a zoning ordinance update presented by the Innes Associates Team. All other agenda items are procedural or require email requests to view.

• Zoning Ordinance Updates with Innes Associates Team (24-033)

City Council

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee will discuss three resolutions: modernizing the Human Rights Commission's enabling ordinance, establishing city council listening sessions, and publishing a city council newsletter. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Resolution 24-069 to discuss modernizing the Human Rights Commission's enabling ordinance
• Resolution 24-073 to establish City Council listening sessions
• Resolution 24-354 to publish a City Council newsletter

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a resolution offered by Councilor Justin Tseng regarding the draft City Charter as amended by the Governance Committee. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with procedural items.

• Resolution to discuss draft City Charter as amended by the Governance Committee (Item 24-468)

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning ordinance updates, presented by the Innes Associates team. This is a discussion and action item, meaning the committee may vote on recommendations. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Updates with Innes Associates Team (Item 24-033)

City Council Education & Culture Committee

The Medford City Council Education and Culture Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding Recreation Department programs for youth with disabilities. The agenda includes this action and discussion item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Resolution to discuss Recreation Department programs for youth with disabilities (Item 25-027)

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 25, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. The agenda includes memorial resolutions for Ruth Youngblood and Robert E. Skerry, Jr., a zoning ordinance amendment for 10 & 20 Revere Beach Parkway, and petitions for new common victualler licenses. The Council will also review committee reports, communications from the Mayor, and unfinished business.

• Resolution in Remembrance of Ruth Youngblood (25-033)
• Resolution in Remembrance of Robert E. Skerry, Jr. (25-034 & 25-035)
• Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance - 10 & 20 Revere Beach Parkway (25-032)
• Petition for a Common Victualler License - Kelly's Roast Beef (25-025)
• Petition for a Common Victualler License - King Boba Tea (25-026)

City Council Governance Committee

The Medford City Council Governance Committee will convene to consider a resolution proposing updates to the City Charter. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom and will be broadcast on local channels.

• Resolution 24-468: Proposal to discuss updates to the Medford City Charter

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee will meet to discuss zoning ordinance updates with the Innes Associates Team. The meeting is an action and discussion item, meaning the committee may take action or simply discuss the proposed updates.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates with Innes Associates Team

City Council

The Medford City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for the Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District, which will be continued to March pending recommendations. The council will also consider two common victualler license petitions, a resolution to discuss the zoning process, and several tabled items including a deed restriction amendment and a BJ's Wholesale Club request.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments for Salem Street Neighborhood Corridor District (continued to March)
• Petition for Common Victualler License - Kelly's Roast Beef
• Petition for Common Victualler License - King Boba Tea
• Resolution to Discuss Zoning Process
• Petition to Amend Deed Restriction - 12 Dell Avenue (tabled)

City Council Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will discuss updates to the City Charter, as proposed in Resolution 24-468. This is the only action item on the agenda, and the meeting is open for public comment.

• Resolution 24-468 to discuss updates to the City Charter

The Governance Committee discussed proposed Charter updates (Paper 24-468), focusing on Articles 3, 5, 6, and 7. Two amendments were approved: adding 'or ordinance' to Article 3, section 3(a), and replacing 'City Clerk' with 'Board of Election Commissioners' throughout Article 7. The committee voted to refer the articles, with amendments, to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Compensation and other topics were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved amendment adding 'or ordinance' to Article 3, section 3(a) (4-1, Scarpelli opposed)
• Approved amendment replacing 'City Clerk' with 'Board of Election Commissioners' throughout Article 7 (4-1, Scarpelli opposed)
• Approved referral of discussed articles with amendments to Committee of the Whole (4-1, Scarpelli opposed)
• Approved adjournment at 7:15 p.m. (4-1, Scarpelli opposed)

City Council Public Health & Safety Cmte

The Medford City Council's Public Health and Community Safety Committee will discuss a resolution to draft an ordinance securing rights to gender-affirming care. The item is offered by Councilors Tseng and Collins. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 22-379 to draft ordinance securing rights to gender-affirming care

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Medford City Council Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning ordinance updates, presented by the Innes Associates Team. The agenda includes one action/discussion item (24-033) and a review of papers in committee. This is a working session focused on zoning changes.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates with Innes Associates Team (Item 24-033)

City Council Res Services & Pub Engagement Cmte

The Resident Services and Public Engagement Committee will consider two resolutions: one to publish a city newsletter and another to adopt an open data policy for government transparency. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 24-354: Publish City Council Newsletter
• Resolution 25-005: Adopt Open Data Policy for transparency

The committee approved the current draft of the Council Newsletter with edits and voted to distribute it. They also approved sending a list of questions about open data policy to department heads and city administration. Both votes passed 4-0 with Councillor Scarpelli absent.

• Approved current draft of Council Newsletter with edits, to be distributed (4-0, Scarpelli absent)
• Approved sending open data policy questions to Department Heads and City Administration (4-0, Scarpelli absent)

City Council

The Medford City Council will hold its second regular meeting, addressing several resolutions and communications from the mayor. Key items include discussions on property tax bills, an update on the Parking Department, and a request for $7,500 to fund a legal settlement. The council will also review committee reports and unfinished business, including a petition to amend a deed restriction at 12 Dell Avenue.

• Resolution to discuss property tax bills (25-011)
• Resolution to request update on Parking Department (25-012)
• Approval of funding for legal settlement - $7,500 (25-019)
• Transfer and conveyance of McCormack Avenue parcels (25-020)
• Petition to amend deed restriction - 12 Dell Avenue (23-412)

City Council Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution offered by Councilor Justin Tseng regarding updates to the City Charter. This is the sole action item on the agenda, and the discussion will focus on potential charter revisions.

• Resolution 24-468 to discuss updates to the City Charter

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and take action on the January 2025 Community Preservation Act funding recommendations submitted by the Community Preservation Committee. The agenda includes only this action item and a procedural adjournment.

• January 2025 Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations (Item 25-014)

City Council Public Works & Facilities Cmte

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to discuss two resolutions: one to receive an update on roads and another to establish a volunteer tree planting program. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Resolution 24-492: Receive update on roads
• Resolution 24-493: Establish volunteer tree planting program

City Council Planning & Permitting Cmte

The Planning and Permitting Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on zoning ordinance updates presented by the Innes Associates Team. The agenda includes one main action item, with no other substantive business listed.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates with Innes Associates Team (Item 24-033)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Medford City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a loan order for school HVAC infrastructure and roof bonds. The agenda includes one action item and a list of papers in committee. This is a regular working session, not a final vote.

• Loan Order 24-510: School HVAC Infrastructure and Roof Bonds

City Council

The Medford City Council is holding its first regular meeting of 2025, where it will elect a Council President and Vice President, adopt committee rules, and consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include final votes on a loan order for school HVAC and roof bonds, a Welcoming City Ordinance, and amendments to the Community Control Over Public Surveillance Ordinance. The council will also discuss an open data policy, property tax bills, and a special permit amendment for signs at 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway.

• Election of City Council President and Vice President for 2025
• Loan Order for School HVAC Infrastructure and Roof Bonds (eligible for third reading)
• Welcoming City Ordinance (eligible for third reading)
• Amendments to Community Control Over Public Surveillance Ordinance (eligible for third reading)
• Special permit amendment for signs at 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway (Meadow Glen)

City Council Governance Committee

The Medford City Council Governance Committee will meet to discuss a resolution proposing updates to the city charter. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Resolution 24-468 to discuss updates to the Medford City Charter