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September 2026

• City Council Budget & Finance Committee

  Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended the City Council approve payment of prior year invoices and obligations from the School CFO's memo dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $51,317.23, to be paid with FY2027 General Fund, School Department budgeted funds — voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council approve payment of prior year invoices in the amount of $440.94 to West Marine Pro for marine equipment (invoice #4841388 for $367.45 and invoice #4839637 for $73.49), to be paid with FY2027 General Fund, Police Department – Ordinary Maintenance budgeted funds — voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept the FY2027 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant Program in the amount of $42,528.96, covering September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with no local match — voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.

• City Council Planning & Development Committee

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 7 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed to recommend that the City Council permit National Grid (PP#2026-004) to install one JO pole on Bellevue Ave near Conant Ave, with six listed conditions.
  • Voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed to recommend that the City Council accept the withdrawal, without prejudice, of the Special Council Permit application (SCP#2026-008) of 187 Atlantic Ave Holdings, LLC.
  • Voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed to recommend that the City Council approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between Historic New England and Richard B. Samuelson and Natalie Tresha Samuelson for the Haskell House at 11 Lincoln Street.
  • Voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed to recommend that the City Council approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between Historic New England and a future private purchaser for the Temple-Hayden Cottage and Barn at 62, 62R, 64, and 66 Eastern Point Boulevard.
  • Continued CC#2026-012 (Memhard) zoning amendment to October 7, 2026.
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  • Continued the Building Commissioner/Zoning Board of Appeals memorandum on Zoning Ordinance Section VI definitions to December 2, 2026.
  • Continued SCP2026-007 (Seaside Legal Solutions, P.C.) to October 7, 2026.

• City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended that the City Council appoint Philip Schwarz to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee, TTE 2/15/2027, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Continued CC#2026-017 (shopping cart regulations ordinance amendment) to the October 19, 2026 Ordinance & Administration meeting.
  • Recommended that the City Council amend Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 regarding Rogers Street parking (CC#2026-020), voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed; a public hearing on this matter is set for September 22, 2026.

• City Council

  Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 24 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • The Ordinances & Administration Committee voted 2-0 (1 absent) to recommend appointing Rosalie Nicastro to the Council on Aging, TTE 2/15/2029.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to appoint Rosalie Nicastro to the Council on Aging, TTE 2/15/2029.
  • The Ordinances & Administration Committee voted 2-0 (1 absent) to recommend appointing Peter Thompsen to the Historic District Commission, TTE 2/15/2028.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to appoint Peter Thompsen to the Historic District Commission, TTE 2/15/2028.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to refer CC#2026-020 (Rogers Street parking/tow-away zone amendment) to the Ordinances & Administration Committee.
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  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend accepting $216 in donations for the Archives Department.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to accept $216 in donations for the Archives Department.
  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend accepting $550 in donations for Veterans Services.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to accept $550 in donations for Veterans Services.
  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend accepting $777.86 in donations for Elder Services.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to accept $777.86 in donations for Elder Services.
  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend accepting a $164,320 State Formula Grant for Elder Services.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to accept the $164,320 State Formula Grant for Elder Services.
  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approving Supplemental Appropriation #2027-SA-2 for $3,100 to pay early voting staff.
  • The City Council voted by roll call 9-0 to approve Supplemental Appropriation #2027-SA-2 for $3,100.
  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approving a five-year Taser lease agreement with Axon Enterprise for $60,211.32.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to approve the five-year Taser lease agreement with Axon Enterprise for $60,211.32.
  • The Budget & Finance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend approving the new trash and recycling program fee schedule starting October 1, 2026.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to approve the new trash and recycling program fee schedule starting October 1, 2026.
  • The City Council voted 9-0 to amend the City Clerk Fee Schedule to add a $100 Door-to-door sales permit fee (no committee recommendation was made on this item).
  • PH2026-015 (Deacon Farm Lane public way layout) was continued to October 13, 2026.
  • PH2026-022 (SCP2026-007, Seaside Legal Solutions/Billiken Investments LLC, Day Court #4) was continued to October 13, 2026.
  • PH2026-018 (CC#2026-012, RC-40 zoning lot area amendment) was continued to October 13, 2026.
  • The City Council voted by roll call 9-0 to adopt the decision approving Special Council Permit SCP2026-003 for Gloucester Main LLC at Main Street #150.

• City Council Budget & Finance Committee

  Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 8 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended the City Council accept donations totaling $216 for the Archives Department, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept donations totaling $550 for Veterans Services, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept donations totaling $777.86 for Elder Services, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept a Massachusetts State FY2027 Council on Aging Formula Grant of $164,320, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2027-SA-2 in the amount of $3,100 for early voting staff pay, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
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  • Recommended the City Council approve a five-year lease agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated for tasers totaling $60,211.32, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council approve the proposed trash & recycling program fee schedule beginning October 1, 2026, as presented in the memo dated August 18, 2026, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • No committee recommendation was made on CC#2026-019 (door-to-door sales permit fee of $100); it will be voted on at the September 8, 2026 City Council meeting.

• Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 17 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the August 19, 2026 meeting minutes as amended; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Approved entering an Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Continued NOI 028-3135 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Unit B-1 to the meeting of November 18, 2026; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Withdrew NOI 028-3036 3, 6, & 7 Welch Lane and R Woodman Street without prejudice, waived the local fee for refiling, and allowed use of the open third party review; approved by Members Cook, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Continued NOI 028-3135 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Unit B-1 to the meeting of October 7, 2026; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
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  • Continued NOI 028-3135 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Unit B-1 to the meeting of September 16, 2026; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, and Iliades, with Member Vetere recused.
  • Continued NOI 028-3129 24 Kondelin Road to the meeting of October 7, 2026; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, and Iliades, with Chair Vetere recused.
  • Continued NOI 028-3142 Tommy's Island to the September 16, 2026 meeting; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 7 Sumac Lane to the September 16, 2026 meeting; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Continued NOI 028-3147 12 Woodward Avenue to the September 16, 2026 meeting; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3154 18 Juniper Road; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Approved NOI 028-3154 18 Juniper Road with conditions; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Closed the public hearing for RDA 1852 8 Thatcher Road; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1852 8 Thatcher Road with conditions; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Approved the alternatives analysis for NOI 028-3155 49 Crafts Road; approved by Members Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Continued NOI 028-3155 49 Crafts Road to the September 16, 2026 meeting; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.
  • Approved RCOC 028-2639 59 Leonard Street; approved by Members Cook, Sargent, Iliades, and Vetere.

• City Council Planning & Development Committee

  Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · 5 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • The Planning & Development Committee voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent to recommend that the City Council accept the draft Housing Compass Plan as submitted and presented on September 2, 2026.
  • It was determined that a joint special meeting of the Planning Board and City Council would be held on September 15, 2026 for a public hearing on the Housing Compass Plan.
  • SCP#2026-008 (187 Atlantic Ave Holdings, LLC earth fill and removal application) was continued to the September 16, 2026 Planning & Development Committee meeting.
  • CC#2026-012 (Memhard) was continued to September 16, 2026.
  • SCP2026-007 (Seaside Legal Solutions, P.C.) was continued to September 16, 2026.

August 2026

• City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee

  Monday, August 31, 2026 · 4 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended that the City Council appoint Rosalie Nicastro to the Council on Aging, TTE 2/15/2029, voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Recommended that the City Council appoint Peter Thompsen to the Historic District Commission, TTE 2/15/2028, voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Recommended that the City Council amend Chapter 9 "TRASH, RECYCLING AND LITTER" of the Gloucester Code of Ordinances as presented, voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent; a public hearing on this matter was set for September 22, 2026.
  • Continued CC#2026-017 (Benson), amending Chapter 14 to add shopping cart regulations, to the October 13, 2026 Ordinance & Administration meeting.

• Zoning Board of Appeals

  Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 10 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the Chair to sign consent agenda decisions for 40 Eastern Point Blvd., 12 Andrews Ct., 5 Dune Ln., and 23 Cliff Rd., 4-0.
  • Continued the application of R. Bartholemew M Driscoll and Heather E M Driscoll (8 Angle St., Map 2, Lot 37) to the September 10, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
  • Continued the application of Jamie and Benjamin Cevelo (21 Walnut St., Map 121, Lot 55) to the 9/24/2026 meeting, 5-0.
  • Determined there is not an increase in the nonconformity for Peter Woodhouse's application (6 Munsey Ln., Map 143, Lot 18), 4-0, with Mr. Nimon recused.
  • Approved the application of Bobbi and Ben Orlando (24R Lyndale Ave., Map 219, Lot 68), 5-0.
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  • Continued the application of 36 Whittemore St LLC (36 Whittemore St., Map 36, Lot 14) to the October 8, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of Brian and Brittany Sohns (877 Washington St., Map 126, Lot 9), 5-0.
  • Approved the application of George Grant (25 Marina Dr., Map 185, Lot 124), 5-0.
  • Approved the application of David and Kellie D'Angelo (6 Collins Ave., Map 102, Lot 37), 5-0.
  • The application of Patricia Doherty (1000 Washington St., Map 140, Lot 19) was continued to the September 10, 2026 meeting.

• City Council

  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 10 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Accepted the Mariners Medal Committee's recommendation for recipients of the Mariners Medal, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent.
  • Adopted the decision for Special Council Permit SCP2026-006 (Applied Materials, Inc., Dory Road #11, Map 262, Lots 16, 26 and 32) by roll call, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent.
  • Budget & Finance Committee recommended, 3 in favor, 0 opposed, that the Council approve payment of a prior year invoice (#10800) to Boston Board Up Services LLC in the amount of $3,592.90.
  • Approved payment of the prior year invoice (#10800, dated December 24, 2019) to Boston Board Up Services LLC in the amount of $3,592.90 using FY2027 Inspectional Services – Ordinary Maintenance funds, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent.
  • Ordinances & Administration Committee recommended, 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, that the Council confirm the appointment of election officers as recommended in the Mayor's memo dated August 4, 2026.
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  • Confirmed the appointment of election officers as recommended in the memo from Mayor Lundberg dated August 4, 2026, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent.
  • Opened and continued PH2026-022 (SCP2026-007, Seaside Legal Solutions, P.C.) to the September 8, 2026 City Council meeting.
  • Continued PH2025-052 (RZ2025-007, Flagpoles definition amendment) to the December 8, 2026 City Council Meeting.
  • Continued PH2026-018 (CC#2026-012, RC-40 lot area amendment) to the September 8, 2026 City Council meeting.
  • Continued PH2026-015 (Deacon Farm Lane public way petition) to the September 8, 2026 City Council meeting.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 1 decision · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the updated Library Bylaws with the agreed-upon history language after a motion by Steven L, seconded by Martha; the motion passed unanimously.

• Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 36 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the August 5, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-3125 490R Washington Street to October 21, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-3129 24 Kondelin Road to September 2, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades; Vetere recused).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3141 28 King Phillip Road (Cook, Iliades, Vetere approved; Sargent voted no).
  • Approved NOI 028-3141 28 King Phillip Road with conditions (Cook, Iliades, Vetere approved; Sargent voted no).
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  • Continued NOI 028-3142 Tommy's Island to September 2, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 7 Sumac Lane to September 2, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-3147 12 Woodward Avenue to September 2, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 18 Juniper Road to September 2, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3146 Keystone Road (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved NOI 028-3146 Keystone Road with conditions (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3145 195 Atlantic Street (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved NOI 028-3145 195 Atlantic Street with conditions (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3151 197 Atlantic Street (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved NOI 028-3151 197 Atlantic Street with conditions (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 740R Washington Street to September 16, 2026 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for RDA 1849 4 Becker Circle (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1849 4 Becker Circle (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for RDA 1850 51 Rocky Neck Avenue (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1850 51 Rocky Neck Avenue (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for RDA 1850 51 Rocky Neck Avenue a second time as recorded following discussion of RDA 1851 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1850 51 Rocky Neck Avenue a second time as recorded following discussion of RDA 1851 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3150 10 Dennison Street (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere; Cook had left the meeting).
  • Approved NOI 028-3150 10 Dennison Street with conditions (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 49 Crafts Road to September 2, 2026 (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3149 59 Leonard Street (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved NOI 028-3149 59 Leonard Street with conditions (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3152 84 Causeway Street (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved NOI 028-3152 84 Causeway Street with conditions (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Continued NOI 028-3148 103 Essex Avenue to September 2, 2026 (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3127 Pole's Hill trail project (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved NOI 028-3127 Pole's Hill to maintain the property as proposed with conditions, considering only wetland crossings and trail maintenance (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved RCOC 028-2704 3 Leonard Street with an additional continuing condition (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved RCOC 028-2781 and RCOC 028-2845 77 Wingaersheek Road (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Approved RCOC 028-3134 69 Rogers Street (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).
  • Ratified administrative penalties for EO-24-01 137 Wingaersheek Road (Sargent, Iliades, Vetere).

• Zoning Board of Appeals

  Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 5 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Withdrew the application of 272 Washington St. LLC for a comprehensive permit under G.L. c. 40B to construct a 62-unit multi-family building at 272 Washington St., Map 85, Lot 47, without prejudice, 4-0.
  • Continued the application of R. Bartholemew M Driscoll and Heather E M Driscoll for a special permit and/or variance to construct a deck at 8 Angle St., Map 2, Lot 37, to the August 27, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
  • Approved the application of Phillip and Carolyn Coplas for a special permit to construct a second story addition at 5 Dune Ln., Map 256, Lot 42, 4-0.
  • Approved the application of Richard and Donna Tadler for a variance to construct a pool at 40 Eastern Point Blvd., Map 135, Lot 10, 4-0.
  • Continued the application of Seaver Properties LLC for a special permit and/or variance to exceed maximum building height at 3 Deacon Farm Ln., Map 109A, Lot 91, to the September 10, 2026 meeting, 4-0.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 5 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the minutes for June 4, 2026 as presented (moved, seconded, and voted).
  • Approved the minutes for July 9, 2026 as presented; Meredith moved, Bill seconded.
  • Approved having Tracy Bowen prepare the first draft of future minutes from the Zoom recording, with Steven editing before Committee approval; motion passed.
  • Approved amendments to the response letter to William Falcetano as stated; Ann moved, Steven seconded, approved unanimously.
  • Approved the letter to William Falcetano as amended and authorized Julia to mail it to his PO box; Meredith moved, Doug seconded, approved unanimously.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 1 decision · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the minutes from July 14, 2026, as presented, via roll call.

• EDIC

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes, all in favor per roll call voice.
  • Voted to approve in concept signage at the entrance of the industrial park, subject to further Board discussion of other safety policies and final Board approval of design and placement by Eastern Waste Services.
  • Approved a motion by Treasurer Hedges allowing Eastern Waste Services to place signage at the beginning of Kondelin Road stating loads must be covered and no queuing is allowed, subject to final approval of design and placement; roll call vote, all in favor.

• City Council

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 14 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Accepted various cash donations and a gift card under MGL c. 44, §53A, totaling $4,500 for the Community Impact Unit Youth Anglers Program, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Continued the Building Commissioner's request to pay a 2019 invoice with FY2027 funds to the August 25, 2026 City Council meeting.
  • Accepted by roll call a $17,000 MassDevelopment grant amendment (Community One Stop for Growth Grant) for the 65 Rogers Street (I4C2) Visioning and RFP Development project, with a $3,000 local match, 5 in favor, 3 opposed (Benson, Grace, Page), 1 absent.
  • Confirmed the appointment of election officers for the September 1, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State Election as recommended in the Mayor's memo dated July 2, 2026, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Approved National Grid's petition (PP#2026-003) to install underground facilities on Wheeler Street, with six listed conditions, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
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  • Continued the public hearing on the petition to accept and lay out Deacon Farm Lane (PH2026-015) to the August 25, 2026 City Council meeting.
  • Opened and continued the public hearing on PH2026-018 (CC#2026-012, Memhard), a zoning amendment for RC-40 minimum lot area, to the August 25, 2026 City Council meeting.
  • Approved Loan Order 2026-002 for $2,500,000 for acquisition of municipal vehicles and equipment, including school buses, by roll call, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • A motion to reconsider the loan order vote failed by roll call, 0 in favor, 8 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Amended Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 'Marshlands,' Sec. 12-16, updating the Conservation Commission fee schedule, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Amended the proposed Chapter 11 ordinance so the Licensing Commission is comprised of only the city clerk, chief of police, and fire chief (removing the building inspector and sanitary inspector), 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Amended the proposed Chapter 11 ordinance to add one parking placard for the Washington Street/Plum Cove Beach vendor spot, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Adopted the amended Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 'Hawkers, Peddlers, Transient Vendors and Special Events' as amended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Adopted the Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Friday, August 7, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to add John Day and Wendy Frontiero to the Committee (motion by Beth, seconded by Jen, approved).
  • Approved the July 10, 2026 minutes as amended (motion by Barbara, seconded by Jen, approved via roll call).
  • Approved empowering Jenny Benedict to refine and submit the Destination Development Capital Grant application before the August deadline (motion by Beth, seconded by Jen, approved via roll call).

• City Council Budget & Finance Committee

  Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended that the City Council accept cash donations and a gift card totaling $4,500 for the Community Impact Unit's Youth Anglers Program, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended that the City Council approve payment of a prior year invoice (#10800, dated December 24, 2019) to Boston Board Up Services LLC in the amount of $3,592.90 using FY2027 General Fund, Inspectional Services – Ordinary Maintenance funds, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended that the City Council accept a $17,000 MassDevelopment grant amendment (Community One Stop for Growth Grant, Real Estate Services Technical Assistance Program Scope Extension) for the 65 Rogers Street (I4C2) Visioning and RFP Development project, with a $3,000 local match, 3 in favor, 0 opposed.

• Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 24 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-2976 171 & 281R Magnolia Avenue to the September 16, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3127 13-37 Sunset Hill Road, 6R & 18 Riverview Road (Pole's Hill) to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3036 3, 6, & 7 Welch Lane and R Woodman Street to the September 2, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3132 13 Concord Street to the September 2, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
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  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3130 11, 17, & R Dory Road (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Approved NOI 028-3130 11, 17, & R Dory Road with conditions (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3135 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Unit B-1 to the September 2, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Closed the public hearing for AMD 028-1653 36 Atlantic Street (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Approved AMD 028-1653 36 Atlantic Street with conditions (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3141 28 King Phillip Road to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 7 Sumac Lane to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3142 Tommy's Island to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Withdrew without prejudice NOI 028-XXXX 11 Forest Lane (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Closed the public hearing for NOI 028-3144 62 Woodward Avenue (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Approved NOI 028-3144 62 Woodward Avenue with conditions (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3147 12 Woodward Avenue to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 18 Juniper Road to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX Keystone Road from Essex Avenue to Winterhaven Road to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3145 195 Atlantic Street to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 197 Atlantic Street to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 740R Washington Street to the August 19, 2026 meeting (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Approved RCOC 028-2772 498 Washington Street with a continuing condition that plants must be replaced if they fail within the next year (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Approved RCOC 028-3109 64 Rocky Neck Avenue (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).

• City Council Planning & Development Committee

  Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · 4 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended amending GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-270 and Sec. 22-291 to add parking prohibitions on Wheeler Street (CC#2026-010), voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Continued CC#2026-014 (Rackliffe Street fire lane amendment) to the August 17, 2026 Ordinance & Administration meeting.
  • Recommended amending GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-284 regarding the Main Street loading zone (CC#2026-011), voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Recommended amending GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-279 to delete the 30-minute parking spaces on Eastern Avenue (CC#2026-015), voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.

• City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · 4 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended amending GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-270 and Sec. 22-291 to add Wheeler Street, both sides, from Shore Hill Road to Howard Road, vote 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent; public hearing set for September 22, 2026.
  • Continued CC#2026-014 (Rackliffe Street fire lane amendment) to the August 17, 2026 Ordinance & Administration meeting.
  • Recommended amending GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-284 to delete the loading zone in front of #134 Main Street and add one in front of #124 Main Street, commercial vehicles only, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 30 minute limit, vote 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent; public hearing set for September 22, 2026.
  • Recommended amending GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-279 to delete the 30-minute parking spaces in front of #18 Eastern Avenue, vote 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent; public hearing set for September 22, 2026.

July 2026

• Zoning Board of Appeals

  Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 11 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the consent agenda items (18 Brierwood Ct., 383 Western Ave., 6 River Rd., 16 Dune Ln., 1 Western Ave., 11 Walker St., 35 Presson Point Rd.), 5-0.
  • Approved the application of Historic Cape Ann LLC for a special permit to exceed maximum building height to construct a two family at 14-16 Links Rd., Map 73, Lot 17 & Map 75, Lot 58, 5-0.
  • Motion to determine there was not an increase in nonconformity for Andrew Marchand's deck expansion at 23 Cliff Rd., Map 179, Lot 26 failed, In Favor: 2, In Opposition: 3.
  • Approved the application of Andrew Marchand for a special permit to expand a deck at 23 Cliff Rd., Map 179, Lot 26, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of Katherine Low for a variance to construct a shed at 49 Reynard St., Map 107, Lot 8, 5-0.
  6 more decisions

  • Approved the application of Maria and Bruce Figurido for a special permit and/or variance to convert a two family to a three family at 354 Essex Ave, Map 229, Lot 42, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of John Murphy for a special permit to reconstruct and expand a front porch at 9 Linden Ave., Map 169, Lot 52, 5-0.
  • Motion to approve the appeal of Ronald and Melanie Gelineau of the Building Commissioner's denial of a zoning enforcement request at 12 Andrews Ct., Map 237, Lot 119 failed, In favor: 0, In opposition: 4, with Mr. Wilson abstaining.
  • Determined there was not an increase in nonconformity for Robert Rogers' shed demolition and rebuild at 16 Ryan Rd., Map 193, Lot 66, 5-0.
  • Determined there was no increase in nonconformity for Thomas Zappala's deck reconstruction at 6 Waterman Rd., Map 257, Lot 79, 5-0.
  • Continued the comprehensive permit application of 272 Washington St. LLC for a 62-unit multi-family development at 272 Washington St., Map 85, Lot 47, including the request for extension of time for referral and to open the public hearing, to the August 13, 2026 meeting, 5-0.

• Traffic Commission

  Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the June 25th, 2026, meeting minutes, 4 to 0.
  • Approved amending Sec. 22-287 to add two handicapped parking spaces (one van accessible, one conventional) on Witham Street, 4 to 0.
  • Approved amending Sec. 22-279 to delete the thirty-minute parking restriction in front of #18 Eastern Avenue, 4 to 0.

• Clean Energy Commission

  Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 1 decision · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Commission unanimously approved the May 2026 and June 2026 minutes with suggested edits, including a change to the location name.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 6 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved welcoming Leora into the meeting via roll call.
  • Approved welcoming Joe and Jeremy into the meeting via roll call.
  • Approved the June 23, 2026 minutes as amended, with Dawn, Christine A, Kathleen, and Steve abstaining.
  • Approved the Treasurer's Report as presented via roll call.
  • Approved transferring $50,000 to the City for Early Learning Center (ELC) staffing via roll call.
  1 more decision

  • Agreed that the Executive Committee will meet to draft a payment plan for the City, to be reviewed at the next Board meeting.

• City Council Budget & Finance Committee

  Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 6 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended the City Council accept a $375,000 grant from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation for youth mental health support, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept the 2025 MEMA EMPG grant of $23,040 for a regional hazmat tabletop exercise, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept the 2026 Essex National Heritage Commission Grant of $2,500 for the Visitor Welcome Center at Stage Fort Park, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council accept $275 in donations to support Veterans Services, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended the City Council amend Chapter 12 "Marshlands" of the Gloucester Code of Ordinances to update the Wetlands Ordinance fee structure, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  1 more decision

  • Recommended the City Council approve a $2,500,000 loan order for municipal vehicles and equipment, including DPW equipment, refuse and trash collection vehicles, school buses, and City fleet vehicles, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.

• City Council Planning & Development Committee

  Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 6 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the road closure of Nautilus Road for the Lone Gull 10K Road Race on September 20, 2026 (rain date September 27, 2026), with listed conditions, 3-0.
  • Approved the closure of Gloucester Avenue and related street entrances for the Fishbox Derby on September 20, 2026 (rain date September 27, 2026), with listed conditions, 3-0.
  • Recommended that the City Council grant an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company at 50 Essex Avenue for electric distribution infrastructure, 3-0.
  • Amended the main motion on SCP2026-003 (Gloucester Main LLC, 150 Main Street) to add a condition requiring vegetative screening (plantings no more than seven feet high) between the property and 6 Hancock Street, 3-0.
  • Recommended, as amended, that the City Council grant special permits to Gloucester Main LLC for a 40-unit mixed-use residential development at 150 Main Street, subject to conditions from the Fire Chief, Planning Board, and inclusionary zoning requirements, 3-0.
  1 more decision

  • Continued the SCP2026-007 application (Seaside Legal Solutions/Billiken Investments LLC, 4 Day Court) to the August 5, 2026 Planning & Development Committee Meeting, 3-0.

• City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee

  Monday, July 20, 2026 · 6 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended that the City Council appoint Robert Gordon to the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation, TTE 7/1/2029, voted 2 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent.
  • Recommended that the City Council confirm the appointment of election officers for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election and the November 3, 2026 State Election, as listed in the Mayor's memo dated July 2, 2026, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended that the City Council amend Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 "Marshlands" to update the Wetlands Ordinance fee structure, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Recommended that the City Council amend Gloucester Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 "Hawkers, Peddlers, Transient Vendors and Special Events" as proposed in CC#2026-007, voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed.
  • Voted by roll call 0 in favor, 3 opposed, not to recommend that the City Council amend Chapter 9 "Trash, Recycling and Litter" to add a new Article V banning miniature single-use alcohol containers (CC#2026-013); the matter will still go to a public hearing at a later date.
  1 more decision

  • Continued CC#2026-015 (Memhard), an amendment to Chapter 22 traffic parking regulations on Eastern Avenue, to August 3, 2026.

• Conservation Commission

  Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 25 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, 5-0 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3036 3, 6, & 7 Welch Lane and R Woodman Street to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 4-0 (Cook, Iliades, Vetere, Jackson); Member Sargent recused.
  • Continued NOI 028-3125 490R Washington Street to the August 19, 2026 meeting, approved 5-0.
  • Continued NOI 028-3132 13 Concord Street to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 5-0.
  • Continued NOI 028-3127 13-37 Sunset Hill Road, 6R & 18 Riverview Road (Pole's Hill) to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 4-0 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson); Co-Chair Vetere recused.
  20 more decisions

  • Continued NOI 028-3129 24 Kondelin Road to the August 19, 2026 meeting, approved 4-0 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3130 11, 17, & R Dory Road to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 5-0.
  • Continued NOI 028-3135 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Unit B-1 to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 5-0.
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1847 35 Dory Road, approved 5-0.
  • Approved AMD 028-3060 84 Thatcher Road with conditions, approved 5-0.
  • Continued AMD 028-1653 36 Atlantic Street to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 5-0.
  • Approved NOI 028-3136 10 Leverett Street with conditions, approved 5-0.
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1845 2 Fortune Lane with a condition for native mitigation plantings, approved 5-0.
  • Issued a negative determination for RDA 1848 69 Leonard Street, approved 5-0.
  • Approved NOI 028-3137 21 Forest Lane with a condition for native plantings, approved 5-0.
  • Approved NOI 028-3140 121 Wingaersheek Road with conditions, approved 5-0.
  • Approved NOI 028-3143 2 Clarendon Street with conditions, approved 5-0.
  • Continued NOI 028-3141 28 King Phillip Road to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 4-0 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-XXXX 7 Sumac Lane to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 4-0 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Continued NOI 028-3142 Tommy's Island to the August 5, 2026 meeting, approved 4-0 (Cook, Sargent, Iliades, Jackson).
  • Approved NOI 028-3139 21 Ferry Hill Road with conditions, approved 5-0.
  • Approved NOI 028-3138 67 Crafts Road with conditions, approved 5-0.
  • Found a violation of the Enforcement Order at 137 Wingaersheek Road for use of motorized vehicles on the pathway, approved 5-0.
  • Found a second violation of the Enforcement Order at 137 Wingaersheek Road for failure to maintain the three-foot width of the pathway, approved 5-0.
  • Imposed the maximum penalty of $2,000 for each of the two violations at 137 Wingaersheek Road, for a total of $4,000, approved 4-1 with Co-Chair Vetere voting no.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 1 decision · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the June 9, 2026 minutes as presented via roll call, with Jason abstaining.

• City Council

  Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 26 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Appointed Mark T. Vadala to the Affordable Housing Trust, TTE 2/16/2028, 9-0.
  • Appointed Thomas Markert to the Board of Health, TTE 2/16/2028, 9-0.
  • Appointed Christopher Leahy to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee, TTE 2/15/2029, 9-0.
  • Appointed Vito Giacalone to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2030, 9-0.
  • Appointed David Leveille to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2030, 9-0.
  21 more decisions

  • Appointed Joseph A. Orlando to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2029, 9-0.
  • Appointed Mary Fay "Miffy" Somers to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2028, 9-0.
  • Referred CC#2026-015 (Memhard), on Eastern Avenue parking, to the Traffic Commission, 9-0.
  • Approved Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-22 for $4,000 for Talbot Rink overtime, roll call 9-0.
  • Approved Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-23 for $30,000 for a City Council Management Audit fund, roll call 9-0.
  • Approved Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-24 for $29,947.42 for future election expenses, roll call 9-0.
  • Approved Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-25 for $75,000 for the Employee Wellness Program, roll call 9-0.
  • Approved Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-26 for $12,000 for the Wayfinding Signs project, roll call 9-0.
  • Approved Supplemental Appropriation 2027-SA-1 for $45,000 to replace AC components at O'Maley Innovation Middle School, roll call 9-0.
  • Accepted a $680,963 federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Program Year 2026/Fiscal Year 2027, roll call 9-0.
  • Accepted a $16,800 State Recycling Dividends Program grant, roll call 9-0.
  • Accepted a $50,000 Library Early Learning Center Grant, roll call 9-0.
  • Approved Special Budgetary Transfer 2026-SBT-20, totaling $1,444,231.35, to cover FY2026 account deficits, 9-0.
  • Permitted National Grid (PP#2026-002) to install underground facilities on Corliss Avenue, 9-0.
  • Continued PH2026-011 (SCP2026-03, Gloucester Main LLC) to the July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting.
  • Continued PH2026-015 (Deacon Farm Lane public way) to the July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting.
  • Granted a license to Essex by the River, LLC for an open-air parking lot at 2 Beachland Avenue, with 14 conditions, running to April 30, 2031, 9-0.
  • Approved Special Permit SCP2026-006 for Applied Materials Inc. to expand its building at Dory Road #11 to a height of 47 feet 9 inches, roll call 9-0.
  • Reconsidered the June 23, 2026 vote on PH2026-022/CC#2026-009 (Main Street parking), roll call 9-0.
  • Amended GCO Ch. 22 Sec. 22-280 and Sec. 22-279 regarding Main Street parking spaces in front of #274 and #278, 9-0.
  • Accepted the amendment to the Purple Heart Community proclamation, 9-0.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Friday, July 10, 2026 · 2 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the June 5, 2026 minutes as amended, via roll call.
  • Approved authorizing Jenny to share the Fire Alarm/Electric Panel RFP with Lifestyles Electric, Annese Electrical Services, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, and Spittle Electric, via roll call.

• Zoning Board of Appeals

  Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 9 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the Chair signing consent agenda decisions for 51 Wingaersheek Rd. and 4 Stewart Ave., 5-0.
  • Withdrew without prejudice the application of Nicholas and Christine Gikas for 29 Flume Rd., Map 169, Lot 47, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of DLM Properties LLC for an 8' fence variance at 24 Kondelin Rd., Map 197, Lot 13, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of Erin and James Watson for a special permit to add an addition converting a single family to a 2 family at 11 Walker St., Map 236, Lot 1, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of Sue Ann Madruga for shed variances at 383 Western Ave., Map 201, Lot 14, 5-0.
  4 more decisions

  • Determined that Kevin Blatchford's deck and stoop project at 3 Fuller St., Map 166, Lot 43, is not an increase in non-conformity, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of David and Laura McSweeney for a special permit and variances to construct a retaining wall at 6 River Rd., Map 118, Lot 69, 5-0.
  • Approved the application of Katherine Lamson Trustee for a pool variance at 35 Presson Point Rd., Map 229, Lot 69, 5-0.
  • Continued discussion of the 40B fees and application to a later meeting, 5-0.

• Sawyer Free Library Board

  Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 6 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • A motion to approve the June 4, 2026 minutes failed.
  • A motion to redo and resend the June 4, 2026 minutes next week passed by unanimous approval.
  • A motion to approve the June 25, 2026 minutes passed by unanimous approval.
  • The committee deferred a decision on William Falcetano's request for a balanced follow-up program to the August 13 meeting.
  • A straw poll showed a lack of support for holding the fall event at the Meetinghouse.
  1 more decision

  • A motion to shift the fall event topic to Artificial Intelligence passed by unanimous vote.

• City Council Budget & Finance Committee

  Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 10 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Special Budgetary Transfer 2026-SBT-20 (misstated during the meeting as 2026-SBT-22) totaling $1,444,231.35 in account transfers.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-22 for $4,000 from the Talbot Rink Enterprise Fund to cover an overtime deficit.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-23 for $30,000 to create a City Council Management Audit fund.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-24 for $29,947.42 to fund future election expenses.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-25 for $75,000 for the Employee Wellness Program.
  5 more decisions

  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation #2026-SA-26 for $12,000 for the Wayfinding Signs project.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council approve Supplemental Appropriation 2027-SA-1 for $45,000 to replace critical AC components at O'Maley Innovation Middle School.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council accept a $680,963 federal CDBG grant for Program Year 2026/Fiscal Year 2027.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council accept a $16,800 state Recycling Dividends Program grant.
  • Recommended, 3-0, that the City Council accept a $50,000 private Library Early Learning Center Grant to hire two part-time temporary assistants.

• City Council Planning & Development Committee

  Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 3 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended, 3 in favor to 0 opposed, that the City Council permit National Grid to locate poles, wires, and fixtures and install underground facilities on Corliss Ave. as described in PP#2026-002, subject to six DPW conditions.
  • Continued SCP2026-003 (Gloucester Main LLC mixed-use development application) to July 22, 2026.
  • Continued RZ2026-001/CC#2026-012 (Memhard zoning amendment) to July 22, 2026.

• City Council Ordinances & Administration Committee

  Monday, July 6, 2026 · 11 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Recommended appointment of Mark T. Vadala to the Affordable Housing Trust, TTE 2/16/2028, 3-0.
  • Recommended appointment of Thomas Markert to the Board of Health, TTE 2/16/2028, 3-0.
  • Recommended appointment of Christopher Leahy to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee, TTE 2/15/2029, 3-0.
  • Recommended appointment of Vito Giacalone to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2030, 3-0.
  • Recommended appointment of David Leveille to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2030, 3-0.
  6 more decisions

  • Recommended appointment of Joseph A. Orlando to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2029, 3-0.
  • Recommended appointment of Mary Fay "Miffy" Somers to the Mariners Medal Committee, TTE 2/14/2028, 3-0.
  • Continued CC#2026-013, the proposed ban on the sale of miniature single-use alcohol containers, to the July 20, 2026 Ordinance & Administration meeting.
  • Continued CC#2026-010 (Margiotta) parking prohibition ordinance to August 3, 2026.
  • Continued CC#2026-011 (Benson) service/loading zone ordinance to August 3, 2026.
  • Continued CC#2026-014 (Memhard) fire lanes ordinance to August 3, 2026.

• Board of Assessors

  Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 2 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved open session minutes of the meeting of June 15, 2026 — 3 in favor, none opposed.
  • Voted to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), subsection 7 to approve Executive Session Minutes from June 15, 2026 and discuss exemption applications — 3 in favor, none opposed (roll call: Papows-Yes, Good-Yes, Curley-Yes).

June 2026

• Committee for the Arts

  Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 1 decision · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted unanimously to recommend that the city accept the two O'Maley Fish Sculptures on artistic merit, provided a city risk assessment plan is created to inspect, maintain, and insure them.

• Historical Commission

  Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Elected GHC officers: Julie as Secretary, Maggie Debbie as Vice-chair, and Susan as Chair; all in favor.
  • Approved the wording of the DAR Bronze Plaque (Land Acknowledgment); all in favor.
  • Accepted the wording of the historic house plaque for 1245 Washington St, Lanesville; all in favor.
  • Voted historic significance for GLO.1337 North Shore Arts (rehab work); all in favor.
  • Voted historic significance for GLO.199 Giles Chapel/Rocky Neck Cultural Ctr (front door protection, floors); all in favor.
  4 more decisions

  • Voted historic significance for GLO.1420 Gloucester Stage (Phase 2 of brickwork); all in favor.
  • Voted historic significance for GLO.1055 Davis-Freeman House/Wellspring (siding repair, trim restoration, rot repair); all in favor.
  • Voted historic significance for GLO.BG Manship (barn restored); all in favor.
  • Voted historic significance for UU Cemetery (Phase 2, structural engineer for tombs); all in favor.

• Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds

  Monday, June 29, 2026 · 2 decisions · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the minutes of the May 15, 2026 meeting, as amended, with all in favor.
  • Voted to authorize disbursement of the balance of the Ornamental Tree Fund to DPW per the mayor's request; motion made, seconded, and all approved.

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