City Council - 5.5.2026

City Council Meeting - 5.5.2026

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Meeting Open (00:00:00)
Meeting Open
Public Forum (00:01:29)
Public Forum
Announcements (00:01:48)
Announcements
Report of the Committee on Records (00:03:42)
Report of the Committee on Records

III. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECORDS Regular City Council meeting minutes of April 21, 2026
Communication: Community Development Block Grant Year 52 (00:04:06)
Communication: Community Development Block Grant Year 52

IV. COMMUNICATION Her Honor the Mayor Community Development Block Grant Year 52 (To be referred to the Finance Committee) CDBG Year 52
Communication: Upcoming Finance Committee Informational Presentations (00:04:20)
Communication: Upcoming Finance Committee Informational Presentations

COMMUNICATION Derrick J. Cruz - Finance Committee Chair Finance Committee Informational Presentations May 13, 2026 + Information Technology - Manager Bonilla + Procurement - Chief Procurement Officer Delaney + Senior Center - Director Koeck + Building & Zoning - Commissioner Zemel
Report of the Legislative Affairs Committee - May 5, 2026 (00:04:51)
Report of the Legislative Affairs Committee - May 5, 2026

Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting of May 5, 2026 Oral Report 057-26. President Zarrella and Vice President Cruz, to amend Chapter 44 of the City Ordinances to increase the grade of the 'City Clerk' position in the salary matrix from 13 to 14.
Report of the Public Works Committee - April 28, 2026 (00:32:25)
Report of the Public Works Committee - April 28, 2026

Public Works Committee Meeting of April 28, 2026 Oral Report + 161-25. Councilor Marisa Fleming, on behalf of Jessica Demeo of 74 Dartmouth Street., to install a stop sign at the intersection of Montrose St. and Dartmouth St. Every intersection on Montrose St. has at least two stop signs but this intersection does not. (Granted as amended) + 209-25. City Councilor Bernie Schultz, on behalf of Jean Bien-Aime of 130 Lancaster Street, to install a guardrail to protect life and property at the 130 Lancaster Street locations outlined in the enclosed petition. (Leave to Withdraw)
Ordinance: 047-26 - To Amend City Code Ch. 132 by Adding a New Article VIII, 'Municipal Parking Garage Restrictions' (00:33:31)
Ordinance: 047-26 - To Amend City Code Ch. 132 by Adding a New Article VIII, 'Municipal Parking Garage Restrictions'

047-26. AN ORDINANCE: amending Chapter 132 of the Code of the City of Fitchburg by adding a new Article VIII, Municipal Parking Garage Restrictions. (Final Reading)
Petitions (00:34:11)
Petitions

+ 058-26. To protect life and property at 47 Albee Street, City Councilor Bernie Schultz requests that Hassett Street be made a one-way street up from Albee Street. (City Property) + 059-26. Unitil to propose a new pole 30A on Rollstone Rd., approximately 195' from Anita Drive and approximately 178' from Belgain Way as outlined in the enclosed petition. (Public Hearing May 19, 2026) + 060-26. Unitil to petition for a new proposed pole 34-A on Rollstone Rd., approximately 606' from Belgian Way and approximately 1060' from Bridle Cross Road as outlined in the enclosed petition. (Public Hearing May 19, 2026) + 061-26. Councilor Joe Bowen, to request authorization for a comprehensive traffic and safety study of the Princeton Rd.-Westminster St. intersection to identify specific, data supported improvements that will reduce congestion, enhance public safety, and guide the City Council in approving and implementing corrective measures. (Public Safety) + 062-26. Councilor Fleming on behalf of the residents living at 77 Congress St to install a berm in front of the house and around the corner heading toward Lunenburg St. (Public Works)