October 2026

• City Council

  Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility for a report on why pedestrian hybrid beacons were ruled out at Fremont St., Canterbury St. and Cambridge St. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Set public hearings for November 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on conduit location requests from Charter Communications and National Grid. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted five chairman's orders, including reports on concrete survey markers and spray park hours, and a six-month update on wildlife measures at Salisbury Pond Dam. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery to review and repair the basketball court driveway on Coburn Ave. (Bilotta). p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order asking the City Manager to identify funding for toilet seats in the new Institute Park bathrooms and report on best practices (Rosen). p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  33 more decisions

  • Adopted the order asking the City Manager to find a faster process for posting and awarding bids for street and sidewalk resurfacing (Economou).
  • Denied Councilor Rosen's motion to place on file the order on escalating fees for vacant lots (Bilotta), 2 Yeas and 9 Nays. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Police Chief for increased speed and traffic enforcement on Goddard Memorial Dr. near Beatrice Dr. (Rivera). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the order on requiring contractors to plant one tree per property in resurfacing and curb contracts (Rivera). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the City Manager to arrange a community forum on Amazon Prime Air drone delivery, 10 Yeas and 1 Nay. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Councilor King's motion to reconsider the drone forum order, 0 Yeas and 11 Nays. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied the order asking the City Solicitor for a report on zoning changes to control drone launch sites, 5 Yeas and 6 Nays. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Public Works Commissioner for a report on an annual pothole repair program and a similar sidewalk review (Mitra). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order for a citywide survey and replacement of damaged or illegible street and traffic signs, with an added report on reporting missing street signs (Mitra, Bergman). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the resolution opposing Statewide Ballot Question 8 and urging residents to vote no on November 3, 2026, 6 Yeas and 0 Nays, with five members abstaining. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the motion asking the Mayor to consider an informational statement on the pros and cons of Question 8 (Toomey). p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the resolution affirming support for workers' rights and solidarity with working people, 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted committee reports on the honorary street name Ruth Rodriguez-Fay Way for Oread St. and on resurfacing requests for Marland Rd., Neptune Rd., Boyden St. and Pine View Ave. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking that city spray park hours for the 2027 season be extended by one hour for one day a week (Foley petition). p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted reports placing on file communications on Purple Heart and Gold Star Memorials and the summer 2026 aquatic program, and petitions on Morgan Landing court lights and European Starlings. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • No action taken on the tabled order on a legal opinion about residential rent control (Lukes). p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • No action taken on the tabled resolution supporting SD 699 HD 1283, An Act effectuating equity in COVID-19 Vaccination (King). p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • No action taken on the tabled order to establish an Office of Housing Stability (Haxhiaj and Nguyen). p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • No action taken on the tabled petition asking the Standing Committee on Public Safety to investigate systemic racism (Davis). p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • No action taken on the tabled order for an equity audit of all city departments every five years (King). p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted 9 Yeas and 1 Nay to take off the table the communication on the U.S. Department of Justice report on the Worcester Police Department. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Councilor King's motion to table the item on the U.S. Department of Justice report, 2 Yeas and 8 Nays. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the communication on the U.S. Department of Justice report on the Worcester Police Department, 8 Yeas and 2 Nays. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Councilor Bergman's motion to reconsider the item, 10 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to coordinate student notice of pedestrian safety measures near schools, 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order requesting a copy of the Safe Routes to School Taskforce strategic plan, 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to consider a hybrid beacon system near Chandler Elementary Community School, 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order for a parking report at Roosevelt Elementary School and Rice Square Elementary School (Petty), 11 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility for a report on hybrid beacons at Fremont St., Canterbury St. and Cambridge St. (King). p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the motion asking the Mayor to consider an informational statement on Question 8 (Toomey). p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the motion asking the City Manager for example ordinances on escalating fines for blighted properties (King). p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the motion asking the City Solicitor for a report on federal and state rules for drone launch sites on public land (King). p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held the motion asking the Police Chief for an update on the U.S. Department of Justice report under privilege (King). p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  10 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the October 6, 2026 City Council meeting. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request to trim a city tree at 42 Agate Ave. to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the sidewalk and streetlight requests on Beeching St., Coburn Ave. and Shrewsbury St. to the Public Works Committee. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred 17 traffic and parking requests, including speed humps, signage and traffic studies, to the Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request to review the Union Station pickup and drop-off area to the City Manager. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the order on a streets and sidewalks resurfacing review process (Economou) to the Public Works Committee. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the order on escalating fees and fines for blighted properties to the Economic Development Committee as amended, 9 Yeas and 2 Nays. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted reports giving petitioners leave to withdraw the Mower St. sidewalk resurfacing request and the Puritan Ave. street resurfacing request. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Bilotta request for curb cuts at the Laurel St. and Everett Gaylord Blvd. crosswalk to the Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the order to review Rule Five of the City Council rules on calling special meetings to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 8 Yeas and 3 Nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services

  Monday, October 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Placing on file the order asking for public hearings on emergency winter shelter locations for the winter of 2026-2027.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 24, 2026 committee meeting. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit location at Chadwick St., 11-0 after a hearing. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit location at Franklin St. and Arctic St., 11-0 after a hearing. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit location at Grafton St., 11-0 after a hearing. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit location at Pleasant St., 11-0 after a hearing. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file informational communications on appointments to the Worcester Arts Council and the Conservation Commission, 11-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  22 more decisions

  • Voted to advertise twenty-five (25) proposed ordinances tied to salary ordinance amendments, including one relative to Public Health Nursing, 11-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the Central Square Technologies Five-Year Contract, 11-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Authorized $47,836.54 from Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works cost centers to pay prior year invoices, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Authorized $160.80 from Fiscal Year 2027 Cost Center #CC1008 to pay a prior year invoice, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the Worcester 3-Star Certified Welcoming Designation communication, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the City Auditor's recommendation to raise the cost-of-living adjustment maximum base from $16,000 to $17,000 starting July 1, 2027, 11-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the Charter Communications conduit request for 135 Kenberma Rd., 11-0, on Councilor Fresolo's motion. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on tabled item 12a, a request for a legal opinion on a residential rent control program. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on tabled resolution 12b supporting an act on COVID-19 vaccination equity. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on tabled item 12c, an order to establish an Office of Housing Stability. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on tabled petition 12d from Gordon Davis on systemic racism and public safety. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on tabled item 12e, an order for an equity audit of city departments every five years. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on tabled item 12f, a City Manager communication on the U.S. Department of Justice report on the Worcester Police Department. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order asking the City Manager to explore rented, mobile bathrooms and showers in municipal parking lots. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Toomey's order asking for a report on the costs of temporary or permanent bathroom and shower facilities. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on workforce development in response to artificial intelligence and improved technology. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on two Worcester Police Department academy classes before the end of 2027. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Economou's resolution recognizing students and faculty at four elementary schools for state recognition. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion asking the City Manager to ensure students get notice and explanations of pedestrian safety measures near schools, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility for a copy of the Safe Routes to School Taskforce strategic plan, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion asking the Commissioner to consider a hybrid beacon system near Chandler Elementary Community School, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Petty's motion asking for a report on parking limits near Roosevelt and Rice Square elementary schools, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  17 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the September 29, 2026 City Council meeting, 11-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred Asaad Challab's request for a sewer extension of approximately eighty-five (85) feet for 72A and 72B Arlington St. to Public Works Committee, 11-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 8b through 8e, on a crosswalk, a handicap parking space, a speed study, and speed humps, to Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the winter readiness communication for the 2026–2027 winter season to Public Works Committee. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the DPW Fall Leaf Collection 2026 communication to Public Works Committee. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the communication on miles of bicycle accommodations added in 2026 to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Belmont Street and Lake Avenue traffic safety communication to Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the ALERTWorcester enrollment numbers communication to Public Safety Committee. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred proposed new Rules 61, 62, and 63 of the Rules of City Council to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 10-1, with King voting no. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Worcester Ballpark Commission communication to Public Works Committee. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Zero Waste Master Plan communication to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee, 11-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Department of Sustainability and Resilience project updates communication to Urban Technologies, Innovation and Environment Committee, 11-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the City Auditor's school safety audit communication to Education Committee and Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the City Auditor's communication on Sale of Lots and Graves fund use at Hope Cemetery to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 11-0.
  • Referred the City Clerk's quarterly report on City Council and Chairman's Orders to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 11-0.
  • Referred Councilor Rivera's order on City Council meeting start times and public participation to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, as amended, 8-3. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred Councilor King's motion on reviewing Rule Five on special meetings to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 8-3. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved one-day liquor licenses for Elms Café and Catering (dba Simply Delicious Catering), 2-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for live music for the Worcester County Walk to End Alzheimer's at Hanover Insurance Park, 2-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Continued the Skate Night Worcester one-day entertainment license request to October 22, 2026, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Committee

  Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the report on the new state graduation requirement and filed the item, 9-0.
  • Approved the quarterly facilities report on building maintenance and held the item, 2-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved updates to policies ECAF-Security Cameras in School, IHBG-Home Schooling, and JFBB-School Choice and filed the item. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the boundary realignment report and held the item for future forums. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed the response on the gender support plan, 2-1, with Member Alvarez dissenting. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  15 more decisions

  • Approved and filed the update on girls flag football, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed the items on common assessments and the family assessment calendar, 3-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved grants and finance items: FY27 Innovation Career Pathways grant of $45,915, Head Start Infrastructure Grant of $385,000, UMass Memorial mini grant of $5,000, 7 prior-year payments totaling $6,165.11, and two prior-year employee payments of $330.00 and $8,322.57, 9-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the report on funding for the GearUp Program at North High School and filed the item, 9-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the report on purchasing the National Geographic Cengage Curriculum for the Multilingual Education Department, not to exceed $1,500,000, and filed the item, 9-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the report on digital hall pass systems and filed the item, 9-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the report on expanding after school and athletics transportation and filed the item, 9-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Resolution in Support of Head Start Programs and filed the item, 9-0 on a roll call vote. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the easement to National Grid for property on Oberlin Street and Woodland Street and filed the item, 9-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the resolution establishing a standing annual recognition of October as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month and filed the item, 9-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the updated Report of the Superintendent schedule for the 2026-27 school year and filed the item, 9-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the resolution establishing a standing annual recognition of September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and filed the item, 9-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the contract for Kristi L. Turgeon as School Committee Executive Administrator and Clerk for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, 9-0.
  • Selected Member Kathleen Roy as the WPS delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference, November 4-6, 2026, 8-0-1, with Member Mailman abstaining. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Selected Alex Guardiola as the alternate WPS delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference, November 4-6, 2026, 9-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, donations, and personnel records, 9-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the proposed smart glasses and wearable technology language for Policy IJNDB to the Operations and Governance committee, 9-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the review and update of the School Choice policy (JFBB) to the Operations and Governance committee, 9-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a one-day entertainment license for The Big Dill, 633 Salisbury Street, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day liquor license for Diocese of Worcester, 144 Granite Street, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day liquor license for Christopher Besaw, Commercial Street, subject to receiving the street closure permit from Public Works, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a common victualer license for Café Eidy, LLC, 643 Chandler Street, 3-0.
  • Approved the bottle service application for Aelux Lounge & Bar, 267 Lincoln Street, 3-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  6 more decisions

  • Approved changes of officers/directors and changes of manager for Worcester Center for Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge Street and 2 Franklin Street, 3-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved transfer of the restaurant all alcohol license, common victualer license, and entertainment license for KAP455, 455 Park Avenue, 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved change of manager for Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, 3-0.
  • Voted 3-0 that the violation of Rules #4, #20, #21 did occur for Marlboro Foods, Inc, 1442 Grafton Street.
  • Voted 3-0 that the violation of Rules #7, #1 did occur for Mexicali Cantina Grill, 225 Shrewsbury Street.
  • Voted 3-0 to issue a 10-day suspension with 5 days served for Mexicali Cantina Grill, 225 Shrewsbury Street. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of September 24, 2026, 3-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Creative Hub, 2 Ionic Avenue, one-day liquor and entertainment requests to October 22, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the status hearing for Hinoelia Rivera dba El Coqui Liquor, 184 Chandler Street, to October 22, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the status hearing for Carlow Clove, Inc. dba O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, 1160 West Boylston Street, to October 22, 2026, 3-0.

• Standing Committee on Public Works

  Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a Chairman's Order asking the City Clerk to send a duplicate of the Jeffrey Conlon No Littering signage petition to the School Committee Clerk, 3-0.
  • Approved a Chairman's Order asking the City Manager to request a report from the Commissioner of Public Works on removing protruding concrete survey markers in city sidewalks, 3-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of the honorary street name Ruth Rodriguez-Fay Way for Oread St. from Main St. to Beacon St. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of adding the vicinity of 50 Marland Rd. to the Sidewalk Repair List. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of adding sidewalks on Neptune Rd. to the Sidewalk Repair List. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  8 more recommendations

  • Leave to withdraw for the request for sidewalk resurfacing from 31 Mower St. to 67 Mower St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of adding Boyden St. to the Sidewalk Repair List. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of adding Neptune Rd. to the Street Resurfacing List. (3–0)
  • Approval of adding Pine View Ave. to the Street Resurfacing List. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Leave to withdraw for the request for street resurfacing on Puritan Ave. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referring the request for curb cuts at the crosswalk at Laurel St. and Everett Gaylord Blvd. to the Traffic and Parking Committee. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the Jeffrey Conlon petition for No Littering signage at Brantwood Rd. and Manhattan Rd. (3–0)
  • Holding the Arona Bauer petition to remove small concrete posts in the Corinth Dr. and Reardon St. neighborhood. (3–0)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the September 14, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Held the Charter Communications conduit request for 135 Kenberma Rd. under privilege. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved Charter Communications conduit permission at Lincoln St. after a hearing with no abutter speakers. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved National Grid and Verizon New England jointly-owned pole permission at Bauer St. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied the motion to suspend Rule 30 so the council could discuss Councilor King's reconsideration request, 3 yeas and 8 nays. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied reconsideration of the September 29, 2026 vote on King's public bathroom order, 3 yeas and 8 nays. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  61 more decisions

  • Set public hearings for October 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on National Grid conduit requests 9l through 9o. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the City Manager to work with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce on principal sponsorships for WCCA TV, after a 10-0 vote to reconsider. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to install statutory speed limit signage on Mountain St. West. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to install Do Not Enter signage on Lakewood St. at Baker St., Elmer St., and Manomet St. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to install statutory No Parking zone signage on Lakewood St. at Baker St., Elmer St., and Manomet St. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted resolution encouraging residents' efforts to gather signatures of 15% of registered voters to review or revise the City Charter, 10 yeas and 0 nays. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to review the Flagg St. entrance from Pleasant St. and report on narrowing the road. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege by Councilor King the request to review council rules so meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. with public participation. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the City Manager to provide emergency repairs to the King Philip Rd. sidewalk and curb at Marmion Ave. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on WPI's on-campus living requirement and its effects on hotels, housing, and area businesses, 9 yeas and 2 nays. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Commissioner of Public Works to review and repair the sidewalk in front of 2 Biltmore Rd. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on hiring outside contractors to clear the backlog of approved tree removals. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for an update on the former St. Vincent Hospital nursing dormitory conversion into senior affordable housing. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on installing turf instead of grass on Massasoit Rd. sidewalks and intersections. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on using the long patch resurfacing program to repave Vernon St. in FY27. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Commissioner of Public Works to contact MassDOT about updating college wayfinding signage at I-290 and Belmont St. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on an on-street parking plan for residents along Burncoat St. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the City Manager to work with the Budget Director to seek federal grant money for environmental issues. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order asking the City Manager to address stormwater runoff into Cooks Pond from three stormwater drains near Juniper Rd. and Olean St. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on the feasibility of rain gardens near Circuit Ave. West and Gates Ln. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order asking for a report on city authority over Amazon MK30 package-delivery drones, adding workforce impact data. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on a workforce development plan in response to artificial intelligence and technology. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order asking for a report on the impact of eliminated individual Medicare insurance plans, adding information on plans for unhoused and unsheltered residents. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on the department’s street sweeping operations. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Parks department to conduct monthly cleanings of the Hamilton St. median. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order on welcome and leaving city signs, with added review of previous signage plans, 9 yeas and 1 nay. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on the impact of separating DPW functions into the Department of Transportation and Mobility and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Parks department to review and address the Elm Park pond overgrowth; all council members added as sponsors. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on the 90-day trial period for four-way stop signs, including the June St., Brownell St., and Hadwen Rd. intersection. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the City Manager to consider ensuring two Worcester Police Department academy classes are ready before the end of 2027. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the City Manager to develop a plan to clean designated hotspots that responds to unsheltered residents, with tracking measures. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the order asking for a report on guidance for when businesses should contact 311 or 911 about unsheltered individuals. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted resolution commending MassDOT District 3 Highway Director Barry J. Lorion for supporting the resurfacing of McKeon Road under I-290, 11 yeas and 0 nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted the Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations reports on Charter review, placing related orders and communications on file. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted the Public Service and Transportation Committee report asking for an update on the Spectrum cable contract negotiations. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted the Public Service and Transportation Committee report on a WRTA bus route that passes the EcoTarium. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted to advertise the proposed ordinance establishing a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive, 11 yeas and 0 nays. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the order asking the City Manager and Chief Development Officer to explain Optiline Enterprises' work on the 274 Franklin St. project. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended Councilor Bergman's order asking the City Manager to consider a process to identify permanent public bathroom locations starting in District 2 and to determine porta-potty locations. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the City Manager to provide a copy of the Downtown Worcester BID “Downtown Worcester Quality of Life” study. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's motion asking the City Manager to explore rented, mobile bathrooms and showers in municipal parking lots. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Toomey's motion asking for a report on costs and funding sources for temporary or permanent bathroom and shower facilities. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking for a report on the feasibility of completing two WPD academy classes by the end of 2027, with a fiscal impact analysis. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted order asking the Worcester Police Department for a report on how it is maintaining and recruiting police officers, including grant funding. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking the Police Chief for a report on cadet programs used in other municipalities. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on MMA efforts to advocate for school building funding in gateway cities. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on projected annual taxpayer payments tied to the $15,000,000.00 New High School Fund commitment. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on the prior organization and role of the CSX Neighborhood Improvement Fund Advisory Committee, 11 yeas and 0 nays. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Ojeda's order asking the City Manager to provide youth with helmets as part of a safety pilot program, 11 yeas and 0 nays. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order asking for a website notice on the city's fire hydrant readiness. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on data from the fire hydrant maintenance and repair program. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking whether there is a tiering program for the 39 non-functioning fire hydrants. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Ojeda's order asking for a list of inoperable fire hydrants and their locations. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on advantages of speed cushions in place of speed humps. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking the Commissioner of Transportation and Mobility to study a hybrid beacon system at Lake Ave. crosswalks. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's order asking for a report on pros and cons of using ghost police vehicles for traffic calming. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Councilor King's order to adopt a revised public bathroom order with a timeline and community feedback, 5 yeas and 6 nays. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege Councilor King's order asking for a copy of the downtown BID Quality of Life study, item 19p. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's motion asking the City Manager to explore rented, mobile bathrooms and showers in municipal parking lots. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion asking for a report on the city's workforce development in response to AI and technology. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Economou resolution recognizing four Worcester elementary schools for state recognition in academic progress.
  4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the September 22, 2026 council meeting. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred items 9a through 9k, including handicap parking, speed humps, stop signs, traffic lights, and crosswalk beacon requests, to the Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred David Webb's Open Meeting Law Complaint Form to the Law Department to prepare an answer and response. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Councilor King withdrew his order on permanent public bathrooms and porta-potties, item 17b. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Veterans Memorials, Parks and Recreation

  Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Filing the communication on the proposed Purple Heart and Gold Star Memorials at Worcester Common. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the communication on the summer 2026 aquatic program. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the petition to return the Great Brook Valley playground to the name "Arries Ann Ward Playground,". (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the petition to repair the court lights at Morgan Landing, 580 Grove St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approve the petition to extend spray park hours for the 2027 season, as amended. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  2 more recommendations

  • Filing the petition on reducing the population of the European Starling. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the petition on humane wildlife measures at Salisbury Pond Dam. (3–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

September 2026

• Board of Health

  Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the city's PDF

  • Upheld the $1,000 fine and three-day tobacco sales permit suspension for Olympic Wine and Spirits, 345 Grafton Street, by a 3-0 vote. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Upheld the tobacco violations as reported, by a 4-0 vote after Michael Perotto was allowed to vote. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the September 18 meeting minutes by unanimous roll call vote, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Filing the Chairman's Resolution encouraging residents to gather signatures of 15% of registered voters to request a City Charter review, by a. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing Items 4a through 4e, informational communications on Charter changes, ballot questions, meeting advertisements, and resident testimony, by a. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting by a 2-0 roll call vote, with Bergman absent. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a one-day entertainment license for the Pleasant Street Peace Park Fest, 3-0.
  • Approved a common victualer license for Queiroz Meat Market, 11 Suffolk Street, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a change of officers/directors/stock interest for OM Harsh Corp dba A&B Liquors, 110 McKeon Road, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved an amendment to the hours for Eddy’s Pub and Sports Bar, 120 Stafford Street, 3-0.
  • Approved a change of manager for SRG Restaurant of Worcester LLC, 229 Grove Street, 3-0.
  9 more decisions

  • Approved a change of officers/directors for Interstate Management Company, LLC (dba Hampton Inn & Suites), 65 Prescott Street, 3-0.
  • Approved a package store malt & wine license for Metro Convenience Inc., 27 Shrewsbury Street, 3-0.
  • Approved the transfer of the restaurant all alcohol license, common victualer license, and entertainment license for North Worcester Ventures, LLC, dba Greendale’s Pub, 404 West Boylston Street, 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the entertainment license request from Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street, with no action taken, 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the change of manager request from Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, with no action taken, 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the status hearing on failure to file amendment paperwork for Italian American World War Vets of The US, 14 Itam Court, with no action taken, 3-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the status item for The Broadway, 100 Water Street, 3-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Found by a 3-0 vote that the violation occurred for 4th&1 LLC, 7 Muskeego Street. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a five-day suspension with two days served for 4th&1 LLC, 7 Muskeego Street, 3-0, with the dates October 15, 26, 2026. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of September 10, 2026, by a 3-0 roll call vote. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Continued the Seabra Restaurant, 333 Pleasant Street, item to the first meeting in December, 3-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed the item for Hinoelia Rivera dba El Coqui Liquor, 184 Chandler Street, to the October 8, 2026 meeting, 3-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed the item for Carlow Clove, Inc. dba O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar, 1160 West Boylston Street, to the October 8, 2026 meeting, 3-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

  Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of a handicap parking space in front of 13 Benefit St. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a handicap parking space across from 200 Fairmont Ave. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a handicap parking space with ADA curb cut at 62 Circuit Ave. North. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a handicap parking space in front of 90 Chino Ave. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing the handicap parking space in the vicinity of 78 Seymour St. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  32 more recommendations

  • Approval of relocating the handicap parking space at 14 Ingalls St. across the street. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing the handicap parking space at 8 Shepard St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding as amended the request for a handicap parking space at 50 Whipple St., amended to read in front of 49 Whipple St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a handicap parking space in front of 67 Hollis St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing the handicap parking space in front of 1 Belvidere Ave. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request to make Thorne St. a one-way street. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for traffic enforcement of stop signs at Beechmont St. and Bancroft Tower Rd. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for increased speed enforcement on West Chester St. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for increased speed and traffic enforcement on Delawanda Dr. (3–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for increased speed enforcement on Mountain St. West. (3–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Thickly Settled signage on Mountain St. West. (3–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for traffic calming signage at Saxon Rd. and Westbrook Rd. (3–0) p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for No Parking Anytime signage on one side of Norwood St. (3–0) p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for No Parking signage on Ward St. between Richland St. and Dorchester St. (3–0) p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for resident permit parking and No Parking signage on Providence St. (3–0) p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove the No Parking Anytime restriction on Theodore Tonna St. (2–1) p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove No Parking Anytime signage on the even side of McGill St. (3–0) p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a four-way stop sign at Grove St. and Chester St. (3–0) p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a stop sign and stop bar on Pasadena Pkwy. at Tacoma St. (3–0) p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a stop sign facing Leeds St. at Fales St. (3–0) p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of stop signs on Lakewood St. at Baker St., facing Baker St., Elmer St., and Manomet St. (2–0) p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a stop sign on Lakewood St. at Elmer St. (2–0)
  • Approval of a stop sign on Lakewood St. at Manomet St. (2–0)
  • Filing the request for a green right arrow on Stafford St. at James St. (3–0) p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to review the traffic lights at Shore Dr. and Norton Dr. (3–0) p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to extend the green left turn signal on Shore Dr. at Holden St. (3–0) p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a designated right turn lane on Bigelow Davis Parkway at Lake Ave. (3–0) p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for resident permit parking on Beaver Brook Pkwy. (3–0) p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for No Left Turn signage on Grove St. for access to Lansing Ave. (3–0) p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for No Left Turn signage on Holden St. for access to Lansing Ave. (3–0) p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the petition for speed calming measures on Fales St. at Leeds St. (3–0) p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of the proposed ordinance amendment to establish a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive. (3–0) p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 31, 2026 meeting, 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved National Grid conduit permission for Gates St. after a hearing with no speakers. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved National Grid conduit permission for Patch St. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the request for multiple speed humps on Harrington Way. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the request for a stop sign on Charlton St. at Beacon St. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted items 9a through 9o, except 9c, 9d and 9g, by a 10-0 roll call vote with Toomey recused. Item 9l was adopted as amended. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  31 more decisions

  • Held under privilege by Councilor King the request for a draft ordinance increasing noise fines (item 9c). p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege by Councilor King the review of public hearings for one-day event licenses (item 9d) and the staffing report request (item 9g). p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the request for a discussion of a new Rule 61 on annual department reports, by a 10-1 vote (Blotta opposed). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the request for a discussion of a new Rule 62 on budget recommendations, by an 8-3 vote (Blotta, King and Ojeda opposed). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended the request for a discussion of a new Rule 63 on a preliminary budget, by a 10-1 vote (Blotta opposed). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the request for increased traffic enforcement on Harrington Way. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the request that the Commissioner of Health and Human Services work with Worcester Community Midwifery. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted, by an 11-0 vote, the request for a report on adding a recycling bin at the Clark St. Drop-Off Site. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted, by a 10-0 vote with Toomey recused, the request for draft rules to license and register motorized scooters and bikes. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege the requests on a New Homeowner and Tenant Summit (10h), a mitigation and community benefits policy (10i), and permanent public bathrooms (10j). p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege by Councilor Rosen the request on Optiline Enterprises work at the 274 Franklin St. project. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege by Councilor Petty the requests on Oriental St. potholes, Bay State Rd. manhole, 2 Intervale Rd. sidewalk, Columbus Park area safety, Worcester State and May Street enforcement, and Doherty Memorial High School lot (items 10m through 10r). p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege by Councilor Petty the requests for Homeless Strategic Plan reports and updates on earlier homeless-related orders (items 10s through 10y). p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege by Councilor Bilotta the request to use opioid settlement funds for public bathroom monitoring staff (item 10z). p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the resolution establishing a Tax Increment Financing Zone for GreenTech Park, by an 11-0 vote. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the resolution approving an Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing Agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, by an 11-0 vote. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted the report on the Hospital Guard of the Worcester Police Department, by a 10-0 vote with Toomey absent. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the orders on items 17a through 17h, including sidewalk, guardrail, bollard, sewer, streetlight, and signage requests, by an 11-0 vote. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Councilor King's motion to place the Public Camping Ordinance item on file, by a 1-9 vote. p. 27page 27 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Recommitted the proposed Public Camping Ordinance and the Disrupting the Cycle framework to the City Manager, by an 8-1 vote (Bergman opposed; King abstained). p. 27page 27 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted nine orders from the Public Camping Ordinance item covering shelter funding, bathroom best practices, a winter overflow shelter, displacement, state advocacy, a winter shelter readiness report, encampment maps, clinical co-responses, and a stakeholder meeting. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the City Manager to provide developers with a list of contractors ineligible under the Responsible Development Ordinance, by an 11-0 vote. p. 30page 30 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the City Manager for a report on wage theft issues related to Optiline Enterprises, by an 11-0 vote. p. 30page 30 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied the rules suspension to allow an executive session, by a 6-5 vote. Eight votes were required. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking for a report on best practices for street and sidewalk rehabilitation timelines, by an 11-0 vote. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the suspension of Rule 21 to let Councilor Fresolo speak beyond ten minutes on item #8.11A CM, by an 11-0 vote. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking for a detailed process for selecting streets and sidewalks for rehabilitation, by an 11-0 vote. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking for a report on how the dissolution of CMRPHA affected support for the unhoused population, by an 11-0 vote. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the suspension of rules to let Councilor Fresolo discuss a matter not on the agenda, by an 11-0 vote. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied the order to meet in executive session on police officer conduct, by a 4-6 vote. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the order asking the Mayor for a report on Rules 48 and 49 and charter language on appointments, by a 10-0 vote. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Accepted financial and OPEB reports (items 15a through 15h) by an 11-0 vote, with each recommended to be placed on file. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted the committee report on the noise ordinance order, by a 10-0 vote with Toomey recused, which recommended the order be placed on file. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  14 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the September 8, 2026 City Council meeting. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Winter Heights granite survey marker petition to Public Works Committee. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request to give Laurel St. the honorary name Arries Ann Ward Way to Public Works Committee. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Montague St. speed hump petition and related traffic petitions (items 8d through 8f, 8h, 8j through 8q, and 8s) to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Holden St. truck ban petition, as amended, to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Southbridge St. and Hammond St. signal review request, as amended, to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Institute Pond wildlife petition to Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request for a joint meeting with the Board of Health to Public Health and Human Services Committee, by an 11-0 vote. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred items 12a through 12d on the City Charter and related communications to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, by an 11-0 vote. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the 25 West Chester St. Adaptive Re-use Overlay District zoning petition to Economic Development Committee, by an 8-1 vote (Economou opposed; King and Rivera abstained). p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the 128 Providence St. and 95 Vernon St. zoning map petitions to Economic Development Committee, by an 11-0 vote. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted items 17i through 17o by an 11-0 vote. Two petitions were placed on file, and five streetlight petitions were granted leave to withdraw. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Tom Marino police reform petition to Public Safety Committee. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the order on social service agencies working with homeless and addiction programs to Public Health and Human Services Committee, by a 10-0 vote. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Health

  Friday, September 18, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the agreement for the MHOA tobacco inspector appointment for one year, passed unanimously 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Requested an update from staff on the City's homelessness efforts at the next meeting. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Agreed to give tobacco retailers who requested hearings an opportunity to address the matters, with September 30 and October 19 suggested as possible meeting dates. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August meeting, passed unanimously 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation

  Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Filing the order on the removal of a bus route that passes the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, by a. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of the order asking the City Manager to update Council on the Spectrum cable contract negotiations, by a. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the July 23, 2026 meeting by a 3-0 roll call vote. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Committee

  Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the goals and objectives for Superintendent Allen for the 2026-2027 school year, 9-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved grants and other finance items, including the $525,000 Early College Support Grant and 13 prior-year payments totaling $81,975.93, 9-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Recommitted gb 6-23 on the Claremont/Woodland St structure, 9-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed gb 6-46 on Hispanic/Latinx student enrollment in advanced coursework, 9-0.
  • Approved and filed gb 6-102 on recognizing May as Mental Health Month, 9-0.
  1 more decision

  • Approved and filed the evaluation report for the School Committee Clerk (gb 6-104), 9-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  5 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the September 3, 2026 meeting, donations, and personnel records, 9-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred gb 6-99 on proposed changes to the CTE Admissions Policy to Operations and Governance, 9-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred gb 6-100 on proposed changes to the Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy to Operations and Governance, 9-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred gb 6-101 on National Awareness Days and Months to Administration, 9-0.
  • Referred gb 6-103 on cyber security preparedness to Administration, 9-0.

• Planning Board

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Granted the requested postponements, including 6 Woburn Street and 256 & 262 Sunderland Road, by a 3-0 vote. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Required a peer review for the Definitive Site Plan and More Than One Building on a Lot applications for 1-3 Suburban Road, by a 3-0 vote. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Endorsed Approval Not Required plans 10 a, d, and e (AN-2026-034 is excluded; endorsed AN-2026-047 and AN-2026-048 with 10 a) by a 3-0 vote. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved the Definitive Site Plan for 114 Lincoln Street, subject to staff recommended conditions of approval, by a 3-0 vote. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Parking Plan for 79 Pullman Street, subject to staff recommended conditions as modified during the discussion, by a 3-0 vote. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Definitive Site Plan for 104 Eastern Avenue, subject to staff recommended conditions of approval, by a 3-0 vote. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 more recommendations

  • Approved the Definitive “Frontage” Subdivision Plan for 69 Orient Street, subject to staff recommended conditions of approval, by a 3-0 vote.
  • Approved the Definitive Site Plan for 114 Austin Street, subject to staff recommended conditions as modified during the discussion, by a 3-0 vote. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Special Permits for 216 & 221 Chandler Street, subject to staff recommended conditions of approval, by a 4-0 vote. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Definitive Site Plan for 216 & 221 Chandler Street, subject to staff recommended conditions of approval, by a 3-0 vote.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Continued the 1 & 3 Suburban Road item, by a 3-0 vote; the vote wording refers to continuing the October 28, 2026 meeting. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Economic Development

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of a resolution establishing a Tax Increment Financing Zone for GreenTech Park, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a resolution to approve an Urban Center Housing TIF agreement for 16 - 32 Lakeside Avenue and 18 - 20 Garland Avenue, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a zoning map change for 455 Grove St. from split RL-7 and BG-3.0 to entirely BG-3.0, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a zoning map amendment for the Belmont Street / Plantation Street Corridor, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a zone change extending the BG-3 and CCOD-E districts to 9, 15 and 25 Charlton St., 26, 38, 42 and 46 Hermon St., and 0 Beacon St., 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 25, 2026 meeting, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Set public hearings for September 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on National Grid conduit locations at Gates St. (item 7x) and Patch St. (item 7y), 11-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held Tom Marino's police reform proposal under privilege at the request of Councilor Bilotta. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted a resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Financing Agreement Amendment for 30-36 Washington Sq., 11-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the item under 8.11A, the August 2026 street and sidewalk construction progress report, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion requesting a report on best practices for street and sidewalk rehabilitation timelines and contractor accountability, 11-0.
  20 more decisions

  • Adopted Councilor Rivera's motion requesting a detailed process for selecting streets and sidewalks for rehabilitation, 11-0.
  • Held the public camping ordinance proposal under privilege at the request of Councilor King. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted a resolution to file, accept, and expend a $7,500.00 grant from Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, Inc. for a Worcester Police Department canine, 11-0. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved finance items 8.36A and 8.37A through 8.37D: a $12,000.00 transfer, authorizations of $24,720.00, $1,794.50, $149.95, and $246,016.27, 11-0. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Economou's order requesting a report on winter snow and ice removal preparations, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order requesting a report on converting private streets into public streets, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order requesting a report on keeping private streets passable for public safety vehicles, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order requesting a report on the cost to resurface major arteries, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Rosen's order asking the City Manager to review homelessness response action plans from other cities, 11-0. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion requesting a report on how the dissolution of the Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance affected support for the unhoused population, 11-0.
  • Adopted, as amended, Councilor Rivera's order on best practices for reporting and acting against spotted lanternflies, 11-0. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed Councilor Economou's order on violent incidents near the Worcester Common on file, 10-0, with Councilor Toomey recused. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Economou's order requesting repairs to subpar street and sidewalk projects, 11-0. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order requesting two WooBin trash receptacles on Southbridge St., 11-0. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order on sanitation staff driveway turns and debris on city streets, 11-0. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Bilotta's resolution recognizing September as National Service Dog Month, 11-0. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order requesting a report on Worcester Police Department SMART goals and accountability, 11-0. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Ojeda's order requesting a report on the increase in arrests over five years, 11-0. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Councilor King's motion to hold an Executive Session on improper conduct of a Worcester Police Officer, 4-6, and denied reconsideration, 1-9. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor King's motion requesting a report from the Mayor on Rules 48 and 49 on committee and temporary appointments, 10-0, with Councilor Toomey recused. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  14 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 18, 2026 City Council meeting, 11-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred Keith Boucher's petition for a public report on construction permit and compliance procedures to the City Manager, 11-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 7b through 7w, except 7f through 7h, to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the rotary requests and the MassDOT Chandler St. and May St. project pause request to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0.
  • Referred the Dog Waste Disposal Advisory to the Public Works Committee, 11-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the new speed hump program policies and procedures communication to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred Councilor Fresolo's order on street and sidewalk project selection to the Public Works Committee, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Opioid Allocation communication to the Public Health and Human Services Committee, 11-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the July 2026 Financial Update to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 11-0. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Upcoming DCU Special Tax District Borrowing communication to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 11-0. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred three City Manager communications on economic development, housing, and TIF/TIE reporting to the Economic Development Committee, 11-0. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Granted Councilor Toomey leave to withdraw her order on social service agencies, 10-1, with Councilor Bilotta voting no. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred Councilor King's motion on social service agencies working with homeless and addiction treatment programs to the Public Health and Human Services Committee, 10-0. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred Councilor King's order on joint meetings with the School Committee's Standing Committee on Operations and Governance to the Education Committee, 10-0. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

  Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Filing the annual report on the Other Post Employment (OPEB) Trust Fund. (3–0)
  • Holding the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the financial update for the period ending June 30, 2026. (3–0)
  • Filing the financial update for the period ending on May 31, 2026. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the financial update for the period ending April 30, 2026. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 more recommendations

  • Filing the financial update for the period ending March 31, 2026. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the financial update for the period ending Feb. 28, 2026. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the financial update for the period ending Jan. 31, 2026. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the financial update for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 17, 2026 meeting 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Commission

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Issued a negative determination of applicability for 104 Lamartine Street, 4-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued order conditions for 3 Mann Street, 4-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a partial Certificate of Compliance for Lots 1-7 Tory Fort Lane, 4-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a partial Certificate of Compliance for 34 Bittersweet Boulevard, 4-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 115 Northeast Cutoff, 4-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  5 more decisions

  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 0, 9, & 19 Hemans Street, 7 Hemans Court, and 40 & 40R Milton Street, 4-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 148 Tory Fort Lane, 4-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a certificate of compliance for 522 Grove Street, 3-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Ratified the emergency certificate for 320 June Street, 4-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Lifted the enforcement order for 570 Lincoln Street, 4-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Postponed public hearings for items 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 11, 4-0. Items 1, 5, 8, 9, and 11 moved to 10/05/2026, and item 4 moved to a date to be determined. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the minutes of August 24, 2026, 4-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Public Works

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of a sidewalk on the odd side of Northeast Cutoff from 125 Northeast Cutoff to Clark St., at the applicant’s expense, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval, as amended, of sidewalks on the south, eastbound side of Mountain St. East from Quinapoxet Ln. to The Fairways, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of the Worcester Mill LLC petition to discontinue portions of Mill St., 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Approval, as amended, of a guardrail at 8 Olde Millbury St. on the Arwick Ave. side, 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Approval, as amended, of two to three bollards on the Jonathan Cir. side of 381 Hamilton St., 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  17 more recommendations

  • Leave to withdraw the request to review a streetlight near 76 Copperfield Rd., 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Leave to withdraw the request for additional streetlights on Lincoln St. between Norton St. and Harlow St., 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Leave to withdraw the request for streetlights on Wigwam Hill Dr., which is a private way, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Leave to withdraw the request for a streetlight in front of 6 Woodcliffe Ave., 2 yeas and 1 nay (Fresolo opposed). p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for an additional streetlight near 16 Kelley Sq., 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Leave to withdraw the request for an additional streetlight in the vicinity of 4-18 Millbury St., 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a streetlight at the intersection of Tallawanda Dr. and Brookline St., at an estimated cost of $1,500.00, 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Approval of additional streetlights on North Pkwy. at Burncoat (North) Park, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for a streetlight in front of 82 Hamilton St., 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Holding the request for a streetlight in front of 73 Hamilton St., 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placing on file the petition for electronic notice of street sweeping, 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Approval of “Please Pick Up After Your Dog” signage at Malden St. and West Boylston St., 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Holding the petition to repair the walking path to Thorndyke Road School, 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Holding the petition for No Littering signage on May St., 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Holding the petition to review the sidewalk on Burncoat St., pending completion of repairs, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placing on file the petition to change fall leaf collection and spring street sweeping, 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  • Approval of a sanitary sewer main extension on Stockton St. at the applicant’s expense, 3 yeas and 0 nays.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 25, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, 3 yeas and 0 nays. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved one-day liquor and one-day entertainment licenses for Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church, 341 June Street (3-0). p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day liquor and one-day entertainment licenses for Canal Diggers, Inc., 19 Temple Street (3-0). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day liquor license for Worcester Public Library Foundation, 3 Salem Square (3-0). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day liquor and one-day entertainment licenses for Marc Guinette, 236 Franklin Street (vote count not given). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for Worcester Cycle Bar X 1855, 48 Green Street, for the rain date of September 19, 2026, with end time amended to 2:30 p.m. (3-0). p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  19 more decisions

  • Approved one-day liquor license for Khalid Karachi, 100 Institute Road (3-0). p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for Woo Fest Block Party, City View Worcester (3-0). p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day liquor licenses for Christpher Besaw, 30 Exchange Street, for five dates from September 12 to October 31, 2026 (3-0). p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved common victualer license for Pida’s Pizzeria, LLC, 121 Millbury Street (3-0). p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved common victualer license for The Coop, 275 Park Avenue (3-0). p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved common victualer license for Not Ya Mamas Worcester, Worcester Public Market (3-0). p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved common victualer license for Maaz’s Chicken, 910A Main Street (3-0). p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved common victualer license for Tropical Chicken Flavors, 229 Canterbury Street (3-0). p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved change of manager for Falguni Corp, 108 Canterbury Street (3-0). p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved change of manager for Nachos Dining, Inc. dba Mexicali Cantina & Grill, 225 Shrewsbury Street (3-0). p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved change of manager for Dubai Restaurant & Lounge, Inc. dba Mexi Town Bar & Grill, 105 Water Street (3-0). The minutes record no vote on the requested dba change to Casa Blanca Restaurant and Lounge. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved restaurant all alcohol license for Moss Ventures, LLC dba August Coffee, 548 Main Street (3-0). p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved package store malt & wine license for 237 Cambridge LLC dba Shell, 237 Cambridge Street (3-0). p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved change of officers/directors and change of manager for Punta Cana Bar & Grill Restaurant, Inc., 795 Main Street (3-0). p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved lodging house license for PSI Theta Nu Fraternity, 8 Elbridge Street (3-0). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the status item for Chen Ye Worcester Inc dba BBQ Chicken, 102 Shrewsbury Street (3-0). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed SMG/DCU, 50 Foster Street (3-0). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed Aelux Lounge communication dated August 21, 2026, which reported the business has closed. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed Mexicali Cantina, 225 Shrewsbury Street, notice of manager’s resignation. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  11 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Postponed OM Harsh Corp dba A&B Liquors, 110 McKeon Road, change of officers/directors request, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Interstate Management Company, LLC (dba Hampton Inn & Suites), 65 Prescott Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Metro Convenience Inc. 27 Shrewsbury Street package store malt & wine license request to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street, entertainment license request, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, change of manager request, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Italian American World War Vets of The US, 14 Itam Court, failure to file amendment paperwork status hearing, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Continued Hidden Gem Hospitality LLC, 97-101 Water Street, to the first meeting in December (3-0). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Seabra Restaurant, 333 Pleasant Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed The Broadway, 100 Water Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed JMAC, 20 Franklin Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Hinoelia Rivera dba El Coqui Liquor, 184 Chandler Street, to September 24, 2026 (3-0). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit location on Velander St., 11-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit location at Washington Sq., 11-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Granted National Grid and Verizon New England permission for a jointly-owned pole on Christine St., 11-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied reconsideration of the August 18, 2026 vote on King's order for signage saying property may not be used for civil immigration enforcement, 5-6. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied reconsideration of King's order on multilingual signage in the ordinance, 4-7. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  17 more decisions

  • Approved reconsideration of King's multilingual signage order, 11-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied adoption of King's multilingual signage order after reconsideration, 5-6. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed two constable appointment communications on file, 11-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Confirmed Lauren Tiberio, Jennifer Maddox, and John Finn to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, 11-0 for each. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted to advertise three proposed ordinances to amend the Salary Ordinance, 11-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted resolutions on grants and donations, including a $1,923,714.10 state transportation grant, plus related transfers and payments, 11-0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted 18 committee chairman's orders, including reports on ordinance changes, tobacco revenue, and traffic signs, 11-0. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted Traffic and Parking Committee orders for items 19a through 19g, including signs, speed limits, and crosswalks, 11-0. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied Petty's motion to suspend Rule 21 so King could speak beyond 10 minutes on the civilian review board item, 5-6. p. 38page 38 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Mitra's order asking for a biannual report on Worcester Police Department goals and misconduct, 11-0. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted Councilor Ojeda's order asking the Police Chief for a report on rising arrests, 11-0. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed the civilian review board report item on file, 8-3, on Rosen's motion. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed the Toomey order on a public discussion of the DOJ investigation closure on file, 8-3. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied reconsideration of the Toomey order on the DOJ investigation, 7-4. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted King and Economou order asking for research on in-road warning light crosswalk systems, 10-0 with Bilotta absent. p. 36page 36 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied King's order to postpone the August 18, 2026 meeting and move its items to September 8, 2026, 5-5. p. 37page 37 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved suspending the rules to extend the public participation section by one hour, 11-0. p. 37page 37 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Accepted two Municipal and Legislative Operations reports recommending communications be placed on file, 11-0. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted Traffic and Parking reports recommending that petitions 19h through 19z be placed on file, 11-0. p. 26page 26 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted Traffic and Parking reports recommending that petitions 20a through 20n be placed on file, 11-0. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  11 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the July 21, 2026 City Council meeting, 11-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 10a through 10c, including a shade tree and tree removals, to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery, 11-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petition 10d on cat roaming regulations to the Public Health and Human Services Committee, 11-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 10e through 10x, including streetlight, road repair, and street naming requests, to the Public Works Committee, 11-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 10y and 10z on speed limit signage to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 11a through 11z on signs, speed humps, and parking to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petitions 12a through 12n on truck restrictions, parking, and traffic calming to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 11-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred petition 12o on the European Starling population to the Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee, 11-0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the DCU Special Tax District Borrowing communication to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 11-0. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Borenstein petition to amend off-street parking requirements for dwellings to the Economic Development Committee, 11-0. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred King's motion on joint meetings with the School Committee to the Education Committee, 10-0 with Bilotta absent. p. 38page 38 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Public Safety

  Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Moved to recommend placing the noise ordinance review item (# 13b CC July 21, 2026) on file.
  • Moved to recommend placing the Hospital Guard communication item (# 7a CC June 2, 2026) on file.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 23, 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Committee

  Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, including donations and personnel items, 8-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Rejected and filed petition c&p 6-14 on displaying flags on school grounds, 8-0.
  • Motion to consider reconsideration of petition c&p 6-14 failed, 2-6. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed the superintendent's Welcome Back report, 6-0 by voice vote.
  • Held gb 6-72 on the district boundary and realignment report, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  6 more decisions

  • Filed gb 4-92, gb 5-21, and gb 6-26, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Operations and Governance items as presented, 6-0 by voice vote. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grant of $521,064, the High Dosage Tutoring Grant, the PRISM grant of $236,835.00, and the Computer Science Engage Grant of $27,831.00, 6-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed gb 6-94 recognizing June and September as Pride Months, 6-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved new policy ACL, Interaction with Law Enforcement Officers, and filed the item, 6-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the second meal prices for 2026-2027, 6-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred gb 6-95, an update to Policy JCA on assignment of students to schools, to Operations and Governance, 6-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred c&p 6-6 on the district voluntary transfer policy to Operations and Governance, 6-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred gb 6-96 on policies ECAF, IHBG, and JFBB to Operations and Governance, 6-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Earlier months

August 2026 11 meetings

• Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

  Monday, August 31, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Filing the request for a "Go Slow Children" sign on Ames St. between Vernon St. and Stockton St. (2–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for "Children" signage in front of 457 Granite St. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a crosswalk with flashing beacon lights between 335/337 and 338 Park Ave. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for an additional crosswalk at 271 Salisbury St. and Forest St. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for solar-powered flashing crosswalk indicators on Gold Star Blvd. near Woodbury St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  29 more recommendations

  • Filing the rapid flashing beacon crosswalk request near Beverly Rd. and Rexhame Rd. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a rapid flashing beacon, improved crosswalk signage and line painting at Willowbrook Ln. and Salisbury St. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a rapid flashing beacon on Elm St. at Maple St. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of crosswalks on North Pkwy. at Davidson Rd. and near #22 to #36, pending funding. (3–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the Grove St. and Chadwick St. crosswalk. (3–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the Gold Star Blvd. and Chadwick St. crosswalk. (3–0)
  • Filing the request for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the crosswalk near 60 Gold Star Blvd. (3–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for crosswalks on North Lake Ave. between North Rd. and Belcourt Rd. (3–0) p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a crosswalk at Richmond Ave. and Pleasant St. (3–0) p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a 40-foot No Parking zone on the northern curbline of Bristol St. from Burncoat St. (3–0) p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of making Gage St. one-way eastbound between Eastern Ave. and Berkeley St. (3–0) p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the Thorne St. one-way street petition, as further information is needed. (3–0) p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove parking regulations on the odd side of Main St. from Federal St. to Franklin St. (2–0) p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove parking regulations in front of 484 Main St. (2–0) p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing the metered parking spaces in front of 25 Harvard St. (3–0) p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for two-hour parking in front of 43 and 47 Stafford St. (3–0) p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing resident permit parking on Wamsutta Ave. from Potomska St. to westerly terminus. (3–0) p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove resident permit parking on South Flagg St. (3–0) p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove resident permit parking on Shirley St. (3–0) p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a speed monitoring sign on Lovell St. (2–0) p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a dynamic speed monitor display on May St. between Chandler St. and Pleasant St. (3–0) p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for radar enforced speed limit warning signage near 22 Valmor St. (3–0) p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a yield sign facing Terrace Dr. at Newton Ave. North, instead of the stop sign requested. (3–0) p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for turn signal lights and a turning lane at Park Ave. and Pleasant St. (3–0) p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for designated left turn lanes on Park Ave. at Pleasant St. (3–0) p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to change the Blackstone River Rd. school zone time from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (2–0) p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to add flashing beacons to school zone signage on Blackstone River Rd. (3–0) p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for thru way street signage near 47 Tampa St. (3–0) p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for speed calming measures at Plantation St. and Orient St. (3–0) p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 25, 2026 meeting, 2-0 (Bilotta absent). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Holding the request for a joint meeting with the Standing Committee on Public Works to review the city's pavement management plan. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 19, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Commission

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Issued a negative determination of applicability for 4 Spring Valley Road (CC-2026-057), 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued order conditions for 149 West Boylston Drive (CC-2026-056), 3-0.
  • Issued amended order conditions for 0 Whippoorwill Drive and 0 Danielle's Way (Malden Woods Subdivision), 3-0.
  • Chose not to require a liner for the infiltration unit at 9 Dalton Street. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued order conditions for 9 Dalton Street (CC-2026-048), 3-0.
  12 more decisions

  • Issued order conditions for 46, 51, and 52 Modoc Street (CC-2026-054), 3-0.
  • Issued order conditions for 20 and 22 Goldthwaite Road (CC-2026-060), 3-0.
  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 222 Brook Street (CC-2019-009), 3-0.
  • Issued a partial Certificate of Compliance for 74 and 76 Valmor Street (CC-2023-075), 3-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 1195 Grafton Street (CC-2025-046 & DEP#349-1421), 3-0.
  • Approved the project change request for Elm Park Playground (CC-2025-002), 3-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Lifted an enforcement order for incomplete wetland replication tied to the Westside Veterinary Clinic, 3-0.
  • Lifted an enforcement order for unpermitted disturbance within 100 feet of a catch basin (address not named in the minutes), 3-0.
  • Issued an enforcement order for 88 Webster Street (CC-2023-025 & DEP#349-1361) to carry out a restoration plan, 3-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Ratified the enforcement order for 11 Holden Street (CC-EO-2026-003), 3-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Ratified the enforcement order for 142 Olean Street (CC-EO-2026-004), 3-0.
  • Approved the FY26 Annual Report, 3-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Postponed public hearings for six items, including 35 State Road and 99 Sears Island Drive, to 09/14/2026 and extended the constructive grant deadline to 10/06/2026, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the minutes of August 13, 2026, 3-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Holding the item on youth exposure to tobacco, nicotine, and vaping products, 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2026 meeting. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

  Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Filing the handicap parking space request for 11 Benefit St. (2–0) p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the handicap parking space request for 13 Benefit St. (2–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing the handicap parking space at 13 Vesper St. (2–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the handicap parking space request for 200 Fairmont Ave., as amended to read across from 200 Fairmont Ave. (2–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a handicap parking space in front of 48 Esther St., pending receipt of an updated handicap placard. (2–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  19 more recommendations

  • Approval of a handicap parking space at 131 Chino Ave. (2–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a handicap parking space in front of 4 Hartshorn Ave. (2–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of relocating the handicap parking space from 249 Pilgrim Ave. to 252 Pilgrim Ave. (2–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to remove the handicap parking space in front of 41 Everard St. (2–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of removing the handicap parking space in front of 49 Everard St. (2–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a new inbound WRTA bus stop on the western side of Constitution Ave. in front of 258-268 Constitution Ave., 2-0, taken up together with the outbound bus stop item. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of re-activating an outbound WRTA bus stop on the northern side of Constitution Ave. opposite 165-175 Constitution Ave. (2–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of "No Parking Anytime" signage between 4 and 8 Perry Ave. (2–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the Providence St. petition, as amended to request resident permit parking on the odd side and "No Parking Anytime" signage on the even side. (2–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of "No Parking Anytime" signage on the even side of Arbor Vitae St. (2–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for "No Parking Anytime" signage in front of the pathway at 26 King St. (2–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for "No Parking Anytime" signage on one side of lower Byron St. (2–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for speed limit signage near 604 Burncoat St. (2–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of 25 MPH speed limit signage on Mower St. (2–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of warning signage on Coes St. adjacent to the Stearns Tavern. (2–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a truck ban and weight restriction for through traffic of trucks on Hamilton St., 2-0, taken up together with the Lake Ave. item. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a truck ban and weight restriction for through traffic of trucks on Lake Ave. (2–0) p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the petition for a center solid yellow line on Coes St. (2–0) p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of traffic bollards at 173 Grove St. (2–0) p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the August 11, 2026 meeting, 2-0, with Ojeda absent. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Granted Charter Communications permission for a conduit at 38-40 Southbridge St., 9-0.
  • Granted National Grid permission for a conduit at Florence St., 9-0. Similar grants were made for Grafton St., Grove St., and a jointly owned pole on West Boylston St. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Set public hearings for September 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. on National Grid conduit and pole requests at Velander St., Washington Sq., and Christine St. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order allowing the purchasing director to procure a contract with a four-year term, 9-0.
  • Adopted as a group items 11.35A through 11.35V, 11.36A, and 11.37A through 11.37H, 9-0. These include a $900,000 state grant, a $5.5 million federal lead hazard grant, a $1.65 million MassWorks grant, and several donations. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  28 more decisions

  • Adopted requests on transit priority, a culvert report, traffic signs, and school bus speeding, 9-0. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for a review of Japanese knotweed overgrowth near 45 Marcy St., 9-0. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended an order asking for a report on public safety and cleanliness on the Worcester Common, 7-3. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file a request for a report on a July 24, 2026 sanitary sewer overflow near 23 Southwest Cutoff, 9-0. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege a request for a public discussion on the closure of the Department of Justice investigation of the Worcester Police Department. p. 26page 26 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted as amended an order asking the City Manager to meet with CSX about railcar idling and odors near Canterbury St., including information on the August 14, 2026 derailment, 9-0. p. 26page 26 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted a request for a report on Department of Public Works staffing levels and open positions, 10-0. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted a request to authorize a three-year software license agreement with Renaissance Learning for the Worcester Public Schools, 9-0.
  • Accepted the committee report on the WRTA winter weather plan and placed it on file, 9-0. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted sidewalk and street resurfacing orders for items 18a through 18j, 9-0. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted to advertise proposed ordinances for traffic and parking items 19a through 19v, 9-0. p. 31page 31 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted traffic orders for items 19w through 19z, including a crosswalk at Southbridge St. at Washburn St., 9-0. p. 34page 34 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted traffic orders for items 20a through 20h, including truck restrictions on Ararat St. and Mount Ave., 9-0. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted committee reports on traffic items 20i through 20z, which placed those petitions on file, 9-0. p. 36page 36 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted committee reports on traffic items 21a through 21g, which placed those items on file, 9-0. p. 38page 38 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Ordained items 22a through 22n, including permit parking on Lodi Street and two-way travel on a portion of Beaver Street, 9-0. p. 40page 40 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied a motion to recommit the Worcester Redevelopment Authority appointment of Candice Mero-Carlson to the City Manager, 3-7. p. 42page 42 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Confirmed the appointment of Candice Mero-Carlson to the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, 7-3. p. 42page 42 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Confirmed the appointments of Jared Madison to the Trust Funds Commission and Che Anderson to the Civic Center Commission, 10-0. p. 42page 42 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held under privilege a second time a municipal civilian review board report, 8-0. p. 42page 42 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for quarterly reports on outreach and police activity with unhoused individuals in the Canal District, 10-0.
  • Denied an order to install signage stating property may not be used for civil immigration enforcement, as amended, 5-5. p. 43page 43 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied an order requiring signage on civil immigration enforcement be listed in all appropriate languages, 5-5.
  • Took no action on six tabled items, including a rent control legal opinion request and a COVID-19 vaccination equity resolution.
  • Adopted the July 21, 2026 order asking for a report on efforts to enhance pedestrian safety near 137 Hope Ave., including lighting. p. 45page 45 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the July 21, 2026 order asking for a detailed report on the proposed zone change at 321 Greenwood St. p. 46page 46 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Denied a motion to postpone the August 18, 2026 meeting and move most items to September 8, 2026, 5-4.
  • Denied a motion to reconsider the postponement motion, 5-5. p. 46page 46 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  16 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 30, 2026 meeting, 8-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred requests to replace picnic tables and repair the tennis/pickleball court at Morgan Landing to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery, 9-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request to ban the sale of miniature alcohol bottles to the Public Health and Human Services Committee, 9-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred sidewalk, street, lighting, and sewer petitions (items 8d through 8z, except 8r) to the Public Works Committee, 9-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request to convert Marmion Ave. from a private street to a public street to the Planning Board, 9-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred speed hump, stop sign, parking, and traffic petitions (items 9a through 9z, except 9h) to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 9-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred traffic study, speed hump, stop sign, and parking petitions (items 10a through 10r) to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 9-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred requests on spray park hours and Morgan Landing court lights to the Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee, 9-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the request to add Pickleball Court to the city website's park feature search to the City Manager, 9-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred three transportation communications, including the functional classification of streets and the Vision Zero Annual Report, to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 9-0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue to the Economic Development Committee, 9-0.
  • Referred the order on speed camera hearings (Rosen) to the Traffic and Parking Committee, 8-0 with King abstaining. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the zoning map amendment petition for 600 and 604 Lincoln St. to the Economic Development Committee, 9-0.
  • Accepted committee reports on items 18k through 18s, including petitions placed on file and requests granted leave to withdraw, 9-0. p. 30page 30 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the annual survey and staffing process communications on the City Council Office to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 10-0. p. 41page 41 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the City Clerk's communication on one support staff vacancy in the City Council Office to the Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee, 10-0. p. 44page 44 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

  Monday, August 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Holding the Plan E City Charter review order (item 3a) and the City Clerk's communication on charter review options (item 4a). (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placing the City Clerk's communication on advertisements for the August 17, 2026 meeting on file. (3–0)
  • Placing the City Manager's communication on a process to establish a charter review commission on file. (3–0)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2026 meeting, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Committee

  Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, except the Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers digital curriculum donation, 9-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers Digital curriculum donation, 9-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Community-Based Out of School Social and Recreational Program grant of $43,384.50, the RALIE grant of $2,000, 27 prior year payments totaling $101,647.57, and a $20,000 prior year payment for a missed educational level, 9-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed the 2025-2026 Superintendent summative evaluation, rated Proficient overall, 9-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2027 School Committee meeting dates, except November 4, 2027, which will be reselected, 9-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  3 more decisions

  • Approved the Report of the Superintendent Schedule for the 2026-2027 school year, 9-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Rescheduled the November 5, 2026 meeting to November 12, 2026, 9-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed the change to the IRS mileage reimbursement rate from $0.725/mile to $0.76/mile, 9-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  5 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred c&p 6-10 (Ford), concerning a Nelson Place School report, to the Administration, 9-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred c&p 6-11 (Ford), concerning a public Nelson Place School report, to the Administration, 9-0.
  • Referred c&p 6-12 (Ford), concerning outside-counsel spending, to the Administration, 9-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred c&p 6-13 (Ford), concerning cybersecurity safeguards, to the Administration, 9-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred gb 6-92 (Biancheria), on MassHire services for students, to the Administration, 9-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Holding the request to remove the bus stop between Chino Ave. and 12 Boylston St. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of 20-foot No Parking Here to Corner signage along Hamilton St. at its intersections with Commonwealth Ave., Middlesex Ave., and Boston Ave. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of an ordinance establishing a commercial loading zone and two-hour metered parking on a portion of Main Street. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a stop sign facing Scrimgeour Rd. at West Boylston Dr. (2–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a right turn only lane on Lincoln St. at its intersection with Plantation St. (2–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  5 more recommendations

  • Filing the request for a stop sign on Indian Hill Rd. at Marconi Rd. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of the yield sign request on Indian Hill Rd. at Marconi Rd. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Do Not Block Intersection signage and markings at Indian Hill Rd. and Marconi Rd. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Blind Driveway signage in front of 425 Lake Ave. North. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Do Not Block Driveway signage in front of 15 Windham St. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for HHS-DYO_Casita Cultura Latina at Institute Park, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for Summer Jam Classic, 59 Quinsigamond Avenue, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor licenses for Christopher Besaw, 280 Main Street, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for Friendly House Block Party, 36 Wall Street, with amended hours, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for 2026 Community of Vision Day, Green Hill Park, 3-0.
  9 more decisions

  • Approved one-day entertainment license for Fun for a Cause Cornhole Classic, 2 Ionic Avenue, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor license for J.T. Ethier, 55 Millbrook Street, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Noreen Hanlon, 18 Cambridge Street, 3-0.
  • Approved common victualer license for The Vegan Path, 56 Water Street, 3-0.
  • Approved common victualer license for Gong Cha Worcester Southbridge LLC, 24 Southbridge Street, 3-0.
  • Approved restaurant all alcohol license for Grill and Green Kitchen, Inc., 141 Highland Street, 3-0.
  • Approved the request to transfer the restaurant all alcohol license from Suveroo LLC to L&D Enterprises LLC, 5 Saugus Place, 3-0. The minutes' vote sentence refers to a one-day liquor license. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted 3-0 that the video system be installed at Victory Bar and Cigar, LLC, 56 Shrewsbury Street, within 30 days. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Allowed Creed Lounge, 41 Pleasant Street, to stay open until 2:00 a.m. for a trial period of three months, 3-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  6 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the July 23, 2026 minutes, 3-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed the one-day liquor and entertainment applications for Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church, 341 June Street, to August 20, 2026, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed the entertainment license application for Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street, to August 20, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the request for change of manager for Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, to August 20, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the status hearing for Italian American World War Vets of The US, 14 Itam Court, to August 20, 2026, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the withdrawal of applicant from Punta Cana, received July 2026. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Health

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved supporting development of mapping resources and quarterly reports related to the Tobacco Ordinance, by unanimous roll call vote with four in favor. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved receiving updates on the Community Health Link transition and inviting its leadership to a future meeting, by unanimous vote. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a future report from Commissioner Seema Dixit on the City’s planning and response to Temporary Protected Status changes, by unanimous vote. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved adding a discussion of the Civilian Review Board to the next meeting agenda, 4-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved staff communicating with the City Manager about the Board’s interest in engaging the Human Rights Commission on the Civilian Review Board, by unanimous vote. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the June 1 meeting minutes by unanimous roll call vote. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the proposed amendments to the July 13, 2026 public hearing minutes by unanimous roll call vote. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the July 13, 2026 public hearing minutes as amended by unanimous roll call vote. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

July 2026 9 meetings

• Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation

  Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the Chairman's Order asking the City Manager to ensure rapid transit and transit signal prioritization on Lincoln St., Main St., and Grafton St., 3-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Chairman's Order asking the City Manager to encourage WRTA to apply for MassDOT and FY26 community transit grant programs, 3-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Placing on file the order requesting a WRTA winter weather plan report. (3–0) p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the order on public hearings to encourage WRTA bus service improvements. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the May 21, 2026 meeting, 2-0 with Ojeda absent. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Pride Worcester, 28 Franklin Street, for September 12, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day entertainment license for the Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade, East Park, for October 11, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day entertainment license for the Green Hill Neighborhood Block Party, Grant Square Park, for August 1, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day liquor license for Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, for July 28, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor licenses for Richard Perna, 1 College Street, for football events on dates from August 29 through November 21, 2026, 3-0.
  13 more decisions

  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendents, Worcester Common, for August 1, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day liquor license for Cam Brigham, 48 Green Street (outside), for July 24, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved a one-day entertainment license for the Hiroshima Commemoration, Elm Park, for August 6, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Casa Cultural Dominicana Worcester, 126 Salisbury Street, for September 5, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved an entertainment license for the Brazilian Festival of Worcester, Institute Park, for September 13, 2026, 3-0.
  • Approved a common victualer license for Quinsigamond Gas & Market, LLC, 75 Quinsigamond Avenue, 3-0.
  • Approved a common victualer license for Dippin Donuts, 75 Quinsigamond Avenue, 3-0.
  • Approved the remaining dates for outdoor Sunday live music from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Worcester Marine Corps League, 181 Lake Avenue, 3-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the transfer of the restaurant all alcohol license from Brick House, LLC dba Nuovo, plus the common victualer and entertainment licenses, for Olives Hospitality, LLC, 92 Shrewsbury Street, 3-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed the status item for Myron Katz, 667 Main Street, on corrections to the lodging house license, 3-0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the email from the Marine Corps League manager resigning the position. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the ABCC liquor license quotas communication for the City of Worcester. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted 3-0 to bring Victory Bar, 56 Shrewsbury Street, in for a status hearing. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  7 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the July 9, 2026 minutes, 3-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed the application for HHS-DYO_Casita Cultura Latina, Institute Park, to August 6, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the entertainment license application for Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street, to August 6, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the change of manager application for Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, to August 6, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the restaurant all alcohol license application for Grill and Green Kitchen, Inc., 141 Highland Street, to August 6, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the application for transfer of the restaurant all alcohol license from Suveroo LLC to L&D Enterprises LLC, 5 Saugus Place, to August 6, 2026, 3-0.
  • Postponed the status hearing for Italian American World War Vets of The US, 14 Itam Court, to August 6, 2026, 3-0.

• Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

  Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of a handicap parking space at 72 Richland St., 2 to 0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a handicap parking space near 151 Chandler St., 2 to 0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for a rapid flashing beacon on Elm St. at Maple St., 2 to 0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a crosswalk and lighted crosswalk signage at the bus stop near 150 Blackstone River Rd., pending funding, 2 to 0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to change pedestrian signal activation at Webster St., Cambridge St., and Main St., 2 to 0, after staff found the buttons working as designed. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  39 more recommendations

  • Approval of a crosswalk with flashing beacons on Southbridge St. at Washburn St., pending funding, 2 to 0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for No Parking Anytime signage between 4 and 8 Perry Ave., 2 to 0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of No Parking Anytime signage on the even side of Elliot St., between Eastern Ave. and Edward St., 2 to 0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of making Elliot St. one-way westbound from Eastern Ave. toward Liberty Ave., 2 to 0, recorded with the Elliot St. No Parking item. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for No Parking Anytime signage on the even side of South St., 2 to 0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for No Parking Anytime signage at the driveway of 8 Chapin St., 2 to 0. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of No Parking/Bike Lane signage on portions of Burncoat St., 2 to 0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for No Parking Anytime signage along the bike path routes on Burncoat St., 2 to 0, as recorded with the Rymer item. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for No Parking Anytime signage at the intersection of Bristol St. and Burncoat St., 2 to 0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a No Parking zone between the driveways of 3 Village St. and 7 Village St., 2 to 0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a 40-foot No Parking zone on the southeast side of the driveway near 85 Mountain St. East, 2 to 0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of No Parking Anytime signage in front of 145 East Central St., 2 to 0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to make Standish St. a one-way street, 2 to 0. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for parking meters in front of 241 Lincoln St., 2 to 0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of three 30-minute parking spaces on June St. from 116 June St. to 120 June St., 2 to 0. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Holding the request for school safety zone signage near Thorndyke Road School, 2 to 0. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for white stop lines at Beechmont St. and Bancroft Tower Rd., 2 to 0. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for three-way stop signage at Chester St. and West Chester St., 2 to 0. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a stop sign on Beaver St. at Oliver St. and Florence St., pending construction of related intersection alignment improvements, 2 to 0. p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for four-way stop signs at Delmont Ave. and Bedford Ave., 2 to 0. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for four-way stop signs at Farrar Ave. and Bedford Ave., 2 to 0. p. 17page 17 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for additional One Way and Do Not Enter signage on Canton St. at Quinsigamond Ave., 2 to 0. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of One Way/No Left Turn signage on Canton St. at the Crompton Park parking lot exit, 2 to 0. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of Do Not Enter signage at six locations on Lafayette St., 2 to 0. p. 18page 18 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of a dead-end sign at the entrance of East Park Terrace, 2 to 0. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Go Slow, Children Playing signage near 10 Westport Rd., 2 to 0, because the sign type is no longer MUTCD compliant. p. 19page 19 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Go Slow Children signage on Kenwood Ave., 2 to 0, because the sign type is no longer MUTCD compliant. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Not a Thru Street signage at the entrance of Assumption Ave. on West Boylston St., 2 to 0. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of Private Way signage on Assumption Ave., 2 to 0. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for Blind Driveway signage near 85 Mountain St. East, 2 to 0. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request to move STOP, ONE WAY, and DO NOT ENTER signage out of the bushes at Pasadena Pkwy. and Tacoma St., 2 to 0, because a work order will be submitted. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a convex mirror near 85 Mountain St. East, 2 to 0. p. 21page 21 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for left turn arrow signals on West Boylston St. southbound at Loop Rd., 2 to 0. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a traffic light at Bigelow Davis Parkway and Lake Ave., 2 to 0. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the request for a traffic study on Salisbury St., 2 to 0, because DTM has collected traffic and speed data. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of Commercial Truck Exclusion signage on Ararat St., 2 to 0. p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of supplemental signage to dissuade trucks from using Mount Ave., 2 to 0. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the informational communication on 2026 speed hump installations, 2 to 0. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filing the informational communication on the Mobility Action Plan Annual Report, 2 to 0. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 24, 2026 meeting, 2 to 0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a $43,468,416 capital loan order, 8-3. p. 46page 46 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking the City Manager for a report on a possible $20 million per year loan for street and sidewalk work, 7-3. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the transfer of MSBA Stabilization Fund money to the New High School Fund and closure of the MSBA Stabilization Fund, 10-0 (Ojeda recused). p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved expanding the New High School Fund to include the Burncoat High and Middle Schools project, 10-0 (Ojeda recused). p. 15page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted to advertise four proposed salary ordinance amendments, 10-0 (Toomey absent). p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  35 more decisions

  • Adopted year-end capital transfers and related grant, transfer, and prior-year payment items, 11-0. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted a resolution to accept and spend a $3,183,690 state preparedness grant, 11-0. p. 16page 16 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted chairman's orders 11a through 11j, including a request for a draft ordinance to reduce minimum off-street parking requirements. p. 20page 20 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for a neighborhood meeting on noise from St. Joan of Arc Church, and referred the noise ordinance discussion to Public Safety Committee. p. 22page 22 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking the Commissioner of Emergency Communications and Management to research 911 follow-up surveys, 9-0 (Bergman, Economou absent). p. 23page 23 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted to rescind the 35 and 30 mph special speed regulations on Hope Ave., 11-0. p. 24page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for a report on streetlights out of operation and repair timelines. p. 25page 25 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted, as amended, an order asking for a report on the Town of Holden sewer use lawsuit.
  • Held an order on Canal District outreach reports under privilege.
  • Adopted, as amended, an order on the Declaration of Independence statue, adding a refurbished plaque request. p. 28page 28 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking the Commissioner of Public Works to study tree root damage to sewers, and referred it to Public Works Committee. p. 30page 30 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for a legal opinion on developers at 4 Brandt Ln. using Pine Hill Rd., as amended, 9-0 (Bilotta absent, King abstained). p. 31page 31 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for a plan on conservation land deeding in light of the housing crisis. p. 30page 30 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held one City Council Office staff vacancy communication under privilege.
  • Accepted the Economic Development Committee report on NCAA events, 10-1 (King opposed). p. 34page 34 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted the Economic Development Committee report on NCAA tournament criteria, 9-1 (Bilotta absent, King opposed). p. 34page 34 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted Public Safety Committee reports on food permitting and police reports. p. 34page 34 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted 13 sidewalk and resurfacing petitions, items 19a through 19m. p. 35page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted, as amended by Councilor Economou, the Proctor St. guardrail petition. p. 36page 36 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted to advertise proposed parking, stop sign, and handicap space ordinances, items 20a through 20m, 10-0 (King abstained). p. 38page 38 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted and adopted 12 traffic sign, crosswalk, and parking orders, items 20n through 20y. p. 40page 40 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted the report on the Salisbury St. crosswalk repainting request, placed on file.
  • Accepted Traffic and Parking Committee reports on Shrewsbury St. crosswalk requests, items 21a through 21z. p. 41page 41 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted Traffic and Parking Committee reports on Shrewsbury St. crosswalk requests, items 22a through 22h. p. 45page 45 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted a $43,468,416 loan order for capital improvements. p. 46page 46 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Ordained 26 traffic, parking, and salary ordinances, items 24a through 24z, 11-0. p. 47page 47 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Ordained the salary ordinance amendments, items 25a through 25c, 11-0. p. 49page 49 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placed on file the Beaver Brook Dog Park audit order. p. 51page 51 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held City Council Office survey and staffing communications under privilege a second time, 10-1 (Bilotta opposed). p. 51page 51 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Took no action on a tabled legal opinion order on rent control. p. 51page 51 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted an order asking for a report on community policing on Boylston St., 7-3. p. 52page 52 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Suspended the rules to extend public participation by one hour, 11-0. p. 52page 52 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Set public hearings for August 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. on conduit and pole location requests from Charter, National Grid, and Verizon. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held three City Council confirmation appointments under privilege. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held the municipal civilian review board report under privilege.

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Accepted committee reports recommending Leave to Withdraw for repaving requests on Vinton St., Gilman Rd., and Norton St. p. 37page 37 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  18 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred the joint Public Works and Traffic and Parking pavement management review request to both committees. p. 26page 26 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred a youth tobacco and vaping meeting request to Public Health and Human Services Committee, 11-0. p. 29page 29 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred an order on youth busking and vending permits to Education Committee. p. 32page 32 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred City Charter and City Council Office communications to Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee.
  • Referred the Worcester Regional Research Bureau OZ Zones report to Economic Development Committee.
  • Referred the zoning map petition for 321 Greenwood St. to Economic Development Committee. p. 33page 33 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the zoning map petition for 455 Grove St. to Economic Development Committee. p. 33page 33 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the Public Works Committee Rd. Burncoat-related sidewalk request, item 19w, to Traffic and Parking Committee.
  • Referred the Gordon Davis sump pump request at 10 Varnum St. to the City Manager.
  • Referred speed hump, parking, and bus stop requests, items 9a through 9l, to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred stone wall, stone deposit, and dam requests, items 7a through 7e, to Department of Public Works. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the 95 Vernon St. Adaptive Reuse Overlay District zoning request to Planning Board.
  • Referred street resurfacing, sidewalk, and sewer extension requests, items 7g through 7p, to Public Works Committee. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred parking, traffic, and signal requests, items 7q through 7z, to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred crosswalk, parking, and speed hump requests, items 8a through 8z, to Traffic and Parking Committee. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the 128 Providence St. zoning map amendment to Planning Board.
  • Referred the GreenTech Park Tax Increment Financing Zone resolution to Economic Development Committee.
  • Referred a Main Street loading zone and parking ordinance to Traffic and Parking Committee.

• Standing Committee on Public Works

  Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Deny the petition to make Wildwood Ave. from Apricot St. to 301 Wildwood Ave. public. (3–0)
  • Deny the petition for new sidewalks on the upper portion of Orient St. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Deny the petition for a new sidewalk on Orient St. from Sultan St. to Plantation St. (3–0) p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approve about 220 feet of sidewalk construction in front of 360 May St. (3–0) p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Grant leave to withdraw the petition for a new sidewalk on Heard St. (3–0)
  14 more recommendations

  • Adding 15 Coombs Rd. to the Sidewalk Repair List. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adding 5 Coombs Rd. to the Sidewalk Repair List. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adding the odd side of Lovell St. from Columbus St. to Garland St. to the Sidewalk Repair List. (3–0) p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Grant leave to withdraw the petition for sidewalk repair in front of 29 to 31 Laconia Rd. (3–0)
  • Grant leave to withdraw the petition for street resurfacing on Sagamore Rd. near 53 Sagamore Rd. (3–0)
  • Placing Mellor Ave. on the Street Resurfacing List. (3–0) p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Grant leave to withdraw the request to resurface First St. (3–0)
  • Adding Doris St. to the Street Resurfacing List. (3–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adding East Central St. to the Street Resurfacing List. (3–0) p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adding North Pkwy. to the Street Resurfacing List. (3–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Grant leave to withdraw the request for street resurfacing in front of 31 Laconia Rd. (3–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Placing the petition to ban lift kits on city-owned trucks on file. (3–0) p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approve No Littering signage on North St. along the property line of Rural Cemetery and Crematory. (3–0)
  • Approve No Dumping signage with fine amounts at the end of Chatanika Ave. where it borders Cascade Park. (3–0)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of the June 30, 2026 meeting, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Committee

  Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Filed the superintendent's report on his 2025-2026 goals by a vote of 8-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the grants and other finance items by a vote of 8-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the contract for Amy Grinet as Director of Nursing by a vote of 8-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and filed the item to set a date and process for the Superintendent Evaluation by a vote of 8-0.
  • Approved and filed the item authorizing a three-year Software License and Services Agreement with Renaissance Learning, Inc. by a vote of 8-0.
  10 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, excluding the June 25 open session minutes, by a vote of 8-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the minutes of the June 25, 2026 meeting by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the update on the City of Worcester IT Department moving out of Worcester Technical High School to the Administration by a vote of 8-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Referred the update on Safe Schools LGBTQIA training and programming to Administration by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the update on the WPS Homework Policy to Administration by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the review of the FY27 Budget status and transfers to the Standing Committee on Finance by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the review of the Student Activity fund testing report to the Standing Committee on Finance by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the review of the Independent Accountants' Report on agreed-upon procedures for fiscal year 2026 to the Standing Committee on Finance by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the review of the annual audit and agreed-upon procedures report for the City of Worcester to the Standing Committee on Finance by a vote of 8-0.
  • Referred the request for a minimum four month lead time for curriculum, contracts, or policy changes to the Standing Committee on Operations and Governance by a vote of 8-0. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Health

  Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the updated City of Worcester tobacco regulations, effective July 15, 2026, by a 4-0 vote. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Commission

  Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Issued a negative determination of applicability for 166 Moreland Street (CC-2026-038), 4-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Lifted the enforcement order for 166 Moreland Street, 4-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Issued the Order of Conditions for 2 Northboro Street (CC-2026-041), 4-0.
  • Issued the Order of Conditions for Lots 9, 10, 11, & 12 Chester Street (CC-2026-043), 4-0.
  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 51 Oriel Drive (CC-2022-065), 4-0.
  2 more decisions

  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 2 Lodi Street (CC-2023-073 & DEP# 349-1403), 4-0.
  • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 70 Webster Street (CC-2024-033 & DEP#349-1394), 3-0.
  4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Postponed the public hearing for 497 Granite Street (Notice of Intent) to 08/03/2026 and extended the constructive grant deadline to 08/25/2026, 4-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Continued the public hearing for 283 Lake Avenue (Quinsigamond State Park) to August 3, 2026, 4-0.
  • Continued the public hearing for 35 State Road (CC-2026-045) to August 3, 2026, 4-0.
  • Approved the minutes of June 22, 2026, 4-0. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• License Commission

  Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Latin American Business Organization, Inc., Worcester Common, 2-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved one-day entertainment license for Family Fun Day, Institute Park, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor license for Pam Mass Challenge, 1 College Street, 3-0.
  • Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for WICN Public Radio, Inc., 30 Federal Street, 3-0.
  • Approved common victualer license for Pasta Mani, Worcester Public Market, 3-0.
  14 more decisions

  • Approved common victualer license for Aretha's Kitchen, 807 Main Street, 3-0.
  • Approved common victualer license for Sabor Colombiano Authentic Columbian Food, Worcester Public Market, 3-0.
  • Approved common victualer license for Red Cup Coffee, LLC, 304 Shrewsbury Street, 3-0.
  • Approved restaurant all alcohol license for Momo Palace, LLC dba Momo Palace, 142B Highland Street, 3-0.
  • Filed New Golden Pizza, 1137 Grafton Street, status item, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved refund of the 2026 liquor license fee for Odd by Nature, LLC, 20 Front Street, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Voted 3-0 that Suveroo, LLC dba Maya Lounge, 5 Saugus Place, stay closed until transfer of liquor license is completed, on reconsideration request. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Found 3-0 that the violation occurred for Dubai Restaurant & Lounge, Inc. dba Mexi Town, 105 Water Street.
  • Issued a three day suspended suspension and a five day suspension with three days to be served for Mexi Town, 3-0. Six days to be served on July 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, and 31. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Found 3-0 that the violation occurred for BMW Group, Inc. dba Panda Buffet, 97 Stafford Street.
  • Issued a five day suspension with two days served on July 29, 2026 and July 26, 2026 for Panda Buffet, 3-0. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Found 3-0 that the violation occurred for Suveroo, LLC dba Maya Lounge, 5 Saugus Place.
  • Voted 3-0 that the Maya Lounge license remain under suspension until the transfer of the liquor license is completed. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Filed a Law Department communication dated Jun 25, 2026, regarding time period for notice of violation hearings. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  7 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes of June 25, 2026, 3-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Postponed Pride Worcester, 28 Franklin Street, one-day liquor and entertainment license requests to July 23, 2026, 3-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Continued Quinsigamond Gas & Market, LLC, 75 Quinsigamond Avenue, application to July 23, 2026, 3-0.
  • Continued Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street, entertainment license application to July 23, 2026, 3-0.
  • Continued Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3, 14 Itam Court, change of manager request to July 23, 2026, 3-0.
  • Continued Italian American World War Vets of The US, 14 Itam Court, status hearing to July 23, 2026, 3-0.
  • Continued Myron Katz, 667 Main Street, status item to July 23, 2026, 3-0. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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