City Council - February 24, 2026

A. Referral to the Committee on Human Services to meet with the Director of Human Services to review current work and upcoming goals

B. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance - "Skip the Stuff" Waste Reduction Ordinance

B. First Reading on a proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriated to pay costs of sewer system improvements for the Department of Public Works, as more fully described in line 51 of the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2026, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.

Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on February 12, 2026 - Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Amy Plovnick for reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring February 1, 2029 ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Dennis Duff for reappointment to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring February 1, 2029 ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Payson Whitney for reappointment to the Planning Board for a term expiring February 15, 2029 ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council confirm Sarah Baker for reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring February 15, 2031

Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on February 11, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To adopt the ordinance amendments and to refer the ordinance to the City Council