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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
The Third Regular Meeting, February 3, 2026
City Council
Isaac B. “Zac” Bears
Anna Callahan
Emily Lazzaro
Matt Leming
Liz Mullane
George A. Scarpelli
Justin Tseng
This meeting will take place at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor,
Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA and via Zoom.
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86730687880?pwd=qi3y6poGJWqlaTImeD0Dcb9ahX3f8t.1
Call-in Number: +13092053325,,86730687880#,,,,*247937#
Live: Channel 22 (Comcast), Channel 43 (Verizon), YouTube, and medfordtv.org.
To submit written comments, please email ccmembers@medford-ma.gov.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ANNOUNCEMENTS, ACCOLADES, REMEMBRANCES, REPORTS, AND
RECORDS
Records
The Records of the Meeting of January 20, 2026 were passed to Councilor Mullane
Reports of Committees
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25-054 and 25-149 - Offered by Matt Leming, City Councilor
P lanning and Permitting Committee, January 28, 2026, Report to Follow
Refer to Committee for Further Discussion
26-031 - Offered by Anna Callahan, City Councilor
Resolution to Require Law Enforcement Identification and Protect Fourth Amendment
R ights
26-032 - Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President, Justin Tseng, City Councilor
R esolution to Implement the New City Charter
HEARINGS
26-025
Petition for Grant of Location - National Grid (57 Swan Street)
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS
26-030
Submitted by City Clerk
Petition for a Common Victualler License - Lighthouse Cafe
26-036
Submitted by City Clerk
Petition for a Common Victualler License - Sherwood, Inc d/b/a Plazita Mexico Tacos
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
26-024 - Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President
R esolution to Schedule Neighborhood Ward Meetings Hosted by City Council
26-026 - Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President, George Scarpelli, City
Councilor
Resolution to Request Data and Response from Administration Regarding
A mbulance/EMS Transition
26-027 - Offered by George Scarpelli, City Councilor
Resolution Regarding Ambulance Service Transition, Contract Transparency, and
O versight
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26-028 - Offered by George Scarpelli, City Councilor
Resolution Requesting a Full Report Regarding the January 2026 Snow Storm
R esponse
26-029 - Offered by Councilor Mullane and Councilor Tseng
R esolution to Evaluate City Snow Removal and Improve Service Delivery
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
26-033
Submitted by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation Request
26-034
Submitted by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
FY26 CPA Appropriation Requests
26-035
Submitted by Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Equipment Acceptance from Leary Firefighters Foundation
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
To participate outside of Zoom, please e-mail REliseo@medford-ma.gov.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
25-103 Proposed Amendments to the Medford Zoning Ordinance
- Other Corridors Districts (for referral to the CDB)
IN CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
TABLED
26-003 Appointment of a City Messenger for 2026 and 2027
IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2026
TABLED
26-019 Chapter 50, Article IV - Proposed Ordinance Banning Face
Surveillance Technology
IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 2026 APPROVED FOR FIRST
READING
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ADVERTISED TBD MEDFORD TRANSCRIPT &
SOMERVILLE JOURNAL
IN CITY COUNCIL TBD ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD
READING
Reports Due/Deadlines
16-574 University Accountability Report (Next Report Due in
November 2025)
22-026 Quarterly Presentation on City’s Financial Health by Chief
Financial Officer/Auditor
22-027 Monthly Copy of Warrant Articles from Chief Financial
Officer/Auditor
24-031 Request a Representative from BJ's Wholesale Club Meet to
Discuss Construction and Neighborhood Concerns
Adjournment
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 Anna Callahan, City Councilor
AGENDA ITEM
26-031 - Resolution to Require Law Enforcement Identification and Protect Fourth Amendment
Rights
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that the Public Health and Community Safety Committee
meet to discuss ordinances, orders, policies, and resolutions to protect residents and secure basic
constitutional rights on the following matters:
Law Enforcement Identification and Public Trust
A law enforcement officer shall not wear any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the
public in the performance of their duties, except for:
a. Medical grade masks that are surgical or N95 respirators designed to prevent transmission of
airborne diseases and masks designed to protect against exposure to smoke or toxins only
during a state of emergency; and
b. As part of gear that is necessary to protect their faces from harm only during the performance
of tactical operations in which the gear is typically worn.
Fourth Amendment Protections
All law enforcement agencies exercising their authority within the city limits of Medford shall abide by
the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. Specifically:
a. No law enforcement officer shall seize persons or property without a judicial court-ordered
warrant.
b. No law enforcement officer shall enter a domicile or other privately owned building without
either permission from the property owner or a judicial court ordered warrant.
RECOMMENDATION
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FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 Isaac Bears, Council President,
Justin Tseng, City Councilor
AGENDA ITEM
26-032 - Resolution to Implement the New City Charter
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that we meet in Committee of the Whole to discuss the
implementation of our new City Charter passed at the November 2025 election and now in effect, in
particular to review sections of the new Charter affecting the City Council and to determine how the
Charter differs from past and current practice.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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26-025
PETITION FOR GRANT OF LOCATION,
NATIONAL GRID, NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS,
PETITION FOR A JOINT OWNED POLE AT 57 SWAN STREET
(NATIONAL GRID PLAN #: JO-31197488)
MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, the Medford City Council will hold a
Public Hearing in the Howard F. Alden Chambers at Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive,
Medford, and via Zoom on Tuesday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., a link to be posted no later than
Friday, January 30, 2025, on a petition by Massachusetts Electrical Company dba National Grid, for
permission to Install a new Joint owned pole at 57 Swan Street
Wherefore it requests that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for
and permission to Install a new Joint owned pole at 57 Swan Street, JO# 31197488 originally dated
October 30, 2025 and received and filed in the Office of the City Clerk on December 12, 2025 and
available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Medford City Hall, Room 103, 85 George P.
Hassett Drive, Medford, Massachusetts 02155.
The following are the recommendations from the Engineering Division:
Honorable City Council:
The Engineering Division does not recommend approval of the Grant of Location request submitted by National Grid for
the installation of a new 40-foot joint utility pole at 57 Swan Street.
The proposed installation does not appear to serve a clear public need and would introduce additional private
infrastructure within the public right of way. The Engineering Division has concerns regarding the impact to existing
utilities, vehicular accessibility, and overall streetscape aesthetics. As the installation is intended to support one private
service rather than a broader public benefit, it is not an appropriate use of municipal right of way. Accordingly, the
Engineering Division recommends that this request not be approved.
DENIED – City Engineer
Call 781-393-2425 for any accommodations/aids
s/Richard Eliseo Jr
Acting City Clerk
Plans can be viewed in City Clerk’s Office, 781-393-2425.
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 Isaac Bears, Council President
AGENDA ITEM
26-024 - Resolution to Schedule Neighborhood Ward Meetings Hosted by City Council
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that the Council's Resident Services and Public
Engagement Committee discuss a plan to schedule Neighborhood Ward Meetings hosted by the City
Council in 2026 and 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 Isaac Bears, Council President,
George Scarpelli, City Councilor
AGENDA ITEM
26-026 - Resolution to Request Data and Response from Administration Regarding Ambulance/EMS
Transition
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS; the City of Medford has entered into a new ambulance service contract representing a
significant change in public safety service delivery; and
WHEREAS; the City Council held meetings on January 6th and January 13th to discuss the transition
and submit a number of questions to the Mayoral administration; and
WHEREAS; the City Council has not received a response from the Mayoral administration to these
questions and has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently and public
safety standards are maintained; now therefore:
Be it Resolved by the Medford City Council that we request answers to the questions submitted to
the administration by the City Council on January 13th.
Be it Further Resolved that the City Council requests copies of any and all communications sent by
the city or received from Armstrong Ambulance regarding the termination of the contract.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 George Scarpelli, City Councilor
AGENDA ITEM
26-027 - Resolution Regarding Ambulance Service Transition, Contract Transparency, and Oversight
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS, the City of Medford recently transitioned emergency ambulance services to Cataldo
Ambulance Service, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a core public safety function directly impacting resident
health, safety, and response times; and
WHEREAS, prior proposals for ambulance services included differing levels of transporting resources,
supervisory capabilities, and staffing models; and WHEREAS, questions have arisen regarding:
The reduction or modification of transporting supervisory resources,
The use of Medford ambulances for mutual aid outside the City,
The location and staffing of the Behavioral Health ambulance,
Training requirements for personnel assigned to Medford,
The frequency of CORI background checks, and
The availability and review of the full executed ambulance contract; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a duty to ensure transparency, accountability, and consistent
standards in public safety contracting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Medford City Council formally requests the
Administration to provide written clarification and documentation regarding:
1. Whether and under what circumstances Medford ambulances may be deployed for mutual aid
outside the City under the Cataldo contract;
2. The operational differences between previously proposed transporting supervisor ambulances and
the current non-transporting supervisory model, including the impact on transport capacity;
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3. The physical stationing location of the Behavioral Health ambulance and the mandatory training
requirements (including PAL or equivalent) for personnel assigned to Medford
4. The frequency and contractual requirements for CORI background checks for Cataldo employees
assigned to Medford; and
5. A copy of the full executed ambulance services contract with Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this information be provided to the City Council in advance of any
further deliberations regarding ambulance operations, performance metrics, or contract amendments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council call for a Committee of the Whole meeting with
City public safety leadership team to review information requested
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 George Scarpelli, City Councilor
AGENDA ITEM
26-028 - Resolution Requesting a Full Report Regarding the January 2026 Snow Storm Response
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
WHEREAS, the City experienced a significant winter storm event in January 2026 that required an
extensive municipal snow and ice removal response; and
WHEREAS, the severity and duration of the storm resulted in substantial deployment of City
resources, contracted services, parking enforcement actions, and towing operations; and
WHEREAS, transparency, accountability, and preparedness are essential to ensuring the effective
use of public funds and the continuous improvement of emergency response operations; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of the City’s response will assist the City Council,
Administration, and residents in evaluating operational effectiveness and identifying areas for
improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby requests that the
Administration prepare and submit a full written report detailing the City’s response to the January
2026 snow storm, including but not limited to the following:
1. Total Cost Summary
Itemized accounting of all storm-related expenditures, including labor, overtime, equipment
operation, materials (salt, sand, fuel), and contracted services.
2. City Equipment Utilized
A list of all City-owned equipment deployed, including plows, loaders, dump trucks, sidewalk
equipment, and any other machinery, along with duration of use.
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3. Contracted Snow Removal Operators
· The total number of private snow removal contractors utilized.
· Scope of work performed
· Contract rates and total cost associated with contracted services.
4. Ticketing and Towing Activity
· Number of parking tickets issued related to snow emergencies;
· Number of vehicles towed;
· Associated revenue and costs, if applicable.
5. Operational Challenges and Findings
· Identified challenges encountered during the storm response;
· Staffing or equipment limitations;
· Coordination issues, if any.
6. Next Steps and Ongoing Snow Removal Efforts
· Current status of snow removal and cleanup operations;
· Anticipated timeline for completion;
· Planned improvements or policy recommendations for future storm responses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the requested report be submitted to the City Council within a
reasonable timeframe and be made available to the public upon completion.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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Medford City Council
Medford, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE SPONSORED BY
February 3, 2026 Elizabeth Mullane, City Councilor,
Justin Tseng, City Councilor
AGENDA ITEM
26-029 - Resolution to Evaluate City Snow Removal and Improve Service Delivery
FULL TEXT AND DESCRIPTION
Be it Resolved, that the Medford City Council expresses its sincere appreciation to the Department of
Public Works staff, as well as contracted crews and residents, for their responsiveness,
professionalism, and around-the-clock efforts during and after the major winter storm on January 25
and 26, including working extended hours under challenging conditions such as staffing and equipment
constraints, limited snow-storage capacity, and ongoing communication with City Councilors; and
Be it Further Resolved, that the City Council acknowledges the concerns raised by residents regarding
snow and sidewalk clearing during this storm, particularly with respect to the timeliness, consistency,
and equity of street and sidewalk clearing, including impacts on pedestrian safety, accessibility, and
snow being placed onto sidewalks already cleared by residents in accordance with city ordinances, and
affirms that these concerns warrant careful review and follow-up; and
Be it Further Resolved, that the City Council recognizes that snow and ice removal in Medford
depends in part on coordination with state-managed roadways and snow removal work, and that the
performance and timing of those operations can directly affect local streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian
conditions; and
Be it Further Resolved, that the Committee on Public Works and Facilities work with the Department
of Public Works and City Administration to conduct a post-storm evaluation of snow and ice removal
operations during this event, including an assessment of:
• Service provision, equity, and accessibility;
• Staffing, equipment, and capacity constraints;
• Snow storage and disposal limitations;
• Coordination with state-managed roadways and crews; and
• Communication with residents before, during, and after major storms; and
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Be it Further Resolved, that this evaluation be undertaken with the shared goal of strengthening
service delivery going forward, recognizing workforce and fiscal realities, supporting those doing the
work, and improving preparedness for future winter events; and
Be it Further Resolved, that the City Council reaffirms its commitment to working collaboratively with
city staff and leadership, using resident feedback constructively to improve public services while
maintaining respect for the labor and professionalism of municipal workers.
RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL IMPACT
ATTACHMENTS
None
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MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
MAYOR BREANNA LUNGO-KOEHN
January 29, 2026
Via Electronic Delivery
To the Honorable President and
Members of the Medford City Council
Medford City Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Re: Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation Request
Dear President Bears and Members of the City Council:
I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approves the following appropriation
from the Capital Stabilization Fund:
 Boiler replacements at Engine 5 on Main Street, in the amount of Ninety-Seven Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($97,500.00).
Fire Chief Todd Evans will be available for questions on the above request.
The Capital Stabilization Fund currently has a balance of $10,231,346.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Mayor
85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155
781-396-5500 * www.medfordma.org
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MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
MAYOR BREANNA LUNGO-KOEHN
January 29, 2026
Via Electronic Delivery
To the Honorable President and
Members of the Medford City Council
Medford City Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Re: FY26 CPA Appropriation Requests
Dear President Bears and City Councilors:
On behalf of the Community Preservation Committee, I respectfully request and recommend that
your Honorable Body approve the following FY26 recommendations of the Community
Preservation Committee:
Requesting the appropriation of $550,000 from the CPA Affordable Housing Reserve to
the Medford Affordable Housing Trust, to fund their ongoing housing development
efforts;
Requesting the appropriation of $75,000 from the CPA Affordable Housing Reserve to
Housing Families, Inc., to fund the ongoing Legal Aid for Wellbeing and Stability
(LAWS) Program;
Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve to
the Medford Historical Commission, to fund an archaeological study of the Brooks
Estate;
Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve to
the Shiloh Baptist Church of Medford, to fund their stained glass window restoration
project;
Requesting the appropriation of $167,800 from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve to
the City of Medford’s Office of Veterans Affairs, to fund the restoration of the WW2
Angel of Victory and Peace fountain at Oak Grove Cemetery;
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Requesting the appropriation of $84,874 from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve and
$41,626 from the CPA General Reserve, for a total award of $126,500, to fund the Cross
Street Monument Restoration Phase 2 project;
Requesting the appropriation of $564,986 from the CPA General Reserve and $37,014
from the CPA Open Space/Recreation Reserve, for a total award of $602,000, to fund the
ADA Parking and Pathways projects at the Medford Brooks Estate;
Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the CPA Open Space/Recreation Reserve,
to fund the installation of a digital baseball scoreboard at Playstead Park’s Monboquette
Field;
Requesting the appropriation of $57,500 from the CPA Open Space/Recreation Reserve,
to fund the installation of a community garden space at Barry Park;
Requesting the appropriation of $432,000 from the CPA Open Space/Recreation Reserve,
to fund the installation of new lighting at Tufts Park’s Field 2; and
Requesting the appropriation of $35,000 from the CPA General Reserve, to fund the
design of ADA parking accessibility at Oak Grove Cemetery’s WWI Memorial area.
The projects will be tracked in the Community Preservation Fund. The CPC recommendation
letters are attached and incorporated. Community Preservation Act Manager Theresa Dupont will
be in attendance to address the Council.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Mayor
Enclosures
85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155
781-396-5500 * www.medfordma.org
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Funding Recommendation Decision
December 9, 2025
Applicant Name: City of Medford – Medford Affordable Housing Trust
Applicant Address: 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 308, Medford MA 02155 Project: Affordable
Housing Trust - Annual Tranche Funding
On December 9, 2025 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 9-0 to
recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Affordable Housing Trust (“MAHT”) be awarded
$550,000 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds as an annual tranche of funding. In
reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the Community Preservation Plan’s
objective of supporting and creating new affordable housing.
Conditions of Approval:
1) All projects funded by CPA dollars are subject to eligibility as determined by the Department of
Revenue’s Allowable Use table
2) MAHT shall be responsible for financial tracking to be submitted to the Community
Preservation Act Manager annually, no later than August 30 each year.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
December 9, 2025
Applicant Name: Housing Families, Inc.
Applicant Address: 919 Eastern Avenue, Malden MA 02155
Project: LAWS Homelessness Prevention Program – Annual Funding
On December 9, 2025 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 9-0
to recommend to City Council that Housing Families, Inc. (“HFI”) be awarded $75,000 of Community
Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for the ongoing homelessness prevention/rental arrears LAWS
program. In reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the Community
Preservation Plan’s priority of supporting affordable housing.
Conditions of Approval:
1) HFI shall continue to provide quarterly reporting, demonstrating the administration of
program funds.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
January 13, 2026
Applicant Name: City of Medford – Historical Commission
Applicant Address: 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford MA -02155
Project: Brooks Estate Archaeological Survey
On January 13, 2026, the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 8-0-1
to recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Historical Commission be awarded
$10,000 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for Phase 1 of the Brooks Estate
Archaeological Survey project. In reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the
CPA objective of preserving and restoring city-owned historical resources.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The rehabilitation shall comply with the Standards for Rehabilitation stated in the United
States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties codified
in 36 C.F.R. Part 68.
2. The Medford Historical Commission shall ensure coordination with the Medford Brooks Estate
Land Trust (“M-BELT”), the Medford Cemetery Trustees, and conservation restriction holders.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
January 13, 2026
Applicant Name: Shiloh Baptist Church of Medford
Applicant Address: 1 Holton Street, Medford, MA 02155
Project: Shiloh Baptist Church Window Restoration Phase 2
On January 13, 2026, the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 8-0-1
to recommend to City Council that Shiloh Baptist Church of Medford be awarded $150,000 of
Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for their historic window restoration project. In
reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the CPA objective of preserving and
restoring historical community resources.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The rehabilitation shall comply with the Standards for Rehabilitation stated in the United
States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties codified
in 36 C.F.R. Part 68.
2. A full schematic or technical drawing of the storm window treatment shall be provided prior
to the first disbursement of funding.
3. The specific windows to be treated will be identified, including estimated cost of
carpentry/woodwork treatments necessary to repair and reinstall prior to the first
disbursement of funding.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
January 13, 2026
Applicant Name: City of Medford Oak Grove Cemetery Board of Trustees/Veterans Affairs
Applicant Address: 230 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155
Project: Angel of Victory and Peace WWII Fountain Restoration at Oak Grove Cemetery
On January 13, 2026, the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 8-0-1
to recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Cemetery Board of Trustees and Veterans’
Affairs Office be awarded $167,800 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for Angel of
Victory and Peace WWII Fountain at Oak Grove Cemetery Restoration project. In reaching their
decision, the CPC found that the project meets the CPA objective of preserving and restoring city-
owned historical resources.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The rehabilitation shall comply with the Standards for Rehabilitation stated in the United
States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties codified
in 36 C.F.R. Part 68.
2. A long-term maintenance plan approved by the DPW Commissioner shall be submitted and
held on file with the Community Preservation Act Manager upon the final disbursement of
funds.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
January 13, 2026
Applicant Name: City of Medford – Historical Commission/Oak Grove Cemetery Board of Trustees
Applicant Address: 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford MA 02155
Project: Cross Street Cemetery Monument Restoration Phase 2
On January 13, 2026, the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 8-0-
1 to recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Historical Commission and Cemetery
Board of Trustees be awarded $126,500 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for Phase
2 of the Cross Street Cemetery Monument Restoration project. In reaching their decision, the
CPC found that the project meets the CPA objective of preserving and restoring city-owned
historical resources.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The rehabilitation shall comply with the Standards for Rehabilitation stated in the United
States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties codified
in 36 C.F.R. Part 68.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
December 9, 2025
Applicant Name: Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust/City of Medford
Applicant Address: P.O. Box 328, Medford, MA 02155
Project: ADA Pathways and Parking Lot Improvements Construction
On December 9, 2025 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 8-0
(with Member Carr recused) to recommend to City Council that the Medford-Brooks Estate Land
Trust, Inc (“M-BELT”) be awarded $602,000 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for the
Brooks Estate ADA Pathways and Parking Lot Improvements Construction project. In reaching their
decision, the CPC found that the project meets the CPA objective of preserving and restoring city-
owned open space amenities.
Conditions of Approval:
1. None
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
December 9, 2025
Applicant Name: City of Medford – Medford High School Athletics
Applicant Address: 489 Winthrop Street, Medford MA 02155
Project: Playstead Park Monbouquette Field Digital Scoreboard
On December 9, 2025 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 9-0 to
recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s High School Athletics team be awarded $100,000
of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for the Playstead Park Monbouquette Field’s Digital
Baseball Scoreboard project. In reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the CPA
objective of improving Medford’s open space amenities.
Conditions of Approval:
1. MHS Athletics to seek final placement approval at the February 2026 Parks Commission meeting.
2. Scoreboard must be able to be relocated, should the primary high school field be relocated
to a different location.
3. MHS Athletics shall explore solar options for the scoreboard, in consideration of
ability to be relocated.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
December 9, 2025
Applicant Name: City of Medford – Community Garden Commission
Applicant Address: 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 308, Medford MA
02155 Project: Barry Park Community Garden Installation
On December 9, 2025 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 9-0 to
recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Community Garden Commission be awarded
$57,500 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds to build a new community garden at Barry
Park. In reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the CPA objective of
improving Medford’s open space amenities.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The garden shall be designed with rodent prevention best practices, as determined in
consultation with appropriate city staff.
2. The Community Garden Commission shall find every opportunity to have a regular review of
their resident waitlist and make efforts to appropriately cycle through new members.
3. This funding is contingent upon final approval of location within Barry Park by the
Parks Commission.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
January 13, 2026
Applicant Name: City of Medford – Recreation Department
Applicant Address: 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 308, Medford MA 02155
Project: Tufts Park Field Lighting Improvements – Field 2 Only
On January 13, 2026 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 8-0-1 to
recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Community Garden Commission be awarded
$432,000 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for Tufts Park Field Lighting Improvements
at Field 2. In reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets the CPA objective of
improving Medford’s open space amenities.
Conditions of Approval:
1. If and when timeline allows, the Recreation Department shall make efforts to combine this
project with other known improvements at Tufts Park fields, should any such construction
have overlapping scopes of work.
2. Any future renovations to Tufts Park should accommodate the retention and reuse of this CPA
funded equipment. If future renovations to the park result in the removal of the equipment
funded by this grant and the City cannot find an alternative use for the equipment, the funding
shall be repaid to the CPA reserves unless the CPC agrees to waive this requirement.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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Funding Recommendation Decision
December 9, 2025
Applicant Name: City of Medford - Oak Grove Cemetery Board of Trustees
Applicant Address: 230 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155
Project: Oak Grove Cemetery Access Road – ADA Design
On December 9, 2025 the City of Medford Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) voted 9-0-0
to recommend to City Council that the City of Medford’s Cemetery Board of Trustees be awarded
$35,000 of Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) funds for the ongoing Oak Grove Cemetery Historic
Section Access Road ADA Design. In reaching their decision, the CPC found that the project meets
the CPA objective of improving access to and restoring city-owned historical resources.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The rehabilitation shall comply with the Standards for Rehabilitation stated in the United
States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
2. Design shall take into consideration avoiding negatively impacting existing trees.
Roberta Cameron, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
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MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
MAYOR BREANNA LUNGO-KOEHN
January 29, 2026
Via Electronic Delivery
To the Honorable President and
Members of the Medford City Council
Medford City Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Re: Equipment Acceptance
Dear President Bears and Members of the City Council:
I respectfully request and recommend that your Honorable Body approves under M.G.L. Chapter
44, Section 53A equipment from the Leary Firefighters Foundation, specifically self-rescue
equipment, having a value of Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Zero
Cents ($19,573.00) to be used by the Fire Department.
Fire Chief Todd Evans will be available for questions on the above request.
Respectfully submitted,
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Mayor
85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155
781-396-5500 * www.medfordma.org
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