The council approved several grant amendments concerning clean fleets and infrastructure projects. Key actions included authorizing the sale of tax-deeded properties and voting to join an amici brief related to a school funding case. The meeting covered operational updates, including real estate transfers, police department activity, paving schedules, and drainage repairs. The council discussed a request from downtown businesses regarding the trash collection ordinance and decided to revisit the matter in a future session. Additional discussion points involved AI policy proposals, settlement updates on opioid litigation, and general city financial reports.
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The meeting involved discussions on the sale of city-owned properties, approval of sewer abatement requests, and the signing of the warrant for the State General Election. The Council received updates on the implementation of new state laws regarding municipal property trespass orders and a presentation on the 2026 property tax revaluation. Key actions included approving a Fire Department grant extension and passing a resolution to authorize the Police Department to accept a donation from Patriot Hydro. The City Manager provided reports on departmental activity, vehicle maintenance challenges, and financial software reconciliation issues. Additionally, the Council addressed public comments regarding professionalism, strategies for assisting the homeless population, and community events.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Work Session And Regular Meeting
The meeting encompassed a Work Session and a Regular Meeting. Key discussion topics included sewer abatement requests, a solid waste route change proposal, a presentation on HB 1300 by the School Department, and the passage of an ordinance regarding the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) district. The council also reviewed the City Manager's report covering police activity, water usage, and equipment repair challenges. Additionally, there was a public hearing on an ordinance amendment, approval for a 5K race during the RiverFire event, and a referral of a traffic safety concern to the Traffic Safety Committee.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Work Session And Regular Meeting
The City Council conducted a work session and a regular meeting covering various administrative and community issues. Key topics included a non-public session regarding real estate acquisition, an EMPG grant extension, and approval for a local parade. The Council addressed public safety concerns regarding downtown sidewalk usage by bicycles and e-bikes, referring the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee. They reviewed the City Manager's report, which included updates on police activity, real estate transfers, the Smith Hydro abatement case, and ongoing street maintenance. The Council also approved a road closure for PorchFest, referred a splash pad proposal to the Recreation and Parks Commission, appointed a member to the Planning Board, and discussed a proposed ordinance amendment regarding sidewalk maintenance and tree safety.
