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Medford City Council

The Seventeenth Regular Meeting
Medford, Massachusetts
May 6, 2014

City Council

Paul A. Camuso, President
Richard F. Caraviello, Vice President
Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr.
Adam Knight
Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Michael J. Marks
Robert M. Penta

Council President, Paul A. Camuso, called the Seventeenth Regular Meeting of the
Medford City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Howard F. Alden Memorial
Auditorium, Medford City Hall.

ROLL CALL

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

RECORDS

The Records of April 29, 2014 were passed to Councillor Penta


HEARING

14-401
LOCATION OF POLES, ATTACHMENT OF FIXTURES AND UNDERGROUND
CONDUITS

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

CITY CLERKS OFFICE

You are hereby notified that by order of the Medford City Council, a
Public Hearing will be given at the Howard F. Alden Memorial Auditorium, 85
George P. Hassett Drive, City Hall, Medford, Massachusetts at 7:00 P.M., on
TUESDAY, May 6, 2014 on a petition by National Grid of Malden, MA., and
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Verizon New England for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures including
the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following
public way:

Boston Avenue; National Grid to install 1 JO Pole beginning at a point
approximately 74 feet North of the centerline of the intersection of Warner St. and
Boston Ave. National Grid to install 1 JO Pole (P5293-3) on the side of the road
at 574 Boston Ave., and install 2-4 conduit from new (P5293-3) approximately 8
to the property line of 574 Boston Ave

Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be
permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground
electric conduits together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may
find necessary for the transmission of electricity. Said underground conduits to
be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked
National Grid. 15761207 dated 02/24/2014


Approved Chief Engineer Upon review of this petition, the Engineering
Department finds no issue with the installation, the work can proceed forthwith
provided the following requirements are met; No City Owned or private utilities or
other structures are adversely impacted. National Grid shall ensure that all
sewer, water and drain lines are marked prior to any excavation.

Before beginning work the contractor shall notify Dig Safe and shall obtain
applicable permits from the Engineering Division. National Grid shall complete all
restoration in accordance with City of Medford regulations and standards as well
as for removing all debris related to its work. Cold Patch Repair is not
acceptable

Approved - Supt. of Wires

Call 393-2501 for any accommodations/aids. T.D.D. #393-2516 Plans can be
viewed in City Clerks Office 781-393-2425

S/ Edward P. Finn
City Clerk

MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS

14-412-Offered by Councillor Marks
Be It Resolved that the Medford City Council honor Medford Vocational students
for winning Best Commercial Application for their Full Service Bar with two stools
and electric TV stand at the 4th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge.
The challenge, tasked students from throughout Massachusetts with creating
new products using gently used furniture donated by local corporations. Students
had five months to design and create their entries.

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14-413-Offered by Councillor Marks
Be it resolved that Medford Tree Warden , Aggie Tuden, and local volunteers be
thanked for donating their time during this years Annual National Arbor Day event
to improve the landscaping around Medford High School.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

13-633 Acceptance of G.L.C. 48 59B, 59C, 59D establish Reserve Fire Force

IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2013 TABLED

13-778 Dr. W. Wood discuss Casinos

IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 2013 TABLED

14-060 Commonwealth Transportation Bond Bill

IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 2014 TABLED



PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COUNCIL PAPERS IN COMMITTEE

Reports Due / Deadlines

12-507-Traffic Commission Review traffic patterns Winthrop Street rotary & Rural Avenue


Records:

The Records of April 29, 2014 were passed to Councillor Penta.

Adjournment: