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Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey request installation of a crosswalk across Plantation St., from the Biotech Two parking lot, located at 373 Plantation St., to Mercadante Funeral Home, located at 370 Plantation St.
Request City Manager provide City Council with a report concerning the costs associated with installing temporary and/or permanent bathroom and shower facilities in the city. Further, request said report also include information concerning funding sources and/or grants available for the installation of such facilities. – Item #20b CC Order adopted
Request Standing Committee on Public Safety invite all social service agencies working with homeless and addiction treatment programs to discuss their efforts in assisting the city in ameliorating the public safety issues occurring over the past few months. (Held Under Privilege - Rosen September 8, 2026) September 15, 2026 Agenda of the City Council Page 11 of 15
Request Standing Committee on Public Safety hold a public discussion regarding the closure of the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and City of Worcester. (Held Under Privilege - Toomey August 18, 2026)
Request City Manager request Fire Chief provide City Council with a comprehensive report concerning the status of renovations and improvements to fire stations throughout the city. Said report should include the status of equipment, including but not limited to extractors, exhaust fans, bathroom fixtures, etc., as well as all structural improvements to be completed at each station. Further, request said report also include both a timeline and estimated budget for each project.
Request Standing Committee on Public Safety hold a public discussion regarding the closure of the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation of the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and City of Worcester.
Request City Manager ensure signage related to the statutory speed limit of 25 miles per hour be immediately installed following the rescinding of the special speed limit on Hope Ave. Further, request said statutory 25 mph speed limit signage be reviewed and installed where appropriate throughout the city. – Item #29f CC Order adopted
Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report clarifying the roles of the Mayor, Vice Chair, City Councilors, Committee Chairs and City Manager, as defined in the City Charter, including what each position is allowed, expected, and disallowed to do, moving forward, to assist the body and the public in their understanding of the responsibilities of each position.
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works provide City Council with a report detailing upcoming and past actions/initiatives/investments associated with the city’s Integrated Water Resources Plan, submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2019. Further, request said report include a weblink to the plan.
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - Request City Manager request Fire Chief provide City Council with a report concerning the status of the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation Fire Apparatus Antitrust Litigation (MDL No. 3179).
Councilors from the city’s website, checked weekly. Worcester records roll-call votes in meeting minutes rather than item by item, so votes are not listed here.