City Council
Regular MeetingFitchburg, MA · January 4, 2022
Minutes
FITCHBURG CITY CLERK
Jan 05 2022 1:25 pm
City of Fitchburg
Massachusetts 01420
CITY COUNCIL
Councillors at Large President Ward Councillors
Anthony M. Zarrella Ward 1 – Bernard J. Schultz III
Sally Cragin Ward 2 – Paul R. Beauchemin
Marcus L. DiNatale Ward 3 – Andrew J. Couture
Amy Green
Vice President
Andrew J. Van Hazinga Ward 4 – Andrew J. Van Hazinga
Samantha M. Squailia Ward 5 – Marisa R. Fleming
Anthony M. Zarrella Ward 6 – Derrick Cruz
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fitchburg was held at the Legislative Building
at 700 Main Street and over the Zoom meeting platform and live streamed at FATV Studios,
Fitchburg, on January 4, 2022. The meeting was called to order by President Anthony Zarrella at
7:01 P.M. The meeting opened with a salute to the Flag led by Councilor Beauchemin. The Clerk
called the roll and 10 Councilors were present. Councilor Cragin was absent.
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I. PUBLIC FORUM
This meeting will be open to the public. Persons who wish to participate remotely in the Public
Forum portion of the meeting may request a remote attendance link by contacting the City Clerk at
cityclerk@fitchburgma.gov.
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II. REPORT OF THE APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
Appointments Committee Oral Report
Meeting of January 4, 2022
The Appointments Committee recommended the following Appointments be confirmed:
Re-Appointment
Fitchburg Council on Aging
(Term to expire June 1, 2023)
Mr. Jorge Rodriguez
New Appointment
Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
(Term to expire July 3, 2022)
Mr. Nicholas J. Erickson, PE
Report accepted. Appointments confirmed by unanimous consent 10/0. 10 members present. Board
consists of 11 members.
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III. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECORDS
The Committee on records reported the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 2021
were correctly recorded. Report accepted and minutes adopted.
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IV. COMMUNICATION
His Honor the Mayor
Appointment Letter
Permanent Full Time Firefighters
For the City of Fitchburg
Alessandro A. Ciccone
Jeremy J. Kimber
Appointment read and referred to the Appointments Committee.
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V. COMMUNICATION
Pension Reserves Investment Management Board
Communication placed on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
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VI. ORDER-FINANCE
The following Order was referred to the Finance Committee:
003-22. ORDERED THAT: The City of Fitchburg hereby approves the expenditure of
funds from the Department of Public Health grant in the approximate of
$480,000.00 (FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS)
for the purpose of said grant, which is to support the staffing for COVID-19 Contact
Tracing and related services in the thirteen communities of the Montachusett Public
Health Network (MPHN).
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Zarrella made the following announcement: Ward 1 City Councilor Bernie Schultz is
hosting a Ward 1 Meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fitchburg Legislative
Building, 700 Main Street. Police Chief Ernie Martineau and Health Department Director Steve
Curry will make presentations and answer questions.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
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Amanda K. Alford, Provisional City Clerk
Agenda
FITCHBURG CITY CLERK
Dec 30 2021 10:49 am
WELCOME TO THE FITCHBURG CITY COUNCIL
January 4, 2022
Fitchburg Legislative Building
700 Main Street
Fitchburg MA 01420
7:00 PM
This meeting can also be viewed live on FATV. Go to www.fatv.org/watch-fatv for more
information on accessing this meeting.
This is intended to help you understand the meeting format and assist you with the rules
of the Council as they pertain to your participation.
All meetings of the Fitchburg City council are open to the public. This does not mean that
the public participates in all aspects of the meeting. It simply means that the meeting
itself, including all discussions and votes, is open for public view.
Executive Session
The only time a Council meeting can be closed to the public is when
the Council votes for Executive Session in order to discuss sensitive
matters in private, such as pending litigation. Any votes taken
however, must be taken in open session.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK DURING A COUNCIL MEETING:
Public Forum
The Public Forum occurs immediately following the Pledge of
Allegiance. The President will ask if anyone in the audience wishes
to speak on any matter appearing on the Agenda. If you wish to
address the Council, you must stand and be recognized and follow
these rules before speaking:
1. State your name and address.
2. Approach the center table and either stand or sit. This allows
you to be seen and heard clearly by everyone in attendance.
3. You may speak only on items appearing on the agenda for
no more than (2) minutes. Copies of the agenda are
available on the center table prior to the meeting.
4. Please state the petition, order, ordinance, or resolution
number to which you refer.
Public Hearings
Public hearings are held on various issues such as Special Permits and
Zoning changes. The same rules apply with the following exceptions:
1. You must stand and be recognized either “in favor” or “in
opposition” when asked by the Council President.
2. You need not refer to the petition number.
If you have any questions or comments either before or after the meeting,
any Councillor would be happy to assist you.
Thank you for your interest!
I. PUBLIC FORUM
This meeting will be open to the public. Persons who wish to participate remotely in the Public
Forum portion of the meeting may request a remote attendance link by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerk@fitchburgma.gov.
II. REPORT OF THE APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
Appointments Committee Oral Report
Meeting of January 4, 2022
Re-Appointment
Fitchburg Council on Aging
(Term to expire June 1, 2023)
Mr. Jorge Rodriguez
New Appointment
Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
(Term to expire July 3, 2022)
Mr. Nicholas J. Erickson, PE
III. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECORDS
IV. COMMUNICATION
His Honor the Mayor
Appointment Letter
Permanent Full Time Firefighters
For the City of Fitchburg
Alessandro A. Ciccone
Jeremy J. Kimber
V. COMMUNICATION
Pension Reserves Investment Management Board
VI. ORDER-FINANCE
003-22. ORDERED THAT: The City of Fitchburg hereby approves the expenditure of
funds from the Department of Public Health grant in the approximate of
$480,000.00 (FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100
DOLLARS) for the purpose of said grant, which is to support the staffing for
COVID-19 Contact Tracing and related services in the thirteen communities of
the Montachusett Public Health Network (MPHN).
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Next Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 7:00 PM
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