City Council Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Marlborough City Council held a meeting on June 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council conducted public hearings and approved petitions from Mass Electric, Verizon, and National Grid to install new utility poles on Conquered Road and Hosmer Street, with conditions recommended by the city engineer. The council also reviewed and approved multiple budget transfer requests totaling approximately $3.9 million, reallocating funds within the Department of Public Works and other city departments to cover various operational needs, including snow and ice deficit, unemployment, postage, natural gas costs, repairs and maintenance, and professional and technical services for engineering. Additionally, the council referred bond proposals for the Richer Elementary School project ($160,544.91) and stormwater drainage improvements ($6.3 million) to the finance committee for further consideration and advertisement. Other agenda items included zoning amendments, salary ordinance updates, and a resolution supporting a nicotine-free generation policy, which was sent to the public safety committee. Motions related to procurement and budget were unanimously approved throughout the meeting.