Council sends three ordinances to first reading; approves $90K appropriation
Fitchburg City Council advanced three ordinances and approved utility work unanimously. Ten of eleven councilors were present; Councilor Beth Walsh was absent. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided. The council voted unanimously to send ordinances 144-26 A, B, and C to first and second
City Council · Meeting of September 2, 2026
Fitchburg City Council advanced three ordinances and approved utility work unanimously. Ten of eleven councilors were present; Councilor Beth Walsh was absent. Council President Anthony Zarrella presided.
The council voted unanimously to send ordinances 144-26 A, B, and C to first and second reading. It also approved a $90,401.40 appropriation from the PEG Access Reserve to FATV Studios for second quarter 2026 cable franchise fees. Two Unitil utility petitions for pole installations received unanimous approval: one at 40 Fairmount Street and four at 515 Alpine Road.
The council voted 8-2 to accept state law provisions on unclaimed funds, with Councilors Marisa Fleming and Amy Green opposed.
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Source: the City Council meeting of September 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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