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Leominster City Council Meeting June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Game Stop Inc. License Renewal Approved
The council approved the renewal of a license for Game Stop Incorporated to deal in second-hand articles at 26 Orchard Hill Park Drive. All departments, including police and treasurer, reported no issues with the renewal. The request was granted unanimously.
Zoning Amendment Procedures Discussion Leads to Further Time Request
The council considered petition 68-26, which proposes amendments to the Lemmister Zoning Ordinance regarding adoption and amendment procedures (Section 22-14). The amendments address voting thresholds (two-thirds or three-fourths vote) based on written protests filed by landowners. The council voted to grant further time for this petition, with a public hearing scheduled for August 24, 2026. The discussion also touched upon the legal implications of repetitive zoning petitions and the role of the Planning Board's recommendations.
Tatiana Lara Melendez Appointed to Library Board of Trustees
The council interviewed and unanimously approved the appointment of Tatiana Lara Melendez to the Library Board of Trustees. Her background in human services, volunteer work, and leadership in the LPAC for the Lemmonster School District was highlighted as valuable assets. The term for the position expires April 15, 2029.
City Council Receives $5,000 Boost for Expenses
The council approved an appropriation of $5,000 to the City Council Expense Account, to be transferred from the excess and deficiency account. These funds are needed to cover bills for the remainder of the fiscal year due to high costs associated with zoning items and advertising. The finance committee unanimously recommended granting this request.
Zoning Amendment for Multi-Family Dwellings in MU2 District Deferred
The council considered a request to amend zoning ordinances related to apartments and multi-family dwellings in the MU2 District. Due to legal advice regarding repetitive petitions and the need for planning board recommendation, the council voted to give petition 65-26 further time. This petition proposes changing multi-family dwellings from an as-of-right use to a special permit use, with the City Council as the permitting authority.
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