Committee Agenda for Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee 05/08/2024

CITY OF WORCESTER

Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:41 P.M.

Adjourned: 5:58 P.M.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty	www.worcesterma.gov	Clerk of the City Council Nikolin Vangjeli
Committee Members
Chairperson Jenny Pacillo
Vice Chairperson Kathleen M Toomey
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

	Present Were:	Chairperson Councilor Jenny Pacillo Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey

	Also:	Veterans’ Services Director Dr. Joe Robinson Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, clerk

Virtual Attendee Call-In Information



1a.	Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96951929457 Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099 Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Access Code: 969 5192 9457	Attachments

Approval of the Minutes



2a.	Order - That the City Council Standing Committee on Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation hereby approves the minutes of the Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on April 9, 2024.	View Agenda

	Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted

Miscellaneous Item



3a.	Nicholas Argento request installation of a "Veteran Square" memorial for U.S. Army Private John D. Kelleher at the intersection of Hartshorn St. and June St. or at the intersection of Hartshorn St. and Manor St. # 10w CC March 12, 2024	Attachments

	Chairperson Councilor Pacillo read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Nicholas Argento, Westborough resident, spoke in favor of the item 2. Kathleen M. Kelleher, Worcester resident, spoke in favor of the item 3. Sister Paula Kelleher, Springfield resident, spoke in favor of the item Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item with Speaker #1. Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized the Veterans’ Services Director, who discussed the process relative to approving the item and any next steps required of the petitioner. Chairperson Councilor Pacillo recognized Councilor Toomey, who discussed the work completed by WPD Officer Sean Lovely to catalog all the Veterans’ Squares in the city, as well as ensuring this new square be added to the compendium compiled by the WPD Officer. Chairperson Councilor Pacillo spoke concerning the item and moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved. Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (Councilor Haxhiaj absent)