Doc 29-E - Mayor Barrett submits an Order for the City Council to accept a gift of land as follows:
- 16.6.1 Order- that the City Council on behalf of the City votes to authorize the Mayor to acquire, purchase, take by eminent domain or otherwise the landing including 41.09 ± acres known as DiBitetto Family Land property off West Hadley Road, Merrimac, MA shown on the plan entitled “Plan of Land Merrimac Assessors Map 80 Lots 1-12, 1-12B, 1-13A,1-12A, 1-6A
This requires a two-thirds majority vote.
Continued from December 16, 2025
Minutes
*moved to beginning of meeting*
Mayor noted the approval of the proposal, and it benefits the city and water supply protection. City Staff, notably Rob Moore, have worked closely with property owners over time to monitor and potentially acquire land when owners choose to sell.
Motion by Councilor Michitson, Second by Councilor Toohey
PASSED – Yeas 10, Nays 0, Absent 1 (McGonagle)
Robert Ward noted there are two documents the council has to vote on. President Jordan stated we are going to vote on the order of taken as well.
Motion by Councilor LePage, Second by Councilor Basiliere
PASSED – Yeas 10, Nays 0, Absent 1 (McGonagle)