The Leominster City Council meeting on July 28, 2025, featured a significant discussion regarding the appropriation of over $2.2 million for capital projects. Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella requested the council to approve an appropriation of $2,261,190 to the General Fund Capital accounts, which is essential for funding various departmental requests for the fiscal year 2025.

During the meeting, the mayor clarified a previous error in the funding source, proposing to transfer the funds from the capital stabilization account instead of the Access and Deficiency account. This amendment was quickly approved by the council, ensuring that the necessary funds would be allocated correctly.

In addition to the capital funding, the council also discussed the Veterans Tax Work Off Program, which aims to provide tax relief to veterans in exchange for community service. A public hearing for this program is scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 6:50 PM, allowing for further community input.

The meeting also included a request from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon to install new utility poles on Tenth Street, which was referred to the Public Service Committee for further review. A public hearing for this request is set for the same date as the veterans program.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to addressing community needs through financial appropriations and public service initiatives, with several important hearings on the horizon.