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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Worcester, Massachusetts · Change town

Council advances six applicants to city boards

Council votes unanimously seven times to advance six applicants to five city boards.

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What happened

The Worcester Citizen Advisory Council held applicant interviews for five city boards and commissions, advancing six applicants unanimously to the city's Human Resources Department. All seven votes were 6-0. Several expected applicants, including Andrea Castanetti and Stephen Lubitz, did not appear.

Key decisions

  • 👤 Advance Stephen Rose to Homelessness Commission. Council voted 6-0 to advance Stephen Rose's application for the Advisory Commission on Homelessness to the city's Human Resources Department for further processing. (Vote 6-0). Read case details
  • 👤 Advance Maria Montano to Homelessness Commission. Council voted 6-0 to advance Maria Montano's application for the Advisory Commission on Homelessness to the city's Human Resources Department. (Vote 6-0). Read case details
  • 👤 Advance Francesco Bivona to Planning Board. Council voted 6-0 to advance Francesco Bivona's application for a District 5 opening on the Planning Board to the city's Human Resources Department. (Vote 6-0). Read case details
  • 👤 Advance Margarita Navarro to Latino Affairs Commission. Council voted 6-0 to advance Margarita Navarro's application for the Commission on Latino Affairs to the city's Human Resources Department. (Vote 6-0). Read case details
  • 👤 Advance Marlon Perez-Galberia to Latino Affairs Commission. Council voted 6-0 to advance Marlon Perez-Galberia's application for the Commission on Latino Affairs to the city's Human Resources Department. (Vote 6-0). Read case details
  • 👤 Advance Nayari Veras to Arts Council. Council voted 6-0 to advance Nayari Veras's application for the Worcester Arts Council to the city's Human Resources Department. (Vote 6-0). Read case details
  • 👤 Advance Maria Montano to Cemetery Commission. Council voted 6-0 to advance Maria Montano's application for the Hope Cemetery Commission to the city's Human Resources Department. (Vote 6-0). Read case details

Next dates

  • Sept. 17: Citizen Advisory Council meeting, fully remote

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