EVERETT — The Everett City Council on Wednesday postponed a decision on how to zone methadone clinics. That outcome followed more than 90 minutes of comments from the public and councilmembers.

The Everett City Council is scheduled for a briefing of the proposed map next week, with a vote Oct. 19. It must be accepted, without changes, by Nov. 1, according to the city charter. “There ...

The new zoning plans were passed ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline for rapid transit communities under the state's MBTA Communities Law.