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January 25, 2018
94 recorded votes, 90 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven Alderman Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes #204962
Approve the minutes of the December 12, 2017 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, December 12, 2017, and the Regular Meeting, December 14, 2017.
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Citation #204963
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Patrick Sullivan III, Chief Fire Engineer and Fire Fighter for 32 years, on the auspicious occasion of his retirement
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Citation #204964
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Lea Ruscio for her tireless leadership as Executive Director of the Center for Arts at the Armory
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Order #204965
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16
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Resolution #204966
That the Administration consider including an anaerobic digester at the new High School
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Order #204967
That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the street repaving schedule for 2018
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Order #204968
That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a list of all city owned parcels, indicating any brownfields, and any plans to remediate those sites and use them for housing
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Order #204969
That the Director of SPCD explain why the process of applying for affordable housing hasn't been consolidated into a single, universal, persistent application, lottery, and wait list
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Resolution #204970
That the Administration consider installing solar panels on municipal buildings, and providing incentives for property owners to install their own solar panels
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Order #204971
That the Commissioner of Public Works treat the Winter Hill business district between School and Marshall Streets the same as other city squares when it comes to snow removal
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Order #204972
That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the leftover sign stump on Sycamore Street, at the corner of Evergreen Avenue
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Order #204973
That the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Jacques Street, especially towards the corner of Edgar Avenue, during the morning commute
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Order #204974
That the Commissioner of Public Works request the USPS to remove or replace the damaged relay mailbox at the corner of Moreland and East Albion Streets
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Order #204975
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Board can require landlords to distribute voter registration forms to all new tenants
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Order #204976
That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a detailed description of the MA Workforce Housing Initiative and explain how the city can encourage developers to take advantage of it
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Order #204977
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform this Board of the number of requests each year for electrical inspections for solar panels, and how long they take to be fulfilled
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Order #204978
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “No Parking Here to Curb” sign on Highland Avenue at the west side of Porter Street, so cars exiting Porter Street can see eastbound traffic on...
By Ald. Niedergang, Ewen-Campen That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “No Parking Here to Curb” sign on Highland Avenue at the west side of Porter Street, so cars exiting Porter Street can see eastbound traffic on Highland Avenue.
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Order #204979
That the Director of SPCD install a crosswalk on Highland Avenue at Porter Street, where a public alley connects to Hudson Street
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Order #204982
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD outline any financial incentives offered in the city's Amazon bid as well as plans for a Community Benefits Agreement in the possible development
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Order #204983
That the Director of Traffic and Parking put NO TURN signs at Perkins Street and Mt. Vernon Street to prevent cars from driving down the wrong way on Mt. Vernon Street
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Order #204984
That the Director of SPCD provide data for all current affordable housing stock in the city, including section 8 vouchers, state and federal affordable housing, and inclusionary housing
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Order #204985
That the Director of Health and Human Services reintroduce plans to ban nips in liquor stores
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Order #204986
That the Director of Health and Human Services consider expanding the brown bag lunch program for seniors by offering delivery services
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Order #204987
That the Director of SPCD require leases for commercial buildings that get assistance from the storefront improvement program
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Resolution #204988
The Entire Board Acknowledging this Board's support for the continuance of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran residents
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Resolution #204989
That the Administration provide an update on the "DIF for Affordable Housing" plan identified as one of the Mayor's goals for the upcoming year
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Order #204990
That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Affordable Housing Universal Wait List plan and consolidating the process of applying for affordable housing into a single, universal, persistent...
By Ald. Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, McLaughlin That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Affordable Housing Universal Wait List plan and consolidating the process of applying for affordable housing into a single, universal, persistent application, lottery, and wait list.
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Order #204991
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect and fine where necessary the owner(s) of 33-35 Barton Street for vegetation and overgrowth onto the sidewalk
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Order #204992
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to amend to the maximum, from $50 to $300, the fine for violations of Ordinance 9-56 "Vegetation and overgrown projection on to sidewalk"
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Order #204993
That the Chief of Police monitor traffic traveling the wrong way on Clarendon Avenue and Farragut, Victoria, and Waterhouse Streets
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Order #204994
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on repairs to the pedestrian activated walk signal in front of East Boston Savings Bank on Somerville Avenue
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Order #204995
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Arts Council Director determine the feasibility of creating a mural (or another graffiti deterrent) on the back side of the Argenziano School
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Order #204996
That this Board's Committee on Youth Services organize one or more workshops to ask tweens and young teens about how the city can make sure our community is a great place for them to live
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Order #204997
That the Director of Traffic and Parking add a properly signed and signaled crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street to enhance safety for residents accessing the Whole Foods Market
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Order #204998
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the traffic signal at Buckingham and Beacon Streets, and report to this Board on installing a better signal there
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Committee Report #205001
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 24, 2018. NOTE: The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss the candidate...
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 24, 2018. NOTE: The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss the candidate assessment questions and individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1).
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Mayor's Request #204799 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Michael Kennelly to the position of Police Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #204803 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of James Slattery to the position of Police Sergeant
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Mayor's Request #204801 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Michael McCarey to the position of Police Sergeant
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Mayor's Request #204802 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Sean Sylvester to the position of Police Sergeant
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Committee Report #205002
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 25, 2018. NOTE: The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss the candidate...
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 25, 2018. NOTE: The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss the candidate assessment questions and individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1).
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Committee Report #205003
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 16, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 16, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #204280 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the 0 Elmwood Stabilization Fund Account and accept a payment to the Fund of $25,000 from 27 Eaton Street LLC for streetscape improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #204558 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the 290 Highland Ave Stabilization Fund, and accept a payment to the Fund of $10,000 from 290 Highland Ave LLC for Ward 5 Improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #204640 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to implement the Winter Hill Neighborhood Plan
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #204756 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,500,000 in a bond for Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement, as part of the Capital Improvement Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #204757 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $9,500 in Planning and Zoning, from the Professional Services Account to the Personal Services Salaries Account, for a temporary hire due to a medical leave
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Mayor's Request #204758 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,747.68 using available funds in the Sewer Department
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Mayor's Request #204759 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $30,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for school recycling equipment...
Requesting acceptance of a $30,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for school recycling equipment and implementation assistance.
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Mayor's Request #204760 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of an $8,700 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging, for transportation
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Mayor's Request #204761 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $7,816 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging, for health and wellness programs
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Mayor's Request #204762 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of a 27-foot Boston Whaler and corresponding trailer, given to the Police Department by the Boston Police Department, with no match required
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Mayor's Request #204894 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1441.25 using available funds in the Capital Projects and Planning Professional and Technical Services Account for construction...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1441.25 using available funds in the Capital Projects and Planning Professional and Technical Services Account for construction administration services at the former School Administration Building.
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Mayor's Request #204895 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $75,000 donation from Tufts University pursuant to its Partnership Agreement with the City
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Mayor's Request #204896 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $45,625 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development to SPCD's Economic Development Division for an Advanced Manufacturing...
Requesting acceptance of a $45,625 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development to SPCD's Economic Development Division for an Advanced Manufacturing Training program.
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Mayor's Request #204955 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs PARC Grant Program to SPCD for renovations to Prospect Hill Park
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Order #205004 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion this Board’s participation in the Buena Vista garage lease re-negotiation in 2020
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Committee Report #205005
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 18, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 18, 2018.
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Committee Report #205006
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 17, 2018
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 17, 2018.
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License/Permit #204928 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Public Event Permit, BA Events Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and area streets, Mar 11, 7AM-2PM
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License/Permit #204929 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Public Event Permit, St. Benedict Good Friday Procession, Area streets from Cutter to Hathorn Sts, Mar 30, 3-7PM
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License/Permit #204930 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction
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License/Permit #204933 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St
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License/Permit #204934 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #204935 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #204936 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #204937 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St
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License/Permit #204938 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St
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License/Permit #204939 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway
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License/Permit #204940 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway
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License/Permit #204942 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Sign/Awning Permit, Smoke Valley, 19 Union Sq, 1 sign
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License/Permit #204957 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Amending Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St, adding 1 outdoor vestibule for winter use
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License/Permit #204958 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave
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Order #205007 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
That the City Clerk confer with the City Solicitor on a policy to review prior infractions for any business applying to renew a license
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Committee Report #205008
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on January 23, 2018
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on January 23, 2018.
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Order #205009 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the City Engineer not issue any street opening permits for gas work by Eversource, excluding emergency work, until an adequate description of the work to be performed is prepared by...
By Ald. White Jr. That the City Engineer not issue any street opening permits for gas work by Eversource, excluding emergency work, until an adequate description of the work to be performed is prepared by Eversource in coordination with the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of any such permits.
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Order #205010 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the City Solicitor advise this Board about whether the way in which the Beacon Street trees were taken down was compliant with state law and the city’s Tree Ordinance
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Mayor's Request #205035
Requesting acceptance of a $40,431.04 grant with no new match required, from National Grid to the SPCD Housing Division for energy efficiency programs
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Mayor's Request #205037
Requesting acceptance of a $6,707 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education program
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Mayor's Request #205038
Requesting acceptance of a $3,009 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire services to the Fire Department for the Senior SAFE program
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License/Permit #205046
Public Event Permit, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Mar 25, 8:45-9:30AM
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License/Permit #205047
Public Event Permit, Unity Somerville Easter Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 1, 6:15-7:15AM
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License/Permit #205048
Public Event Permit, Union Sq Farmers Market, Union Sq Plaza, Saturdays May 12-Nov 17, 7AM-2PM
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License/Permit #205049
Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run and Walk, Davis Sq and city streets, May 13, 7AM-2PM
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License/Permit #205050
Sign/Awning Permit, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St, 1 sign
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License/Permit #205051
Sign/Awning Permit, Himalayan Kitchen, 40 Bow St, 2 awnings
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License/Permit #205052
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St
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License/Permit #205053
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St
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Order #205055
That, to assist in considering the proposed zoning overhaul, the Directors of Finance, SomerStat, SPCD and Planning provide this Board with current reports on 1) SomerVision progress, 2) Capital...
By Ald. Ballantyne That, to assist in considering the proposed zoning overhaul, the Directors of Finance, SomerStat, SPCD and Planning provide this Board with current reports on 1) SomerVision progress, 2) Capital Improvement Plan, 3) Projected revenues from the proposed zoning, and 4) Debt.
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Order #205056
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion with respect to the Open Meeting Law on a committee chairperson's authority to allow public discussion when the committee meeting is attended by greater...
By Ald. Rossetti That the City Solicitor provide an opinion with respect to the Open Meeting Law on a committee chairperson's authority to allow public discussion when the committee meeting is attended by greater than a quorum of the full Board.
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License/Permit #204685
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway
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Resolution #205059
That the Administration present the information described herein about the Brown School's physical plant and planned and completed renovations, to this Board, to the School Committee, and to the...
By Ald. Davis, Rossetti, Mbah, Niedergang, White Jr. That the Administration present the information described herein about the Brown School's physical plant and planned and completed renovations, to this Board, to the School Committee, and to the Brown School community.
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Order #205060
That the Director of SPCD contact the Green Line Extension team to restore pedestrian access on the east side of School Street, next to the High School
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Order #205061
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign at the mouth of Warren Avenue, instructing truck drivers to avoid that street, as they cannot proceed
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From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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