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May 24, 2018
2 meetings this evening, 91 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven Alderman Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: Wilfred Mbah
90 recorded votes, 89 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes #205915
Approve the minutes of the April 26, 2018 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, April 26, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, April 26, 2018.
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Grant of Location #205916
Submitted by Eversource to install 49 feet of conduit in Dover St from Pole 195/4 to a point of pickup at 88 Dover St
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Grant of Location #205917
Submitted by Comcast to install 26 feet of conduit in Mt Pleasant St from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at 6 Broadway
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Resolution #205918
The Entire Board That the Administration submit a Home Rule Petition similar to Boston's "Jim Brooks Act," but with less rigid language, to encourage passage by the State
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Order #205919
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD promote bicycle-safe infrastructures on all future Assembly Square development
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Order #205920
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Grand Union Boulevard and Artisan Way
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Order #205921
That the Commissioner of Public Works install trash bins (closed Big Belly bins if possible) on the two corners at Broadway and Cedar Street
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Order #205922
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken light in Junction Park
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Order #205923
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the soil erosion at the eastern edge of Junction Park
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Order #205924
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place two pop-up caution signs on Central Street where they have been previously, near Hoyt Sullivan Park and Rogers Foam, one at Vernon Street, the other...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of Traffic and Parking place two pop-up caution signs on Central Street where they have been previously, near Hoyt Sullivan Park and Rogers Foam, one at Vernon Street, the other at the crosswalk near Albion Street.
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Order #205925
That the Director of SPCD cut down the dead tree at 149 Central Street, and if possible, plant a new one in its place
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Order #205926
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the large pothole in front of Somerville Hospital again
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Order #205927
That the Directors of Traffic and Parking and SPCD install a bicycle corral in place of the first parking spot on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Washington Terrace
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Order #205928
That the Director of Traffic and Parking re-paint the NO BICYCLING ON THE SIDEWALK markings in Union Square and all central business districts
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Order #205929
That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Finance include in their upcoming presentation of the proposed Fire Suppression Charge, the fiscal impacts of an owner-occupant exemption...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Finance include in their upcoming presentation of the proposed Fire Suppression Charge, the fiscal impacts of an owner-occupant exemption, as well as the per-household cost if the fee was evenly split among all households.
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Order #205930
That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an item to the June Traffic Commission meeting requesting a change of the two 2-hour-parking spaces in front of 483 Somerville Avenue to metered...
By Ald. Scott That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an item to the June Traffic Commission meeting requesting a change of the two 2-hour-parking spaces in front of 483 Somerville Avenue to metered parking spaces.
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Order #205931
That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of any plans to update the Housing Needs Assessment
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Order #205932
That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Housing Stability develop an evidenced-based scale of qualifying income levels that reflects the cost of housing, to guide residents’ access to...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Housing Stability develop an evidenced-based scale of qualifying income levels that reflects the cost of housing, to guide residents’ access to subsidies for City or District programming.
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Order #205933
That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of plans to regulate or enable dockless bikes, and share information on the City’s contractual relationship with Hubway/BlueBikes
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Order #205934
That the City Solicitor inform this Board of any applicable regulations related to the use of drones
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Resolution #205935
That the Administration inform this Board of any opportunities to incentivize waste reduction, such as opt-in composting, PAYT, or charges to phone book distributors for disposal costs
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Resolution #205936
That the Administration work with this Board on a fund for traffic calming and pedestrian/transit infrastructure pilot projects through such sources as demand pricing for meters in business...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Administration work with this Board on a fund for traffic calming and pedestrian/transit infrastructure pilot projects through such sources as demand pricing for meters in business districts and the creation of incentives for residents to forgo residential permits so as to create more business permits.
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Order #205937
That the Director of Purchasing inform this Board of how it monitors the gender and ethnicity/race of employees of City contractors in compliance with “good faith” efforts as specified in the...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Director of Purchasing inform this Board of how it monitors the gender and ethnicity/race of employees of City contractors in compliance with “good faith” efforts as specified in the City’s procurement guide.
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Committee Report #205837
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 1, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 1, 2018.
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Committee Report #205940
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 23, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 23, 2018.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Holly Fox to the Commission for Women
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Mayor's Request #204678 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission
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Mayor's Request #205226 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Dennis Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission
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Mayor's Request #205227 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission
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Resolution #205941 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the Administration describe for the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters the relevant law governing financial disclosure for commission members, and the existing...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen That the Administration describe for the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters the relevant law governing financial disclosure for commission members, and the existing remedies for ethical violations.
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Committee Report #205942
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 22, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 22, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205843 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works Grant to the Health & Human Services Department for youth...
Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works Grant to the Health & Human Services Department for youth employment programming.
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Mayor's Request #205907 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the Law Department's Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices
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Committee Report #205943
Accept the report of the Committees on Finance and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session as a Committee of the Whole on May 16, 2018
Report of the Committees on Finance and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session as a Committee of the Whole on May 16, 2018.
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Committee Report #205944
Accept the report of the Committees on Finance and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session as a Committee of the Whole on May 21, 2018
Report of the Committees on Finance and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session as a Committee of the Whole on May 21, 2018.
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Committee Report #205945
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 15, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 15, 2018.
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Committee Report #205947
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2018.
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Committee Report #205948
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 14, 2018
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 14, 2018.
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Committee Report #205949
Accept the report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 16, 2018
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 16, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205953
Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for the Substance Abuse Prevention...
Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for the Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative Grant.
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License/Permit #205962
Public Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Boston Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Baxter Park and Mystic River Loop, Jun 2, 6AM-1PM
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License/Permit #205963
Public Event License, Knowlton St Block Party, from Morton St to the dead end, Jun 2, 12Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 3)
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License/Permit #205964
Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River Loop, Jun 3, 7AM-3PM
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License/Permit #205965
Public Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 3, 12Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 10)
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License/Permit #205966
Public Event License, Mindful Revolutions Namaste Brunch, Albion Park, Jun 9, 9AM-2:30PM (raindates Jun 16,23)
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License/Permit #205967
Public Event License, Warwick St Block Party, Jun 9, 2:30PM-7PM (raindates Jun 10,16,17)
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License/Permit #205968
Public Event License, Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, High School Concourse and area streets, Jun 10, 12Noon-4:30PM
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License/Permit #205970
Public Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Prospect Hill Pkwy to Bonner Ave, Jun 21, 4:30PM-9PM
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License/Permit #205971
Public Event License, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Free Testing Awareness Day, Statue Park, Jun 23, 11AM-5PM (raindate Jun 24)
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License/Permit #205972
Public Event License, St Anthony Brazilian Festival, 12 Properzi Way, Jun 23, 1PM-1AM
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License/Permit #205973
Public Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 3PM-11:30PM (raindate Jul 7)
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License/Permit #205974
Public Event License, JCC of Greater Boston PJ Library Family Yoga in the Park, Dickerman Park, Jul 28, 10:30AM-1:30PM
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License/Permit #205975
Public Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Newbury St, Aug 5, 12Noon-8PM
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License/Permit #205976
Public Event License, Arts Council Ignite Fire and Food Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Aug 11, 3PM-12Midnite (raindate Aug 12)
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License/Permit #205977
Public Event License, Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 15, 7AM- 1PM
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License/Permit #205978
Public Event License, Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Teele Sq-Ball Sq-Davis Sq area streets, Nov 22, 6:30AM-12Noon
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License/Permit #205980
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting
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License/Permit #205981
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating
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License/Permit #205982
Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License/Permit #205983
Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #205984
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License/Permit #205985
Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #205986
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St
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License/Permit #205987
Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #205988
Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St
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License/Permit #205989
Renewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave
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License/Permit #205990
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #205991
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave
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License/Permit #205992
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #205993
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway
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License/Permit #205994
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq
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License/Permit #205995
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, MIke's Restaurant, 8 Davis Sq
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License/Permit #205996
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway
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Order #206000
That the Director of Engineering report to the Ward 4 Alderman the feasibility of installing a crosswalk on Marshall Street near the Marshall Street Playground
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Order #206001
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “THROUGH TRAFFIC FOR ABUTTERS ONLY 7AM–9AM” sign on Governor Winthrop Road at Shore Drive
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Resolution #206002
The Entire Board That the Administration consider offering childcare assistance for attendees of ResiStat meetings
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Officer's Communication #206007
Asst. City Solicitor submitting an updated Home Rule Petition to Impose a Real Estate Transfer Fee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
License/Permit #206008
New Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp
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License/Permit #206009
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony
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License/Permit #206010
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction
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License/Permit #206011
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pksy
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License/Permit #206012
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St
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License/Permit #206013
Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License/Permit #206014
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St
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License/Permit #206015
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License/Permit #206016
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St
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License/Permit #206017
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St
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License/Permit #206018
Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave
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License/Permit #206019
Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St
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Order #206021
That the City Solicitor draft an amendment to Ordinance 7-46(c) so the non- profit representative on the Fair Housing Commission has to work, but not necessarily reside, in Somerville
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Somerville City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven Alderman Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: Wilfred Mbah
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Mayor's Request #205842
Requesting to appear before this Board, on May 24, 2018, in executive session, to discuss strategy with respect to the status of all of the City’s collective bargaining agreements including...
Requesting to appear before this Board, on May 24, 2018, in executive session, to discuss strategy with respect to the status of all of the City’s collective bargaining agreements including proposals for wage and benefit packages as well as working conditions. Note that this Board may meet in Executive Session to discuss this matter.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah, McLaughlin.”
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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