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June 14, 2018
108 recorded votes, 107 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 #206040
Approve the minutes of the May 10, 2018 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 10, 2018.
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Citation #206041
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Mark Alston-Follansbee, who is retiring after 18 years of distinguished service as Director of the Somerville Homeless Coalition
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Citation #206042
The Entire Board and the Mayor Congratulating Oscar Greene on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday
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Grant of Location #206043
Submitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Cedar Street from Pole 55/22 to a point of pickup at 165A Cedar Street. (Interim approval on 6/1.)
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Grant of Location #206044
Submitted by Eversource to install 46 feet of conduit in Edgar Avenue from Pole 208/4 to a point of pickup at 34 Edgar Avenue
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Resolution #206045
The Entire Board, and the Mayor Opposing Donald Trump's Zero Tolerance Policy which separates children from their parents
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Order #206046
That the City Solicitor draft a vacant properties ordinance similar to the one in Arlington
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Order #206047
That the Director of Traffic and Parking move the STOP lines back at the intersection of Cross and Pearl Street to address bus and truck turns
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Order #206048
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the knocked-down sign at 169 Powderhouse Blvd
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Order #206049
That the Director of Traffic and Parking contact the Ward 7 Alderman to discuss changing the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION sign at the intersection of Clarendon Avenue and Broadway
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Order #206050
That the City Arborist inspect the two dead trees in the back left side of Veterans Memorial Cemetery
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Order #206051
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking work with the Ward 7 Alderman on a traffic calming project on Powderhouse Blvd. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School...
By Ald. Ballantyne, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking work with the Ward 7 Alderman on a traffic calming project on Powderhouse Blvd. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, including an on-demand traffic signal.
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Order #206052
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street for vegetation obstructing public ways
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Order #206053
That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the directional arrow on Holland Street at the traffic lights in middle of Teele Square. (4th request)
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Order #206054
That the Director of Traffic and Parking suggest safety improvements for the crosswalk at Simpson Avenue and Broadway
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Order #206055
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance banning plastic straws
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Resolution #206056
That the Administration report to this Board on what is currently being done regarding suicide prevention
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Order #206057
That the Director of SPCD make the online decision/report database searchable by applicant name
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Resolution #206058
The Entire Board That the Administration create an easy-to-read "explainer" of the noise ordinance, post it online, and distribute it as part of the New Resident's Guide
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Order #206059
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street lamp at Lowell and Belmont Streets, near Bailey Park, to enhance public safety
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Order #206060
That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the street lamp on the traffic island outside Brady Towers at 252 Medford Street
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Order #206061
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the water feature at the Walnut Street playground so it doesn't spray onto the slide, and replace the deteriorating rubber mat beneath the play structure
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Order #206063
That the appropriate city department assist Teen Empowerment with their previously requested removal of old furniture and repairs to the roof
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Order #206064
That the Director of SPCD report to this Board and the Ward 5 Alderman on plans to expend the $220,000 contributed by the Maxwell’s Green developer for traffic calming in the Lowell Street area
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Order #206065
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install two CAUTION: CHILDREN AT PLAY signs on either side of Lexington Avenue, immediately to the west of the Lexington Park playground
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Order #206066
That the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the faded crosswalk and Neighborways paintings at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Hancock Street
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Order #206067
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install audible pedestrian signals so people can cross safely at the busy intersection of Highland Avenue and Central Street
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Resolution #206069
That this Board recognizes June 18-24 as National Pollinator Week and encourages everyone to learn about what we can do support pollinator species
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Resolution #206070
That the Administration work with interested community groups to implement a pilot program for native street trees
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Committee Report #205946
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 23, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 23, 2018.
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Committee Report #206071
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 5, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 5, 2018.
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Resolution #206072 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the Administration provide a detailed explanation for the accrual of pension or creditable service for Board and Commission members, including how these positions are adjudicated differently...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Administration provide a detailed explanation for the accrual of pension or creditable service for Board and Commission members, including how these positions are adjudicated differently from part-time employees who earn more than $5,000 yearly.
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Order #206073 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether any content of an individual’s personnel file may be reviewed by the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters when...
By Ald. Davis That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether any content of an individual’s personnel file may be reviewed by the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters when considering appointments.
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Committee Report #206074
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on June 6, 2018
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on June 6, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205788 (report of the Housing and Community Development Committee)
Requesting acceptance of the 2018-2022 HUD Consolidated Plan and the 2018-2019 1-Year Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Entitlement Grant programs
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Committee Report #206075
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 31, 2018
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 31, 2018.
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License/Permit #205740 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Public Event License, Boston Meditation Training Seminar, Statue Park, Jun 3,10,17, 12:30-5PM
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License/Permit #205858 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Mobile Food Vendor, the Chef Grill, operating on Grand Union Blvd Sun-Wed 11AM-5PM, Thu-Sat 11AM-8PM
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License/Permit #205969 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Public Event License, BRAIN Arts Organization New England Underground Music Festival, ArtFarm, Jun 16, 12Noon-1AM
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Committee Report #206076
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 4, 2018
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 4, 2018.
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Resolution #206077 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
That the Administration work with relevant department heads to create a written policy requiring written notifications to abutters regarding street closings
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Mayor's Request #206092
Requesting acceptance of a $13,000,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development for Union Square Utility Infrastructure Improvements
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Mayor's Request #206096
Requesting authorization of a $400,000 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities grant application for Prospect Hill Park
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License/Permit #206103
Public Event License, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Shabeel Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 16, 8AM-7PM (raindate Jun 23)
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License/Permit #206104
Public Event License, Mindful Revolutions Yoga and Brunch, Albion Park, Jun 23, 9AM-2:30PM (raindate Jul 7)
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License/Permit #206105
Public Event License, Legoland Minifigure 40th Birthday Parade, Assembly Row, Jun 23, 9:30-10:30AM
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License/Permit #206106
Public Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field, Jun 23, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 24)
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License/Permit #206107
Public Event License, Harrison St Block Party, from Mondamin Ct to Kent St, Jun 23, Noon-5PM (raindate Jun 24)
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License/Permit #206108
Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Classes, Nunziato Field, Jun 26, Jul 3,10,17,24, 4-8PM
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License/Permit #206109
Public Event License, Independence Day Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Boston Ave to Medford St, Jun 28, Noon-Midnight (raindate 7/5)
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License/Permit #206110
Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Classes, Powderhouse Park, Jun 28, Jul 5,12,19,26, 4-8PM
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License/Permit #206111
Public Event License, Berkeley St Block Party, from School St to Hersey St, Jul 1, Noon-7PM (raindate Jul 8)
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License/Permit #206112
Public Event License, SomerMovie Fest, Seven Hills Park on Jul 5,12, Aug 16,23, Nunziato Field on Jul 19, ESCS on 7/26, Powderhouse Park on Aug 2, Baxter Park on Aug 9, 6:30-10:45PM
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License/Permit #206113
Public Event License, Derby St Block Party, from Grant St to Temple St, Jul 7, 8AM-8PM
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License/Permit #206114
Public Event License, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 13 6PM-Midnight, Jul 14 7PM-Midnight, Jul 15 9AM- 10PM
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License/Permit #206115
Public Event License, Gorham St Block Party, Jul 21, 11AM-6PM (raindate Jul 22)
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License/Permit #206116
Public Event License, Indiana Ave Block Party, Jul 22, 2-9PM
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License/Permit #206117
Public Event License, Alpine St Block Party, from Princeton St to Lowell St, Jul 28, Noon-6PM (raindate Jul 29)
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License/Permit #206118
Public Event License, Redbones Pig Pickin Block Party for the Homeless Coalition, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jul 30, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 6)
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License/Permit #206119
Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Rehearsals, Nunziato Field, Jul 31-Aug 1, 4-9PM
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License/Permit #206120
Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Performances, Nunziato Field, Aug 2-6, various times
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License/Permit #206121
Public Event License, Menorah Youth Ministries Summer Program Block Party, Chapel St, Aug 10, 4:30-7:30PM
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License/Permit #206122
Public Event License, Puritan Rd Block Party, from Temple Rd to Ten Hills Rd, Sep 15, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Sep 16)
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License/Permit #206124
Public Event License, Sean Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 22, 8AM-6PM
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License/Permit #206125
New Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services. (Interim approval on 6/6.)
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License/Permit #206126
New Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation
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License/Permit #206127
Sign/Awning Permit, Oom Yung Doe, 352 Washington St, 2 signs
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License/Permit #206130
New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Comicazi, 407 Highland Ave, 2 display tables
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License/Permit #206131
Amending Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave, adding 1 vehicle, not stored in Somerville
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License/Permit #206132
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #20 from Bibi's Cab to Edelle Cab
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License/Permit #206133
Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #206134
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #206135
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St
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License/Permit #206136
Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot
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License/Permit #206137
Renewing Flammables License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St
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License/Permit #206138
Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St
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License/Permit #206139
Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #206140
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #206141
Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #206142
Renewing Garage License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St
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License/Permit #206143
Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #206144
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #206145
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St
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License/Permit #206146
Renewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St
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License/Permit #206147
Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 68 Joy St
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License/Permit #206148
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #206149
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway
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License/Permit #206150
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #206151
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway
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License/Permit #206152
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq
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Mayor's Request #206160
Requesting the appropriation of $196,760 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Account for further environmental testing at Conway Park
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #206164
That, pursuant to Ordinance 2-121, this Board authorizes and requires the employment of other counsel to issue legal opinion and assist in resolving the questions of the Confirmation of...
By Ald. Scott That, pursuant to Ordinance 2-121, this Board authorizes and requires the employment of other counsel to issue legal opinion and assist in resolving the questions of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee around sequencing of appointments and confirmation, and on release of requested information from the Administration for consideration by the Committee.
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Order #206165
That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update on apartment vacancies in the 100 Homes Program
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Order #206166
That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect, replace and secure the slide and stanchions at North Street Veterans Playground Park as multiple screws are missing
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Order #206167
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO THRU TRAFFIC EXCEPT RESIDENTS 7AM-9AM sign on Governor Winthrop Road at Shore Drive
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Order #206168
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform the owner and tenants of 106-108 Thurston Street to place trash and recycling receptacles on the sidewalk so they don't restrict the passage...
By Ald. Clingan That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform the owner and tenants of 106-108 Thurston Street to place trash and recycling receptacles on the sidewalk so they don't restrict the passage of pedestrians or wheelchairs. (Photo attached)
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Order #206169
That the Director of SPCD deploy traffic calming measures on Marshall Street
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Order #206170
That the Director of Traffic and Parking examine possible traffic pattern changes to calm traffic on Marshall Street
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Order #206171
That the Director of SPCD address and perhaps assist businesses with the removal of metal grates on store fronts along Broadway from Main Street to Walnut Street
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Order #206172
That the Director of Engineering add the following streets to the repaving list: Stickney Avenue, Ash Avenue and Sycamore Street from Richdale Avenue to Medford Street
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Order #206173
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign on Temple Road at Governor Winthrop Road
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Order #206174
That the Director of SPCD cut down the two tiny dead trees in the median on Broadway near Hinckley Street, and consider planting sea grass there
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Order #206175
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the remaining large pothole in front of the Somerville Hospital parking lot
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Order #206176
That the Director of SPCD extend the solid green bike lane that runs on the south side of Broadway between Powderhouse Square and Cedar Street, all the way to McGrath Highway, or as far up and...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of SPCD extend the solid green bike lane that runs on the south side of Broadway between Powderhouse Square and Cedar Street, all the way to McGrath Highway, or as far up and over Winter Hill as possible.
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Order #206177
That this Board discharge #205683 from the Legislative Matters Committee as the item it refers to (#203365) is in the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee
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Order #206178
That the Chief of Police enforce the state law requiring a white light on the front of a bicycle and a red reflector or light on the back when operated from a- half hour after sunset to a...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Chief of Police enforce the state law requiring a white light on the front of a bicycle and a red reflector or light on the back when operated from a- half hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise.
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Order #206179
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised crosswalk at 13 Foskett Street
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Order #206180
That the Chief of Police direct patrols in the vicinity of Temple Road and Bailey Road for STOP sign enforcement
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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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