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September 13, 2018
82 recorded votes, 76 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven Alderman Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Wilfred Mbah, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: Mary Jo Rossetti
Every vote, in order
Minutes #206568
Approve the minutes of the July 12, 2018 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 12, 2018.
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Grant of Location #206570
Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks to install 252 feet of conduit from Manhole 5A in New Washington St southerly in Cobble Hill Rd to a point of pickup at 32 Cobble Hill Rd. (Interim approval...
Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks to install 252 feet of conduit from Manhole 5A in New Washington St southerly in Cobble Hill Rd to a point of pickup at 32 Cobble Hill Rd. (Interim approval granted.)
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Grant of Location #206571
Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks to install 274 feet of conduit from Manhole 8653 in Somerville Ave southerly in Merriam Ave to a new Handhole at the intersection of Merriam Ave and Merriam...
Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks to install 274 feet of conduit from Manhole 8653 in Somerville Ave southerly in Merriam Ave to a new Handhole at the intersection of Merriam Ave and Merriam St, then continuing with 38 feet of conduit to a point of pickup at 35 Charlestown Rd. (Interim approval granted.)
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Grant of Location #206572
Submitted by Eversource to install 66 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from Manhole 14703 to a point of pickup at 117 Highland Ave. (Interim approval granted.)
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Grant of Location #206573
Submitted by Eversource to install 57 feet of conduit in Thorpe St from Manhole 334/2 to a point of pickup at 18 Highland Ave
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Grant of Location #206574
Submitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 4781 to a point of pickup at 44 Medford St, and 38 feet of conduit in Ward St from 44 Medford St to a point of...
Submitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 4781 to a point of pickup at 44 Medford St, and 38 feet of conduit in Ward St from 44 Medford St to a point of pickup at 46 Medford St.
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Resolution #206576
The Entire Board Supporting the "Yes on 3 Coalition" and re-affirming this Board's commitment to equal protection under the laws for all people
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Order #206577
That the Director of SPCD explain to this Board why not a single tree was spared when they were cut along the commuter rail line, including trees far from the tracks, and what the GLX Team’s plans...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of SPCD explain to this Board why not a single tree was spared when they were cut along the commuter rail line, including trees far from the tracks, and what the GLX Team’s plans are to replant trees to prevent erosion on the hills.
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Order #206578
That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on whether the City plans to plant trees by the fence at the north edge of Junction Park to replace the nearby trees lost when they were cut down...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on whether the City plans to plant trees by the fence at the north edge of Junction Park to replace the nearby trees lost when they were cut down recently for the GLX project.
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Order #206579
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install 2 CAUTION: CHILDREN CROSSING signs on both sides of Lowell Street around 294 Lowell Street to accommodate the daycare center there
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Order #206580
That the Director of SPCD install a crosswalk on Lowell Street at the Wilton Street bumpouts, as there is no crosswalk on Lowell Street between Magoun Square and the bridge
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Order #206582
That the Chief of Police report to this Board the number of times the Chief has sent a notice to landlords whose tenants have violated the provisions of Ordinance 9-97, and whether such a notice...
By Ald. White Jr., Ballantyne That the Chief of Police report to this Board the number of times the Chief has sent a notice to landlords whose tenants have violated the provisions of Ordinance 9-97, and whether such a notice was sent to the owner of 38 Chetwynd Road for the incident on September 1, 2018.
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Resolution #206584
That the Administration explain to this Board why the new textile recycling contract was not subject to the city's Living Wage ordinance, and inform this Board when that contract will be re-negotiated
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Resolution #206585
That the Administration share a more comprehensive set of goals related to air quality based on CAFEH study results, when or if available
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Order #206586
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on challenges with recycling items that go into recycling bins in parks and on streets
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Order #206587
The Entire Board Thanking the Department of Public Works, the Superintendent of Schools Office, and the Office of Sustainability and the Environment for implementing a pilot composting and...
By Ald. Hirsch, and the Entire Board Thanking the Department of Public Works, the Superintendent of Schools Office, and the Office of Sustainability and the Environment for implementing a pilot composting and recycling program in the Public School cafeterias.
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Order #206384
That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the status of the Urban Forestry Committee
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Resolution #206487
The Entire Board That the Administration discuss with this Board a plan to create a permanent space for the Groundworks Somerville program, currently known as the South Street Farm, which is...
By Ald. Scott, and the Entire Board That the Administration discuss with this Board a plan to create a permanent space for the Groundworks Somerville program, currently known as the South Street Farm, which is planned for displacement.
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Committee Report #206589
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on August 28, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on August 28, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #204649 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Nancy Busnach to the Redevelopment Authority
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board
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Mayor's Request #204655 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of C. Anne Brockelman as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Mayor's Request #205224 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Committee Report #206590
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 12, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 12, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #206327 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for tree planting
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #206328 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $35,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Nibble kitchen equipment
Yes: Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteNo: Ballantyne, Clingan
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [8 TO 2] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Niedergang, Davis NAYS: Clingan, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #206502 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting appropriation of $272,795.10 from the Receipts Reserved- Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund, for Vision Zero road...
Requesting appropriation of $272,795.10 from the Receipts Reserved- Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund, for Vision Zero road safety efforts.
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Mayor's Request #206503 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $241,390 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the construction of the Nibble Kitchen
Yes: Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteNo: Ballantyne, Clingan
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [8 TO 2] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Niedergang, Davis NAYS: Clingan, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #206504 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $61,691 to the SPCD Transportation & Infrastructure Salaries Account, to establish the Sr. Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner position
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Mayor's Request #206505 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $47,175 to the Health & Human Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Environmental Health Liaison
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Mayor's Request #206506 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $10,700 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for Central Hill Campus planning services
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Mayor's Request #206507 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $34,185 using available funds in the DPW Snow Account for snow removal services
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Committee Report #206591
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 6, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 6, 2018.
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Committee Report #206592
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on August 30, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on August 30, 2018.
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Ordinance #205464 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Ordinances be amended to provide fines for violating Ordinance 9- 116 Subsection 3 (Construction) of $100 for first offense and $300 for each subsequent offense as described within
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Committee Report #206593
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 11, 2018
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 11, 2018.
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Order #206594 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the City Solicitor prepare a document for review by this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works in preparation for filing a complaint regarding the removal of trees along...
By Ald. White Jr. That the City Solicitor prepare a document for review by this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works in preparation for filing a complaint regarding the removal of trees along Beacon Street.
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Mayor's Request #206599
Requesting acceptance of an in-kind gift of event space from Remnant Brewing to hold an appreciation event for the City's unpaid board and commission members
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License/Permit #206618
Public Event License, Tufts Housing League Community Block Party, Powderhouse Park, Sep 16, 4-7:30PM (raindate Sep 23)
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License/Permit #206619
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, Broadway from Kensington Ave to Lincoln St, Sep 18, 9AM-11PM (raindate Sep 19)
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License/Permit #206620
Public Event License, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, Trum Field Bandstand Sidewalk, Sep 21, 4-9PM
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License/Permit #206621
Public Event License, Puritan Rd Block Party, from Temple Rd to Ten Hills Rd, Sep 22, 12:30-5PM (raindate Sep 23)
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License/Permit #206622
Public Event License, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, ArtFarm, Sep 22, 4PM-2AM
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License/Permit #206623
Public Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford St to Vernon St, Sep 23, 11AM-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22)
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License/Permit #206624
Public Event License, Highland Rd Block Party, from Morrison Ave to Kidder Ave, Sep 23, 2-9PM (raindate Sep 30)
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License/Permit #206625
Public Event License, Waldo Ave/Dimick St/Marion St Block Party, Waldo Ave and Dimick St from Calvin St to Marion St, with the Dimick/Marion intersection, Sep 29, 7AM-6PM (raindate Sep 30)
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License/Permit #206626
Public Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 29, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 30)
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License/Permit #206627
Public Event License, Redbones Oktoberfest, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Sep 30, 7AM-7PM (raindate Oct 14)
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License/Permit #206628
Public Event License, Thorndike St Block Party, Sep 30, 2-6PM
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License/Permit #206629
Public Event License, Women's Commission Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Statue Park, Oct 3, 2-8:30PM
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License/Permit #206630
Public Event License, Wade Ct Block Party, Oct 6, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 7)
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License/Permit #206631
Public Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, Oct 20, 8AM-3PM
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License/Permit #206632
Public Event License, Veterans' Memorial Parade, Highland Ave from Walnut St to Holland St to Broadway with adjacent streets, Nov 4, 8AM-6PM
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License/Permit #206633
New Drainlayer's License, Manet Contracting. (Interim approval granted.)
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License/Permit #206634
New Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction. (Interim approval granted.)
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License/Permit #206635
Renewing Garage License, Auto Mechanic Souza, 308 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #206640
Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row
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Order #206642
That the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation explain how DPW develops maintenance plans, staffing, and budgets for new parks, especially parks that have significant...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation explain how DPW develops maintenance plans, staffing, and budgets for new parks, especially parks that have significant landscaped areas or new types of play equipment, benches, or other features.
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Resolution #206643
That the Administration report on how the port-a-potty pilot went this summer, whether or not it can be expanded, and how residents should notify the city if port-a-potties need cleaning
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Order #206644
That the Director of SomerPromise or Health and Human Services provide this Board with an overview of the Somerville Learning 2030 initiative and how the Board may be involved
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Resolution #206645
The Entire Board That the Administration use permitting and community benefits revenue for future Assembly Row developments to address pollution mitigation along I-93
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Order #206646
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services coordinate with Mass DOT to address rodent issues along the GLX, particularly along Gilman Street, and update the Ward 1 Alderman on progress
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Order #206647
That the Director of Parks and Recreation express to DCR the importance of keeping public pools and water fountains open later in the season due to climate change
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Order #206648
That the Director of SPCD install a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Aldrich and Gilman Streets
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Order #206649
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the corner of Gilman and Aldrich Streets
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Order #206650
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO LEFT TURN sign by the rotary next to the Burger Dive in Assembly Row
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Mayor's Request #206651
Requesting approval to appropriate $154,050 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Central Hill Campus Plan
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #206652
Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 7-46(c) re: residency of Fair Housing Commission members
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Officer's Communication #206655
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205801 with an Ordinance to provide voter registration accessibility
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Officer's Communication #206656
City Solicitor responding to #206394 re: a home rule petition to change the Board of Aldermen to a City Council
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Order #206661
That the City Arborist advise whether the discovery of an Emerald Ash Borer in the city will result in any changes to the plan for monitoring/non-removal of Ash trees and, advise the Ward 6...
By Ald. Davis That the City Arborist advise whether the discovery of an Emerald Ash Borer in the city will result in any changes to the plan for monitoring/non-removal of Ash trees and, advise the Ward 6 Alderman on the status of the remaining Ash trees on Willow Avenue.
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Order #206662
That the Tree Warden and the City Arborist replace the small dead trees on Day Street and Grove Street adjacent to the public parking lots
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Order #206663
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the overgrowth at the base of the tree at 370 Highland Avenue
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Order #206664
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken street light at the corner of Highland Avenue and West Street
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Resolution #206665
That the Mayor advise the Ward 6 Alderman on near term plans for overdue maintenance in Davis Square and longer term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements
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Order #206667
That the Director of Engineering inspect Russell Road at the corner of Ware Street for repeated sink holes
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Order #206668
That the Chief of Police monitor illegal left turns onto Raymond Avenue from Curtis Street during drop-off and pick-up times at the West Somerville Neighborhood School
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Order #206669
That the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD monitor traffic speeds on North Street, High Street, Fairfax Street, Sterling Street, Gordon Street and Woods...
By Ald. Ballantyne That the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD monitor traffic speeds on North Street, High Street, Fairfax Street, Sterling Street, Gordon Street and Woods Avenue, and suggest traffic calming measures. (3rd request)
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Order #206670
That the Chief of Police cite motorists traveling in the wrong direction on Clarendon Avenue and Victoria Street from Woodstock Street
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Order #206671
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install additional pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue. (2nd request)
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Order #206672
That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the implementation of neighborhood safety zones. (2nd request)
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Resolution #206673
The Mayor, and the Entire Board That this Board and Mayor honor the lasting memory of those who serve our country, and condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the desecration or disrespect of...
By Ald. Ballantyne, and the Mayor, and the Entire Board That this Board and Mayor honor the lasting memory of those who serve our country, and condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the desecration or disrespect of monuments or memorials recognizing their memory, service and sacrifice.
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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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