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December 13, 2018
110 recorded votes, 106 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 #207134
Approve the minutes of the November 8, 2018 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 8, 2018.
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Citation #207135
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending SheBoom, who have shared the joy in their music since 2010
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Citation #207136
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families
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Citation #207137
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families
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Citation #207138
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Greater Boston Legal Services, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families
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Citation #207139
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Lawyers for Civil Rights, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families
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Citation #207140
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Kids in Need of Defense, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant students and families
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Citation #207141
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Centro Presente, for organizing numerous attorneys who have selflessly provided their legal expertise to immigrant residents and families
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Citation #207142
The Entire Board Commending Alderman Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as President of this Board in 2018
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Citation #207143
The Entire Board Commending Alderman Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2018
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Citation #207144
The Entire Board Commending Clerk of Committees Rositha Durham for her outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2018
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Grant of Location #207147
Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Mossland St from Pole 241/4 to a point of pickup at 54 Elm St
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Order #207150
That the Director of SPCD work with the DPW Commissioner to institute a curbside composting program
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Resolution #207151
That the Administration create funding to help optimize the signage of local businesses
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Resolution #207152
That the School Superintendent institute a community service requirement in the school system according to grade level
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Resolution #207153
That the Administration consider creating sign-ups for Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Historic Preservation Commission meeting agendas
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Resolution #207154
That the Administration share how the SomerVision 2040 process will be linked to the Somerville Learning 2030 City/District visioning process
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Order #207156
That the Director of SPCD provide an updated list of all open space projects in the queue, with anticipated cost, funding, and timeline to completion
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Order #207157
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD report on the GLX station design process for the 7 new stations, including the timeline and opportunities for public input
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Resolution #207159
That the Administration explain why the Healey Schoolyard redevelopment plan was dropped from the Capital Projects plan list
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Resolution #207160
That the Administration prioritize the redevelopment of the Healey Schoolyard Tot Lot as soon as the 2019 school year
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Order #207161
That the Director of Traffic and Parking address the cut-through traffic in Ten Hills caused by online traffic apps like Waze
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Order #207162
That the Director of Health and Human Services develop a resident checklist for emergency preparedness, including plans to help needy neighbors, and including the "Are You OK" Program
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Order #207163
That the Director of SPCD make lane markings on Broadway in Winter Hill a top priority for next year's construction season
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Order #207164
That the Director of SPCD work with the Housing Authority to enable wheelchair access from the Mystic View apartments to the Healey School
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Order #207165
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Temple Road and Governor Winthrop Road
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Resolution #207166
Supporting Tufts Student Action in their efforts to get Tufts University to build more student housing
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Order #207167
That the Director of SPCD share biannual CIP progress reports for all new open space and parks projects
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Resolution #207168
That the Administration and Director of Finance implement opportunities for community participatory budgeting for FY20
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Order #207171
That the City Solicitor inform this Board in writing of its options for prohibiting the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements between the City and prospective developers or commercial tenants
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Order #207172
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD work with this Board to create overlay districts or other policies for "Opportunity Zones" in order to maximize community benefits generated by...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, and the Entire Board That the Director of SPCD work with this Board to create overlay districts or other policies for "Opportunity Zones" in order to maximize community benefits generated by developments in these areas.
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Resolution #207173
That the Administration provide to this Board by its January 10, 2019 meeting a response to the attached petition of Foss Park stakeholders, which requests a schematic community design process and...
By Ald. McLaughlin, Clingan, Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, Ballantyne That the Administration provide to this Board by its January 10, 2019 meeting a response to the attached petition of Foss Park stakeholders, which requests a schematic community design process and a plan for financing and managing the facility.
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Order #207174
That the City Engineer install crosswalks on Gilman and Cross Street
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Order #207175
That the Commissioner of Public works increase lighting on Cross Street between Pearl and Tufts Streets
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Order #207176
That the Planning Department finalize a neighborhood plan for East Broadway and update the Ward 1 Alderman in writing
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Order #207177
That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of Somerville Cares about Prevention update this Board on efforts to reduce vaping among young adults
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Order #207066
That the Communications Department assist this Board with a separate e-blast for any Board-related public hearings
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Committee Report #207179
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 28, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 28, 2018.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk
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Mayor's Request #204915 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation
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Mayor's Request #204917 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Christopher Hosman as Executive Director of the Women's Commission
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Mayor's Request #204919 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Nicholas Salerno as Elections Commissioner
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Committee Report #207180
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2018.
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Resolution #207181 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the Administration create an anonymous form for employees to directly contact the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee with concerns about appointees before the Committee
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Committee Report #207182
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 10, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 10, 2018.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable
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Mayor's Request #207120 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Vikram Kanda to the position of Condominium Review Board member
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Mayor's Request #207121 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment Elizabeth Janiak to the position of Condominium Review Board member
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Committee Report #207183
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205956 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a rapid deployment vehicle, ballistics helmets, and sunglasses from OEM, with no match required, for the Police Department's Special Response Team
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Mayor's Request #206968 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $450,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the Law Department's Legal Services Account, to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices
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Mayor's Request #206974 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $17,216 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Justice Programs to the Police Department for Active Shooter Response Training in schools and public buildings
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Mayor's Request #207086 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $5,155,479.11 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account, to fund the settlement of Prospect Iron & Steel v. Somerville...
Requesting the appropriation of $5,155,479.11 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account, to fund the settlement of Prospect Iron & Steel v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority.
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Mayor's Request #207087 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Special Items Account in order to fund a temporary GLX construction detour shuttle service
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Mayor's Request #207090 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to appropriate $227,459 from excess FY19 Community Preservation Act Fund revenue to the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve
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Mayor's Request #207091 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $162,439 from the Salary Contingency Account to various DPW School Custodian Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY2019 portion of the Agreement with the SEIU...
Requesting the appropriation of $162,439 from the Salary Contingency Account to various DPW School Custodian Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY2019 portion of the Agreement with the SEIU Local 3 School Custodians Union.
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Mayor's Request #207092 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $72,095 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the DPW School Custodians Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY2018 portion of the agreement with...
Requesting the appropriation of $72,095 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the DPW School Custodians Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY2018 portion of the agreement with the SEIU Local 3 School Custodians Union.
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207094 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the transfer of $644,489 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to various Reserve Accounts for certain CPA projects and expenses
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Mayor's Request #207095 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the transfer of $193,340 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to various Reserve Accounts for certain CPA projects and expenses
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Committee Report #207184
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 26, 2018
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 26, 2018.
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Committee Report #207185
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 27, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 27, 2018.
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Committee Report #207186
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 4, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 4, 2018.
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Committee Report #207187
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 6, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 6, 2018.
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Committee Report #207188
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 12, 2018
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 12, 2018.
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Committee Report #207189
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 29, 2018
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 29, 2018.
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Officer's Communication #207037 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #204486 with a proposed ordinance for natural gas leaks
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #207190 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the Director of Engineering report to this Board on his review of the process and algorithm use for the 5-year street paving plan and any revisions that may be considered
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Resolution #207191 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the Administration update this Board on legal action against Newport Construction regarding the improper removal of trees on Beacon St
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Order #207192 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the City Engineer advise this Board as to what use the city can make of the information received under the proposed gas leak ordinance, and what additional capacity would be needed to...
By Ald. Davis That the City Engineer advise this Board as to what use the city can make of the information received under the proposed gas leak ordinance, and what additional capacity would be needed to maximize that use.
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Resolution #207193 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the Administration, SPCD, and Arts Council host events to bring pedestrians to the affected Union Square and Ball Square areas during construction detours
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Committee Report #207194
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 5, 2018
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 5, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #207196
Requesting the appropriation of $2,421,924 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund FY 2016, FY 2017, and FY2018 salary and...
Requesting the appropriation of $2,421,924 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund FY 2016, FY 2017, and FY2018 salary and benefit costs for the Firefighters Association Local 76 arbitration award.
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207197
Requesting the appropriation of $1,202,389 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Fire Department Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY 2019 salary and benefit costs for the...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,202,389 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Fire Department Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY 2019 salary and benefit costs for the Firefighters Association Local 76 arbitration award.
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Mayor's Request #207203
Requesting acceptance of a $8,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Board of Library Commissioners to the Public Library for an urban gardening initiative
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Officer's Communication #207217
Planning Director submitting an updated amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding adult-use marijuana establishments, as approved by the Land Use Committee on 12/4/18
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, WhiteThe minutes list Mary Jo Rossetti, J.T. Scott and Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti, Scott, Davis.”
Officer's Communication #207218
Planning Director submitting a minor amendment to the recently-enacted Ordinance for Adult Use Marijuana Licensing
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #207220
Public Event License, Arts Council Illuminations Tour, City Hall Concourse and Citywide, Dec 15, 3-10:30PM (raindate Dec 16)
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License/Permit #207221
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #65 from Alewife Transportation to VINL Transportation
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License/Permit #207223
Sign/Awning Permit, Los Amigos Taquerira, 424 Highland Ave, channel letters and blade sign
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License/Permit #207224
Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr
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License/Permit #207225
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #207226
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway
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License/Permit #207227
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207228
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207229
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St
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License/Permit #207230
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl
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License/Permit #207231
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway
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License/Permit #207232
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St
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License/Permit #207233
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207234
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St
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License/Permit #207235
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #207236
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway
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License/Permit #207237
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St
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License/Permit #207238
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #207239
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St
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License/Permit #207240
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental
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License/Permit #207241
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St
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License/Permit #207242
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq
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License/Permit #207243
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St
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License/Permit #207244
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St
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Citation #207247
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending the Sanctuary City Steering Committee and Educators for Sanctuary Schools, for the numerous services they have tirelessly organized for immigrant...
By Ald. Ballantyne, the Entire Board and the Mayor Commending the Sanctuary City Steering Committee and Educators for Sanctuary Schools, for the numerous services they have tirelessly organized for immigrant residents, students and families.
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Resolution #207248
That the Administration and Director of Finance discuss the impact to the budget if the FCC redefines cable franchising
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Order #207249
That the Director of Inspectional Services share in writing with the Ward 7 Alderman the number of stop-work violations issued to Tufts University and Walnut Hill Properties
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Order #207250
That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police implement immediate safety and traffic dampening measures along Powderhouse Blvd from North St. to the West Somerville Neighborhood School, and...
By Ald. Ballantyne That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police implement immediate safety and traffic dampening measures along Powderhouse Blvd from North St. to the West Somerville Neighborhood School, and assign a Police Officer to the School during drop-offs and pick-ups.
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Citation #207254
The Entire Board Commending City Clerk John Long for his outstanding work on behalf of this Board and the City
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Mayor's Request #206871
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoices totaling $176,891.54 using available funds in various DPW General Fund Accounts
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