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March 12, 2020
130 recorded votes, 130 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
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 #209793
Approve the minutes of the February 13, 2020 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 13, 2020.
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Citation #209794
The Mayor Commending Erica Jones, who is leaving the Somerville Media Center after 7 years of distinguished service and advocacy for community media
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Grant of Location #209795
Submitted by Eversource to install 41.5 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole 25296 to a point of pickup at 419 Broadway
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Order #209796
That the Director of Parks and Recreation arrange to have port-a-potties available at the public parks for the 2020 summer months
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Order #209797
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Health and Human Services consider implementing a pilot program in a section of the City to deal with rat infestations and increased...
By City Councilor Rossetti, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Mbah, White Jr. That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Health and Human Services consider implementing a pilot program in a section of the City to deal with rat infestations and increased monitoring of properties.
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Order #209798
That the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Council with an update on measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and to support anyone who may become infected
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Order #209799
That the Director of Inspectional Services explain the procedures for monitoring problem properties for rodent activity, as compared to waiting until more complaints are filed
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Order #209800
That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss how many resources would be required for proactive monitoring, tracking, and escalation of enforcement for all properties in known rodent...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss how many resources would be required for proactive monitoring, tracking, and escalation of enforcement for all properties in known rodent outbreak areas.
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Order #209801
That the Director of Inspectional Services provide a de-identified case study of a problem property in terms of how many complaints the City received, via what channel, and with what response, so...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. That the Director of Inspectional Services provide a de-identified case study of a problem property in terms of how many complaints the City received, via what channel, and with what response, so as to explain what current protocols exist and what new resources may be needed.
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Order #209802
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Health and Human Services report on progress regarding planned internal rodent control meetings and regular joint departmental meetings
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Order #209803
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Health and Human Services report on how the new sign-off administrative procedure for demolitions is progressing
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Order #209804
That the City Council consider creating a coordinated list of Council- sponsored community meetings to complement the City's or MinuteTraq calendars
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Order #209805
That the Administration present to this Council a more-detailed estimate of the cost of remediating Conway Field down to 36” rather than 18”, with a timeline for the additional digging and any...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Scott, Ballantyne That the Administration present to this Council a more-detailed estimate of the cost of remediating Conway Field down to 36” rather than 18”, with a timeline for the additional digging and any other relevant information.
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Order #209806
That the Director of SPCD inform this Council about who is planning the traffic management for the GLX stations at Lowell Street and at Ball Square, and the timeline for any infrastructure and...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD inform this Council about who is planning the traffic management for the GLX stations at Lowell Street and at Ball Square, and the timeline for any infrastructure and streetscape work that may be necessary.
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Resolution #209807
That the Administration mandate that all public gathering places, including institutions, have hand sanitizers available at entrances to limit the spread of coronavirus
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Order #209808
That the Director of SPCD develop a plan to create parking-separated bike lanes on East Broadway
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Order #209809
That the City Council and relevant departments consider revising their licensing procedures for A-Frame signs to make the process less complicated
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Order #209810
That the Director of SPCD consider revising the city's zoning to include universal ADA accessible design standards in new developments
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Committee Report #209811
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2020
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2020.
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Mayor's Request #204656 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historic Preservation Commission
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Mayor's Request #204657 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historic Preservation Commission
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director
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Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean to the position of City Auditor
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Committee Report #209812
Accept the report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on March 2, 2020
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on March 2, 2020.
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Committee Report #209813
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 10, 2020
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 10, 2020.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of two easements over DCR land in Assembly Square
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, ScottThe minutes list William White as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:22522) AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: White Jr..”
Mayor's Request #209695 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $200,000 grant with no new match required from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to purchase portable radios
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Mayor's Request #209697 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $41,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the EOC upgrades
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Mayor's Request #209698 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $20,279.78 grant that requires a match, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Police Department for bulletproof vests
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Mayor's Request #209780 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $20,279.78 from the Police Public Safety Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the bulletproof vest grant match requirement
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Order #209814 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of Finance and the Director of Parks and Recreation advise this Council on the disposition of funds for the boat house
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Order #209815 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of SPCD provide a comprehensive description of DIF funds and uses on projects in Assembly Square and independently by FRIT
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Order #209816 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with the terms of the recent approval of the State's I-Cubed bonds at Assembly Square to FRIT, including any changes from what the Board of Aldermen...
By City Councilor White Jr. That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with the terms of the recent approval of the State's I-Cubed bonds at Assembly Square to FRIT, including any changes from what the Board of Aldermen approved.
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Committee Report #209817
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 10, 2020
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 10, 2020.
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Committee Report #209818
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 5, 2020
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 5, 2020.
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Mayor's Request #209692 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5 to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, ScottThe minutes list William White as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: White Jr..”
Officer's Communication #209711 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management submitting a draft Ordinance to establish a Memorialization Committee
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, ScottThe minutes list William White as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: White Jr..”
Resolution #209819 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Administration, without delay, enact speed limit changes pursuant to #208806 and #208909, including replacing the 30 mph signs on those roads and updating the navigation companies
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Committee Report #209820
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 11, 2020
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 11, 2020.
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License/Permit #209128 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #209602 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Amending Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Ave, adding overnight boarding for 10 dogs
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License/Permit #209746 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 8 Howe St
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License/Permit #209747 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 64 Temple St
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License/Permit #209748 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 107 Perkins St
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License/Permit #209749 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 418 Washington St
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License/Permit #209750 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 154 Walnut St
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Order #209821 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
That the City Clerk add a condition to any Grant of Location issued to a communications company for a low-voltage connection to a customer so that whenever that customer’s account is de-activated...
By City Councilor White Jr. That the City Clerk add a condition to any Grant of Location issued to a communications company for a low-voltage connection to a customer so that whenever that customer’s account is de-activated, the company must, within 30 days, remove the cable and notify the city.
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Committee Report #209822
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 26, 2020
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 26, 2020.
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Committee Report #209823
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on March 3, 2020
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on March 3, 2020.
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Order #209824 (report of the Rodent Issues Special Committee)
That the Director of Communications utilize the CTY system, in April, to send out a high-alert to remind residents not to put out water or food for birds, as a method to help combat the rodent issue
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Mayor's Request #209828
Requesting the transfer of $71,138 from the E-911 Salaries Account to various Departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the SMEA Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Mayor's Request #209830
Requesting acceptance of a $4,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development for Clarendon Hill Project infrastructure improvements
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License/Permit #209843
Public Event License, Arts Council Spring Cleanup, Citywide and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, April 25, 9:30AM-12PM
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License/Permit #209844
Public Event License, Taza Chocolate Spring Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, May 2, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 3)
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License/Permit #209845
Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 9 11AM-7PM (raindate May 10)
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License/Permit #209846
Public Event License, Charnwood Rd Porchfest Block Party, from Willow Ave to Hancock St, May 9, 1:30pm-4:30pm (raindate May 10)
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License/Permit #209847
Public Event License, Hancock St Porchfest Block Party, May 9, 1-4:30pm (raindate May 10)
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License/Permit #209848
Public Event License, Banks St Porchfest Block Party, May 9, Noon-6PM (raindate May 10)
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License/Permit #209849
Public Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Assembly Row and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 6, 6AM-1PM
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License/Permit #209850
Public Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 7, Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 14)
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License/Permit #209851
Public Event License, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, Powderhouse Park, Jun 20, 10AM-6:30PM (raindate Jun 21)
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License/Permit #209852
Public Event License, Independence Day Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Medford St to Cedar St, Jul 1, 3-11pm (raindate Jul 2)
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License/Permit #209853
New Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp
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License/Permit #209854
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C & G Drain
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License/Permit #209855
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction
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License/Permit #209856
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation
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License/Permit #209857
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises
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License/Permit #209858
Renewing Drainlayer's License, AP Flowers and Son
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License/Permit #209859
Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style
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License/Permit #209860
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NELM
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License/Permit #209861
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating
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License/Permit #209862
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo
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License/Permit #209863
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction
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License/Permit #209864
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today
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License/Permit #209865
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction
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License/Permit #209866
Renewing Drainlayer's License, MT Mayo
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License/Permit #209867
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction
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License/Permit #209868
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Dow Company, for the High School construction project only
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License/Permit #209869
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D Muzzioli Associates
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License/Permit #209870
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech
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License/Permit #209871
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services
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License/Permit #209872
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St
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License/Permit #209873
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St
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License/Permit #209874
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St
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License/Permit #209875
Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies, 20 Assembly Sq Dr
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License/Permit #209876
Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #209877
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave
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License/Permit #209878
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #209879
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St
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License/Permit #209880
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St
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License/Permit #209881
Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #209882
Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St
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License/Permit #209883
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #209884
Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #209885
Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St
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License/Permit #209886
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St
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License/Permit #209887
Renewing Garage License, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License/Permit #209888
Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #209889
Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St
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License/Permit #209890
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St
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License/Permit #209891
Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #209892
Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #209893
Renewing Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd
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License/Permit #209894
Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St
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License/Permit #209895
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #209896
Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License/Permit #209897
Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #209898
Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply, 30 Innerbelt Rd
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License/Permit #209899
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development, 55 Day St
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License/Permit #209900
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #209901
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St
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License/Permit #209902
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St
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License/Permit #209903
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St
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License/Permit #209904
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq
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License/Permit #209905
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209906
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Talewsky Enterprises, 508 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209907
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Atlas Metals, 475 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209908
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa Johns Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #209909
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #209910
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway
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License/Permit #209911
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #209912
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St
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License/Permit #209913
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr
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License/Permit #209914
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway
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Order #209916
That this Council collaborate with the Administration to apply racial and gender equity lenses to all decisions, including resource decisions and new programs or laws
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Mayor's Request #209920
Requesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A s20(d)
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Order #209922
That the Director of Finance prepare for this Council a year-to-date update on the E-911 Salaries Account
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Resolution #209923
That the Administration consider hiring a third party for an Equity Justice Review for the SomerVision 2040 and Somerville Climate Forward plans pursuant to #209615
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Order #209924
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 1 Councilor on parking plans for Tufts Street after the GLX construction is complete
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Resolution #209925
Supporting a moratorium on eviction proceedings during the coronavirus State of Emergency
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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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