MassVoter.com← Somerville City CouncilSomerville City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
September 24, 2020
108 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Somerville ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210597 (report of the Land Use Committee) (Submitted by Acting Mayor McLaughlin, requesting approval of an amendment to the...).
- Ben Ewen-Campen recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #204278 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee) (Requesting the replacement of Ordinance 7-28 with a new Demolition Review Ordinance...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #210609
Approve the minutes of the August 5, 2020 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, August 5, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, August 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Citation #210610
Commending Annie Connor, who is resigning after 4 years of dedicated service as the Mayor's liaison to this Council
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Citation #210611
The Mayor Commending Ann Cassesso for celebrating 50 years--and counting--of dedicated service to the Somerville Public Library
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Citation #210612
The Mayor Commending Wendy Wood as she retires after 40 years of dedicated service to the Somerville Public Library
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210613
Submitted by Eversource to install 180 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from manhole #8652 to a point of pickup at 258 Somerville Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210614
Submitted by TC Systems to install 295 feet of conduit from utility pole 68/4 at the intersection of Church St and Somerville Ave, through two new handholes in Somerville Ave, and ending at a...
Submitted by TC Systems to install 295 feet of conduit from utility pole 68/4 at the intersection of Church St and Somerville Ave, through two new handholes in Somerville Ave, and ending at a proposed Extenet handhole near 411 Somerville Ave at Quincy St.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210615
Submitted by Comcast to install 32 feet of conduit in Alpine St from utility pole 7/2 to a point of pickup at 13 Alpine St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210616
Submitted by Comcast to install a total of 294 feet of conduit, starting from utility pole 316/8, traveling 17 feet to a proposed manhole at the intersection of South and Earle Sts, then...
Submitted by Comcast to install a total of 294 feet of conduit, starting from utility pole 316/8, traveling 17 feet to a proposed manhole at the intersection of South and Earle Sts, then continuing 182 feet to another proposed manhole in Earle St, then splitting with 18 feet going to property on Earle St and 77 feet going to the rear of 101 South St.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210617
Submitted by Extenet to install 374 feet of conduit in Great River Road, from manhole #29469 to a proposed handhole, then continuing to a small wireless facility near 479 Canal St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210618
Submitted by Extenet to install 103 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from manhole #20650 to a proposed handhole, then continuing to a small wireless facility near 411 Somerville Ave at Quincy St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210619
Submitted by Extenet to install 94 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2633 to a proposed handhole, then continuing to a small wireless facility at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210620
Submitted by Extenet to install 86 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2569 to a proposed handole, then continuing to a small wireless facility near 497 Broadway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210621
Submitted by Extenet to install 102 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2572 to a proposed handhole, then continuing to a small wireless facility near 546 Broadway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #210622
Submitted by Extenet to install 38 feet of conduit in Revolution Dr from manhole #26211 to a proposed handhole, then continuing to a small wireless facility near 75 Mystic Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #210623
Supporting Tufts University students and Tufts Labor Coalition in their advocacy efforts promoting a healthy and supportive working environment for Tufts Dining workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210624
That the Director of Finance, the Director of Parking and the Director of SPCD discuss scaling parking permit fees with automobile size and efficiency
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210625
That all Department Heads share their FY21 missions and goals and FY20 achievements at this Council's next meeting on October 8, 2020
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210626
That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director discuss ways to improve the user experience for OpenGov
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210627
That the Director of SPCD update this Council on the Missatuck/Mystic River bike and pedestrian bridge project
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210628
That the Director of Finance and the Director of SPCD discuss potential appropriations for requests from Somerville Cares (see attachment), restaurants and bars, arts and cultural organizations...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Finance and the Director of SPCD discuss potential appropriations for requests from Somerville Cares (see attachment), restaurants and bars, arts and cultural organizations, and other groups.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210629
That the Director of SPCD provide an update on the goal data for SomerVision 2030 by this Council's next meeting on October 8, 2020
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210630
That the Director of SPCD inspect the trees along Broadway from Veterans Cemetery to Route 16, and replace the dead and dying trees
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210631
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Council on assertions that most plastic is no longer being recycled and that it costs more...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Mbah, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, McLaughlin, Davis, Clingan, Scott, Strezo, Rossetti, White Jr. That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Council on assertions that most plastic is no longer being recycled and that it costs more to process as recycling than as trash, and report whether updated guidance should be provided to residents.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #210632
That this Council and the Administration consider the policy recommendations conveyed in the Somerville Cares Fund update report of August 25, 2020, attached
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #210633
Place on file: Reporting on the Traffic Commission's activities from May to September, 2020
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210634
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 17, 2020
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:17591) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Place on file: Requesting the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:17610) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Withdraw: Requesting the appointment of Rachel Taylor as Animal Control Officer
The minutes record the result as “Withdrawn”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WITHDRAWN. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:17629) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207402 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207408 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207412 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209494 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Auditor
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:22331) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209497 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209515 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel Taylor as Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209516 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Julie Coen as Animal Control Officer
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209519 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nency Salamoun as Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission
The minutes record the result as “Not approved” but list every councilor voting under AYES (11 to 0). This may mean the council voted for a committee recommendation not to approve; the minutes do not say, so MassVoter shows the count only and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210145 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210348 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of April Kuehnhoff to the position of Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210491 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kerri Connolly to the Memorialization Committee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210492 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sara Marx to the Memorialization Committee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210635
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 16, 2020
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 16, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210636 (report of the Housing and Community Development Committee)
That the City Solicitor provide the Committee on Housing and Community Development with an opinion on whether the Tenant Notification Act could lead to a fine, indefinitely, following a first offense
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #210637 (report of the Housing and Community Development Committee)
That the Administration commit to setting goals for contracting with minority and women-owned businesses
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210638
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 15, 2020
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Ordinance #210185 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Proposing an amendment to the zoning map to change 56 Murdock Street from the Neighborhood Residence to the Urban Residence district
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210597 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Submitted by Acting Mayor McLaughlin, requesting approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to the standards of Subsection 9.2.4.d for Cannabis Retail Sales uses
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Order #210639 (report of the Land Use Committee)
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether issues of tenancy, affordable housing, and displacement can be a factor on a decision of a zoning change proposal
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210640
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 17, 2020
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #204278 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting the replacement of Ordinance 7-28 with a new Demolition Review Ordinance with relevant updates to Ordinance 1-11 for violations
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteBen Ewen-Campen recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AS AMENDED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #209740 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting authorization to participate in the MA Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210641
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 23, 2020
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 23, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210504 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210505 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210506 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210507 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210508 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210509 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210510 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210511 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210512 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210513 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210514 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210515 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210516 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210517 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210518 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210519 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210520 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210521 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210522 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210523 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210524 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210525 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210526 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210527 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210528 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210529 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210530 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210531 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210532 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210533 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210534 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210535 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210536 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210537 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210538 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210539 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210540 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta, 98 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210642 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
That through December 31, 2021, any business with a license from the Licensing Commission for outdoor food and/or beverage service for outdoor seating shall not require further authorization from...
By City Councilor White Jr. That through December 31, 2021, any business with a license from the Licensing Commission for outdoor food and/or beverage service for outdoor seating shall not require further authorization from this Council pursuant to Ordinance 12-14.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210643
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 14, 2020, as a Committee of the Whole
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 14, 2020, as a Committee of the Whole.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #210644
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 23, 2020
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 23, 2020.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #210662
Place on file: Urban Forestry Committee conveying a statement on the planned remediation of Conway Park
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210663
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210664
Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210665
Renewing Garage License, ONF Auto Body, 627 Somerville Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210667
Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a replacement pole at the intersection of Langmaid Avenue and Broadway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210668
Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a replacement pole at the intersection of Vermont and Pennsylvania Avenues
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #210669
Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a replacement pole at the intersection of Pinckney and Pearl Streets
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication
Place on file: Tufts President responding to #210606 re: Tufts' Covid-19 testing program
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:23534) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #210671
Place on file: Report of the High School Building Committee meeting of September 14, 2020
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #210672
Place on file: Reporting on the September 21, 2020 School Department Town Hall Meeting
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210673
That the Director of SPCD update this Council on the citywide parking study that began last year
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #210674
That the Administration update this Council on the recommendations of the Internet Access Task Force that was convened in 2018, and what the city is doing to ensure that everyone has reliable...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Strezo, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. That the Administration update this Council on the recommendations of the Internet Access Task Force that was convened in 2018, and what the city is doing to ensure that everyone has reliable access to the internet.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210675
Requesting acceptance of an $8,529 grant with no new match required, from the Secretary of State's CARES Act funding to the Elections Department for the purchase of 10 ballot boxes for mail-in voting
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210676
That the City Clerk, in consultation with other departments as needed, discuss with this Council the discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of...
By City Councilor Scott That the City Clerk, in consultation with other departments as needed, discuss with this Council the discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of Location, and propose mechanisms to resolve those discrepancies.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #210677
Place on file: Burak Gokmen submitting comments re: #210364, to re-zone six parcels along Medford Street between School Street and Marshall Street
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →