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April 13, 2023
114 recorded votes, 108 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. These minutes have no attendance list; attendance is from the council’s official “Call of the Roll” record on the city’s Legistar site.
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis
Absent: Judy Pineda Neufeld
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Minutes #23-0637
Approve the minutes of the March 9, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 9, 2023.
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Grant of Location #23-0598
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from Utility Pole 39/9 to a point of pickup at 71 Bow Street
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Order #23-0523
That the Chief of Police and relevant departments discuss the use and effectiveness of the Community Alert System and advise if an update to the system is necessary
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0545
That the Director of Mobility install and/or replace decals in all business districts informing the public that bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters are forbidden by City Ordinance from being...
That the Director of Mobility install and/or replace decals in all business districts informing the public that bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters are forbidden by City Ordinance from being ridden on sidewalks.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0546
That the Director of Economic Development update this City Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a feasibility study
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0524
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a utility pole at 54 Ten Hills Road, and report to this City Council who owns the pole
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0525
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for...
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for the wires.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0548
That this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works discuss the Somerville Internet Access Task Force's recommendation regarding Municipal Broadband
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0608
That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a report containing the information requested within for all incidents where a firearm was discharged since January 1, 2018
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0609
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0610
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and building system failures that have caused the shutdown of municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five years
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0612
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other...
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other enumerated community benefits.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0613
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash along the guardrails on Chester Avenue
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Order #23-0614
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash by the intersection of Pinckney, Florence and Mount Vernon Streets
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Order #23-0615
That the Director of Engineering pave the second half of Otis Street, which remains only half complete after infrastructure work
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Order #23-0616
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council the viability of establishing a gun buyback event, focused on those who may be a...
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council the viability of establishing a gun buyback event, focused on those who may be a danger to themselves, including strategic outreach involving community partners in the healthcare industry.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0618
That the Director of Health & Human Services work with this Council and community partners to determine if the city has a current PILOT agreement with Mass General Brigham and other healthcare...
That the Director of Health & Human Services work with this Council and community partners to determine if the city has a current PILOT agreement with Mass General Brigham and other healthcare providers, and how mental health services can be a component of such agreements, particularly as part of a mental health gun buyback program.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0622
That the City Solicitor work with this Council to determine the legality of requiring businesses of a certain size to post in clearly visible spaces, Worker's Rights Bills, which shall include the...
That the City Solicitor work with this Council to determine the legality of requiring businesses of a certain size to post in clearly visible spaces, Worker's Rights Bills, which shall include the right to form a union without retaliation and consequences for violating workers' rights.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0624
That this Council work with the Worker's Center, Licensing Commission, and local unions, to discuss workers' rights and how violations of those rights could impact licenses and permits
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0626
That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Communications and Community Engagement, discuss with this Council, efforts to publicize the state's recently implemented...
That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Communications and Community Engagement, discuss with this Council, efforts to publicize the state's recently implemented vulnerable road users law, including requesting signage from MassDOT detailing the safe passing distance for vehicles nearing vulnerable road users such as cyclists.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-0620
Condemning Northeastern University's anti-union behavior
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Grant of Location #23-0418
Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc applying for a Grant of Location to install 85 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/13 to a point of pickup at 114 Professors Row
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Committee Report #23-0535
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 12, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 12, 2023.
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Order #23-0645 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Amending Section 2-7 (a) of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to read: SECTION 2-7: APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (a) Advisory Legal Counsel - Subject to appropriation, the...
Amending Section 2-7 (a) of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to read: SECTION 2-7: APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (a) Advisory Legal Counsel - Subject to appropriation, the city council may secure legal services, when needed, to seek a secondary legal opinion. The city council shall make a reasonable request for such legal services, and such request shall not be unreasonably denied by the mayor. The city solicitor and any advisory legal counsel shall consult to the extent practicable prior to the release of any secondary opinion. The legal services provided to the council shall not include representation of the council or any councilor in any litigation, or the issuance of formal legal opinions on behalf of the city. The city solicitor shall remain the only authorized officer of the city in all legal matters involving the city’s government.
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Committee Report #23-0512
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-0376 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Smith to the Public Library Board of Trustees
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Committee Report #23-0514
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 29, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 29, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-0540
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 11, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 11, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-0190 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Police Department for staffing costs
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Mayor's Request #23-0298 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $54,445 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for the 2023 Ash Tree Treatment Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0369 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Water and Sewer Department Retained Earnings account to the Water and Sewer Department Capital Outlay account for anticipated contractual obligations
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Mayor's Request #23-0377 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from MassDEP to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Recycle Dividend Program
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Mayor's Request #23-0450 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the rescission of $435,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund appropriation of $591,442 approved on February 24, 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0487 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0515
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 30, 2023
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 30, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-0513
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.
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Ordinance #22-1293 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0323 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of...
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day following when said day occurs on Sunday.
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Mayor's Request #23-0454 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0455 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0534
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2023
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2023.
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License #23-0032 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Top Speed Vehicle, 631 Somerville Ave, 8 cars inside, 6 outside, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun Closed
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License #23-0222 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thurs until 1am and Fri-Sat until 2am for take-out and delivery services
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License #23-0466 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway, opening Fri & Sat until 3am for take-out and delivery services
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Committee Report #23-0528
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 4, 2023
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 4, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-0511
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 27, 2023
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 27, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-0575
Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Benjamin G. Brown School
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0577
Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0551
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr
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License #23-0552
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp
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License #23-0553
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc
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License #23-0554
Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc
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License #23-0555
Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc
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License #23-0560
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc
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License #23-0556
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co
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License #23-0557
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc
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License #23-0558
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp
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License #23-0561
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation
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License #23-0636
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca
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License #23-0559
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corporation
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License #23-0562
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation
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License #23-0563
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction
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License #23-0564
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc
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License #23-0565
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc
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License #23-0566
Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc
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License #23-0567
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St
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License #23-0568
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row
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License #23-0569
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row
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License #23-0570
Transferring Flammables License, from Internap Corp to Evocative at 50 Inner Belt Rd
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License #23-0632
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License #23-0571
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Hwy
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License #23-0572
Renewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Ave
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License #23-0573
Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License #23-0574
Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St
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License #23-0576
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St
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License #23-0578
Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 40 Joy St
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License #23-0579
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St
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License #23-0580
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway
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License #23-0581
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St
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License #23-0586
Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St
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License #23-0587
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License #23-0588
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St
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License #23-0590
Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St
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License #23-0591
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr
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License #23-0592
Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave
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License #23-0595
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St
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License #23-0596
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License #23-0597
Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License #23-0599
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave
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License #23-0625
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #22, 24, 25, 26, 91
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License #23-0627
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. # 57
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License #23-0628
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave
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Public Event #23-0601
Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K Run on April 16 from 12pm to 5:30pm (raindate April 23)
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Public Event #23-0602
Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Creatively Celebrating Together on April 22 from 11am to 5pm (raindate April 29)
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Public Event #23-0630
Daniel Wolf applying for a Public Event License for Party @ the Bend on April 29 from 9am to 1pm (raindate April 30)
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Public Event #23-0603
Somerville Open Studios applying for a Public Event License for Open Studios Information Table on May 6 and 7 from 11:30am to 6:30pm
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Public Event #23-0631
Flying Turtle applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest-Flying Turtle on May 13 from 11am to 3pm (raindate May 14)
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Public Event #23-0605
Jonathan Bernhardt applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Charnwood on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14)
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Public Event #23-0629
Roberto Fischer applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Beech on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14)
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Public Event #23-0604
Nate Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Highland Rd BP on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14)
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Public Event #23-0617
Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Greenville on May 13 from 3:30pm to 6pm (raindate May 14)
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Public Event #23-0619
Mass Farmers Market applying for a Public Event License for Davis Sq Farmers Market on every Wednesday, May 17-November 22 from 9:30am to 6:30pm
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Public Event #23-0621
Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin St BP on May 20 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 21)
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Public Event #23-0623
Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 28 from 8am to 3:30pm
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Order #23-0644
That physical copies of City Council agendas be available in Braille in the Council Chamber at the start of each Council meeting
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Public Event #23-0646
Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for Tuftonia's Day Carnival on April 22 from 10am to 12am (raindate April 23)
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Public Event #23-0647
Tufts Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event License for Tufts GSC Community 5K on April 29 from 8am to 4pm
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Order #23-0648
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability meet with this Council to discuss strategies to identify new housing construction and renovation that...
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability meet with this Council to discuss strategies to identify new housing construction and renovation that may lead to displacement of tenants.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0649
That the submission of City Council budget priorities to the Mayor include City Council support for additional staff for the Council
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Order #23-0650
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire on Lincoln Ave and Lincoln Street
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Order #23-0651
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the trash at the intersection of Broadway and Lincoln Street
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Order #23-0652
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire at the intersection of Macarthur Street and Bonair Street
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Order #23-0653
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the double pole at the intersection of Bonair Street and McGrath Highway
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Order #23-0654
That the Budget Manager prepare and submit to this City Council a synopsis of all proposed budget initiatives and requests for additional funding for the upcoming FY 2024 budget, commonly known as...
That the Budget Manager prepare and submit to this City Council a synopsis of all proposed budget initiatives and requests for additional funding for the upcoming FY 2024 budget, commonly known as Program Improvement Requests, in a format similar to that delivered at the Finance Committee meeting of March 25, 2020.
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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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