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April 11, 2024
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. J.T. Scott arrived late (7:14 PM).
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #24-0332 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the Police Department Personal...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #24-0333 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 grant that requires a match, from...).
86 recorded votes, 61 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes #24-0501
Approve the minutes of the March 14, 2024 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2024.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Grant of Location #24-0503
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 216 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Verizon Manhole 44/74A located at the intersection of Broadway and Cross Street East to existing...
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 216 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Verizon Manhole 44/74A located at the intersection of Broadway and Cross Street East to existing Extenet handhole located in front of 161 Broadway.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Grant of Location #24-0504
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a new handhole and a total of 188 feet of conduit in Mystic and Middlesex Avenue as follows: Starting from Manhole 23803...
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a new handhole and a total of 188 feet of conduit in Mystic and Middlesex Avenue as follows: Starting from Manhole 23803 located on Mystic Avenue to a proposed handhole; from proposed handhole, to existing Utility Pole 213/4 located near 60 Middlesex Avenue.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0477
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations conduct a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing to hear how the increases in water and sewer rates are affecting...
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations conduct a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing to hear how the increases in water and sewer rates are affecting Somerville residents, and be it further Ordered that all relevant city departments be in attendance.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0491
That item #24-0417 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and sent to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-0478
That the Administration convene the appropriate departments to discuss the monitoring efforts of the wild turkey population within Somerville and the surrounding regions
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-0496
Declaring April 6-12 as the Week of the Young Child
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-0497
Declaring the month of April, 2024, as Fair Housing Month
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #24-0480
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 3, 2024
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0016 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anandavalli Thiagarajan to the Public Library Board of Trustees
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Officer's Communication #24-0190 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Natasha Frazier to the position of Assistant Clerk of Committees
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0215 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kenneth Silva to the position of Fire Deputy Chief
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0357 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek Doane to the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0358 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jack Haigis to the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0362 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Tivinis to the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0364 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cantone to the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0365 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Deeks to the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0393 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Rodriguez to the position of Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Committee Report #24-0481
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 9, 2024
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0054 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $35,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Open Space Reserve to the Public Space & Urban Forestry Division for design of the Kennedy Schoolyard
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0081 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of the discontinuance of Palmer Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0193 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 4/30/2025 for the contract with ADS LLC for flow metering services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Resolution #24-0204 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: That the Administration fund the creation of an entire unit within the Department of Public Works tasked with battling the city's growing rodent infestation
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Resolution #24-0211 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, additional funding for rodent mitigation efforts, including an Office of Rodent Prevention similar to the one proposed in...
That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, additional funding for rodent mitigation efforts, including an Office of Rodent Prevention similar to the one proposed in Boston, with appropriate staffing.
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Resolution #24-0212 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, funding for a home air filtration pilot program to address air pollution along Interstate 93
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0245 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the Traffic Safety Stabilization fund for engineering and streetscape reconstruction work in the Western Washington Street area
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0274 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Housing Division for replacing windows in the Mystic River and Mystic View housing developments.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0276 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for preservation of assets in the museum's collections
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0280 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 6/30/2025 for the contract with Classic Site Solutions, to complete approved additional design services for the Healey schoolyard, soccer field and path
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0319 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Energy and...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for renovation and construction of Henry Hansen Park.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0320 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920 grant from the Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to the Office of Sustainability and Environment to...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920 grant from the Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to the Office of Sustainability and Environment to partially fund the Argenziano LED conversion project.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0323 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90...
Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street property at Cobble Hill.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0332 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the Police Department Personal Services Overtime Account to the Police Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the Metropolitan Mayors...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the Police Department Personal Services Overtime Account to the Police Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative Shannon Grant match.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley, ScottMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Mbah, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, and City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr. RECUSED: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #24-0333 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention..
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley, ScottMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Mbah, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, and City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr. RECUSED: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #24-0334 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from SFY2024 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program to the Police Department for overtime to...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from SFY2024 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program to the Police Department for overtime to provide adequate shift coverage.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0335 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Open Space and Acquisition Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel at 508-512 Columbia Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0336 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel located at 508-512 Columbia Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0414 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $76,867 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational and physical...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $76,867 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational and physical wellness programming.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Committee Report #24-0479
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 2, 2024
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 2, 2024.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0324 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to reflect current operations of the water and sewer department, and provide time and flexibility...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to reflect current operations of the water and sewer department, and provide time and flexibility for financial planning and development of rate forecast models.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Strezo, WilsonNo: ScottThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AS AMENDED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0331 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125, 11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of Ordinances to reflect...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125, 11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of Ordinances to reflect current department name, titles, and operations of the water and sewer department.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Communication #24-0502
Place on file: Proclaiming that the City of Somerville recognizes the week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Officer's Communication #24-0475
Place on file: Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 23, 2024 meeting regarding a 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0505
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0506
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0507
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0508
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0509
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0510
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0511
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino, 201 Elm St
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0513
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Garden, 273 Broadway
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0512
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0532
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0514
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0515
Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0516
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington St
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0517
Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0518
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0519
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #5 7 8 10 11 12 13 46
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0520
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #22 24 25 26 91
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0521
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Tnc of Somerville, Med. #27 36 37 38 53 54 67 68
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0522
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #30 39 40 41 42 43
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0523
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab Inc, Med. #60
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0524
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Charlie's Family LLC, Med. #80
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0525
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab Inc, Med. #82
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0528
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 295 Broadway
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0526
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1 Davis Sq
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-0527
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 22-26 Union Sq
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-0529
Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Pollinators, Plantings, and Possibilities on April 20 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate April 21)
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-0530
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on April 27 from 10am to 5pm
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-0531
Brian Tamm applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival on May 1-6 from 10am to 12am
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Communication #24-0493
Place on file: Chris Dwan submitting comments re: Urban Forestry Committee recommendations
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0534
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a report to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee with a risk assessment identifying and analyzing major...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a report to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee with a risk assessment identifying and analyzing major risks to projects the department is currently overseeing.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0535
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Administration discuss with the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee, the status of science lab spaces at Somerville Public...
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Administration discuss with the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee, the status of science lab spaces at Somerville Public Schools and what is being done to safely reopen any closed lab features following a gas leak reported at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0536
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee, the installation of a floor cover for the gymnasium at Somerville High School...
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee, the installation of a floor cover for the gymnasium at Somerville High School to prevent damage to the floor and to expand the gym’s usability to non-athletic events.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0537
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee on the timeline and progress toward installing water and electrical access at the...
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee on the timeline and progress toward installing water and electrical access at the Benjamin G. Brown School schoolyard.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-0544
That the Director of Parking update this Council on the timeline for citywide rollout of Safety Sticks, including which areas will be prioritized for enforcement
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-0545
In Support of Surveillance Procurement Transparency
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Communication #24-0546
Place on file: Conveying an outline of the history of Civil Service hires in Somerville
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Officer's Communication #24-0538
City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss item #24-0323, Mayor requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior...
City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss item #24-0323, Mayor requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street property at Cobble Hill.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0533
Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for the acquisition of the parcels located at 508-512 Columbia Street for the creation of a new park and open space
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #24-0542
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Hendrix to the Urban Forestry Committee
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0547
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kay Mammo to the Fair Housing Commission
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-0548
Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Pollinators, Planting, and Possibilities on April 20 from 9am to 2pm
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Communication #24-0539
Place on file: Nolan Carrier submitting comments re: item #24-0455, an update on Police and Fire hiring
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-0550
Congratulating and applauding the firefighters duly appointed through the regular civil service process
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Judy Pineda Neufeld as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Somerville City Council · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. Joint meeting with the School Committee; only City Council votes are shown.
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis
Absent: J.T. Scott, Judy Pineda Neufeld
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Officer's Communication #24-0494
Place on file: Finance Director, pursuant to Ordinance 2-47, reviewing the financial condition of the City, with revenue and expenditure forecasts, prior to the commencement of the FY 2025 budget...
Finance Director, pursuant to Ordinance 2-47, reviewing the financial condition of the City, with revenue and expenditure forecasts, prior to the commencement of the FY 2025 budget process.
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
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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