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March 13, 2025
95 recorded votes, 88 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld.
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
Every vote, in order
Minutes #25-0487
Approve the minutes of the February 13, 2025 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2025.
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Grant of Location #25-0421
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 256 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from Manhole 23058 to two points of pickup at 121 Prospect Street and an existing conduit
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Grant of Location #25-0422
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 128 feet of conduit and one new Manhole 32561 in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a point of pickup at 162 Summer Street
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Order #25-0401
That the City Clerk draft a Notice of Building Sale Ordinance, as recommended by the Residential Displacement Task Force, to require landlords inform tenants of an intent to sell when they list a...
That the City Clerk draft a Notice of Building Sale Ordinance, as recommended by the Residential Displacement Task Force, to require landlords inform tenants of an intent to sell when they list a home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or other real estate sales platforms.
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Order #25-0461
That the Director of Engineering and Director of Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0462
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in front of 18 and 20 Granite Street as their branches are creating a hazard to the abutting house
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Resolution #25-0460
In support of immigrant rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense Act
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Order #25-0463
That the Director of Human Resources, Director of Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit by cars in the past few months on...
That the Director of Human Resources, Director of Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit by cars in the past few months on their paths to school.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0464
That the Chief of Police report on the current number of regularly staffed crossing guards throughout the city and the total number of crossing guard positions currently available
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0466
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule changes, including any modifications...
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule changes, including any modifications that could be made to that process in light of the March 2025 temporary pool closure.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0467
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0471
That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0472
That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-0473
That the Administration update this Council on the status of the $528,218 received from the national opioid settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any plans to utilize said funds
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0475
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a large NO DOGS ALLOWED sign on the Thurston Street entrance gate of the Winter Hill soccer field
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Resolution #25-0474
In support of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and condemning attacks on disability rights
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Order #25-0477
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0478
That the Commissioner of Public Works install two safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0479
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0480
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Committee Report #25-0419
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 5, 2025
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 5, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-0218 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Thomas Bellini to the position of Fire Captain
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Mayor's Request #25-0219 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Tkaczuk to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #25-0220 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Christopher Galvin to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Committee Report #25-0469
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 11, 2025
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 11, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-0258 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $14,798.95 to fund a Utility Billing Manager position
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Mayor's Request #25-0260 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $13,928.44 to fund a new Service Operations Manager position
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Mayor's Request #25-0262 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $1,569.10 to fund a Billing Analyst position
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Mayor's Request #25-0268 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32.06 to Market Basket/Demoulas using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Food Supplies & Refreshments and Office Supplies accounts
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Mayor's Request #25-0274 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent assessment...
Requesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent assessment of security and network infrastructure and an organizational review of all IT groups within the city.
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Mayor's Request #25-0279 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource...
Requesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0281 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center.
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Mayor's Request #25-0282 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose Support Team (POST).
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Mayor's Request #25-0283 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,105 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Police Department for the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative
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Mayor's Request #25-0284 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Police Department for staffing
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Mayor's Request #25-0299 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Elections Department for security of elections vault
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Mayor's Request #25-0333 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $93.61 using available funds in the Police Department Out-of-State Travel account for food expenses during an investigation
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Mayor's Request #25-0334 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a contract extension for two years until 2/28/2026 for TSA Consulting Group, Inc., for the administration of 457(b) plans
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Mayor's Request #25-0349 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #25-0412
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 4, 2025
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 4, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0468
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 10, 2025
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 10, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0407
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 3, 2025
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 3, 2025.
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Order #25-0234 (report of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee)
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management develop a Swing Space plan to accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff while...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management develop a Swing Space plan to accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff while a school building is unavailable or during construction.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Mayor's Request #25-0406
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session with the City Solicitor and Lawyers for Civil Rights to discuss legal services in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump...
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session with the City Solicitor and Lawyers for Civil Rights to discuss legal services in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration regarding “sanctuary cities”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0416
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0417
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #25-0424
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc
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License #25-0425
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc
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License #25-0426
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC
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License #25-0427
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc
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License #25-0428
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp
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License #25-0429
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation
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License #25-0430
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC
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License #25-0431
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation
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License #25-0432
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting
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License #25-0433
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp
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License #25-0435
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway
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License #25-0436
Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway
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License #25-0437
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway
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License #25-0438
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License #25-0440
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, Inc., 22 Marshall Street
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License #25-0441
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street
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License #25-0442
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street
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License #25-0443
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Avenue
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License #25-0444
Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation LLC, 34 Grant Street
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License #25-0445
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square
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License #25-0446
New Sign/Awning License, Cookies Retail LLC, 71 Union Square, 2 Signs
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License #25-0447
Renewing Taxi Medallion, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92
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License #25-0448
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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Public Event #25-0451
SomerPromise Department applying for a Public Event License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on April 10 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm
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Public Event #25-0449
Tufts Engineers without Borders applying for a Public Event License for Fred Berger Memorial 6K Run/Walk on April 13 from 11:00am to 1:30pm (raindates April 18, 27)
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Public Event #25-0450
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday Drama on April 18 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm
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Citation #25-0492
Commending 311 Somerville for nearly 20 years of dedicated service
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Order #25-0489
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management work with a consultant to provide this Council with the renovation cost of the Cummings School building
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0490
That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street crosswalk facing the Magoun Square Green Line station
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0509
That the Director of Human Resources report to this Council the list of all department heads who have completed, and a list of those who have not completed, all relevant trainings on...
That the Director of Human Resources report to this Council the list of all department heads who have completed, and a list of those who have not completed, all relevant trainings on interpretation and language access.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0511
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Elmwood Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0510
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council what strategies and resources are being utilized to bring Somerville’s Tannery Brook Combined Sewer Overflow...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council what strategies and resources are being utilized to bring Somerville’s Tannery Brook Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) into compliance with the current and future long-term CSO control plans.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0515
That the Director of Engineering install a curb cut in front of the Edgerly Education Center's accessible entrance on Bonair Street over the summer
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License #25-0498
New Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction Corp
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License #25-0494
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp
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License #25-0495
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc
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License #25-0496
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction, Inc
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License #25-0497
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc
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License #25-0499
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row
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License #25-0501
Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway
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License #25-0502
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street
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License #25-0503
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street
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Small Wireless Facility #25-0504
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 684 Somerville Avenue
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Public Event #25-0507
BA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event License for Race of Ireland on March 16 from 7am to 1:30pm
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Public Event #25-0505
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church applying for a Public Event License for Greek Independence Day Event on March 22 from 10am to 2:30pm
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Public Event #25-0508
The Curl Bar applying for a Public Event License for The Curl Bar Community Event on May 24 from 6am to 7pm (raindate May 31)
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Public Event #25-0506
Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 25 from 8am to 3pm
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Mayor's Request #25-0514
Requesting the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payments accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collective...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payments accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0513
Requesting the appropriation of $1,810,905 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund FY 2025 retroactive payments related to a collective...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,810,905 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund FY 2025 retroactive payments related to a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, 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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