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Somerville City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

March 27, 2025

125 recorded votes, 124 with disagreement.

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Attendance

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 #25-0613

Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2025 regular meeting

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2025.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Citation #25-0606

Commending the Somerville Homeless Coalition on their 40th anniversary of supporting our community

Minutes, page 2 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant of Location #25-0525

Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 106 feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1 to Utility Pole 25/1

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Grant of Location #25-0526

Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 33 feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1 to point of pickup at 10 Bedford Street

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Order #25-0602

That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update and timeline for repairs to damaged play structures at the Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard

Minutes, page 3 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Order #25-0603

That the Commissioner of Public Works plant natural turf in the muddy greenspace area at the Capuano Early Education Center in advance of the May 3 Family Fun Day celebration for the Capuano’s...

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Commissioner of Public Works plant natural turf in the muddy greenspace area at the Capuano Early Education Center in advance of the May 3 Family Fun Day celebration for the Capuano’s 20th anniversary.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Order #25-0604

That the Commissioner of Public Works install appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D. Healey School cafetorium

Minutes, page 4 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Order #25-0605

That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss with this Council, the development of a universally accessible playground at the front lot of the John F. Kennedy School

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Communication #25-0519

Place on file: In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2025

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Communication #25-0608

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 5 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Order #25-0568

That the Director of Housing include a line item contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust’s FY 2026 ordinary maintenance budget in order to sustain its funding for affordable housing...

Minutes, page 5 · Video

Adopt orderPassed · 10–0

That the Director of Housing include a line item contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust’s FY 2026 ordinary maintenance budget in order to sustain its funding for affordable housing development and assistance to households facing rent or mortgage arrears.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Order #25-0569

That the Director of Housing Stability calculate and present a budget proposal for sufficient funding that will enable it to continue its programs of municipal flex funding, legal assistance and...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Director of Housing Stability calculate and present a budget proposal for sufficient funding that will enable it to continue its programs of municipal flex funding, legal assistance and related housing search services for residents facing displacement and homeless families and individuals in FY 2026.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Order #25-0570

That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment clarify the situation regarding the federal grant application for composting and, depending on its likely fulfillment, calculate a...

Minutes, page 6 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment clarify the situation regarding the federal grant application for composting and, depending on its likely fulfillment, calculate a budget line item to insure that the small-scale pilot program can continue into FY 2026 and expand to more households.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Order #25-0586

That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs provide this City Council with regular updates of its operations

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Resolution #25-0587

That the Administration work with the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules, invest in preventative repairs, and...

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Administration work with the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules, invest in preventative repairs, and develop a clear contingency plan for school displacement.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Communication #25-0567

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 7 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Resolution #25-0571

Calling for justice, transparency, and renewed investigative efforts into the unsolved murders of Deanna Cremin, Charline Rosemond, and other victims in Somerville

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Communication #25-0594

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 8 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Communication #25-0607

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Resolution #25-0405

Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social Work Month

Minutes, page 9 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0221

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0222

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0223

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 10 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0224

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0225

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0226

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0227

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 11 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0228

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter

Minutes, page 12 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Committee Report #25-0517

Accept the report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2025

Minutes, page 12 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

Report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2025.

Yes: Burnley, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah, Jesse Clingan and Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Home #25-0482 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)

Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville

Minutes, page 13 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Committee Report #25-0597

Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2025

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2025.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0168 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $72.24 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Rental Water Cooler Account for the purchase of four cases of...

Minutes, page 14 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $72.24 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Rental Water Cooler Account for the purchase of four cases of bottled water.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0285 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting approval of a time-only extension for an additional two years until 12/31/2026 for the contract with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete additional structural and design...

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Requesting approval of a time-only extension for an additional two years until 12/31/2026 for the contract with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete additional structural and design services at the Healey Schoolyard and Athletic Field.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0370 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-322 and 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions

Minutes, page 15 · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED 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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0400 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,090 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department DCR-Boat House account

Minutes, page 16 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0410 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting approval to accept and expend a $42,000 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for safety equipment

Minutes, page 16 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0434 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Transportation (Non-School) Account for the...

Minutes, page 16 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Transportation (Non-School) Account for the Senior Taxi Transportation program.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0470 (report of the Finance Committee)

Requesting the appropriation of $922,609 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Salaries Accounts to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance

Minutes, page 17 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.

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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Committee Report #25-0564

Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 20, 2025

Minutes, page 18 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 20, 2025.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 18 (PDF)

Committee Report #25-0521

Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 19, 2025

Minutes, page 19 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 19, 2025.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Committee Report #25-0595

Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 24, 2025

Minutes, page 20 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 24, 2025.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0418

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alba Solis to the Affordable Housing Trust

Minutes, page 24 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 24 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0599

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luca Choly to the Urban Forestry Committee

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Mayor's Request #25-0600

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joelle Renstrom to the Urban Forestry Committee

Minutes, page 25 · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 25 (PDF)

Officer's Communication #25-0520

Place on file: City Solicitor conveying an amendment to the Law Department’s response to Laura Ortiz’s Open Meeting Law Complaint of January 11, 2025

Minutes, page 26 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Officer's Communication #25-0610

Place on file: City Solicitor conveying a requested legal opinion regarding a ballot initiative

Minutes, page 26 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Officer's Communication #25-0589

Place on file: Finance Director responding to item #25-0252, an Order requesting information on the short-term rental tax

Minutes, page 26 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

Officer's Communication #25-0583

Place on file: Executive Director of Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying Disparity Study findings and recommendations

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Officer's Communication #25-0516

Place on file: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-1584

Minutes, page 27 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

License #25-0527

Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

License #25-0528

Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

License #25-0529

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating

Minutes, page 28 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 28 (PDF)

License #25-0530

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC

Minutes, page 29 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

License #25-0532

Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp

Minutes, page 29 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

License #25-0533

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co., Inc

Minutes, page 29 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 29 (PDF)

License #25-0534

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Charles Contracting Co. Inc

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

License #25-0535

Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

License #25-0536

Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

License #25-0537

Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General Contracting

Minutes, page 30 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 30 (PDF)

License #25-0538

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC

Minutes, page 31 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

License #25-0539

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc

Minutes, page 31 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

License #25-0540

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm Services

Minutes, page 31 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

License #25-0541

Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc

Minutes, page 32 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

License #25-0543

Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca Inc

Minutes, page 32 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

License #25-0544

Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction Inc

Minutes, page 32 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

License #25-0545

Renewing Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating

Minutes, page 32 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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License #25-0546

Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises

Minutes, page 33 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 33 (PDF)

License #25-0547

Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc

Minutes, page 33 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 33 (PDF)

License #25-0548

Renewing Drainlayer's License, TID Trenchless LLC

Minutes, page 33 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 33 (PDF)

License #25-0549

Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc

Minutes, page 34 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 34 (PDF)

License #25-0550

Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const

Minutes, page 34 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 34 (PDF)

License #25-0551

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave

Minutes, page 34 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 34 (PDF)

License #25-0552

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave

Minutes, page 34 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 34 (PDF)

License #25-0554

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin', 504 Broadway

Minutes, page 35 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 35 (PDF)

License #25-0553

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave

Minutes, page 35 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 35 (PDF)

License #25-0555

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St

Minutes, page 35 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 35 (PDF)

License #25-0556

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave

Minutes, page 36 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 36 (PDF)

License #25-0557

Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Parkway

Minutes, page 36 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 36 (PDF)

License #25-0558

Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie Street

Minutes, page 36 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 36 (PDF)

License #25-0559

Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive

Minutes, page 36 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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License #25-0560

Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 Webster Ave

Minutes, page 37 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 37 (PDF)

License #25-0561

Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street

Minutes, page 37 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 37 (PDF)

License #25-0562

Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St

Minutes, page 37 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 37 (PDF)

License #25-0563

Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St

Minutes, page 38 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Public Communication #25-0576

Place on file: 34 registered voters submitting a petition for a ballot question to end city business and prohibit future investments and contracts with companies engaging in business with Israel

Minutes, page 39 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 9–2

Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley, ScottThe minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, and City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”

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Public Communication #25-0580

Place on file: M. Michael Shaps submitting comments re: item #25-0474, condemning attacks on disability rights

Minutes, page 39 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Public Communication #25-0581

Place on file: Tobias Nethercott submitting comments re: sanctuary cities for the LGBTQ+ community

Minutes, page 40 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Public Communication #25-0582

Place on file: Sara Jay submitting comments re: ceasefire

Minutes, page 40 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Order #25-0642

That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the continued closure of Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool and address the lack of communication...

Minutes, page 40 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the continued closure of Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool and address the lack of communication with users of the pool.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Communication #25-0640

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 41 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Resolution #25-0641

Supporting permanent daylight saving time

Minutes, page 41 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Communication #25-0644

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 41 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Communication #25-0645

Place on file: In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying information on the FY 2026 budget review process

Minutes, page 42 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Communication #25-0643

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 42 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Order #25-0646

That the Chief of Police convey all outstanding reports as required by Section 2-6 (g) of the Code of Ordinances

Minutes, page 42 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Order #25-0647

That the Director of Mobility speak with this Council regarding the Safe Streets Ordinance 2025 annual report

Minutes, page 42 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Order #25-0648

That the Director of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) address with this Council the hostile actions taken against the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at their March 18, 2025 meeting and...

Minutes, page 44 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Director of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) address with this Council the hostile actions taken against the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at their March 18, 2025 meeting and discuss what steps can be taken to enhance the autonomy of the Commission, including moving it from the purview of the RSJ Department.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Order #25-0649

That the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs coordinate with departments to assess which federal grants are likely to not be available in FY 2026 and discuss with this Council the potential...

Minutes, page 44 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

That the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs coordinate with departments to assess which federal grants are likely to not be available in FY 2026 and discuss with this Council the potential impact on programs and services.

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

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Communication #25-0650

Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026

Minutes, page 44 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 44 (PDF)

License #25-0618

Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc

Minutes, page 45 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 45 (PDF)

License #25-0617

Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc

Minutes, page 45 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 45 (PDF)

License #25-0619

Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction

Minutes, page 45 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 45 (PDF)

License #25-0620

Renewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co., Inc

Minutes, page 46 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

License #25-0621

Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St

Minutes, page 46 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

License #25-0622

Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd

Minutes, page 46 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

License #25-0623

Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway

Minutes, page 46 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

License #25-0624

Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B, LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd

Minutes, page 47 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 47 (PDF)

License #25-0625

Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St

Minutes, page 47 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 47 (PDF)

License #25-0626

Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor St

Minutes, page 47 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 47 (PDF)

License #25-0628

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way

Minutes, page 48 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 48 (PDF)

License #25-0629

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street

Minutes, page 48 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 48 (PDF)

License #25-0627

Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd

Minutes, page 48 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 48 (PDF)

License #25-0630

Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place

Minutes, page 48 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 48 (PDF)

License #25-0631

Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street

Minutes, page 49 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 49 (PDF)

License #25-0632

Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8, LLC, 485 Foley Street

Minutes, page 49 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 49 (PDF)

License #25-0633

Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day Street

Minutes, page 49 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 49 (PDF)

License #25-0634

Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way

Minutes, page 50 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 50 (PDF)

License #25-0635

Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland Street

Minutes, page 50 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 50 (PDF)

License #25-0636

New Sign/Awning License, Bellas Manitas, 105 Broadway, 1 Sign

Minutes, page 50 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 50 (PDF)

License #25-0637

New Sign/Awning License, Pound House Coffee, 703 Broadway, 1 Sign

Minutes, page 50 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 50 (PDF)

Public Event #25-0638

St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 19 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Minutes, page 51 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 51 (PDF)

Public Event #25-0639

Independent Film Society of Boston, Inc. applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival Boston on April 23-28 from 12pm to 12am

Minutes, page 51 · Video

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 51 (PDF)

Public Communication #25-0614

Place on file: Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: snow clearing

Minutes, page 51 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 51 (PDF)

Public Communication #25-0615

Place on file: 321 individuals submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink

Minutes, page 52 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 52 (PDF)

Public Communication #25-0616

Place on file: Brad Bortner submitting comments re: item #25-0576, petition for a ballot question

Minutes, page 52 · Video

ProceduralPassed · 10–0

Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Lance Davis 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: 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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 52 (PDF)

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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