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Start my ballot →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
Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2025 regular meeting
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.
“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.”
Commending the Somerville Homeless Coalition on their 40th anniversary of supporting our community
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update and timeline for repairs to damaged play structures at the Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
That the Commissioner of Public Works install appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D. Healey School cafetorium
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
Place on file: In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs provide this City Council with regular updates of its operations
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Calling for justice, transparency, and renewed investigative efforts into the unsolved murders of Deanna Cremin, Charline Rosemond, and other victims in Somerville
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social Work Month
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter
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.
“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.”
Accept the report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2025
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.
“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.”
Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville
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.
“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.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2025
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
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
“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.”
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,090 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department DCR-Boat House account
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 20, 2025
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.
“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.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 19, 2025
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.
“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.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 24, 2025
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alba Solis to the Affordable Housing Trust
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luca Choly to the Urban Forestry Committee
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.
“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.”
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joelle Renstrom to the Urban Forestry Committee
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
Place on file: City Solicitor conveying a requested legal opinion regarding a ballot initiative
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Finance Director responding to item #25-0252, an Order requesting information on the short-term rental tax
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Executive Director of Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying Disparity Study findings and recommendations
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-1584
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.
“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.”
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co., Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Charles Contracting Co. Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General Contracting
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm 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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, TID Trenchless LLC
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin', 504 Broadway
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave
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.
“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.”
Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Parkway
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie Street
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 Webster Ave
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St
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.
“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.”
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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..”
Place on file: M. Michael Shaps submitting comments re: item #25-0474, condemning attacks on disability rights
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Tobias Nethercott submitting comments re: sanctuary cities for the LGBTQ+ community
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Sara Jay submitting comments re: ceasefire
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Supporting permanent daylight saving time
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Place on file: In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying information on the FY 2026 budget review process
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
That the Chief of Police convey all outstanding reports as required by Section 2-6 (g) of the Code of Ordinances
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.
“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.”
That the Director of Mobility speak with this Council regarding the Safe Streets Ordinance 2025 annual report
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
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...
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for 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. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction
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.
“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.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co., Inc
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.
“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.”
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St
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.
“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.”
Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd
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.
“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.”
Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B, LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor St
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street
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.
“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.”
Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8, LLC, 485 Foley Street
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.
“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.”
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day Street
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.
“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.”
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way
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.
“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.”
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland Street
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.
“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.”
New Sign/Awning License, Bellas Manitas, 105 Broadway, 1 Sign
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.
“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.”
New Sign/Awning License, Pound House Coffee, 703 Broadway, 1 Sign
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.
“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.”
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 19 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
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.
“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.”
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
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: snow clearing
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.
“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.”
Place on file: 321 individuals submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink
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.
“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.”
Place on file: Brad Bortner submitting comments re: item #25-0576, petition for a ballot question
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.
“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.”
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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