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May 22, 2025
74 recorded votes, 67 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld.
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jesse Clingan recused from the vote on Order #25-0905 (report of the Finance Committee) (That the city hereby adopts Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, An Act Increasing Local...).
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Minutes #25-0999
Approve the minutes of the April 24, 2025 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2025.
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Minutes #25-1000
Approve the minutes of the April 16, 2025 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 16, 2025.
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Citation #25-0990
Commending Tom Lamar for six years of service as Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee
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Grant of Location #25-0951
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 38 feet of conduit in Corinthian Road from Utility Pole 261/2 to an approximate point of pickup at 1006 Broadway
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Grant of Location #25-0954
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 54 feet of conduit in Albion Street, from Utility Pole 3/22 to an approximate point of pickup at 156 Albion Street
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Grant of Location #25-0952
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 67 feet of conduit in Stickney Avenue, from Utility Pole 322/2 to an approximate point of pickup at 15 Stickney Avenue
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Grant of Location #25-0953
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 80 feet of conduit in Glenwood Road, from Manhole 7417 to an approximate point of pickup at 72 Glenwood Road
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Grant of Location #25-0955
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 160 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 1922 to an approximate point of pickup at 356 Broadway
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Grant of Location #25-0956
FirstLight Fiber, Inc. applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 168 feet of conduit in Inner Belt Road and 1 new Manhole to a point of pickup at 30 Inner Belt Road
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Resolution #25-0984
That the Administration create a Senior Liaison position in the Mayor’s Office
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-0985
That the Administration create a Senior Advisory Group to advise on policies impacting seniors in the city
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0987
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventative maintenance plans for all school buildings, and progress on providing the public with tools to view preventative maintenance...
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventative maintenance plans for all school buildings, and progress on providing the public with tools to view preventative maintenance plans and actions.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-0986
That the Administration update this Council on the report and recommendations of the Davis Square Public Safety Working Group
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0988
That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs on Ten Hills Road at Governor Winthrop Road, making the intersection a four-way stop
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0989
That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance to discuss the recent break-in at the Winter Hill School building and the...
That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance to discuss the recent break-in at the Winter Hill School building and the measures being taken to secure the building.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-0908
In support of Head Start
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Committee Report #25-0982
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 20, 2025
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 20, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-0662 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $583.03 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Motor Parts and Accessories Account for the purchase of vehicle parts
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Mayor's Request #25-0663 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $270 using available funds in the Department of Public Works R&M Vehicles Account for vehicle inspections
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Mayor's Request #25-0664 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,137.70 using available funds in the Department of Public Works R&M Parks and Playgrounds Account for irrigation services
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Mayor's Request #25-0665 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $504 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration Police Details Account for police detail services
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Mayor's Request #25-0666 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,777 from the Police Overtime Account to the Police Grant Match Account for the FY 2025 Shannon Grant match requirement
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Mayor's Request #25-0813 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $122,681.25 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Community First Partnership to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for an...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $122,681.25 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Community First Partnership to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for an Energy Advisor and outreach materials.
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Mayor's Request #25-0836 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $45,000 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for FY 2025 Ash tree treatments
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0846 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $274,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Active Shooter/Hostile Event...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $274,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) training.
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Mayor's Request #25-0850 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $90 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account for case management for workers' compensation
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Mayor's Request #25-0852 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 grant that requires a match, from the RIZE Massachusetts Foundation to the Health and Human Services Department for public health vending machines
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Mayor's Request #25-0854 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the transfer of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund Balance to the Open Space Reserve
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Mayor's Request #25-0855 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the design of the Kennedy Schoolyard
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Mayor's Request #25-0857 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $228,000 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary and fringe of three positions related to youth-serving staff in FY 2026
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0860 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $36,000 grant with no new match required, from Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Sustainable Materials...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $36,000 grant with no new match required, from Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.
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Mayor's Request #25-0861 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account
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Mayor's Request #25-0862 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $600,000 from various Department of Public Works Personal Services Accounts to various Department of Public Works Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to fund...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $600,000 from various Department of Public Works Personal Services Accounts to various Department of Public Works Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to fund projected budget shortfalls.
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Mayor's Request #25-0863 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $8.87 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account for managed care services for workers'...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $8.87 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account for managed care services for workers' compensation.
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Mayor's Request #25-0873 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $363,000 from the Department of Public Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account
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Mayor's Request #25-0874 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for the replacement of the Brown School Boiler
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0875 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $350,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund to replace the Department of Public Works Water Department Boiler System
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0892 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to amend the purpose of the Street Tree Stabilization Fund to align with the Tree Preservation Ordinance
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #25-0902 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $11,400 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for fire education for school students and senior...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $11,400 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for fire education for school students and senior residents.
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Order #25-0905 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the city hereby adopts Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, An Act Increasing Local Control Over The Annual School Budget
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonJesse Clingan recused and is left out of this vote.
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 Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld RECUSED: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #25-0922 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $151,502 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department, Legal Services Account for additional outside legal counsel services
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Committee Report #25-0969
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on May 15, 2025
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on May 15, 2025.
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Public Communication #24-1584 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Horace-Ward LLC, Bealm Realty, LLC, Delhi Properties, LLC, and Delhi Properties ll, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward...
Horace-Ward LLC, Bealm Realty, LLC, Delhi Properties, LLC, and Delhi Properties ll, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward Street, and 15 and 21 South Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
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.”
Committee Report #25-0949
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 13, 2025
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 13, 2025.
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Ordinance #24-1754 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Amending Sections 9-31 through 9-44 of the Code of Ordinances to support the end of wage theft
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.”
Mayor's Request #25-0864 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Pole Cameras
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Committee Report #25-0981
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 19, 2025
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 19, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-0983
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Sullivan to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #25-0992
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ayerim Decena to the Commission for Women
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Mayor's Request #25-0993
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ashley Guevara to the Commission for Women
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Mayor's Request #25-0994
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bobbi Van Gilder to the Commission for Women
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Mayor's Request #25-0995
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Danielle Dees to the Commission for Women
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Mayor's Request #25-0996
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patty Thistle to the Commission for Women
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License #25-0957
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso & McGovern Construction Inc
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License #25-0958
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp
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License #25-0959
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc
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License #25-0960
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc
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License #25-0961
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's, 622 Somerville Avenue
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License #25-0962
Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell Street
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License #25-0963
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Avenue
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License #25-0964
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Early Bird Transportation, LLC, Med. #49
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License #25-0965
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L. Transportation, Inc., Med. #65
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Order #25-1012
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on recent changes to the #90 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus route and the reasons for those changes
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-1014
That the Director of Mobility place a speed bump on Pinckney Street and consider the Neighborway potential of this street
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-1013
That the Commissioner of Public Works include East Broadway for city plantings and greenery
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Order #25-1015
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning electric poles on Alston Street
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Order #25-1017
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Council can restrict the use of autonomous driving testing within city limits, either through an outright ban or through requirement of a...
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Council can restrict the use of autonomous driving testing within city limits, either through an outright ban or through requirement of a special permit.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-1018
That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether an individual within a vehicle or the autonomous vehicle company would be responsible if issued a citation during autonomous driving testing
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-1019
That this Council consider whether to ban or restrict autonomous vehicle testing locally, if permitted by law
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-1016
That the Mayor disclose to this Council any communication with Waymo or its parent company Google regarding autonomous driving tests within city limits
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-1020
Recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Mayor's Request #25-1023
Requesting approval of a lease agreement at 50 Tufts Street
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin and 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, 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: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Event #25-1008
Communications and Community Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Slice of the City Extension on May 27 and June 17 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
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Public Event #25-1007
Republic Fitness applying for a Public Event License for Republic Fitness Summer Series on June 5, June 24, July 9 and July 22 from 4:30pm to 7pm
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From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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