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June 12, 2025
73 recorded votes, 73 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld. These minutes have no attendance list; attendance is from the council’s official “Call of the Roll” record on the city’s Legistar site. J.T. Scott arrived late (7:09 PM).
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- J.T. Scott recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #25-0967 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar...).
- J.T. Scott recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #25-1074 (Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #25-1118
Approve the minutes of the May 8, 2025 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Minutes #25-1119
Approve the minutes of the April 29, 2025 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 29, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Minutes #25-1120
Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2025 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 5, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Citation #25-1088
Commending Dr. David Osler on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Cambridge Health Alliance
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Grant of Location #25-1062
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to relocate Pole 195/1 approximately 2 feet north of its current location at 55 Dover Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Grant of Location #25-1063
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 80 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard, from Manhole 29310 to a point of pickup at 275 Foley Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Small Wireless Facility #25-1061
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 6 MacArthur Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1096
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide a written report to this Council by July 1 regarding any updates...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide a written report to this Council by July 1 regarding any updates on measures and practices taken to assess, monitor, maintain, and improve healthfulness of the schools’ physical environment.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1099
That the Director of Mobility return the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage to the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Committee Report #25-1050
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 4, 2025
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 4, 2025.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0402 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0403 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0404 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0653 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jovana Calvillo to the Human Rights Commission
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0656 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Salma Kazmi to the Human Rights Commission
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0899 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eli Kim to the position of Police Lieutenant
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0900 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dylan Lambert to the position of Police Sergeant
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Committee Report #25-1036
Accept the report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 27, 2025
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 27, 2025.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0456 (report of the Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at...
Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink.
No: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, Wilson
From the minutes
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED NAY: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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 #25-1106
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2025
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0785 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $575.16 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Office Supplies Account for cork boards
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0903 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and use a gift with an approximate value of $5,399 from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Fire Department for improving rescue capabilities...
Requesting approval to accept and use a gift with an approximate value of $5,399 from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Fire Department for improving rescue capabilities during a rail incident.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0948 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $257,540 grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various streets
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-0967 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it. J.T. Scott recused and is left out of this vote. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr. RECUSED: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #25-0971 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $82,357.50 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for social, educational, and...
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $82,357.50 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for social, educational, and physical wellness programming.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Committee Report #25-1077
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 5, 2025
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 5, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #24-1460 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for laboratory uses and buildings
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #25-0457 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5 and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with the State Building Code
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #25-0737 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 and Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise definitions and the green score calculation of columnar trees
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #25-0907 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to update Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) references
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Committee Report #25-1108
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on June 9, 2025
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on June 9, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Committee Report #25-1046
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on June 2, 2025
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on June 2, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Committee Report #25-1110
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on June 10, 2025
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on June 10, 2025.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1074
Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it. J.T. Scott 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 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr. RECUSED: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #25-1103
Requesting approval of FY 2026 Water & Sewer Rates
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonNo: Mbah, StrezoThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld NAY: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #25-1075
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to the Health and...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to the Health and Human Services Department for local planning and implementation of substance use prevention among youth.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1076
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $83,996.21 grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1085
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $46.44 using available funds in the City Council Office Supplies Account for children's area supplies
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1089
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Melissa Canu to the Commission for Women
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1090
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Harrington to the Commission for Women
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1091
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nykia Leach to the Commission for Women
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1092
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Neeraj Wadhera to the Commission for Women
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1093
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel Tam to the Commission for Women
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1094
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Geneva Issacson to the Commission for Women
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Officer's Communication #25-1069
Place on file: City Engineer conveying updated Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) fee methodology and I/I fee
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Officer's Communication #25-1070
Place on file: City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Officer's Communication #25-1024
Place on file: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #25-0737
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Officer's Communication #25-1082
Place on file: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #25-0907
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
License #25-1052
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1053
Renewing Drainlayer's License, MC Excavation Inc
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1054
Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1055
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Highway
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1057
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1058
Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1060
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Great Eastern Vintage, 236 Pearl Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Event #25-1067
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on June 16 from 10:30am to 1:30pm (raindate June 17)
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Event #25-1066
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fireworks Celebration on June 25 from 2pm to 11:30pm (raindate June 27)
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Event #25-1065
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 10 from 4:30pm to 7pm
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Event #25-1064
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for ArtBeat 2025 on July 19 from 9am to 11pm (raindate July 20)
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Communication #25-1083
Place on file: Four residents submitting comments re: budget
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Communication #25-1084
Place on file: Six residents submitting comments re: items #24-1460, #25-0128, #25-0129, and #25-0131, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for laboratory, research and development, and arts uses
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Public Communication #25-1087
Place on file: Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: items #25-0984 and #25-0985, Resolutions regarding creation of a Senior Liaison position and Senior Advisory Group
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Citation #25-1125
Commending Janine Fay on the auspicious occasion of her 80th birthday
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1112
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations coordinate with the Council on Aging to organize, communicate and host a public hearing to discuss issues that...
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations coordinate with the Council on Aging to organize, communicate and host a public hearing to discuss issues that affect Somerville residents 60 years of age and older and to hear about issues that address growing older in place in Somerville.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1113
That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations hold a public hearing on the recently released Council on Aging Community Survey
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1132
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council on the cause of the chemical spill at the Ginny Smithers Pool and the process to address the cause of the spill and prevent a...
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council on the cause of the chemical spill at the Ginny Smithers Pool and the process to address the cause of the spill and prevent a future occurrence.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1133
That the Commissioner of Public Works increase sanitary maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in Magoun Square
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1134
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry plant new trees and maintain existing trees in Magoun Square, on Medford Street and on Broadway
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Open Space, Environment and Energy 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, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Order #25-1137
That the Director of Parking install a new MAGOUN SQUARE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT sign at the Magoun Square municipal lot
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #25-1139
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $517.26 using available funds in the Communications Department CityTV Division Legal Services, Printing and Stationary, and Rental - Water...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $517.26 using available funds in the Communications Department CityTV Division Legal Services, Printing and Stationary, and Rental - Water Cooler Accounts for legal services, signage, and water.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1128
Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, Inc, 48 Joy Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
License #25-1129
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, DM Collision Center LLC, 30 Joy Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
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Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 28 from 10am to 4:30pm
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley 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, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, 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 Burnley Jr., and City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
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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