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December 11, 2025
94 recorded votes, 80 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L.
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Emily Hardt
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Lance Davis recused from the vote on Public Communication #25-1539 (report of the Land Use Committee) (12 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #25-1848
Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2025 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025.
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Citation #25-1784
Commending Kevin Ryan for his lifesaving actions on October 15, 2025
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Citation #25-1785
Commending Kelly Gates for her lifesaving actions on November 5, 2025
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Citation #25-1841
Commending the Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council for their commitment to students
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Citation #25-1786
Commending Councilor Lance L. Davis for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2025
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Citation #25-1787
Commending Councilor Wilfred N. Mbah for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2025
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Citation #25-1789
Commending outgoing Councilor Willie Burnley, Jr. for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 2022 to 2025
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Citation #25-1788
Commending outgoing Councilor Jake Wilson for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 2022 to 2025
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Citation #25-1790
Commending outgoing Mayor Katjana Ballantyne for her outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Mayor from 2022 to 2025
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Order #25-1782
That the Director of Housing report to this Council the number of new housing units that have been approved for development, year-by-year, since the adoption of SomerVision 2040, and of those, how...
That the Director of Housing report to this Council the number of new housing units that have been approved for development, year-by-year, since the adoption of SomerVision 2040, and of those, how many are permanently affordable, and how the department defines affordability.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-1828
That the Director of Mobility increase visibility at the intersection of School Street and the Community Path by permanently installing a convex mirror on the fence
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Order #25-1829
That the Director of Mobility install flashing WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS signs on the Community Path where it intersects with the Gilman Square station entrance, Walnut Street, Medford Street...
That the Director of Mobility install flashing WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS signs on the Community Path where it intersects with the Gilman Square station entrance, Walnut Street, Medford Street, Sycamore Street, School Street, and Central Street.
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Order #25-1830
That the Commissioner of Public Works install padding around the base of the metal street lamp at the base of the grass hill between City Hall and Reavis Field, to avoid potential injuries from...
That the Commissioner of Public Works install padding around the base of the metal street lamp at the base of the grass hill between City Hall and Reavis Field, to avoid potential injuries from sledding.
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Order #25-1834
That this Council amend the Rules of the City Council related to committees
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #25-1799
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2025
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-1629 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Steven Mauras to the position of Fire Deputy Chief
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Mayor's Request #25-1630 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc Ardolino to the position of Fire District Chief
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Mayor's Request #25-1631 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Captain
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Mayor's Request #25-1633 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Nicholas Halloran to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #25-1634 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Raymond Busi to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #25-1635 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Ronald Hampton to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #25-1726 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Captain
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Committee Report #25-1832
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 9, 2025
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 9, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-1697 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $150 from the Office of Immigrant Affairs Neighborhood Improvement Council Account to the Somerville Public Schools Food Services Account for the Latin...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $150 from the Office of Immigrant Affairs Neighborhood Improvement Council Account to the Somerville Public Schools Food Services Account for the Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Celebration.
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Mayor's Request #25-1728 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a utility easement for NStar Electric Company at 0 Windsor Place (Boynton Yards)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1732 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $6,750 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for additional duties related to the Out of School time activities for FY 2026
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1733 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $147.86 using available funds in the Department of Health and Human Services Program Supplies and Materials Account for meeting snacks
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Mayor's Request #25-1736 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to establish a consolidated Gift Account for the Veteran Services Department to accept donations for Veterans Holiday Season uses and veterans in need of financial assistance
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Mayor's Request #25-1737 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept a gift of real property located at 17 Inner Belt Road (9 New Washington Street) from Ralph C. DeVitto, Jr. and A Bram, Trustee, RCD Foundation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1740 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,570 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for mobile data terminals
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Mayor's Request #25-1741 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $370 gift from the Tufts University Softball team to the Health and Human Services Mobile Farmers Market Revolving Fund for market needs
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Mayor's Request #25-1742 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $3,057,826 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the Fiscal Year 2026 Street Resurfacing Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1743 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $3,000,000 from the Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing Stabilization Fund for the FY 2026 Street Resurfacing Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1744 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $10,643 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund to recompense the fund for unallowable expenses
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Mayor's Request #25-1747 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $205,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent electricity bills
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Mayor's Request #25-1748 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $225,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for delinquent electricity bills
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Committee Report #25-1825
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 4, 2025
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 4, 2025.
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Public Communication #25-1539 (report of the Land Use Committee)
12 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 363 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) and from MR4 to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), and 110...
12 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 363 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) and from MR4 to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), and 110 Willow Avenue MR4 to MR6.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonLance Davis recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AS AMENDED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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 City Councilor At Large Mbah RECUSED: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1552 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Tables 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 7.2.7, 7.4.8, 8.4.16 (c), and 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Home-Based Child Day Care accessory...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Tables 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 7.2.7, 7.4.8, 8.4.16 (c), and 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Home-Based Child Day Care accessory uses and make corrections.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1554 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 10.10.3, 15.1.2, 15.1.6, 15.1.8, 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.2.3, 15.2.4, 15.3.1, 15.3.2, and 15.5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to make pre-submittal meetings...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 10.10.3, 15.1.2, 15.1.6, 15.1.8, 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.2.3, 15.2.4, 15.3.1, 15.3.2, and 15.5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to make pre-submittal meetings optional for most permits and to improve clarity and consistency.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #25-1794
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 2, 2025
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 2, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-1579 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for use of an Unmanned Aircraft System at the High School
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Mayor's Request #25-1652 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-309.9 and 2-309.10 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify term length and appointment process for the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1714 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12-178 of the Code of Ordinances to remove the prohibition on sourcing neonicotinoid-treated plants
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #25-1833
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 10, 2025
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 10, 2025.
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Grant of Location #25-1529 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 49 feet of conduit in Houghton Street, from Utility Pole 174/1 to a point of pickup at 121 Prospect Street
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Grant of Location #25-1757 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 48 feet of conduit in Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 152/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Vernon Street
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Committee Report #25-1798
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 3, 2025
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 3, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-1793
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on December 1, 2025
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on December 1, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-1831
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on December 8, 2025
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on December 8, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-1797
Requesting approval of a change in the Senior Tax Work Off Program qualification criteria to a maximum income of 80% of area median income
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Mayor's Request #25-1824
Requesting approval to use available funds in the City Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $3,590.41 to fund Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing and Assistant City Clerk-Legislative...
Requesting approval to use available funds in the City Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $3,590.41 to fund Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing and Assistant City Clerk-Legislative Services positions.
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Mayor's Request #25-1783
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development to the Mobility Division for the MassWorks...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development to the Mobility Division for the MassWorks program for the Union Square Plaza & Streetscape Phase 1 construction.
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Mayor's Request #25-1767
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,367,300 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Public Space and Urban Forestry...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,367,300 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program for the Blessing of the Bay Urban Heat Resilience Project.
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Mayor's Request #25-1768
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the Blessing of the Bay Greenway Project.
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Mayor's Request #25-1776
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Council on Aging for direct transportation costs for...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Council on Aging for direct transportation costs for the Senior Taxi Program.
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Mayor's Request #25-1769
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer A. Tsolas to the Condominium Review Board
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Mayor's Request #25-1791
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine Lindgren to the Council on Aging
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Mayor's Request #25-1792
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Leslie Hergert to the Council on Aging
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Mayor's Request #25-1796
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Cronin to the Council on Aging
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Officer's Communication #25-1795
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 12-8 of the Code of Ordinances to require owners of commercial properties to clear snow and ice from accessible curb cuts
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Officer's Communication #25-1802
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
License #25-1820
Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive
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License #25-1803
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway
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License #25-1804
Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC, 130 Broadway
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License #25-1821
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway
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License #25-1806
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway
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License #25-1815
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway
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License #25-1810
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway
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License #25-1842
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia Street
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License #25-1819
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place
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License #25-1812
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Avenue
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License #25-1805
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy Street
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License #25-1817
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway
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License #25-1811
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street
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License #25-1809
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Road
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License #25-1808
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelos Auto Sales, 63 Washington Street
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License #25-1818
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Highway
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License #25-1816
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class1 License, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Highway
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License #25-1813
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington Street
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License #25-1837
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License #25-1836
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf, 231 Washington Street
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License #25-1814
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, United Motors, 188 Broadway
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License #25-1835
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Avenue
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License #25-1807
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect Street
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Public Event #25-1839
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Menorah Lighting on December 15 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate December 16)
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Public Event #25-1838
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for 250 First Flag Raising Ceremony on January 1 from 8am to 1pm
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Citation #25-1850
Commending Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville for their community assistance
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License #25-1854
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Pup Yard, 321 Somerville Avenue
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License #25-1853
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 28 Motorsports Inc, 486R Columbia Street
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License #25-1852
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia Street
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License #25-1851
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor Street
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Mayor's Request #25-1745
Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund Account to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund Account for legal services for immigrants and...
Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund Account to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund Account for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Mayor's Request #25-1746
Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City 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, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and 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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