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March 26, 2026
105 recorded votes, 105 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. These minutes have no attendance list; attendance is from the council’s official “Call of the Roll” record on the city’s Legistar site.
Present: Jon Link, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Ben Wheeler, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Emily Hardt
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jesse Clingan recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #26-0161 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee) (Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to...).
- Lance Davis recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #26-0161 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee) (Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to...).
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Minutes #26-0489
Approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2026.
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Citation #26-0474
Commending Somerville Carbon Free and Healthy Schools for their advocacy to ensure that our community is more resilient to the impacts of climate change
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Order #26-0468
That the Director of Constituent Services update this Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken to directing the wide variety of...
That the Director of Constituent Services update this Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken to directing the wide variety of resident needs to provide answers, solutions, and follow-through.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0384
That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and...
That this City Council supports the state legislation known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement, enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal operations.
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Resolution #26-0472
Requesting that the Somerville Public Schools Chief Financial Officer submit a detailed line by line FY 27 School Department budget to this City Council in the same or similar format as the city...
Requesting that the Somerville Public Schools Chief Financial Officer submit a detailed line by line FY 27 School Department budget to this City Council in the same or similar format as the city operating budget, for community transparency and considering the current deficit going into this budget cycle.
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Resolution #26-0473
That the Administration discuss the process of disposal of city surplus items, and whether those items may be offered to employees or the public through the creation of a Freecycle style system
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0480
That the Administration explore the creation of a Neighborhood Clean-Up Assistance Program, as detailed within
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0481
That the Director of Constituent Services appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which 311 tickets are routed or closed after re-routing
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0482
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which it is determined whether a residential unit requires a 1-inch...
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss the process by which it is determined whether a residential unit requires a 1-inch water meter or a 5/8-inch water meter.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Committee Report #26-0470
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 24, 2026
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 24, 2026.
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Mayor's Request #26-0163 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special Education Reserve Fund
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Mayor's Request #26-0202 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 16-20 Medford Street development site
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #26-0297 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $399,255 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve
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Mayor's Request #26-0298 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,167,395 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust
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Mayor's Request #26-0299 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve to the Open Space Land Acquisition Fund
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Mayor's Request #26-0300 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $100,766 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum to conserve artifacts in its collection
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Mayor's Request #26-0323 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at the Mystic River/View developments
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Mayor's Request #26-0325 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account with a $15,000 transfer from the Department of Veterans' Services Grounds Maintenance Account to the Department of Veterans' Services Special...
Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account with a $15,000 transfer from the Department of Veterans' Services Grounds Maintenance Account to the Department of Veterans' Services Special Items Account for the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board Grant match requirement.
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Committee Report #26-0464
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 19, 2026
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 19, 2026.
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Committee Report #26-0383
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 17, 2026
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 17, 2026.
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Mayor's Request #26-0144 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59...
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #26-0145 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B...
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo.”
Mayor's Request #26-0161 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund
Yes: Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it. Jesse Clingan and Lance Davis recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Wheeler, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and City Councilor At Large Mbah ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Strezo RECUSED: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #26-0471
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 25, 2026
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 25, 2026.
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Grant of Location #26-0308 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 5 feet of conduit in Heath Street, from Utility Pole 165/13 to a point of pickup at 16 Edgar Avenue
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Grant of Location #26-0311 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Line Street, from Utility Pole 211/7 to a point of pickup at 62 Line Street
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Committee Report #26-0469
Accept the report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 23, 2026
Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 23, 2026.
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Committee Report #26-0463
Accept the report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on March 18, 2026
Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on March 18, 2026.
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Resolution #26-0337 (report of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee)
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that handicapped parking spaces are not used for snow storage and are cleared at the same time as other spaces
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0338 (report of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee)
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that 311 reports on this issue are...
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that 311 reports on this issue are promptly responded to.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Committee Report #26-0379
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 16, 2026
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 16, 2026.
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License #26-0390
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread, 45 Day Street
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License #26-0391
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway
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License #26-0389
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive
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License #26-0393
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation
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License #26-0392
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC
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License #26-0394
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating
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License #26-0411
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp
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License #26-0397
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc
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License #26-0395
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc
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License #26-0396
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co. Inc
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License #26-0398
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc
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License #26-0400
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc
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License #26-0399
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc
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License #26-0401
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp
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License #26-0402
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DJ Morris Contracting
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License #26-0403
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation
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License #26-0415
Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc
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License #26-0404
Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc
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License #26-0405
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm Services
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License #26-0407
Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp
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License #26-0406
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mackay Construction Services Inc
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License #26-0408
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc
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License #26-0409
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation
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License #26-0410
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC
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License #26-0412
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises
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License #26-0413
Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc
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License #26-0414
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ragusa Companies LLC
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License #26-0416
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc
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License #26-0417
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting
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License #26-0418
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today Inc
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License #26-0419
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation
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License #26-0420
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC
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License #26-0421
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc
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License #26-0422
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction Corp
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License #26-0423
Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc
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License #26-0424
Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating
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License #26-0425
Renewing Drainlayer's License, WES Construction Corp
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License #26-0426
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc
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License #26-0427
New Extended Operating Hours License, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 22 McGrath Highway, for take-out and delivery services until 5am
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License #26-0428
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455 Grand Union Boulevard
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License #26-0429
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy Street
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License #26-0430
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway
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License #26-0431
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway
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License #26-0432
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street
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License #26-0433
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Avenue
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License #26-0435
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way
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License #26-0436
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way
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License #26-0437
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street
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License #26-0434
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Road
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License #26-0447
Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue
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License #26-0438
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy Street
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License #26-0439
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street
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License #26-0440
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street
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License #26-0441
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers 1-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street
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License #26-0443
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway
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License #26-0444
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Incorporated, 399 Revolution Drive
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License #26-0442
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street
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License #26-0445
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street
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License #26-0446
Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body Inc., 12 Joy Street
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License #26-0448
Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue
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License #26-0449
Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8 LLC, 485 Foley Street
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License #26-0450
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon Street
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License #26-0451
Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive
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License #26-0452
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington Street
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License #26-0453
Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway
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License #26-0454
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Avenue
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License #26-0455
Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation, 34 Grant Street
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License #26-0456
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street
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License #26-0457
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon Street
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License #26-0458
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street
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License #26-0459
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square
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License #26-0460
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79
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License #26-0462
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue
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Public Event #26-0494
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 4 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
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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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