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April 23, 2026
86 recorded votes, 78 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L.
Present: Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Ben Wheeler, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Emily Hardt
Absent: Jon Link, Ben Ewen-Campen, Naima Sait
Every vote, in order
Minutes #26-0718
Approve the minutes of the March 12, 2026 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2026.
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Citation #26-0714
Commending Gary Rogers, Community Action Agency of Somerville, Office of Housing Stability, and DeNovo Legal Services for their work with housing justice
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Grant of Location #26-0659
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 3,520 feet of conduit and 4 new Manholes 32441, 32442, 32443 and 32444 in Prospect Street, Charlestown Street, South Street, Windsor Street...
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 3,520 feet of conduit and 4 new Manholes 32441, 32442, 32443 and 32444 in Prospect Street, Charlestown Street, South Street, Windsor Street and Medford Street from 9 Medford Street to a point of pickup at 51 Prospect Street.
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Grant of Location #26-0657
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 60 feet of conduit in MacArthur Street, from Utility Pole 122/1 to a point of pickup at 8 MacArthur Street
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Grant of Location #26-0661
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 49 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 20630 to a point of pickup at 737 Somerville Avenue
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Grant of Location #26-0658
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 28 feet of conduit in Horace Street, from Utility Pole 173/3-1/2 to a point of pickup at 31 Horace Street
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Grant of Location #26-0660
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 25 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, from existing Manhole 18868 to a point of pickup at 181 Pearl Street
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Order #26-0645
That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on enforcement of the vacant properties ordinance
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0646
That the Mayor appoint a City Council representative to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
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Resolution #26-0647
That the Administration update this Council on the ordering and maintenance of firefighter equipment such as fire engines, ladder trucks and all other fire apparatus
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0708
That the Commissioner of Public Works invest in trash barrels with latches to address rodent issues
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0644
In support of the THRIVE Act, Senate Bill S.374, empowering students and schools to thrive
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Resolution #26-0648
In support of Harvard Academic Workers
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Order #26-0710
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council and the School Committee about safety improvements to security cameras, enclosed...
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council and the School Committee about safety improvements to security cameras, enclosed schoolyard fencing, balconies, and other infrastructure at the Argenziano School.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0709
That the Administration report to the School Committee and this Council, on indoor air quality conditions at the Kennedy School, specifically regarding mold and humidity levels, and outline steps...
That the Administration report to the School Committee and this Council, on indoor air quality conditions at the Kennedy School, specifically regarding mold and humidity levels, and outline steps being taken to address them.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-0642
That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works coordinate with local stakeholders, including the Somerville Garden Club and other community volunteers, to evaluate...
That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works coordinate with local stakeholders, including the Somerville Garden Club and other community volunteers, to evaluate the feasibility of transforming the currently unused lawn space located at the small white church across from the West Branch Library into a community gardening space.
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Committee Report #26-0705
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 21, 2026
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 21, 2026.
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Mayor's Request #26-0506 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Public Library for library operations
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Mayor's Request #26-0507 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $300 gift from James and Linda Hyson to the Public Library for materials for the West Branch Library
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Mayor's Request #26-0509 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/31/2029 for the Mystic River Watershed Association for the Community Preservation Act FY 2023 grant for design of the Blessing of...
Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension until 5/31/2029 for the Mystic River Watershed Association for the Community Preservation Act FY 2023 grant for design of the Blessing of the Bay Linear Park improvements.
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Mayor's Request #26-0510 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $325,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Medical and Dental Services Account for medical procedures for current and...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $325,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Medical and Dental Services Account for medical procedures for current and retired employees injured in the line of duty.
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Mayor's Request #26-0511 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account to the Police Department Animal Control Salaries Account for an expected deficit
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Mayor's Request #26-0513 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate of $46,500 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for FY 2026 Ash Tree treatments
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0515 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $8,284,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0516 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual FY 2026 Sewer System Rehabilitation - McGrath Corridor
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0517 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $228,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Open Space Reserve
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Mayor's Request #26-0518 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard
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Mayor's Request #26-0519 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to reduce the borrowing authorization for the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project from $2,000,000 to $1,600,000
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0523 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,380 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for firefighter safety equipment
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Mayor's Request #26-0524 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,866.25 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for the purchase of a vehicle for the Fire...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,866.25 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for the purchase of a vehicle for the Fire Department Auxiliary.
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Mayor's Request #26-0601 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $125,000 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for light retrofitting at...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $125,000 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for light retrofitting at Dilboy Field.
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Mayor's Request #26-0603 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $31,800 from the Communications and Community Engagement Salaries Account to the Communications and Community Engagement Professional and Technical Services...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $31,800 from the Communications and Community Engagement Salaries Account to the Communications and Community Engagement Professional and Technical Services and Printing and Stationary Accounts for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and program signage.
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Committee Report #26-0656
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on April 15, 2026
Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on April 15, 2026.
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Committee Report #26-0704
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on April 16, 2026
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on April 16, 2026.
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Mayor's Request #26-0689
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0715
Requesting the appropriation of $719,817 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining...
Requesting the appropriation of $719,817 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit D.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0652
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rafael Santos to the position of Police Officer
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Mayor's Request #26-0653
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Pavao to the position of Police Officer
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Mayor's Request #26-0616
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Carlven Gervais to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #26-0617
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matteo Mustone to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #26-0618
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Paul Lyons IV to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #26-0619
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tsering W. Gesar to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #26-0620
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joseph Desmond to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #26-0621
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zyair Bolling to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #26-0622
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy Joseph Cedrone to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Communication #26-0651
Proclaiming April 2026 to be Arab American Heritage Month
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License #26-0662
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm Street
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License #26-0663
Renewing Drainlayer's License, American Site Corp
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License #26-0664
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC
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License #26-0665
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc
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License #26-0666
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrick Santo Landscape
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License #26-0667
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc
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License #26-0668
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm Street
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License #26-0669
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Avenue
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License #26-0670
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Avenue
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License #26-0671
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway
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License #26-0672
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License #26-0673
Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms #2469, 701 Somerville Avenue
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License #26-0674
Renewing Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street
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License #26-0675
Renewing Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street
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License #26-0676
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Parkway
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License #26-0677
Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington Street
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License #26-0678
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Avenue
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License #26-0679
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street
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License #26-0680
Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista parking lot
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License #26-0681
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way
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License #26-0682
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland Street
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License #26-0684
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab Inc, Med. #60
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License #26-0685
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jean B. Victor, Med #85
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License #26-0683
Renewing Taxi Medallion, Jolina Taxi, Inc., Med. #52
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Public Event #26-0700
Uncle Yak Global applying for a Public Event License for Blindfolded Bicycle Ride by Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback on April 25 from 12:30pm to 2pm
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Public Event #26-0690
Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Community Growing Center 2026 Calendar of Events from April to December for various times
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Public Event #26-0699
Charles River Irish Collaborative applying for a Public Event License for Outdoor Session at Tunes on the Charles Traditional Irish Music Festival on April 30, May 1, May 2, and May 3 for various...
Charles River Irish Collaborative applying for a Public Event License for Outdoor Session at Tunes on the Charles Traditional Irish Music Festival on April 30, May 1, May 2, and May 3 for various times.
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Public Event #26-0691
The Somerville Foundation applying for a Public Event License for Down in Davis every Friday from May 1 to October 16 from 5pm to 9pm
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Public Event #26-0693
Mobility Division and Office of Sustainability and Environment applying for a Public Event License for Mossland Street Block Party on May 2 from 11:30am to 5:30pm (raindate May 3)
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Public Event #26-0696
Office of Sustainability and Environment applying for a Public Event License for Finished Compost Giveaway on May 5 from 11:30am to 6pm (raindate May 12)
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Public Event #26-0694
Communications and Community Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Slice of the City Series on various days from May 5 to June 3 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
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Public Event #26-0686
Office of Sustainability and Environment applying for a Public Event License for Arbor Day Picnic in the Park on May 8 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate May 15)
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Public Event #26-0695
Bronwyn Restaurant applying for a Public Event License for Weihenstephan Tiny Biergarten on various days from May 14 to September 20 from 8am to 11:30pm
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Public Event #26-0697
Somerville Sports Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Sports Club Holy Spirit Procession on May 17 from 10am to 1:30pm
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Public Event #26-0692
Horizons Trio applying for a Public Event License for Horizons: An Exploration Through Music on June 13 and August 8 from 1pm to 3:30pm (raindate June 20)
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Public Event #26-0687
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for ArtBeat 2026 on July 18 from 8am to 11pm (raindate July 19)
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Mayor's Request #26-0725
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the appointment of special police officers
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Mayor's Request #26-0726
Requesting approval of a five-year lease, with option for renewal, with BwB-Square LLC for Nibble Community Kitchen
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, and Ward Five City Councilor Sait.”
Public Event #26-0720
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for MOM's Run 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 10 from 7am to 2pm
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Public Event #26-0721
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest 2026 on May 9 from 10:30am to 7pm
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From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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