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June 11, 2026
54 recorded votes, 54 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L.
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
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Minutes #26-1039
Approve the minutes of the May 14, 2026 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2026.
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Minutes #26-1040
Approve the minutes of the May 20, 2026 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 20, 2026.
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Citation #26-1004
Commending Mary Jeka on the auspicious occasion of her retirement
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Resolution #26-0972
That the Administration address the ongoing public health and safety concerns at the Broadway Salvation Army site
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-0979
That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on recent changes for Requests For Proposals for youth programming grants, particularly grants that impact Teen Empowerment directly
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-1007
That the Director of Veterans Services update this City Council on the status of any veterans memorials currently in storage, as well as the status of the Central Hill Memorial Plaza
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Resolution #26-0978
Recognizing Teen Empowerment for providing over 20 years of service to young people in the Somerville
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Resolution #26-1012
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement in Teele Square, especially focusing on the lights and crosswalks between Broadway and Holland Street, and especially in the morning when...
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement in Teele Square, especially focusing on the lights and crosswalks between Broadway and Holland Street, and especially in the morning when students and families are walking to school.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-1020
That the Director of Mobility prioritize Curtis Street for pedestrian safety improvements, including traffic calming measures and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible crosswalk in...
That the Director of Mobility prioritize Curtis Street for pedestrian safety improvements, including traffic calming measures and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible crosswalk in the vicinity of Sunset Road.
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Resolution #26-1021
That the Director of Mobility install additional signage and the Chief of Police increase enforcement to ensure compliance with the one-way traffic direction on Whitfield Road
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-1022
Recognizing and expressing appreciation to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, and the Inspectional Services Department for their...
Recognizing and expressing appreciation to the Department of Public Works, the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, and the Inspectional Services Department for their work in addressing rodent issues at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-1018
That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the response to the recent upsurge in drug use and other drug-related activity in public spaces in and around Davis Square, including in...
That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the response to the recent upsurge in drug use and other drug-related activity in public spaces in and around Davis Square, including in Hodgkins-Curtin park.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-1019
That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council the possibility of administering a parking permit type intended for vehicle owners with driveways, at a lower price than standard residential...
That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council the possibility of administering a parking permit type intended for vehicle owners with driveways, at a lower price than standard residential parking permits, which would allow only daytime and evening street parking but not overnight street parking, and which would not be usable during street cleaning or snow emergencies.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-1024
That this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding construction parking permits and the impact of current enforcement policy on neighborhood residents
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-1025
That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the...
That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the school budget, as adopted by the school committee".
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-1026
That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item #25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987 on May 22, 2025
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-1027
That the City Clerk provide the procedure followed upon a Mayoral veto of any measure approved by this Council
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #26-1030
That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Mobility provide an update to this Council on the policies in place to ensure pedestrian safety when closing sidewalks on both sides of a...
That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Mobility provide an update to this Council on the policies in place to ensure pedestrian safety when closing sidewalks on both sides of a street, the criteria used to determine when such closures are necessary, and the process for notifying residents and businesses about upcoming sidewalk closures as well as the timeline for reopening.
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Order #26-1032
That the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services provide this City Council with a report of all artificial intelligence vendors and services for which the city currently has contracts or...
That the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services provide this City Council with a report of all artificial intelligence vendors and services for which the city currently has contracts or ongoing payment obligations.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-1031
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering discuss changing Hawkins Street into a two-way street for bikes, considering it is already being used by families as part of a safer...
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering discuss changing Hawkins Street into a two-way street for bikes, considering it is already being used by families as part of a safer route to school, allowing parents and children to bypass the dangerous and unprotected intersection of Somerville Avenue and Washington Street.
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Resolution #26-1029
In support of House Bill 3587 and Senate Bill 2334, an Act to grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy
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Mayor's Request #26-0915
Requesting the appropriation of $15,015 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department Personal Services Salary Account to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville...
Requesting the appropriation of $15,015 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department Personal Services Salary Account to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Strezo, WheelerNo: Scott
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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 NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Resolution #26-0944
That the Chief of Police provide documentation in writing regarding the circumstances surrounding cyclist traffic enforcement in Union Square on the morning of May 28
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Mayor's Request #26-0988
Requesting approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Water & Sewer Rates
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hardt, Link, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, WheelerNo: Mbah, Strezo
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, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis NAY: City Councilor At Large Strezo, and City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #26-0957
Requesting the appropriation of $2,500,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund for replacement of the Department of Public Works building roof at 1 Franey Road
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WheelerThe minutes list Ben Ewen-Campen as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #26-0958
Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund for replacement of the West Somerville Neighborhood School roof
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WheelerThe minutes list Ben Ewen-Campen as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #26-0959
Requesting the appropriation of $900,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund to convert existing space at the Healey School into five functional classrooms
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WheelerThe minutes list Ben Ewen-Campen as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #26-0960
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to replace the boilers at the Argenziano School
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Hardt, Link, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WheelerThe minutes list Ben Ewen-Campen as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Link, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, 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: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #26-0964
Requesting the appropriation of $6,600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan
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Mayor's Request #26-1002
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Efecan Yigitpasa to the position of Police Officer
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Mayor's Request #26-1003
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joshua Nardelli to the position of Police Officer
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License #26-0982
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC
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License #26-0983
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Genesis Utilities Corporation
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License #26-0984
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mass Earthworks & Demolition
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License #26-0985
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin, 504 Broadway
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License #26-0986
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway
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License #26-0987
Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street
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License #26-0989
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way
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License #26-0990
Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive
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License #26-0991
Renewing Garage License, John's Auto Sales, Inc., 181 Somerville Avenue
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License #26-0992
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street
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License #26-0993
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, DM Collision Center LLC, 30 Joy Street
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License #26-0994
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L. Transportation, Inc., Med. #65
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License #26-0995
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street
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Public Event #26-0997
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for A mile with Jesus on July 5 from 9:30 AM to 12 PM
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Public Event #26-0996
Horizons Trio applying for a Public Event License for Elation: An Exploration Through Music on July 21 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM (rain date July 27)
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Citation #26-1042
Commending Alex Epstein on his commitment and activism to safe streets
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Citation #26-1046
Commending Jane Gardner on the auspicious occasion of her retirement
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Citation #26-1047
Commending Kimberly Baker on the auspicious occasion of her retirement
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Order #26-1053
That the Director of Engineering and the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on Highland Ave temporary paving
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #26-1041
In support of rent control negotiations between the Keep Massachusetts Home campaign and Massachusetts developers
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License #26-1043
New Sign/Awning License, Parlor Bird, 151 Cedar Street, 1 Sign
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Public Event #26-1045
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Portugal Day Flag Raising Ceremony on June 13 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
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Public Event #26-1044
Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Love in Bloom on June 20 from 12pm 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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