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March 2025
250 records
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paola Mendez to the Human Rights Commission.
25-0657
Mayor's Request
Mar 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Salma Kazmi to the Human Rights Commission.
25-0656
Mayor's Request
Mar 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Suelin Chen to the Human Rights Commission.
25-0655
Mayor's Request
Mar 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Primrose Chareka to the Human Rights Commission.
25-0654
Mayor's Request
Mar 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jovana Calvillo to the Human Rights Commission.
25-0653
Mayor's Request
Mar 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the CPA Open Space Land Acquisition Fund.
25-0652
Mayor's Request
Mar 27, 2025
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $1,468,693 from the Community Preservation Act Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust.
25-0651
Mayor's Request
Mar 27, 2025
Approved
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0650
Communication
Mar 27, 2025
Placed on File
That the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs coordinate with departments to assess which federal grants are likely to not be available in FY 2026 and discuss with this Council the potentia…
25-0649
Order
Mar 27, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) address with this Council the hostile actions taken against the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at their March 18, 2025 meeting …
25-0648
Order
Mar 27, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Mobility speak with this Council regarding the Safe Streets Ordinance 2025 annual report.
25-0647
Order
Mar 27, 2025
Approved
That the Chief of Police convey all outstanding reports as required by Section 2-6 (g) of the Code of Ordinances.
25-0646
Order
Mar 27, 2025
Approved
In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying information on the FY 2026 budget review process.
25-0645
Communication
Mar 27, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0644
Communication
Mar 27, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0643
Communication
Mar 27, 2025
Placed on File
That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the continued closure of Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool and address the lack of communicati…
25-0642
Order
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Supporting permanent daylight saving time.
25-0641
Resolution
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0640
Communication
Mar 26, 2025
Placed on File
Independent Film Society of Boston, Inc. applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival Boston on April 23-28 from 12pm to 12am.
25-0639
Public Event
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 19 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
25-0638
Public Event
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
New Sign/Awning License, Pound House Coffee, 703 Broadway, 1 Sign.
25-0637
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
New Sign/Awning License, Bellas Manitas, 105 Broadway, 1 Sign.
25-0636
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland Street.
25-0635
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way.
25-0634
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day Street.
25-0633
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8, LLC, 485 Foley Street.
25-0632
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street.
25-0631
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place.
25-0630
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street.
25-0629
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.
25-0628
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd.
25-0627
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor St.
25-0626
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.
25-0625
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B, LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd.
25-0624
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.
25-0623
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd.
25-0622
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.
25-0621
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co., Inc.
25-0620
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.
25-0619
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc.
25-0618
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc.
25-0617
License
Mar 26, 2025
Approved
Brad Bortner submitting comments re: item #25-0576, petition for a ballot question.
25-0616
Public Communication
Mar 26, 2025
Placed on File
321 individuals submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink.
25-0615
Public Communication
Mar 26, 2025
Placed on File
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: snow clearing.
25-0614
Public Communication
Mar 25, 2025
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2025.
25-0613
Minutes
Mar 25, 2025
Approved
Remembrances.
25-0612
Remembrances
Mar 25, 2025
Approved
Call of the Roll.
25-0611
Roll Call
Mar 25, 2025
Placed on File
City Solicitor conveying a requested legal opinion regarding a ballot initiative.
25-0610
Officer's Communication
Mar 25, 2025
Placed on File
In support of completing the Mass Central Rail Trail.
25-0609
Resolution
Mar 25, 2025
Approved
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0608
Communication
Mar 25, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0607
Communication
Mar 25, 2025
Placed on File
Commending the Somerville Homeless Coalition on their 40th anniversary of supporting our community.
25-0606
Citation
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss with this Council, the development of a universally accessible playground at the front lot of the John F. Kennedy School.
25-0605
Order
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works install appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D. Healey School cafetorium.
25-0604
Order
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works plant natural turf in the muddy greenspace area at the Capuano Early Education Center in advance of the May 3 Family Fun Day celebration for the Capuano…
25-0603
Order
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update and timeline for repairs to damaged play structures at the Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard.
25-0602
Order
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Requesting authorization to borrow $9,750,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for a portion of the costs associated with the development of the Clarendon Hill Phase II Housing …
25-0601
Mayor's Request
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joelle Renstrom to the Urban Forestry Committee.
25-0600
Mayor's Request
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luca Choly to the Urban Forestry Committee.
25-0599
Mayor's Request
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of March 25, 2025.
25-0598
Committee Minutes
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2025.
25-0597
Committee Report
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of March 24, 2025.
25-0596
Committee Minutes
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 24, 2025.
25-0595
Committee Report
Mar 24, 2025
Approved
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0594
Communication
Mar 24, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Building Official to waive certain dimensional standards for means of egress.
25-0590
Mayor's Request
Mar 24, 2025
Ordained
Finance Director responding to item #25-0252, an Order requesting information on the short-term rental tax.
25-0589
Officer's Communication
Mar 23, 2025
Placed on File
Withdrawn.
25-0588
Withdrawn
Mar 23, 2025
Withdrawn
That the Administration work with the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules, invest in preventative repairs, an…
25-0587
Resolution
Mar 22, 2025
Approved
That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs provide this City Council with regular updates of its operations.
25-0586
Order
Mar 22, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,282.76 using available funds in the Police Department Public Safety Supply Account for bicycles, parts, and accessories.
25-0585
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Withdrawn.
25-0584
Withdrawn
Mar 21, 2025
Withdrawn
Executive Director of Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying Disparity Study findings and recommendations.
25-0583
Officer's Communication
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on File
Sara Jay submitting comments re: ceasefire.
25-0582
Public Communication
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on File
Tobias Nethercott submitting comments re: sanctuary cities for the LGBTQ+ community.
25-0581
Public Communication
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on File
M. Michael Shaps submitting comments re: item #25-0474, condemning attacks on disability rights.
25-0580
Public Communication
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling $1,200 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for arbitration services.
25-0579
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eric Collins to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
25-0578
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Troy Saulnier to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
25-0577
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
34 registered voters submitting a petition for a ballot question to end city business and prohibit future investments and contracts with companies engaging in business with Israel.
25-0576
Public Communication
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Laudano to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
25-0575
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Barry to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
25-0574
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mark Wall to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
25-0573
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eric Saulnier to the position of Fire Captain.
25-0572
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Calling for justice, transparency, and renewed investigative efforts into the unsolved murders of Deanna Cremin, Charline Rosemond, and other victims in Somerville.
25-0571
Resolution
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment clarify the situation regarding the federal grant application for composting and, depending on its likely fulfillment, calcu…
25-0570
Order
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Housing Stability calculate and present a budget proposal for sufficient funding that will enable it to continue its programs of municipal flex funding, legal assistance…
25-0569
Order
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Housing include a line item contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust’s FY 2026 ordinary maintenance budget in order to sustain its funding for affordable housing dev…
25-0568
Order
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0567
Communication
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 12, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances to modify the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
25-0566
Mayor's Request
Mar 21, 2025
Ordained
Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of March 20, 2025.
25-0565
Committee Minutes
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 20, 2025.
25-0564
Committee Report
Mar 21, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.
25-0563
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.
25-0562
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street.
25-0561
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 Webster Ave.
25-0560
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive.
25-0559
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie Street.
25-0558
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Parkway.
25-0557
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave.
25-0556
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St.
25-0555
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin', 504 Broadway.
25-0554
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.
25-0553
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave.
25-0552
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave.
25-0551
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const.
25-0550
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.
25-0549
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, TID Trenchless LLC.
25-0548
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc.
25-0547
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.
25-0546
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating.
25-0545
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction Inc.
25-0544
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca Inc.
25-0543
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to appropriate $76,787.19 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary and fringe of the Prevention Services Coordinator for FY 2026.
25-0542
Mayor's Request
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc.
25-0541
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm Services.
25-0540
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc.
25-0539
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC.
25-0538
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General Contracting.
25-0537
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc.
25-0536
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc.
25-0535
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Charles Contracting Co. Inc.
25-0534
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co., Inc.
25-0533
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
25-0532
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior transportation services.
25-0531
Mayor's Request
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC.
25-0530
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating.
25-0529
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC.
25-0528
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.
25-0527
License
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 33 feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1 to point of pickup at 10 Bedford Street.
25-0526
Grant of Location
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 106 feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1 to Utility Pole 25/1.
25-0525
Grant of Location
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to create the Chestnut Street Multimodal Safety Stabilization Fund and accept a payment of $99,127 from the developer of 100 Chestnut Street to implement multimodal safet…
25-0524
Mayor's Request
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval of a Deed, Maintenance License, and Maintenance Easement for 808 Windsor Street.
25-0523
Mayor's Request
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of March 19, 2025.
25-0522
Committee Minutes
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 19, 2025.
25-0521
Committee Report
Mar 20, 2025
Approved
City Solicitor conveying an amendment to the Law Department’s response to Laura Ortiz’s Open Meeting Law Complaint of January 11, 2025.
25-0520
Officer's Communication
Mar 19, 2025
Placed on File
In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2025.
25-0519
Communication
Mar 19, 2025
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the Charter Review Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of March 18, 2025.
25-0518
Committee Minutes
Mar 19, 2025
Approved
Report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2025.
25-0517
Committee Report
Mar 19, 2025
Approved
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-1584.
25-0516
Officer's Communication
Mar 18, 2025
Placed on File
That the Director of Engineering install a curb cut in front of the Edgerly Education Center's accessible entrance on Bonair Street over the summer.
25-0515
Order
Mar 13, 2025
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payments accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collectiv…
25-0514
Mayor's Request
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $1,810,905 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund FY 2025 retroactive payments related to a collective…
25-0513
Mayor's Request
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Harvard University Conveying its Spring 2025 Accountability Report.
25-0512
Public Communication
Mar 12, 2025
Placed on File
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Elmwood Street.
25-0511
Order
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council what strategies and resources are being utilized to bring Somerville’s Tannery Brook Combined Sewer Overflo…
25-0510
Order
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Human Resources report to this Council the list of all department heads who have completed, and a list of those who have not completed, all relevant trainings on interpr…
25-0509
Order
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
The Curl Bar applying for a Public Event License for The Curl Bar Community Event on May 24 from 6am to 7pm (raindate May 31).
25-0508
Public Event
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
BA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event License for Race of Ireland on March 16 from 7am to 1:30pm.
25-0507
Public Event
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 25 from 8am to 3pm.
25-0506
Public Event
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church applying for a Public Event License for Greek Independence Day Event on March 22 from 10am to 2:30pm.
25-0505
Public Event
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 684 Somerville Avenue.
25-0504
Small Wireless Facility
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
25-0503
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
25-0502
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway.
25-0501
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,000 gallons.
25-0500
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.
25-0499
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
New Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons Construction Corp.
25-0498
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc.
25-0497
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction, Inc.
25-0496
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc.
25-0495
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp.
25-0494
License
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $276.94 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Department Kennedy Pool Account for paint supplies.
25-0493
Mayor's Request
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Commending 311 Somerville for nearly 20 years of dedicated service.
25-0492
Citation
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of March 11, 2025.
25-0491
Committee Minutes
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street crosswalk facing the Magoun Square Green Line station.
25-0490
Order
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management work with a consultant to provide this Council with the renovation cost of the Cummings School building.
25-0489
Order
Mar 12, 2025
Approved
Michael Curtis submitting comments re: tree work.
25-0488
Public Communication
Mar 11, 2025
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2025.
25-0487
Minutes
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
Remembrances.
25-0486
Remembrances
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
Call of the Roll.
25-0485
Roll Call
Mar 11, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(b), to authorize the city to impose the community impact allowed under Chapter 3D(a) of G.L. c. 64G, on each …
25-0484
Mayor's Request
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a), to authorize the city to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total amount of rent upon each transf…
25-0483
Mayor's Request
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville.
25-0482
Home Rule Petition
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of March 10, 2025.
25-0481
Committee Minutes
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street.
25-0480
Order
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street.
25-0479
Order
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works install two safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway.
25-0478
Order
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street.
25-0477
Order
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
25-0476
Communication
Mar 11, 2025
Placed on File
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a large NO DOGS ALLOWED sign on the Thurston Street entrance gate of the Winter Hill soccer field.
25-0475
Order
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
In support of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and condemning attacks on disability rights.
25-0474
Resolution
Mar 11, 2025
Approved
That the Administration update this Council on the status of the $528,218 received from the national opioid settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any plans to utilize said funds.
25-0473
Resolution
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street.
25-0472
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times.
25-0471
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $922,609 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Salaries Accounts to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance.
25-0470
Mayor's Request
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 11, 2025.
25-0469
Committee Report
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 10, 2025.
25-0468
Committee Report
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.
25-0467
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule changes, including any modificati…
25-0466
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
Withdrawn.
25-0465
Withdrawn
Mar 10, 2025
Withdrawn
That the Chief of Police report on the current number of regularly staffed crossing guards throughout the city and the total number of crossing guard positions currently available.
25-0464
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Human Resources, Director of Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit by cars in the past few months …
25-0463
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in front of 18 and 20 Granite Street as their branches are creating a hazard to the abutting house.
25-0462
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Engineering and Director of Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.
25-0461
Order
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
In support of immigrant rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense Act.
25-0460
Resolution
Mar 10, 2025
Approved
Conveying the appointment of Sarah Beckmann, Ben Cuba, and Christine Hayes to the Arts Council.
25-0459
Mayor's Communication
Mar 10, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying the appointment of Matt Iglesias to the Municipal Scholarship Committee.
25-0458
Mayor's Communication
Mar 10, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5 and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with the State Building Code.
25-0457
Mayor's Request
Mar 10, 2025
Ordained
Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of cou…
25-0456
Mayor's Request
Mar 7, 2025
Not Approved
Abigail Walzer submitting comments re: Copper Mill project.
25-0455
Public Communication
Mar 7, 2025
Placed on File
Michéle Hansen and Matthias Rudolf submitting comments re: item #24-1584, Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward Street, and 15 and 2…
25-0454
Public Communication
Mar 7, 2025
Placed on File
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item #23-1461, Safe Streets ordinance.
25-0453
Public Communication
Mar 7, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras.
25-0452
Mayor's Request
Mar 6, 2025
Placed on File
SomerPromise Department applying for a Public Event License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on April 10 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
25-0451
Public Event
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday Drama on April 18 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
25-0450
Public Event
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Tufts Engineers without Borders applying for a Public Event License for Fred Berger Memorial 6K Run/Walk on April 13 from 11:00am to 1:30pm (raindates April 18, 27).
25-0449
Public Event
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
25-0448
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Taxi Medallion, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92.
25-0447
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
New Sign/Awning License, Cookies Retail LLC, 71 Union Square, 2 Signs.
25-0446
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square.
25-0445
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation LLC, 34 Grant Street.
25-0444
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Avenue.
25-0443
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood Street.
25-0442
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street.
25-0441
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, Inc., 22 Marshall Street.
25-0440
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Withdrawn.
25-0439
Withdrawn
Mar 6, 2025
Withdrawn
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
25-0438
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway.
25-0437
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway.
25-0436
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway.
25-0435
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Transportation (Non-School) Account for th…
25-0434
Mayor's Request
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp.
25-0433
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting.
25-0432
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation.
25-0431
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC.
25-0430
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.
25-0429
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.
25-0428
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc.
25-0427
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC.
25-0426
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc.
25-0425
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
25-0424
License
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Withdrawn.
25-0423
Withdrawn
Mar 6, 2025
Withdrawn
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 128 feet of conduit and one new Manhole 32561 in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a point of pickup at 162 Summ…
25-0422
Grant of Location
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 256 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from Manhole 23058 to two points of pickup at 121 Prospect Street and an existing …
25-0421
Grant of Location
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of March 5, 2025.
25-0420
Committee Minutes
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 5, 2025.
25-0419
Committee Report
Mar 6, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alba Solis to the Affordable Housing Trust.
25-0418
Mayor's Request
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville.
25-0417
Mayor's Request
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects.
25-0416
Mayor's Request
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension for three years for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for restoration of 59 Cross Street.
25-0415
Mayor's Request
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $787.50 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for ray catchers.
25-0414
Mayor's Request
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of March 4, 2025.
25-0413
Committee Minutes
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 4, 2025.
25-0412
Committee Report
Mar 5, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $239.50 using available funds in the Police Department Medical and Dental Services account for a medical invoice.
25-0411
Mayor's Request
Mar 4, 2025
Withdrawn
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $42,000 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for safety equipment.
25-0410
Mayor's Request
Mar 4, 2025
Approved
Tufts University conveying its Spring 2025 Accountability Report.
25-0409
Public Communication
Mar 4, 2025
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Meeting of March 3, 2025.
25-0408
Committee Minutes
Mar 4, 2025
Approved
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 3, 2025.
25-0407
Committee Report
Mar 4, 2025
Approved
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session with the City Solicitor and Lawyers for Civil Rights to discuss legal services in connection with any Executive Order issued by the …
25-0406
Mayor's Request
Mar 3, 2025
Approved
Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social Work Month.
25-0405
Resolution
Mar 2, 2025
Approved
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