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September 2025

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Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for six no-co… 25-1520 Mayor's Request Sep 30, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of September 29, 2025. 25-1519 Committee Minutes Sep 30, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 29, 2025. 25-1518 Committee Report Sep 30, 2025 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the condition of the High School building exterior tiles, and efforts to prevent and mitigate future tile failur… 25-1517 Order Sep 29, 2025 Approved Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Harvest Festival on October 4 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 5). 25-1516 Public Event Sep 25, 2025 Approved Crystal Huff submitting comments re: items #25-1445 and #25-1446, Orders regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and ShotSpotter. 25-1515 Public Communication Sep 24, 2025 Placed on File Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1344, an Order that the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts. 25-1514 Public Communication Sep 24, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs discuss with this Council the most critical content to include in an immigrant defense Know Your Rights document and how best to make it … 25-1513 Order Sep 24, 2025 Approved That the Mayor allocate funds for a citywide immigrant defense Know Your Rights mailing, and make this document available in Somerville's most prominent languages. 25-1512 Resolution Sep 24, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 23, 2025. 25-1511 Committee Minutes Sep 24, 2025 Approved Condominium Review Board conveying the FY 2024 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances. 25-1510 Officer's Communication Sep 23, 2025 Placed on File Condominium Review Board conveying the FY 2023 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances. 25-1509 Officer's Communication Sep 23, 2025 Placed on File Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,533.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals. 25-1508 Mayor's Request Sep 23, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 28, 2025. 25-1507 Minutes Sep 23, 2025 Approved Remembrances. 25-1506 Remembrances Sep 23, 2025 Approved Call of the Roll. 25-1505 Roll Call Sep 23, 2025 Placed on File Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,084.20 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals. 25-1504 Mayor's Request Sep 23, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 23, 2025. 25-1503 Committee Report Sep 23, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility install a solar powered digital YOUR SPEED IS display sign on Shore Drive westbound. 25-1502 Order Sep 23, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility deploy quick-build traffic calming measures on Derby Street until permanent speed humps are installed. 25-1501 Order Sep 23, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility deploy quick-build traffic calming measures on Grant Street until permanent speed humps are installed. 25-1500 Order Sep 23, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility install a pedestrian light signal at the intersection of Vinal Avenue and Highland Avenue. 25-1499 Order Sep 23, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility develop and install quick-build safety infrastructure at the intersection of Webster and Prospect Streets. 25-1498 Order Sep 23, 2025 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $97,160 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somervi… 25-1497 Mayor's Request Sep 22, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $2,286,090 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Payments Account to fund retroactive payments in accordance wi… 25-1496 Mayor's Request Sep 22, 2025 Approved Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan and related updates. 25-1495 Officer's Communication Sep 22, 2025 Placed on File Requesting approval to use available funds in the Law Department Personal Services accounts in the amount of $6,296.88 to increase the annual salary of the Municipal Hearing Officer. 25-1494 Mayor's Request Sep 22, 2025 Approved Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust. 25-1493 Communication Sep 22, 2025 Placed on File Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust. 25-1492 Communication Sep 22, 2025 Placed on File Withdrawn. 25-1491 Withdrawn Sep 22, 2025 Withdrawn Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cicerone to the position of Police Officer. 25-1490 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dante Carreiro to the position of Police Officer. 25-1489 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Richard Lavey Jr. to the position of Police Deputy Chief. 25-1488 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Cassandra Campers to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1487 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Canty to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1486 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jason Costa to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1485 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Teves to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1484 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc DiFava to the position of Police Lieutenant. 25-1483 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Withdrawn. 25-1482 Withdrawn Sep 21, 2025 Withdrawn Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Rico Isidoro to the position of Police Lieutenant. 25-1481 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael R. Perrone to the position of Police Captain. 25-1480 Mayor's Request Sep 21, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $121,818.23 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Accounts for various services. 25-1479 Mayor's Request Sep 19, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of September 18, 2025. 25-1478 Committee Minutes Sep 19, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 18, 2025. 25-1477 Committee Report Sep 19, 2025 Approved Withdrawn. 25-1476 Withdrawn Sep 19, 2025 Withdrawn Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Coralie Cooper to the Planning Board. 25-1475 Mayor's Request Sep 18, 2025 Approved Mobility Division applying for a Public Event License for Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Updated Design Open House on October 4 from 11am to 2:30pm. 25-1474 Public Event Sep 18, 2025 Approved Zinnia Smith applying for a Public Event License for Poetry in the Park on October 10 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm (raindate October 17). 25-1473 Public Event Sep 18, 2025 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Monster Mash on October 19 from 11:30am to 8pm (raindate October 26). 25-1472 Public Event Sep 18, 2025 Approved Federal Realty Investment Trust applying for a Public Event License for 5th Annual Halloween Family Bike Ride on October 26 from 9am to 4pm (raindate November 2). 25-1471 Public Event Sep 18, 2025 Approved Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 29th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 27 from 6am to 1pm. 25-1470 Public Event Sep 18, 2025 Approved Kids Like You and Me applying for a Public Event License for KLYAM Autumnal Music Spectacular on October 18 from 1pm to 8pm (raindate October 19). 25-1469 Public Event Sep 18, 2025 Approved Katie Pilat submitting comments re: bike lanes. 25-1468 Public Communication Sep 18, 2025 Placed on File New Garage License, Roman Auto Repair LLC, 45 Mystic Avenue, 5 Vehicles inside, 4 Vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm, Sat: 7am-12pm, Sun: closed. 25-1467 License Sep 18, 2025 Approved Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 385 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from existing Manhole 44/32 to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 44/33. 25-1466 Grant of Location Sep 18, 2025 Approved Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 305 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 44/42 to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 44/3… 25-1465 Grant of Location Sep 18, 2025 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 68 feet of conduit in Cedar Street, from Utility Pole 55/4 to a point of pickup at 33 Cedar Street. 25-1464 Grant of Location Sep 18, 2025 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 6 feet of conduit in Warwick Street, from Utility Pole 357/2 to a point of pickup at 13 Warwick Street. 25-1463 Grant of Location Sep 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with City Hall Systems for an additional two years until 12/17/2027, for online bill payment services. 25-1462 Mayor's Request Sep 18, 2025 Approved Withdrawn. 25-1461 Withdrawn Sep 18, 2025 Withdrawn Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require notification to tenants of parking permit restrictions in transit areas. 25-1460 Mayor's Request Sep 18, 2025 Ordained Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. 25-1459 Mayor's Request Sep 18, 2025 Approved City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 25-1458 Officer's Communication Sep 18, 2025 Placed on File That the Administration discuss with this Council its recent press release announcement of a Home Rule Petition to expand procurement opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. 25-1457 Resolution Sep 18, 2025 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the recent snagging of overhead wires by a semi-truck, that took out the electricity in Ward Seven, and what plans have been p… 25-1456 Order Sep 18, 2025 Approved That the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Council which school buildings have menstrual products available and which school buildings have inoperable menstrual product dispe… 25-1455 Order Sep 18, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Meeting of September 15, 2025. 25-1454 Committee Minutes Sep 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $94.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for carbon dioxide tank refill at Dilboy… 25-1453 Mayor's Request Sep 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $527 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Equipment Rental Account for truck rental. 25-1452 Mayor's Request Sep 18, 2025 Approved Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conveying the draft Combined Sewer Overflow Plan. 25-1451 Officer's Communication Sep 17, 2025 Placed on File Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Pittman to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 25-1450 Mayor's Request Sep 17, 2025 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $240,664.10 from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for FY 2026 Vision Zero safety efforts. 25-1449 Mayor's Request Sep 16, 2025 Approved Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 15, 2025. 25-1448 Committee Report Sep 16, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. 25-1447 Mayor's Request Sep 15, 2025 Approved That the Chief of Police or the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region representative update this Council on the strategy for applying for Urban Area Security Initiative or any other federal … 25-1446 Order Sep 11, 2025 Approved That the City Solicitor update this Council on the new Immigration and Customs Enforcement cooperation requirements attached to forthcoming Urban Area Security Initiative grants. 25-1445 Order Sep 11, 2025 Approved New Livery License, Med Transportation, 34 Grant Street, operating 2 vehicles. 25-1444 License Sep 10, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 9, 2025. 25-1443 Committee Minutes Sep 10, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2025. 25-1442 Committee Minutes Sep 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. 25-1441 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors. 25-1440 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the City Clerk work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to better regulate the sale of second-hand goods. 25-1439 Order Sep 9, 2025 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 30, 2025. 25-1437 Minutes Sep 9, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 10, 2025. 25-1436 Minutes Sep 9, 2025 Approved Remembrances. 25-1435 Remembrances Sep 9, 2025 Approved Call of the Roll. 25-1434 Roll Call Sep 9, 2025 Placed on File Requesting approval of temporary and permanent easements over Lot 3 of 299 Broadway in favor of 299 Broadway Property Owner, LLC. 25-1433 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2025 Approved Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the proposed settlement of opioid litigation involving the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. 25-1432 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 9, 2025. 25-1431 Committee Report Sep 9, 2025 Approved Commending participants of the inaugural Municipal Civics Academy for their commitment to civic engagement and devotion to the city. 25-1430 Citation Sep 9, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to raise the maximum amount of fines for violations allowed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 21D. 25-1429 Mayor's Request Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the Mayor update this Council on any plans to issue a requirement for federal law enforcement agents acting within the City of Somerville to provide identification upon request and prev… 25-1428 Resolution Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss with this Council, a policy for use of open space on municipal property around city buildings for community gardens. 25-1427 Order Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the City Clerk provide this Council with an update regarding promulgation from the state Cannabis Control Commission of regulations and licensure procedures related to the operation of … 25-1426 Order Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the Administration, including the Director of Mobility, discuss with this Council a process for establishing municipal standards for furnishings at bus stops and shelters. 25-1425 Resolution Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the Administration inform this Council of the process, action and communication used to consider acquiring the closed school building privately owned by the Archdiocese of Boston, on Th… 25-1438 Resolution Sep 9, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering collaborate to install crosswalks across Walnut Street and Wigglesworth Street near Sunnyside Avenue to protect Winter Hill Comm… 25-1424 Order Sep 9, 2025 Approved That the City Clerk implement the hiring practices detailed within for positions in the City Council and City Clerk Departments. 25-1423 Order Sep 9, 2025 Referred for Recommendation That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information regarding the installation, safety and accessibility of a railing on the concrete stairs between the play structures and the soccer … 25-1422 Order Sep 9, 2025 Approved That this Council discuss the Somerville Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SSEPAC) report sent to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in respo… 25-1421 Order Sep 9, 2025 Placed on File Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 8, 2025. 25-1420 Committee Report Sep 9, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $159.96 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for picnic blankets. 25-1419 Mayor's Request Sep 8, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for post-overdose support. 25-1418 Mayor's Request Sep 8, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $71.88 using available funds in the Emergency Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies. 25-1417 Mayor's Request Sep 8, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $137.77 using available funds in the Emergency Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies. 25-1416 Mayor's Request Sep 8, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $23.41 using available funds in the Emergency Management Public Safety Supplies Account for public safety supplies. 25-1415 Mayor's Request Sep 8, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $596.25 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Repairs-Comm Equipment, Repairs-Fire Alarm, and Reimbursement of Licen… 25-1414 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $10,452.22 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure & Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Professional & Technical … 25-1413 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $350,048 from the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Ordinary Maintenance Professional & Technical Services Account to the IAM Capit… 25-1412 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting authorization to borrow $4,300,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the design of the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage Sewer Separation project. 25-1411 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for emergency medical dispatch. 25-1410 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for enhanced 911 telecommunicator p… 25-1409 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $155,271.38 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for training costs for 911 certi… 25-1408 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to raise the sound business practices and written quote contract thresholds under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B for city contracts with c… 25-1407 Mayor's Request Sep 5, 2025 Approved Lindsay Macasay submitting comments re: Davis Square. 25-1406 Public Communication Sep 5, 2025 Placed on File City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. 25-1405 Officer's Communication Sep 5, 2025 Placed on File Greta Pintacuda submitting comments re: bird feeding. 25-1404 Public Communication Sep 5, 2025 Placed on File Michael Vaglica submitting comments re: bike lanes. 25-1403 Public Communication Sep 5, 2025 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of September 4, 2025. 25-1402 Committee Minutes Sep 5, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 4, 2025. 25-1401 Committee Report Sep 5, 2025 Approved Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for the acquisition of Lot 3 at 299 Broadway for municipal purposes including parking. 25-1400 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved Elizabeth Peabody House applying for a Public Event License for Winter Hill Community Event on October 18 from 8am to 6pm (raindate October 19). 25-1399 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved Mobility Division applying for a Public Event License for Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Updated Design Open House on October 1 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. 25-1398 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved Federal Realty applying for a Public Event License for Riverfest on September 13 from 9am to 11pm (raindate September 14). 25-1397 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Ignite Festival on September 27 from 2pm to 10pm (raindate September 28). 25-1396 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved Davis Square Village applying for a Public Event License for Davis Square Village Community Event on September 13 from 11am to 5pm (raindate September 14). 25-1395 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for ChocoMingle: Level Up on September 25 from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. 25-1394 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved BluBoiBooking applying for a Public Event License for Astrofest on September 20 from 12pm to 10pm. 25-1393 Public Event Sep 4, 2025 Approved Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 8 Central Street. 25-1392 Small Wireless Facility Sep 4, 2025 Approved New Drainlayer's License, Mackay Construction Services Inc. 25-1391 License Sep 4, 2025 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 104 feet of conduit in Glenwood Road, from Manhole 7417 to a point of pickup at 72 Glenwood Road. 25-1390 Grant of Location Sep 4, 2025 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 40 feet of conduit in Hinckley Street, from Utility Pole 170/6 to a point of pickup at 35 Richardson Street. 25-1389 Grant of Location Sep 4, 2025 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 10 feet of conduit in Aldersey Street, from Utility Pole 4/3 to a point of pickup at 17 Aldersey Street. 25-1388 Grant of Location Sep 4, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $545.31 using available funds in the Police Department Equipment Maintenance Account for electronic access door service. 25-1387 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for Jail Diversion Program personnel expens… 25-1386 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $301,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for Crisis Intervention Training and techn… 25-1385 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of the partial termination of the City Utility Easement on Sewall Court. 25-1383 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with Eastern Bank for an additional year until 8/31/2026, for the banking services of the Treasury Department. 25-1384 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of the discontinuance of a portion of Sewall Court. 25-1382 Mayor's Request Sep 4, 2025 Approved

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