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December 2025
121 records
Requesting approval to use available funds in the Executive-Administration Salaries account in the amount of $4,543.04 to fund Executive Liaison - Public, Executive Liaison - Community Partn…
26-0041
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
New Second Hand Dealer License, Cambridge Used Bicycles, 378R Somerville Avenue.
26-0040
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
New Livery License, DRN Bus Transportation, 40A Memorial Road, operating 1 vehicle.
26-0039
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
26-0038
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 308 McGrath Highway.
26-0037
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 182 Washington Street.
26-0036
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy Street.
26-0035
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue.
26-0034
License
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately a total of 2.7 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from an existing Manhole 18944 to an approximate point of pickup at 18…
26-0033
Grant of Location
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately a total of 110 feet of conduit in Jaques Street, from Utility Pole 182/4 to an approximate point of pickup at 146 Jaques …
26-0032
Grant of Location
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Conveying an updated End of Term Report at the request of former Mayor Ballantyne.
26-0031
Mayor's Communication
Dec 31, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying the temporary appointment of Neil Viner as Interim Director of Water and Sewer.
26-0030
Mayor's Communication
Dec 31, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying the temporary appointment of Kevin Klein as Interim Director of Inspectional Services.
26-0029
Mayor's Communication
Dec 31, 2025
Placed on File
Requesting that City Councilors submit budget funding priorities by March 26, 2026.
26-0028
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chris Roche as Deputy City Sealer of Weights and Measures.
26-0027
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven Ross as City Sealer of Weights and Measures.
26-0026
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Jackson as Tree Warden.
26-0025
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James Plotkin as Municipal Hearing Officer.
26-0024
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas Galligani as Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.
26-0023
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jerome Thomas as Director of Veterans Services.
26-0022
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ohemeng Kyeremateng as Director of Parks and Recreation.
26-0021
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Karin Carroll as Director of Health and Human Services.
26-0020
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Taylor as Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
26-0019
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Fisher as Director of Emergency Management.
26-0018
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Goodridge as Chief Information Officer.
26-0017
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Wells as Chief Administrative Officer.
26-0016
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Human Resources.
26-0015
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Withdrawn.
26-0014
Withdrawn
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ed Bean as Finance Director.
26-0013
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ed Bean as City Auditor.
26-0012
Mayor's Request
Dec 31, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for three months with a new expiration date of 3/31/2026, for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for design services for the Spring Hill …
26-0011
Mayor's Request
Dec 29, 2025
Approved
That this City Council hereby commits pending business in Committees that have been eliminated by the amendments to the Rules of December 11, 2025, to updated standing committees, as attache…
26-0010
Order
Dec 18, 2025
Approved
Drawing of seats.
26-0009
Election
Dec 18, 2025
Placed on File
In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's Standing Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2026.
26-0008
Communication
Dec 18, 2025
Placed on File
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to appoint Deputy Tax Collectors.
26-0007
Order
Dec 18, 2025
Approved
That the bonds of the City Treasurer and Tax Collector be hereby accepted and approved.
26-0006
Order
Dec 18, 2025
Approved
That this City Council adopts for 2026 the Rules of the City Council as approved on December 11, 2025.
26-0005
Order
Dec 18, 2025
Approved
Election of a Vice President for 2026.
26-0004
Election
Dec 18, 2025
Approved
Election of a President for 2026.
26-0003
Election
Dec 18, 2025
Approved
Election Commissioner submitting the results of the City Election held on November 4, 2025.
26-0002
Officer's Communication
Dec 18, 2025
Placed on File
Call of the Roll.
26-0001
Roll Call
Dec 18, 2025
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of December 10, 2025.
25-1862
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of December 9, 2025.
25-1861
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Meeting of December 8, 2025.
25-1860
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of December 4, 2025.
25-1859
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of December 3, 2025.
25-1858
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of December 3, 2025.
25-1857
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of December 2, 2025.
25-1856
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of December 1, 2025.
25-1855
Committee Minutes
Dec 11, 2025
Approved
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Pup Yard, 321 Somerville Avenue.
25-1854
License
Dec 10, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 28 Motorsports Inc, 486R Columbia Street.
25-1853
License
Dec 10, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia Street.
25-1852
License
Dec 10, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor Street.
25-1851
License
Dec 10, 2025
Approved
Commending Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville for their community assistance.
25-1850
Citation
Dec 10, 2025
Approved
Tyler Barbosa submitting comments re: item #25-1757, Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 48 feet of conduit in Vernon Street.
25-1849
Public Communication
Dec 10, 2025
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025.
25-1848
Minutes
Dec 9, 2025
Approved
Remembrances.
25-1847
Remembrances
Dec 9, 2025
Approved
Call of the Roll.
25-1846
Roll Call
Dec 9, 2025
Placed on File
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conveying a memorandum regarding recommendations related to Water and Sewer Department restructuring.
25-1845
Officer's Communication
Dec 9, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying a memorandum regarding implementation of the prison labor prohibition ordinance.
25-1844
Mayor's Communication
Dec 9, 2025
Placed on File
City Attorney conveying the response to #25-1715, Osnat Hoffman's Open Meeting Law complaint of November 16, 2025.
25-1843
Officer's Communication
Dec 9, 2025
Placed on File
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia Street.
25-1842
License
Dec 9, 2025
Approved
Commending the Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council for their commitment to students.
25-1841
Citation
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #25-1554, #25-1552, and #25-1539.
25-1840
Officer's Communication
Dec 8, 2025
Placed on File
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Menorah Lighting on December 15 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate December 16).
25-1839
Public Event
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for 250 First Flag Raising Ceremony on January 1 from 8am to 1pm.
25-1838
Public Event
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.
25-1837
License
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf, 231 Washington Street.
25-1836
License
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Avenue.
25-1835
License
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
That this Council amend the Rules of the City Council related to committees.
25-1834
Order
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 10, 2025.
25-1833
Committee Report
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 9, 2025.
25-1832
Committee Report
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on December 8, 2025.
25-1831
Committee Report
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works install padding around the base of the metal street lamp at the base of the grass hill between City Hall and Reavis Field, to avoid potential injuries f…
25-1830
Order
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Mobility install flashing WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS signs on the Community Path where it intersects with the Gilman Square station entrance, Walnut Street, Medford Street, S…
25-1829
Order
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
That the Director of Mobility increase visibility at the intersection of School Street and the Community Path by permanently installing a convex mirror on the fence.
25-1828
Order
Dec 8, 2025
Approved
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund.
25-1827
Communication
Dec 8, 2025
Placed on File
Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
25-1826
Communication
Dec 8, 2025
Placed on File
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 4, 2025.
25-1825
Committee Report
Dec 7, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to use available funds in the City Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $3,590.41 to fund Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing and Assistant City Clerk-Legis…
25-1824
Mayor's Request
Dec 6, 2025
Approved
Withdrawn.
25-1823
Withdrawn
Dec 5, 2025
Withdrawn
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure.
25-1822
Mayor's Request
Dec 5, 2025
Referred for Recommendation
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.
25-1821
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.
25-1820
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place.
25-1819
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Highway.
25-1818
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway.
25-1817
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class1 License, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Highway.
25-1816
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway.
25-1815
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, United Motors, 188 Broadway.
25-1814
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington Street.
25-1813
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Avenue.
25-1812
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street.
25-1811
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.
25-1810
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Road.
25-1809
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelos Auto Sales, 63 Washington Street.
25-1808
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect Street.
25-1807
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.
25-1806
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy Street.
25-1805
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC, 130 Broadway.
25-1804
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway.
25-1803
License
Dec 5, 2025
Approved
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter.
25-1802
Officer's Communication
Dec 4, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Mu…
25-1801
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2025
Approved
Conveying an End of Term Report.
25-1800
Mayor's Communication
Dec 4, 2025
Placed on File
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2025.
25-1799
Committee Report
Dec 4, 2025
Approved
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 3, 2025.
25-1798
Committee Report
Dec 4, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval of a change in the Senior Tax Work Off Program qualification criteria to a maximum income of 80% of area median income.
25-1797
Mayor's Request
Dec 3, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Cronin to the Council on Aging.
25-1796
Mayor's Request
Dec 3, 2025
Approved
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 12-8 of the Code of Ordinances to require owners of commercial properties to clear snow and ice from accessible curb cuts.
25-1795
Officer's Communication
Dec 3, 2025
Ordained
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 2, 2025.
25-1794
Committee Report
Dec 3, 2025
Approved
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on December 1, 2025.
25-1793
Committee Report
Dec 3, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Leslie Hergert to the Council on Aging.
25-1792
Mayor's Request
Dec 2, 2025
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine Lindgren to the Council on Aging.
25-1791
Mayor's Request
Dec 2, 2025
Approved
Commending outgoing Mayor Katjana Ballantyne for her outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Mayor from 2022 to 2025.
25-1790
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Commending outgoing Councilor Willie Burnley, Jr. for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 2022 to 2025.
25-1789
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Commending outgoing Councilor Jake Wilson for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 2022 to 2025.
25-1788
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Commending Councilor Wilfred N. Mbah for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2025.
25-1787
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Commending Councilor Lance L. Davis for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2025.
25-1786
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Commending Kelly Gates for her lifesaving actions on November 5, 2025.
25-1785
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Commending Kevin Ryan for his lifesaving actions on October 15, 2025.
25-1784
Citation
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development to the Mobility Division for the MassW…
25-1783
Mayor's Request
Dec 1, 2025
Approved
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