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January 2026

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Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the Somerville Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at the Mystic River/View d… 26-0155 Mayor's Request Jan 29, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Vida Real Church for exterior restoration of the building at 404 Broadway. 26-0154 Mayor's Request Jan 29, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $124,331 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to Blessing of the Bay Linear Park. 26-0153 Mayor's Request Jan 29, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $306,250 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve for restoration of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and veterans monuments. 26-0152 Mayor's Request Jan 29, 2026 Approved Requesting the approval of a transfer of $237,250 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve. 26-0151 Mayor's Request Jan 29, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on January 28, 2026. 26-0150 Committee Report Jan 29, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works remove snow from dead end streets, private ways and alleyways in a timely manner. 26-0149 Resolution Jan 28, 2026 Approved That the Chief of Police annually review pedestrian and bicyclist enforcement data to identify disparities in enforcement patterns across demographic or neighborhood lines and submit this da… 26-0148 Resolution Jan 26, 2026 Approved That the Chief of Police provide this Council with data on pedestrian and bicyclist enforcement activities in the city. 26-0147 Order Jan 26, 2026 Approved Conveying the year-end report of the Affordable Housing Trust. 26-0146 Communication Jan 26, 2026 Placed on File Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, … 26-0145 Mayor's Request Jan 22, 2026 Approved Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter… 26-0144 Mayor's Request Jan 22, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of January 21, 2026. 26-0143 Committee Minutes Jan 22, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of January 20, 2026. 26-0142 Committee Minutes Jan 22, 2026 Approved Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2024 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances. 26-0141 Officer's Communication Jan 21, 2026 Placed on File CultureHouse applying for a Public Event License for CultureHouse Polar Putt on February 2 from 10am to 7pm. 26-0140 Public Event Jan 21, 2026 Approved George Vroom submitting comments re: snow plowing. 26-0139 Public Communication Jan 21, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility add additional signage helping users of the Community Path get through Maxwell's Green to the Community Path and add clear signage directing users to the ramp a… 26-0138 Resolution Jan 21, 2026 Reported out of Committee That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street and School Street crosswalks facing the Green Line stations. 26-0137 Order Jan 21, 2026 Reported out of Committee That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council strategies for improving the safety of users of the Community Path, including improved signage, enforcement of the motorized vehicle b… 26-0136 Resolution Jan 21, 2026 Referred for Recommendation That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on when the school buildings maintenance project website will be available. 26-0135 Order Jan 21, 2026 Referred for Recommendation That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide a written report to this Council on updates to measures and … 26-0134 Order Jan 21, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with N. Granese & Sons Inc. for water distribution system maintenance and repair. 26-0133 Mayor's Request Jan 20, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with EB Rotondi & Sons Inc. for repairs to water main gate valves and appurtenances. 26-0132 Mayor's Request Jan 20, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2025. 26-0131 Minutes Jan 20, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-0130 Remembrances Jan 20, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0129 Roll Call Jan 20, 2026 Placed on File Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 21, 2026. 26-0128 Committee Report Jan 20, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 20, 2026. 26-0126 Committee Report Jan 20, 2026 Approved City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter. 26-0127 Officer's Communication Jan 20, 2026 Approved That the City Council calls for an end to period poverty, and an end to barriers making it difficult for residents to be able to afford menstrual products in Somerville. 26-0125 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Work Completed That the Director of Mobility implement colored lane markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street between Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue. 26-0124 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the intersection improvements at Webster Avenue and Prospect Street. 26-0123 Order Jan 19, 2026 Approved That the Director of Mobility prioritize speed hump installation and other traffic calming measures on Lowell Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue. 26-0122 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Approved That the Director of Mobility pilot the installation of dedicated bicycle YIELD signals to operate during the walk cycle at several intersections throughout the city, including Washington St… 26-0121 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Approved That the Administration investigate the possibility that deliveries, emergency vehicles, pick-ups, etc., occur in the Cummings School parking lot rather than on Prescott Street. 26-0120 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works perform regular litter clean-ups along Prescott Street near the Warming Center. 26-0119 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works install waste receptacles near the entrance of the Warming Center on Prescott Street. 26-0118 Resolution Jan 19, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the R… 26-0117 Mayor's Request Jan 16, 2026 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street. 26-0116 License Jan 15, 2026 Approved New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, USA Auto Hub, 61 Prospect Street, 15 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-3pm, Sun: closed. 26-0115 License Jan 15, 2026 Approved Conveying that, pursuant to Section 6-2 of the City Charter, this City Council will hold a public hearing on the community's Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities in the Committee on Finance on… 26-0114 Communication Jan 15, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant that requires a match from the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board to the Veterans Services D… 26-0113 Mayor's Request Jan 15, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Sustainable Mate… 26-0112 Mayor's Request Jan 15, 2026 Approved Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: bus routes 90 and 88. 26-0111 Public Communication Jan 15, 2026 Placed on File Boston Bike Polo submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink. 26-0110 Public Communication Jan 15, 2026 Placed on File That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a written update to this Council and the School Committee on the status of restoring hot water to all areas of the Capuano Early Education Cente… 26-0109 Order Jan 15, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works install privacy film and replace the shades of the women's bathroom on the second floor of City Hall. 26-0108 Resolution Jan 15, 2026 Work Completed That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on maintenance issues in the East Somerville, Capuano and Edgerly Schools. 26-0107 Order Jan 15, 2026 Approved That the Administration provide monthly updates to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on progress towards addressing homelessness in Somerville. 26-0106 Resolution Jan 15, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Administration form a commission to investigate the possibility of Ranked Choice Voting, as required by passage of the new city charter. 26-0105 Resolution Jan 15, 2026 Approved In support of an Act ensuring law enforcement identification for public safety. 26-0104 Resolution Jan 15, 2026 Approved That the Administration prioritize finalization of a Davis Square Neighborhood Plan, including updating community input in the content of the plan. 26-0103 Resolution Jan 13, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works provide to the City Council a full-time equivalent analysis and recommendations for custodial staffing at each Somerville Public School, including disti… 26-0102 Resolution Jan 13, 2026 Approved That the Administration purchase and install outdoor patio furniture, including tables and chairs, for the patio located outside of the first floor of City Hall on the Highland Avenue side o… 26-0101 Resolution Jan 13, 2026 Approved That this Council discuss a pilot program that incentivizes backyard cottages and/or Accessory Dwelling Units in owner occupied properties. 26-0100 Order Jan 13, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately install menstrual product dispensers on each floor of City Hall that provide free menstrual products. 26-0099 Resolution Jan 13, 2026 Work Completed That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately install menstrual product dispensers that provide free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms. 26-0098 Resolution Jan 13, 2026 Work Completed Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,342.05 using available funds in various Police Departments Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for various services. 26-0097 Mayor's Request Jan 13, 2026 Approved Chief Assessor responding to item #26-0062, an Order requesting an inventory of city-owned parcels. 26-0096 Officer's Communication Jan 12, 2026 Sent for Discussion Chief of Police conveying a bi-annual report, pursuant to Section 2-6(g) of the Code of Ordinances. 26-0095 Officer's Communication Jan 12, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Ball Cameras. 26-0094 Mayor's Request Jan 12, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Monoculars. 26-0093 Mayor's Request Jan 12, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Under Door Cameras. 26-0092 Mayor's Request Jan 12, 2026 Approved That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility draft a plan to convert the intersection of Ivaloo Street and Harrison Street into a pedestrian-only open space closed to vehicu… 26-0091 Resolution Jan 10, 2026 Approved Conveying the temporary appointment of Eric Weisman as Interim Commissioner of Public Works. 26-0090 Mayor's Communication Jan 9, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 from the Communications Department Professional and Technical Services Account to the Somerville Public Schools Professional Salaries Account for … 26-0089 Mayor's Request Jan 9, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $103,421 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a memorandum of agreement with the Somerville Mun… 26-0088 Mayor's Request Jan 7, 2026 Approved Margery Williams submitting comments re: ballot question. 26-0087 Public Communication Jan 7, 2026 Placed on File Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard. 26-0086 Public Communication Jan 7, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2027 for Crowley Cottrell LLC to complete additional services for re-design and construction administration fees for Junctio… 26-0085 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for financing a portion of the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project, as recommended by the Community Preservatio… 26-0084 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $480,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for continued preservation… 26-0080 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve for construction of improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard. 26-0079 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2025. 26-0078 Minutes Jan 6, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-0077 Remembrances Jan 6, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0076 Roll Call Jan 6, 2026 Placed on File Requesting the appropriation of $74,365 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Nicole Bairos for preservation of Buddy's Diner. 26-0081 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $420,566 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for continued restoration of 277 Broadway. 26-0075 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Diogo deOliveira to the position of Police Captain. 26-0074 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Samir Messaoudi to the posisiton of Police Lieutenant. 26-0073 Mayor's Request Jan 6, 2026 Approved Harriotte Ranvig submitting comments re: Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 26-0072 Public Communication Jan 6, 2026 Placed on File Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: cannabis social consumption. 26-0071 Public Communication Jan 6, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to be… 26-0083 Order Jan 6, 2026 Referred for Recommendation 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. 26-0082 Order Jan 6, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the recommendations of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee regarding the 25% design documents of the Massachusetts Departmen… 26-0070 Order Jan 6, 2026 Approved That the Administration consider convening issue-specific community meetings for residents to share their perspectives and experiences on long-term issues such as: mobility and transportatio… 26-0069 Resolution Jan 6, 2026 Approved That this Council work with the Administration to clarify understanding of the rules for accessory dwelling units or affordable dwelling units as detailed within. 26-0068 Order Jan 6, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Administration explore the feasibility of a year with no swag, as detailed within. 26-0067 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry develop and report on a standardized green score for public parks and identify appropriate benchmarks and expectations for publicly owned… 26-0066 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Approved Withdrawn. 26-0065 Withdrawn Jan 5, 2026 Withdrawn That the Director of Mobility, install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Bow Street and Warren Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and report back to this Council on … 26-0064 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Engineering explore the feasibility of establishing a teen center at the Cummings School, accessible via School Street, considering … 26-0063 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Work Completed That the Chief Assessor provide this Council with an inventory of city-owned parcels as detailed within. 26-0062 Order Jan 5, 2026 Approved That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit-oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other… 26-0061 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility work to block off the end of Virginia Street and Aldrich Street to through traffic. 26-0060 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Approved That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the Kensington Connector. 26-0059 Order Jan 5, 2026 Work Completed That the Administration collaborate with East Somerville Main Streets and the Ward 1 City Councilor to promote Eat Out in East to support East Somerville immigrant-owned businesses. 26-0058 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Approved That the Director of Human Resources and the Chief of Police work with state officials to provide crossing guards on McGrath Highway. 26-0057 Resolution Jan 5, 2026 Work Completed Requesting approval of a transfer of $6,166.19 from the Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Other Equipment - Not Capitalized Account to the Fire Department Special Items Grant Match Accoun… 26-0056 Mayor's Request Jan 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $618,181.81 grant that requires a match, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for the replacement of aging breathing… 26-0055 Mayor's Request Jan 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for the h… 26-0054 Mayor's Request Jan 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for the … 26-0053 Mayor's Request Jan 5, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works and relevant departments discuss the future community use of Founders Rink for 2026 and beyond. 26-0052 Order Jan 5, 2026 Work Completed That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on upcoming inclusive playground accessibility plans and redesign projects. 26-0051 Order Jan 5, 2026 Work Completed That the Director of Office of Housing Stability discuss the current status of residents facing displacement and the number of households seeking rental assistance. 26-0050 Order Jan 5, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Housing report to this Council how many new housing units have been approved for development, year-by-year, since adoption of SomerVision 2040, and of those numbers, how… 26-0049 Order Jan 5, 2026 Approved Crystal Huff submitting comments re: surveillance cameras. 26-0048 Public Communication Jan 5, 2026 Placed on File City Clerk conveying information regarding the City Council's responsibilities pursuant to the 2025 City Charter. 26-0047 Officer's Communication Jan 2, 2026 Placed on File Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing the time and place of regular meetings of the City Council. 26-0046 Ordinance Jan 2, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Office of Fo… 26-0045 Mayor's Request Jan 2, 2026 Approved City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a review of multiple-member bodies, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. 26-0044 Officer's Communication Jan 2, 2026 Ordained City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-20 of the Code of Ordinances to align the constable appointment process with the provisions of the revised City Charter. 26-0043 Officer's Communication Jan 2, 2026 Ordained City Clerk requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 91, relating to the appointment and removal of constables. 26-0042 Officer's Communication Jan 2, 2026 Approved
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