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February 2026

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Requesting approval to accept and expend a $47,580 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for overtime and backfill for… 26-0301 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $100,766 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum to conserve artifacts in its collection. 26-0300 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve to the Open Space Land Acquisition Fund. 26-0299 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $1,167,395 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. 26-0298 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $399,255 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve. 26-0297 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of February 25, 2026. 26-0296 Committee Minutes Feb 26, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 24, 2026. 26-0295 Committee Minutes Feb 26, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of February 17, 2026. 26-0294 Committee Minutes Feb 26, 2026 Approved Michael Steele submitting comments re: Arts Council. 26-0293 Public Communication Feb 25, 2026 Placed on File Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: 2025 Annual Report. 26-0292 Public Communication Feb 25, 2026 Placed on File Shannon Noel Curtis submitting comments re: snow. 26-0291 Public Communication Feb 25, 2026 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2026. 26-0290 Minutes Feb 24, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-0289 Remembrances Feb 24, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0288 Roll Call Feb 24, 2026 Placed on File 26 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m. 26-0287 Public Communication Feb 24, 2026 Ordained Ida Kao submitting comments re: Arts Council. 26-0286 Public Communication Feb 24, 2026 Placed on File Elyse Best submitting comments re: item #26-0114, Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities. 26-0285 Public Communication Feb 24, 2026 Placed on File Commending Director of Libraries Cathy Piantigini on her return to work following a medical procedure. 26-0284 Citation Feb 24, 2026 Approved In support of Senate Bill S.237, an Act regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments. 26-0283 Resolution Feb 24, 2026 Approved In support of Senate Bill S.1010 and House Bill H.1576, an Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program. 26-0282 Resolution Feb 24, 2026 Approved That the Administration report to this Council regarding whether the city maintains, or can establish, a process to identify vendors that materially support United States Immigration and Cus… 26-0281 Resolution Feb 24, 2026 Approved That this City Council reaffirms and recognizes the importance of the arts in Somerville and the role of the Arts Council in supporting artists, cultural organizations, and community arts pr… 26-0280 Resolution Feb 24, 2026 Approved That the Director of Public Works and the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding plans to keep bike lanes, protected bike lanes, and other separated micromobility facilities clea… 26-0279 Resolution Feb 24, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,700 from the Law Department Professional & Technical Services Account to the Executive Department Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to establish the … 26-0278 Mayor's Request Feb 23, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 25, 2026. 26-0277 Committee Report Feb 22, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 24, 2026. 26-0276 Committee Report Feb 22, 2026 Approved Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. 26-0275 Communication Feb 22, 2026 Placed on File Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market 2026 Saturdays from May 9 to October 31, from 6:30am to 2pm. 26-0274 Public Event Feb 20, 2026 Approved Bill Rogers Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk applying for a Public Event License for The Race of Ireland 5K Run/Walk 2026 on March 15 from 7am to 3pm. 26-0273 Public Event Feb 20, 2026 Approved New Second Hand Dealer license, Nostalgia, 322 Somerville Avenue, selling used clothes, footwear, and accessories. 26-0272 License Feb 20, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,800.08 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth viole… 26-0271 Mayor's Request Feb 19, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $56,339.46 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the Boynton Union Connect Transportation Man… 26-0270 Mayor's Request Feb 18, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 17, 2026. 26-0269 Committee Report Feb 18, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $31,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for upgrades to the Haz… 26-0268 Mayor's Request Feb 17, 2026 Approved Director of Public Space & Urban Forestry conveying information regarding the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard renovation. 26-0267 Officer's Communication Feb 13, 2026 Placed on File Director of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Strategic Asset Management Plan report. 26-0266 Officer's Communication Feb 13, 2026 Placed on File That this City Council hold a public hearing on the petition submitted by 52 registered voters regarding Out of the Blue Community Arts Space at Arts at the Armory, pursuant to Section 2-11 … 26-0265 Public Communication Feb 12, 2026 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of February 11, 2026. 26-0264 Committee Minutes Feb 12, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 10, 2026. 26-0263 Committee Minutes Feb 12, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of February 9, 2026. 26-0262 Committee Minutes Feb 12, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of February 2, 2026. 26-0261 Committee Minutes Feb 12, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of January 28, 2026. 26-0260 Committee Minutes Feb 12, 2026 Approved Requesting authorization to borrow $1,530,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual FY 2026 Sewer System Evaluation and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment. 26-0162 Mayor's Request Feb 12, 2026 Approved Christopher Beland submitting comments re: items #26-0175, #26-0176, #26-0177, #26-0178, #26-0179, #26-0180, #26-0181, #26-0182, #26-0183, #26-0184, #26-0185, #26-0186, and #26-0187, Eversou… 26-0259 Public Communication Feb 11, 2026 Placed on File Noa Cohen Hughes and Crystal Huff submitting comments re: item #26-0114, Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities. 26-0258 Public Communication Feb 11, 2026 Placed on File Union 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise … 26-0257 Public Communication Feb 11, 2026 Withdrawn Elizabeth Schaul submitting comments re: snow removal. 26-0256 Public Communication Feb 11, 2026 Placed on File Four residents submitting comments re: Israel boycott. 26-0255 Public Communication Feb 11, 2026 Placed on File Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 26-0254 Public Communication Feb 11, 2026 Placed on File That this City Council commends the Fire Department for its fast and professional emergency response to the recent fire at 26 Summer Street. 26-0253 Resolution Feb 11, 2026 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2026. 26-0252 Minutes Feb 10, 2026 Approved Remembrances. 26-0251 Remembrances Feb 10, 2026 Approved Call of the Roll. 26-0250 Roll Call Feb 10, 2026 Placed on File That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss with this Council, the Homeowner Improvement Program (HIP) and the role of the city in dispu… 26-0249 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Sent for Discussion In his capacity as Chair of the Committee on Finance, conveying information on the FY 27 budget review process. 26-0248 Communication Feb 10, 2026 Placed on File In support of proposed House Bill, the PROTECT Act, an Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment. 26-0247 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved In support of House Bill H.1588 and Senate Bill S.1122, an Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements. 26-0246 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved Supporting the fourth amendment rights provided in the Constitution of the United States. 26-0245 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Sent for Discussion Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 26-0244 Communication Feb 10, 2026 Placed on File That the Director of Racial and Social Justice provide an update to this Council on the status of the Police Civilian Oversight Committee. 26-0243 Order Feb 10, 2026 Work Completed That this City Council commends the students at Somerville High School for their action and resolve in protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations in Somerville and acr… 26-0242 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved That the Administration provide the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter … 26-0241 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Inspectional Services review the rules for short-term rentals and inform this Council what enforcement tools are available and how the city may take action against known… 26-0240 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Sent for Discussion That the Director of Human Resources review the hiring for crossing guards, ensuring that the process and requirements are right-sized and not unnecessarily burdensome such that they deter q… 26-0239 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved That the Administration increase publicity of the Senior Tax Deferral Program, which allows qualifying homeowners over 65 years of age to spend their income on living expenses rather than ta… 26-0238 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council lessons learned from the recent large snowfall about resources and policies needed to improve snow clearance, including Massac… 26-0237 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council whether the sidewalk snow clearing pilot worked as intended this year, or whether there are other strategies to improve pedest… 26-0236 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Approved That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss with this Council, options to create year-round indoor programming for kids and families. 26-0235 Resolution Feb 10, 2026 Sent for Discussion Amending Sections 2.1.1 and 3.1.12 of the Zoning Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. 26-0234 Zoning Ordinance Feb 9, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. 26-0233 Communication Feb 9, 2026 Placed on File Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Road. 26-0232 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis Street. 26-0231 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Avenue. 26-0230 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Avenue. 26-0229 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Road. 26-0228 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A Latin Way. 26-0227 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way. 26-0226 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Boulevard. 26-0225 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Avenue. 26-0224 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row. 26-0223 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row. 26-0222 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Boulevard. 26-0221 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row. 26-0220 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 11, 2026. 26-0219 Committee Report Feb 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 10, 2026. 26-0218 Committee Report Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Avenue. 26-0217 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis Street. 26-0216 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on February 9, 2026. 26-0215 Committee Report Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Avenue. 26-0214 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis Street. 26-0213 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Avenue. 26-0212 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Avenue. 26-0211 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Road. 26-0210 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row. 26-0209 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 95 Professors Row, 50 residents. 26-0208 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 93 Professors Row, 50 residents. 26-0207 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 91 Professors Row, 50 residents. 26-0206 License Feb 6, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $167,168 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville … 26-0205 Mayor's Request Feb 6, 2026 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for larger buildings, additional dimensional flexibility, and fewer use restrictions for affordable ho… 26-0204 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Withdrawn. 26-0203 Withdrawn Feb 5, 2026 Withdrawn Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 16-20 Medford Street development site. 26-0202 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Director of Economic Development conveying the potential use of an Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing Tool (UCH-TIF) to incentivize housing production. 26-0201 Officer's Communication Feb 5, 2026 Placed on File Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the matter of Joseph A. Sater, Trustee of Highland Avenue Realty Trust v. City of Somerville. 26-0200 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $299,460 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace the lighting at Dilboy Field. 26-0199 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,000 from the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to the Professional and Technical Services Account to fund increased costs associated with th… 26-0198 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $210,525 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace lighting at Trum Field. 26-0197 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $179,349 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for the addition of a solar array to the new roof of 133 Holland Street. 26-0196 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $26,759 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for weatherizing the basement and envelope of 133 Holland Street. 26-0195 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Commending Dan Moore on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 12 years of distinguished service in the Communications and Community Engagement Department. 26-0194 Citation Feb 5, 2026 Approved Crystal Huff and Amy Pollard submitting comments re: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 26-0193 Public Communication Feb 5, 2026 Placed on File Tufts University Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event License for Tufts University 30th Annual 5K Charity Race on April 11 from 7am to 2pm. 26-0192 Public Event Feb 5, 2026 Approved Somerville Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for SCGC Maple Boil Project and Boil 2026 on March 6 and 7 from 7:30am to 8pm (raindate March 13 and 14). 26-0191 Public Event Feb 5, 2026 Approved Elizabeth Babriecki applying for a Public Event License for 5k Charity Walk/Run for Boston Community Pediatrics on March 28 from 6:30am to 3pm. 26-0190 Public Event Feb 5, 2026 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service Inc, 40 Joy Street. 26-0189 License Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $299,910 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for a heat pump replacement project at 133 Holland Street. 26-0188 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 40 feet of conduit in Leland Street, from Utility Pole 201/3 to a point of pickup at 321 Washington Street. 26-0187 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 452 feet of conduit and one new Manhole 32561 in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to three points of pickup at 156, 1… 26-0186 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 75 feet of conduit in Prospect Street, from Utility Pole 291/12 to a point of pickup at 91 Prospect Street. 26-0185 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 2 feet of conduit in Franklin Avenue, from Utility Pole 133/5 to a point of pickup at 60 Franklin Street. 26-0184 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 12 feet of conduit in White Street, from Utility Pole 648/2 to a point of pickup at 44 White Street. 26-0183 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $3,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements Account to fund the settlement of Joseph A. Sater, T… 26-0182 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 62 feet of conduit in Ivaloo Street, from Utility Pole 179/5 to a point of pickup at 38 Ivaloo Street. 26-0181 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 35 feet of conduit in Belmont Street, from Utility Pole 27/9 to a point of pickup at 37 Belmont Street. 26-0180 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 10.5 feet of conduit in Hudson Street, from Utility Pole 202/4 to a point of pickup at 17 Hudson Street. 26-0179 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 28 feet of conduit in Gilman Street, from Utility Pole 142/3 to a point of pickup at 13 Gilman Street. 26-0178 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 25 feet of conduit in Oak Street, from Utility Pole 258/2 to a point of pickup at 10 Oak Street. 26-0177 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Referred for Recommendation Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 54 feet of conduit in Benton Road, from Utility Pole 79/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Benton Road. 26-0176 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 640 feet of conduit in Broadway, from existing Manhole 1798 to existing Manhole 24058 next to 167 Broadway. 26-0175 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 133 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from existing Manhole 44/164 to a point of pickup at 393 Highland Avenue. 26-0174 Grant of Location Feb 5, 2026 Approved McGrath Coalition Steering Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard. 26-0173 Public Communication Feb 5, 2026 Placed on File Requesting approval to appropriate $324,360 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary and fringe of four positions related to youth in FY 2027. 26-0172 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $565.50 using available funds in the Police Department Professional & Technical Services Account for case management services and bioh… 26-0171 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $149 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for medical screening services. 26-0170 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $43,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for software. 26-0169 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for target hardening at the Polic… 26-0168 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval for settlement of a claim for $10,400 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances. 26-0167 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $154,136 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Settlement of Claims Account to the School Department Legal Settlement Account for an insurance settleme… 26-0166 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100 donation from the Massachusetts Councils On Aging to the Somerville Council on Aging for the Active Aging Kick Off Party. 26-0165 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $87,848 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for health, wellness, social,… 26-0164 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special Education Reserve Fund. 26-0163 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund. 26-0161 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement and Maintenance License at 16-20 Medford Street. 26-0160 Mayor's Request Feb 3, 2026 Approved Anjana Sukumar submitting comments re: Winter Hill. 26-0159 Public Communication Feb 3, 2026 Placed on File Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2026. 26-0158 Committee Report Feb 3, 2026 Approved Requesting approval of an extension to the temporary appointment of Kevin Klein as Interim Director of Inspectional Services. 26-0157 Mayor's Request Feb 2, 2026 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the replacement of security camera… 26-0156 Mayor's Request Feb 2, 2026 Approved

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