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August 2026
95 records
Rocco DiRico submitting comments re: item #26-1302, in support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
26-1329
Public Communication
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on File
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling $19.76 using available funds in the Immigrant Advancement Professional and Technical Services Account for on demand phone interpretatio…
26-1328
Mayor's Request
Aug 27, 2026
Approved
Derek DuPont and Emily Sandler submitting comments re: item # 26-1268, comments related to Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.1.7c, 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.11c, 3.1.15a.i, 3.2.7c, 3.2.8c, 3.2.…
26-1327
Public Communication
Aug 26, 2026
Sent for Discussion
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026.
26-1326
Minutes
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
Remembrances.
26-1325
Remembrances
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
Call of the Roll.
26-1324
Roll Call
Aug 25, 2026
Placed on File
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $159,754.04 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for training costs for E911 dispatcher certifi…
26-1323
Mayor's Request
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for E911 dispatcher personnel costs.
26-1322
Mayor's Request
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
In his capacity as President, that this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding the establishment of an entity to provide civilian oversight of the Police Department.
26-1321
Order
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for emergency medical dispatch.
26-1320
Mayor's Request
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
Supporting an application to create a state-authorized Cultural District in East Somerville.
26-1319
Resolution
Aug 25, 2026
Withdrawn
That pay for crossing guards be increased, both in recognition of the crucial work that they do serving the children in our schools, and as a means to ensure the city is adequately staffed w…
26-1318
Resolution
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
That the Director of Mobility consider prioritizing the area near the intersection of Belmont Street and Spring Hill Terrace for street painting in several areas.
26-1317
Resolution
Aug 25, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the DPW-Admin Salaries & Wages Temp Account to the DPW-Admin Professional & Technical Services Account to support temporary clerical staffin…
26-1316
Mayor's Request
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
Director of Economic Development conveying the presentation materials for the update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals.
26-1315
Officer's Communication
Aug 24, 2026
Placed on File
In support of retaining Route 80 service through Somerville.
26-1314
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
Commending Eliza Johnston for her commitment to climate action.
26-1313
Citation
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
Commending Ramón Bueno for his commitment to climate action.
26-1312
Citation
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
Anne Ryan submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street.
26-1311
Public Communication
Aug 24, 2026
Placed on File
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
26-1310
Ordinance
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
That the Administration organize another city-wide neighborhood trash pickup for public spaces this fall.
26-1309
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
That the Director of Planning work with this Council to increase accessible housing.
26-1308
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Constituent Services work together to update the short-term rental webpage with reporting instructions, and to establish a desi…
26-1307
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Sent for Discussion
That the Director of Inspectional Services provide a report to the City Council detailing the number of 1) short-term rentals registered, 2) illegal short-term rentals reported during 2025 a…
26-1306
Order
Aug 24, 2026
Sent for Discussion
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the street harassment reported by abutters and pedestrians on Prescott Street, School Street and the area surrounding the Warming Cente…
26-1305
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Sent for Discussion
In support of Service Employees International Union 32BJ facilities workers at Tufts University.
26-1304
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
In support of security officers in Greater Boston and airport service workers at Logan International Airport.
26-1303
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
In support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
26-1302
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
To end the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program access crisis.
26-1301
Resolution
Aug 24, 2026
Approved
Proclaiming July 2026 as South Asian Heritage Month in Somerville.
26-1300
Mayor's Communication
Aug 21, 2026
Approved
Proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day in Somerville.
26-1299
Mayor's Communication
Aug 21, 2026
Approved
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
26-1298
Officer's Communication
Aug 21, 2026
Placed on File
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mary Otiato to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
26-1297
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Avery to the Elections Commission.
26-1296
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Veterans Services Division applying for a Public Event License for Health and Wellness Day on September 12 from 10am to 3pm.
26-1295
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Homeless Coalition applying for a Public Event License for Somerville 5k Road Race on October 3 from 6am to 11:30am.
26-1294
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: G26 Gilman Arts and Music Festival on September 12 from 9am to 7pm (raindate September 13).
26-1293
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Council on Aging applying for a Public Event License for Senior's Picnic on September 10 from 7am to 6pm (raindate September 11).
26-1292
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Kids Like You and Me applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Underground Pop Arts Performance Showcase on September 19 from 12pm to 6pm (raindate September 20).
26-1291
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Health and Human Services Office of Prevention Services applying for a Public Event License for Overdose Awareness Day on August 27 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
26-1290
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Celebration on September 26 from 1pm to 6pm.
26-1289
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Foodie Crawl on September 15 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 16).
26-1288
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Legally Fluff on September 19 from 10am to 7pm (raindate September 20).
26-1287
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Davis Square Village applying for a Public Event License for Davis Square Village Community Event on September 19 from 11am to 5pm (raindate September 20).
26-1286
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Society of S.S. Cosmas & Damian of Somerville & Cambridge applying for a Public Event License for Procession for S.S. Cosmas & Damian on September 13 from 3pm to 6pm (raindate September 14).
26-1285
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Brazilian Flag Raising on September 10 from 2:30pm to 5pm (raindate September 14).
26-1284
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Somerville Public Schools applying for a Public Event License for 2026 Back to Fair on August 25th from 2pm to 7pm.
26-1283
Public Event
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Withdrawn
26-1282
License
Aug 20, 2026
Withdrawn
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Highway.
26-1281
License
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford Street.
26-1280
License
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
New Drainlayer's License, J Busteed Construction LLC.
26-1279
License
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Lightpath applying for a Grant of Location to install 41 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard, from existing telephone conduit near the intersection of Revolution Drive and Grand Union B…
26-1278
Grant of Location
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 51 feet of conduit in Prescott Street, from Utility Pole 287/8 to a point of pickup at 53 Prescott Street.
26-1277
Grant of Location
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 201 feet of conduit in Charlestown Street and Allen Street, from proposed Manhole 32885 to a point of pickup at 37 Allen Street.
26-1276
Grant of Location
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 208 feet of conduit in Taylor Street and Sydney Street and one new Manhole 32883, from Utility Pole 387/4 passing through the new Manho…
26-1275
Grant of Location
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel.
26-1274
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Reported out of Committee
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
26-1273
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Reported out of Committee
Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
26-1272
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Reported out of Committee
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,687.50 using available funds in the Fire Department Professional and Technical Services Account for medical screening services.
26-1271
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Zach Farhm submitting comments re: Central Avenue.
26-1270
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
4 residents submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.
26-1269
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
56 registered voters submitting comments re: Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.1.7c, 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.11c, 3.1.15a.i, 3.2.7c, 3.2.8c, 3.2.9c, 3.2.10c, 3.2.11c, 4.1.7c, 4.2.7c, 4.3.7c, …
26-1268
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
Joey O'Neill submitting comments re: illegal dumping.
26-1267
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item # 26-1185, a petition a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance.
26-1266
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: better bus project.
26-1265
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee & Travis McGrath submitting comments re: pedestrian safety.
26-1264
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
Maria Lisac submitting comments re: Magoun Square.
26-1263
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Placed on File
6 residents submitting comments re: item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council recognition.
26-1262
Public Communication
Aug 20, 2026
Work Completed
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.5, 3.2.5, 6.3.5, 6.4.6, 7.3.5, 8.3.6, 10.10.3, 15.2.1, 15.3.2, 15.7.2 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to streamline the jurisdiction …
26-1261
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Referred for Recommendation
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Odamarys Pamela Acosta to the position of Police Officer.
26-1260
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Approved
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinan…
26-1259
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Reported out of Committee
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.15, 5.1.16, 6.1.13, 6.2.14, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 6.5.13 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to correct parking…
26-1258
Mayor's Request
Aug 20, 2026
Reported out of Committee
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to regulate anticoagulant rodenticides.
26-1257
Mayor's Request
Aug 18, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $20,239 grant with no new match required, from the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance to the Police Department for overtime related to the …
26-1256
Mayor's Request
Aug 17, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $187,200.00 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to…
26-1255
Mayor's Request
Aug 15, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $215,919.15 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department for a Shared …
26-1254
Mayor's Request
Aug 13, 2026
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $937,409 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Fire Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefigh…
26-1253
Mayor's Request
Aug 13, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept a gift of 200 soccer balls with an approximate value of $5,000 from the United States Conference of Mayors.
26-1252
Mayor's Request
Aug 13, 2026
Approved
Commending Dan Amelin for eight years of service in the Engineering Division.
26-1251
Citation
Aug 12, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to appropriate $332,497 from the Tufts Street Soil Project Stabilization Fund for remediation efforts at 50 Tufts Street.
26-1250
Mayor's Request
Aug 11, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to create the Tufts Street Soil Project Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $332,497 from the Unifirst Corporation to pay for cleanup and soil disposal…
26-1249
Mayor's Request
Aug 11, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $366,729.25 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Mobility Division, for new e-bikes, replacement ba…
26-1248
Mayor's Request
Aug 11, 2026
Approved
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Devon Moos to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee.
26-1247
Officer's Communication
Aug 10, 2026
Placed on File
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Ilana Krepchin to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee.
26-1246
Officer's Communication
Aug 10, 2026
Placed on File
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Jack Perenick to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
26-1245
Officer's Communication
Aug 10, 2026
Placed on File
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Ellenor Barish to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
26-1244
Officer's Communication
Aug 10, 2026
Placed on File
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $85,933.60 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for the Bluebikes s…
26-1243
Mayor's Request
Aug 10, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,572 using available funds in the Professional & Technical Services Account for the implementation of ArcGIS Urban module.
26-1242
Mayor's Request
Aug 10, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $284,700 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Strategy and Development Department for Eastern Washingt…
26-1241
Mayor's Request
Aug 9, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval to appropriate $255,045 from the Transportation Network Receipts Reserved Account to the Transportation Network Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2027 Vision Zero efforts…
26-1240
Mayor's Request
Aug 9, 2026
Approved
Requesting approval of an exemption for Mark Antonelli as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, § 20(b).
26-1239
Mayor's Request
Aug 6, 2026
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christian Marsden to the position of Police Officer.
26-1238
Mayor's Request
Aug 3, 2026
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joshua Benson to the position of Police Officer.
26-1237
Mayor's Request
Aug 3, 2026
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Isaiah Saint-Vil to the position of Police Officer.
26-1236
Mayor's Request
Aug 3, 2026
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chanthan Neang to the position of Police Officer.
26-1235
Mayor's Request
Aug 3, 2026
Approved
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