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Proclaiming May 2026 to be Older Americans Month.
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section…
John Henderson submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street.
Isabel Calder applying for a Public Event License for Touch Grass & Meet IRL on May 23, June 21, and July 25 for various times (raindate May 24).
Benjamin G. Brown School applying for a Public Event License for BGB Fun Run on May 22 from 7:30am to 2:30pm (raindate June 5).
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of May 13, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 5, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of May 4, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance CommitteeMeeting of April 30, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of April 29, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of April 28, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of April 27, 2026.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condit…
Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street.
Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conveying updated language for item #26-0287, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, as requested by the Committee on Land Use.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to remove the third story by right from detached house, semidetached house, and duplex ho…
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management conveying that a public hearing on proposed FY27 water and sewer rates will be held on May 28, 2026, pursuant to Section 11-125 of the Code of…
That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to include a two-foot setback for dormers.
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 14, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2026.
Remembrances.
Call of the Roll.
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry consider snow clearing requirements to maintain inclusive winter use when selecting turf materials for the new Kennedy School inclusive p…
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on the improvements made to the temperature in the Edgerly Education Center Cafetorium and kitchen following the installation of the a…
That the Director of Mobility evaluate the feasibility of implementing a raised intersection or crosswalk at the intersection of Columbus Avenue, Prospect Hill Parkway, and Stone Avenue, and…
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update to this Council on improvements made to custodial staffing at the East Somerville Community School.
That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council with a summary report on the current accessibility status of city-operated digital properties including websites, platforms, and porta…
That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to increase pedestrian safety.
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light at the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets near the East Somerville Station crosswalk to increase visibility and pedestrian sa…
Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning consider revising the demolition review cutoff date to 1945, rather than a date relative to the present year.
Conveying the existing Body Worn Camera Policy.
That the Director of Water and Sewer provide an overview of the water and sewer metering and billing practices.
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development develop and share with the public, a list of all the spaces that are available for community use, in…
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for CrimeTracer.
Requesting approval of an exemption for Jasper Coles as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b).
Commending the Salvation Army for their dedicated commitment and generosity in supporting the city.
That the Administration work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to ensure that extremely loud construction does not occur overnight.
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