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That the Director of Inspectional Services clarify the permitting process for heat pump systems.
That the Director of Inspectional Services Division simplify and clarify the permitting process for small-scale residential repairs and alterations that do not change a building’s structure …
Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Racial and Social Justice Fund to implement the 2026 Community Grant Cycle.
Proclaiming that September 15 through October 15, 2026 to be Latin American Caribbean Heritage Month.
Commissioner of Elections conveying the Municipal Special Election Calendar for 2026-2027.
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately repair the urinal fixture, otherwise known as 'The Blaster', at the Winter Hill Innovation School and present written updated work timelines…
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all broken and inoperable plumbing, appliances and privacy treatments of the Winter Hill Innovation School bathrooms and provide regular work tim…
That the Director of Planning submit a plain-language explanation and fact sheet for each proposed zoning amendment, to be attached directly to the corresponding zoning amendment item.
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement with the Center for the Arts at the Armory to provide commercial arts space at the Somerville Armory Building, 191 Highland Avenue.
Requesting the appropriation of $59,307 from the Salary Contingency Salaries account to various Department of Public Works School Custodians Personal Services Account to fund a collective ba…
Requesting the appropriation of $107,636 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Other Lump-Sum Benefits Account to fund a collective ba…
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for All City Fall Clean Up 2026 on November 7 from 9am to 1pm.
New Sign/Awning License, Assembly Connect, 355 Artisan Way, 8 Signs.
New Drainlayer's License, New England Construction Managers.
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 187 feet of conduit in Sycamore Street and Broadway and one new sidewalk vault, from the existing Comcast Manhole at the intersection of S…
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 266 feet of conduit in School Street, from existing Manhole 29855, passing through existing Manholes 13425 and 13085 to a point of pick…
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 15 feet of conduit in Fellsway West Street, from existing Manhole 1897 to a point of pickup at the demarcation line next to 49 Fellsway…
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 346 feet of conduit in Newton Street, from the existing Manhole 4115, passing through the existing Manhole 4123 to a point of pickup at…
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Gaeta to the Board of Assessors.
In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of September 23, 2026.
Fair Housing Commission conveying the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances.
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management present on continued concerns related to exterior tiles on the Somerville High School building, and provide updates on measures to id…
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 22, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 15, 2026.
Somerville Foundation and Ultimate Entertainment Group applying for a Public Event License for Gurk McGurk Back to School Corps and Cars Show on October 4 from 9:30am to 2pm.
Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Harvest Festival on October 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 4).
La Corsa Club applying for a Public Event License for The Autumn 5k Fun Run on September 26 from 8am to 11:30am.
4 residents submitting comments re: Warming Center.
Frank Privitera submitting comments re: Magoun Square.
Adrienne Naylor submitting comments re: bike lanes on McGrath.
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: Squires Bridge.
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 8, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 27, 2026.
Remembrances.
Call of the Roll.
City Clerk requesting approval to hold a special election to fill vacancies in the Ward 2 and Ward 3 City Council seats pursuant to § 2-12 of the City Charter.
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 23, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 22, 2026.
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