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Director of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Strategic Asset Management Plan report.
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 …
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of February 11, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 10, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of February 9, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of February 2, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of January 28, 2026.
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.
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…
Noa Cohen Hughes and Crystal Huff submitting comments re: item #26-0114, Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities.
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 …
Elizabeth Schaul submitting comments re: snow removal.
Four residents submitting comments re: Israel boycott.
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
That this City Council commends the Fire Department for its fast and professional emergency response to the recent fire at 26 Summer Street.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2026.
Remembrances.
Call of the Roll.
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…
In his capacity as Chair of the Committee on Finance, conveying information on the FY 27 budget review process.
In support of proposed House Bill, the PROTECT Act, an Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment.
In support of House Bill H.1588 and Senate Bill S.1122, an Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements.
Supporting the fourth amendment rights provided in the Constitution of the United States.
Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice provide an update to this Council on the status of the Police Civilian Oversight Committee.
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss with this Council, options to create year-round indoor programming for kids and families.
Amending Sections 2.1.1 and 3.1.12 of the Zoning Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Road.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis Street.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Avenue.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Avenue.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Road.
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