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Conveying the year-end report of the Affordable Housing Trust.
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, …
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter…
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of January 21, 2026.
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of January 20, 2026.
Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2024 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances.
CultureHouse applying for a Public Event License for CultureHouse Polar Putt on February 2 from 10am to 7pm.
George Vroom submitting comments re: snow plowing.
That the Director of Mobility add additional signage helping users of the Community Path get through Maxwell's Green to the Community Path and add clear signage directing users to the ramp a…
That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street and School Street crosswalks facing the Green Line stations.
That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council strategies for improving the safety of users of the Community Path, including improved signage, enforcement of the motorized vehicle b…
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on when the school buildings maintenance project website will be available.
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide a written report to this Council on updates to measures and …
Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with N. Granese & Sons Inc. for water distribution system maintenance and repair.
Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with EB Rotondi & Sons Inc. for repairs to water main gate valves and appurtenances.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2025.
Remembrances.
Call of the Roll.
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 21, 2026.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 20, 2026.
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the Rules of the City Council to align with the provisions of the City Charter.
That the City Council calls for an end to period poverty, and an end to barriers making it difficult for residents to be able to afford menstrual products in Somerville.
That the Director of Mobility implement colored lane markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street between Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue.
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the intersection improvements at Webster Avenue and Prospect Street.
That the Director of Mobility prioritize speed hump installation and other traffic calming measures on Lowell Street between Summer Street and Highland Avenue.
That the Director of Mobility pilot the installation of dedicated bicycle YIELD signals to operate during the walk cycle at several intersections throughout the city, including Washington St…
That the Administration investigate the possibility that deliveries, emergency vehicles, pick-ups, etc., occur in the Cummings School parking lot rather than on Prescott Street.
That the Commissioner of Public Works perform regular litter clean-ups along Prescott Street near the Warming Center.
That the Commissioner of Public Works install waste receptacles near the entrance of the Warming Center on Prescott Street.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the R…
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street.
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, USA Auto Hub, 61 Prospect Street, 15 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-3pm, Sun: closed.
Conveying that, pursuant to Section 6-2 of the City Charter, this City Council will hold a public hearing on the community's Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities in the Committee on Finance on…
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant that requires a match from the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board to the Veterans Services D…
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Sustainable Mate…
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: bus routes 90 and 88.
Boston Bike Polo submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink.
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a written update to this Council and the School Committee on the status of restoring hot water to all areas of the Capuano Early Education Cente…
That the Commissioner of Public Works install privacy film and replace the shades of the women's bathroom on the second floor of City Hall.
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on maintenance issues in the East Somerville, Capuano and Edgerly Schools.
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