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That the Administration organize another city-wide neighborhood trash pickup for public spaces this fall.
That the Director of Planning work with this Council to increase accessible housing.
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…
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…
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…
In support of Service Employees International Union 32BJ facilities workers at Tufts University.
In support of security officers in Greater Boston and airport service workers at Logan International Airport.
In support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
To end the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program access crisis.
Proclaiming July 2026 as South Asian Heritage Month in Somerville.
Proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day in Somerville.
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mary Otiato to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Avery to the Elections Commission.
Veterans Services Division applying for a Public Event License for Health and Wellness Day on September 12 from 10am to 3pm.
Homeless Coalition applying for a Public Event License for Somerville 5k Road Race on October 3 from 6am to 11:30am.
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).
Council on Aging applying for a Public Event License for Senior's Picnic on September 10 from 7am to 6pm (raindate September 11).
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).
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.
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Celebration on September 26 from 1pm to 6pm.
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Foodie Crawl on September 15 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 16).
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Legally Fluff on September 19 from 10am to 7pm (raindate September 20).
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).
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).
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).
Somerville Public Schools applying for a Public Event License for 2026 Back to Fair on August 25th from 2pm to 7pm.
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Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Highway.
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford Street.
New Drainlayer's License, J Busteed Construction LLC.
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…
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.
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.
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…
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
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.
Zach Farhm submitting comments re: Central Avenue.
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