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Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(b), to authorize the city to impose the community impact allowed under Chapter 3D(a) of G.L. c. 64G, on each …
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a), to authorize the city to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total amount of rent upon each transf…
Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville.
Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of March 10, 2025.
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street.
That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street.
That the Commissioner of Public Works install two safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the unused switch box on the sidewalk at 533-535 Medford Street.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a large NO DOGS ALLOWED sign on the Thurston Street entrance gate of the Winter Hill soccer field.
In support of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and condemning attacks on disability rights.
That the Administration update this Council on the status of the $528,218 received from the national opioid settlement fund to combat drug addiction and of any plans to utilize said funds.
That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street.
That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times.
Requesting the appropriation of $922,609 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Salaries Accounts to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 11, 2025.
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 10, 2025.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule changes, including any modificati…
Withdrawn.
That the Chief of Police report on the current number of regularly staffed crossing guards throughout the city and the total number of crossing guard positions currently available.
That the Director of Human Resources, Director of Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit by cars in the past few months …
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in front of 18 and 20 Granite Street as their branches are creating a hazard to the abutting house.
That the Director of Engineering and Director of Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.
In support of immigrant rights legislation, including the Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense Act.
Conveying the appointment of Sarah Beckmann, Ben Cuba, and Christine Hayes to the Arts Council.
Conveying the appointment of Matt Iglesias to the Municipal Scholarship Committee.
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5 and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with the State Building Code.
Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of cou…
Abigail Walzer submitting comments re: Copper Mill project.
Michéle Hansen and Matthias Rudolf submitting comments re: item #24-1584, Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward Street, and 15 and 2…
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item #23-1461, Safe Streets ordinance.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras.
SomerPromise Department applying for a Public Event License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on April 10 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday Drama on April 18 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
Tufts Engineers without Borders applying for a Public Event License for Fred Berger Memorial 6K Run/Walk on April 13 from 11:00am to 1:30pm (raindates April 18, 27).
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
Renewing Taxi Medallion, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92.
New Sign/Awning License, Cookies Retail LLC, 71 Union Square, 2 Signs.
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square.
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