Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 11/26/25 at 9:15 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:31 pm by Chair Ewen-Campen and adjourned at 6:33 pm with a roll call vote of 4 in favor (Councilors Hardt, Strezo, McLaughlin and Ewen-Campen), none opposed, and 1 absent (Councilor Clingan). Also present: Kimberly Hutter - Legislative Liaison and Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aCFFRFbJR2CTMU0ewk1RQg Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 In keeping with the decisions of the Civil Service Commission, this committee is required to consider candidates for civil service positions solely on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills. The commission’s decisions and basic merit principles outlined in the Personnel Administrations rules prohibit the arbitrary and capricious rejection of a candidate, including for political reasons, and demand a standard of “neutrally applied public policy” as guidance for our review. Committee members are encouraged to adhere to this standard while considering all candidates, regardless of civil service status.
5. 4 Roll Call
6. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of October 6, 2025. 25-1569 Accepted Pass
7. 2. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Ronald Hampton to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 25-1635 Recommended to be approved Pass
8. 3. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Raymond Busi to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 25-1634 Recommended to be approved Pass
9. 4. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Nicholas Halloran to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 25-1633 Recommended to be approved Pass
10. 5. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael Marino to the position of Fire Captain. 25-1632 Recommended to be withdrawn Pass
11. 6. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Captain. 25-1631 Recommended to be approved Pass
12. 7. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc Ardolino to the position of Fire District Chief. 25-1630 Recommended to be approved Pass
13. 8. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Steven Mauras to the position of Fire Deputy Chief. 25-1629 Recommended to be approved Pass
14. 9. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Captain. 25-1726 Recommended to be approved Pass