Public Utilities and Public Works Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 10 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 10/6/25 at 3:15 PM)
2. 1 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Clingan and adjourned at 6:30 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors McLaughlin, Scott and Clingan), none against and none absent. Others present: Neha Singh – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, DPW Commissioner Jill Lathan, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
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_q7lNu2HpTPmQogaYXIXKqw 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 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of June 2, 2025. 25-1047 Accepted Pass
6. 2. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the recent snagging of overhead wires by a semi-truck, that took out the electricity in Ward Seven, and what plans have been put in place to prevent a similar occurrence. 25-1456 Recommended to be marked work completed
7. 3. That the Administration, including the Director of Mobility, discuss with this Council a process for establishing municipal standards for furnishings at bus stops and shelters. 25-1425 Kept in committee
8. 4. That Eversource explain the reasons behind repeated power outages in Magoun Square, and share what they have done to address them in the near term and what is being done to prevent long term recurrence. 25-1177 Recommended to be marked work completed
9. 5. That the Commissioner of Public Works increase sanitary maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in Magoun Square. 25-1133 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 8 Referenced Documents: • T&P 2025-10-15 Memo (with 25-1456).pdf • T&P 2025-10-15 Magoun Power Outages (with 25-1177).pdf