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2026-09-24
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That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management present on continued concerns related to exterior tiles on the Somerville High School building, and provide updates on measures to identify...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: Squires Bridge.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
Adrienne Naylor submitting comments re: bike lanes on McGrath.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
Frank Privitera submitting comments re: Magoun Square.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
4 residents submitting comments re: Warming Center.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
La Corsa Club applying for a Public Event License for The Autumn 5k Fun Run on September 26 from 8am to 11:30am.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Harvest Festival on October 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 4).
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Somerville Foundation and Ultimate Entertainment Group applying for a Public Event License for Gurk McGurk Back to School Corps and Cars Show on October 4 from 9:30am to 2pm.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
City Clerk requesting approval to hold a special election to fill vacancies in the Ward 2 and Ward 3 City Council seats pursuant to § 2-12 of the City Charter.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Call of the Roll.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
Remembrances.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 27, 2026.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 8, 2026.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 15, Article III of the Code of Ordinances.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Commending Gonzalo Puigbo for his work as the Executive Director of Somerville Community Corporation.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
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Requesting the appropriation of $19,986 from the Salary Contingency Account to Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Local 888 - Crossing Guards.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $57,925 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department to fund the operation of the jail/arrest...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $297,679 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for operational funding for the Metro Boston...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
3 residents submitting comments re: item #26-1006, 89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City...
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
9 residents submitting comments re: agenda item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments regarding formal recognition.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
29 individuals, including 26 resident submitting comments re: agenda item #26-1185, 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement...
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
Stephanie Lee from Verizon submitting comments re: Verizon Copper Network Retirement.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Administration develop a procedure allowing the Parking Department, upon identifying a vehicle parked in a location such as a fire lane where it poses a public safety concern, to arrange for...
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council the feasibility of considering vehicle size and weight when establishing residential parking permit fees, so that permit costs may better...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That, in view of the proliferation of rats in the city, the Director of Public Health and/or designees update this Council on the status of dumpster license registration and enforcement, including:...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of the Parking install drop-off/pick-up signage on Cherry Street, across from the Kennedy School.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility add bike racks at the Kennedy School.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility paint bike markings in the bike lane on Elm Street, across from the Kennedy school.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Broadway and Cedar Street.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility take the steps necessary to make the intersection of Vernon Street and Partridge Avenue safer.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Administration and relevant departments submit a memo to this Council showing the cost of staffing Somerville High School to be used as a teen center after school hours.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
In remembrance of Lobga Rangzen and in recognition of Somerville’s Tibetan Community.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Finance and the Director of Economic Development report to this Council on the situation of financial bankruptcy, involving the investor funds, holding equity in the empty lab...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council possible strategies to address safety concerns caused by large trucks using Weston Avenue as a cut-through from Broadway to Clarendon Avenue,...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
That the Director of Parking issue free temporary parking permits for residents who do not have a parking permit and whose driveways are temporarily obstructed by ongoing city construction projects.
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
In support of the "Yes in God’s Backyard" (YIGBY) legislation.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
In support of an act relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 15, 2026.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 22, 2026.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 23, 2026.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
Conveying an update on the Civilian Oversight policy development process.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting authorization to borrow $2,082,498 in a bond, and to appropriate $2,082,498 for the purchases of an Aerial Ladder Truck and a Rescue Truck for the Fire Department.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 140 feet of conduit in Newton Street, from the intersection of Prospect Street and Newton Street to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 31233.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc, Med #59.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SSR Cab Inc, Med. #81.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Davis Square Neighborhood Council applying for a Public Event License for Davis Square Neighborhood Yard Sale on September 27 from 12pm to 6pm (raindate October 4).
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Italian Heritage Month Flag Raising on October 15 from 4pm to 6:30pm.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ashley Tienken to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Conveying his resignation from the City Council.
Placed on file (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $10,224.39 using available funds in the Office of Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Account for legal services.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting the transfer of $22,596.24 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historic Preservation Debt Service account to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting the transfer of $153,987 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Community Housing Debt Service account to the CPA Community Housing Reserve.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account with a $15,000 transfer from the Health and Human Services-Community Wellness Division's Professional & Technical Services account to the Health...
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 2/15/2027 for Utile Inc to complete any outstanding task related to our up zoning and five year zoning review efforts.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Director of the Office of Housing Stability conveying the 2025 Office of Housing Stability Annual Report and accompanying Executive Summary, for informational purposes.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Sep 24, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 3, 2026.
Accepted (Sep 22, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026.
Accepted (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $59,497 grant that requires a match, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department - Community...
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Councilor Ewen-Campen resignation.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Councilor Scott resignation.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
President of Tufts University submitting comments re: #26-1302, in support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
New Drainlayer's License, Knight Excavation Co. Inc.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
New Second Hand Dealer License, The Heartland Roadshow, 30 Washington Street.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Junkyard LLC applying for a Public Event License for Junkyard Davis Square on September 19 from 10am to 11:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling $2,500 using available funds in the People Operations Employee Training Account for manager training.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Veteran Services applying for a Public Event License for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,000 using available funds in the People Operations Professional & Technical Account for pre-employment drug testing & physicals.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to a pay prior year invoice totaling $1,912.50 using available funds in the People Operations Professional & Technical Account for a 111F record review.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on collective bargaining negotiations.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Proclaiming that the week of September 10 through September 19, 2026 is Welcoming Week.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Proclaiming that September 15, 2026 is International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Conveying the appointment of Christopher Oates to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Bruce Schulman submitting comments re: snow emergencies.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Marianne Walles submitting comments re: item #26-1268, comments related to Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.1.7c, 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.11c, 3.1.15a.i, 3.2.7c, 3.2.8c, 3.2.9c, 3.2.10c, 3.2.11c,...
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
Call of the Roll.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Remembrances.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 9, 2026.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
That Section 3.1.7.c of the Zoning Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
In support of striking Encore Boston Harbor workers.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
That the Director of Engineering and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the City’s current requirements for restoration of streets...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
That the Director of Engineering and Commissioner of Public Works discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the feasibility of establishing a Street Preservation Offset Fee or...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the City’s current practices for...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Chief Procurement Officer explore best practices used by other municipalities and public agencies to encourage timely...
Approved and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 3, 2026.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 3, 2026.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 8, 2026.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Conveying an update on Civilian Oversight.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting approval to enter into lease agreements with various tenants to provide commercial arts space at the Somerville Armory Building, 191 Highland Avenue.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Director of Emergency Management conveying the 2025-2026 Cummings School Winter Warming Center After Action Report and Improvement Plan.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $169,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Department of Public Works for equipment to strengthen school...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $80,852.95 using available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various services.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
New Drainlayer's License, Valor Excavation, LLC.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
New Livery License, Lubana Coach, 2 Snow Terrace, operating 1 vehicle.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
New Second Hander Dealer License, Somerville Communications, 52 Broadway.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Bow Market Renaissance Faire on November 7 from 8am to 8:30pm (raindate November 14).
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 30th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 26 from 6am to 1pm.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Matthew Taylor applying for a Public Event License for 21st Honk! Festival on October 9, 10 & 11 for various times.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Theatre@First applying for a Public Event License for Iphigenia by Euripides on various dates between September 26 and October 11 from 3pm to 7:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for City Hall Truck O' Treat 2026 Spectacular! on October 29 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate November 5).
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Saint Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Journey to World Youth Day 2027 Fundraiser on September 12 from 11:30am to 2pm (raindate September 19).
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to appropriate $350,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Withdrawn.
Withdrawn (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.5, 3.1.17, 3.2.16, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.14, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.14, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 4.3.14, 4.4.8, 4.4.9, 4.4.15, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.16, 6.1.12,...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1.1, 2.4.5, 3.1.16, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 3.2.15, 4.1.3, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.10, 4.1.13, 4.2.3, 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.10, 4.2.13,...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
Conveying the appointment of Lena Warnke to the Somerville Arts Council Board.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Conveying the appointment of Josh Breeden to the Somerville Arts Council Board.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Conveying the appointment of Sharon Lacey to the Somerville Arts Council Board.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Conveying the appointment of Bess Paupeck to the Somerville Arts Council Board.
Placed on file (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling $19.76 using available funds in the Immigrant Advancement Professional and Technical Services Account for on demand phone interpretation...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Rocco DiRico submitting comments re: item #26-1302, in support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Derek DuPont and Emily Sandler submitting comments re: item # 26-1268, comments related to Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.1.7c, 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.11c, 3.1.15a.i, 3.2.7c, 3.2.8c, 3.2.9c,...
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
That the Director of Mobility consider prioritizing the area near the intersection of Belmont Street and Spring Hill Terrace for street painting in several areas.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
That pay for crossing guards be increased, both in recognition of the crucial work that they do serving the children in our schools, and as a means to ensure the city is adequately staffed with...
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Supporting an application to create a state-authorized Cultural District in East Somerville.
Withdrawn (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for emergency medical dispatch.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
In his capacity as President, that this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding the establishment of an entity to provide civilian oversight of the Police Department.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for E911 dispatcher personnel costs.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $159,754.04 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Department to the Police Department for training costs for E911 dispatcher certification...
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Call of the Roll.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Remembrances.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
To end the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program access crisis.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of a fair and dignified resolution for an international graduate student at Tufts University.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of security officers in Greater Boston and airport service workers at Logan International Airport.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of Service Employees International Union 32BJ facilities workers at Tufts University.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
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 Center (when...
Approved and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
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 and 3) a...
Approved and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
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 designated...
Approved and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
That the Director of Planning work with this Council to increase accessible housing.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
That the Administration organize another city-wide neighborhood trash pickup for public spaces this fall.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Ordinance ordained (Sep 24, 2026)
Anne Ryan submitting comments re: 90 Washington Street.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Commending Ramón Bueno for his commitment to climate action.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Commending Eliza Johnston for her commitment to climate action.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
In support of retaining Route 80 service through Somerville.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Director of Economic Development conveying the presentation materials for the update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the DPW-Admin Salaries & Wages Temp Account to the DPW-Admin Professional & Technical Services Account to support temporary clerical staffing.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day in Somerville.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Proclaiming July 2026 as South Asian Heritage Month in Somerville.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.15, 5.1.16, 6.1.13, 6.2.14, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 6.5.13 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to correct parking maximums.
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Odamarys Pamela Acosta to the position of Police Officer.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.5, 3.2.5, 6.3.5, 6.4.6, 7.3.5, 8.3.6, 10.10.3, 15.2.1, 15.3.2, 15.7.2 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to streamline the jurisdiction of review...
Referred for recommendation (Sep 10, 2026)
6 residents submitting comments re: item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council recognition.
Work completed (Sep 24, 2026)
Maria Lisac submitting comments re: Magoun Square.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee & Travis McGrath submitting comments re: pedestrian safety.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: better bus project.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item # 26-1185, a petition a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Joey O'Neill submitting comments re: illegal dumping.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
56 registered voters submitting comments re: Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.1.7c, 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.11c, 3.1.15a.i, 3.2.7c, 3.2.8c, 3.2.9c, 3.2.10c, 3.2.11c, 4.1.7c, 4.2.7c, 4.3.7c, 4.4.7c.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
4 residents submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Zach Farhm submitting comments re: Central Avenue.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
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.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Referred for recommendation (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Referred for recommendation (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to update enforcement personnel.
Referred for recommendation (Aug 27, 2026)
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 Manhole 32883...
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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 Boulevard...
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
New Drainlayer's License, J Busteed Construction LLC.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford Street.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Highway.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Withdrawn
Withdrawn (Aug 27, 2026)
Somerville Public Schools applying for a Public Event License for 2026 Back to Fair on August 25th from 2pm to 7pm.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Legally Fluff on September 19 from 10am to 7pm (raindate September 20).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Foodie Crawl on September 15 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 16).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Celebration on September 26 from 1pm to 6pm.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Council on Aging applying for a Public Event License for Senior's Picnic on September 10 from 7am to 6pm (raindate September 11).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
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).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Homeless Coalition applying for a Public Event License for Somerville 5k Road Race on October 3 from 6am to 11:30am.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Veterans Services Division applying for a Public Event License for Health and Wellness Day on September 12 from 10am to 3pm.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Avery to the Elections Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 28, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mary Otiato to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to regulate anticoagulant rodenticides.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $20,239 grant with no new match required, from the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance to the Police Department for overtime related to the...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $187,200.00 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept a gift of 200 soccer balls with an approximate value of $5,000 from the United States Conference of Mayors.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $937,409 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Fire Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters...
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $215,919.15 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department for a Shared Services...
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Commending Dan Amelin for eight years of service in the Engineering Division.
Approved (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $366,729.25 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Mobility Division, for new e-bikes, replacement batteries...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to create the Tufts Street Soil Project Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $332,497 from the Unifirst Corporation to pay for cleanup and soil disposal costs...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to appropriate $332,497 from the Tufts Street Soil Project Stabilization Fund for remediation efforts at 50 Tufts Street.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,572 using available funds in the Professional & Technical Services Account for the implementation of ArcGIS Urban module.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $85,933.60 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for the Bluebikes state of...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Ellenor Barish to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Jack Perenick to the Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Ilana Krepchin to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Devon Moos to the Public Financing of Campaigns Committee.
Placed on file (Aug 27, 2026)
Requesting approval to appropriate $255,045 from the Transportation Network Receipts Reserved Account to the Transportation Network Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2027 Vision Zero efforts.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $284,700 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Strategy and Development Department for Eastern Washington Street...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Mark Antonelli as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, § 20(b).
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chanthan Neang to the position of Police Officer.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Isaiah Saint-Vil to the position of Police Officer.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joshua Benson to the position of Police Officer.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christian Marsden to the position of Police Officer.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting approval to use available funds in the Police Salaries account in the amount of $8,800 to fund Fiscal Year 2027 cost of living increases for the Deputy Chief positions.
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #26-0835.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Aug 27, 2026)
Sixteen residents submitting comments re: item #26-1222, requesting that this City Council hold a public hearing regarding the implementation and use of body worn cameras by the Somerville Police...
Placed on file (Jul 27, 2026)
Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 28, 2026)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 28, 2026)
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs conveying information on body-worn cameras.
Placed on file (Jul 27, 2026)
Call of the Roll.
Placed on file (Jul 27, 2026)
Requesting approval of an inter-fund transfer of $1,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Debt Service Account to the Somerville Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Sewer Capital Fund Union Square Sewer Bond...
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting approval of an inter-fund transfer of $1,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Debt Service Account to the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project Design Capital Fund to pay for required project...
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting approval of an inter-fund transfer of $1,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Debt Service Account to the Poplar Street Pump Station Design Capital Fund to pay for required project expenditures.
Mayoral Approval (Aug 31, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $315,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Debt Service Account to the Morrison Avenue & Greater Davis Square Area Sewer Separation Design Capital Fund to fund required...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting that this City Council hold a public hearing regarding the implementation and use of body worn cameras by the Somerville Police Department.
Approved (Jul 27, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for operational funding for the Metro Boston...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $12,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department to partially fund the operation of the...
Mayoral Approval (Sep 15, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $9,809.81 grant that requires a match, from the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance to the Somerville Police Department for body armor vests.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting information re: item #26-1165, a request for formal recognition as a neighborhood council.
Work completed (Sep 24, 2026)
Recognizing the seriousness of myotonic dystrophy and expressing support for the designation of September 15, as ‘‘International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day’’.
Approved (Sep 10, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of June 30, 2026.
Accepted (Sep 8, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of July 1, 2026.
Agenda Ready (Jul 9, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of July 1, 2026.
Agenda Ready (Jul 9, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of July 7, 2026.
Accepted (Sep 3, 2026)
Communications & Public Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on September 10 from 3pm to 7:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Nepali Street Food Festival on September 5 from 11:30am to 9:30pm (raindate September 6).
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Kate Doolittle submitting comments re: Mass General Brigham strike.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Henry Edward Hardy submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Kevin McIntosh and Gabrielle Wirth submitting comments re: item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council recognition.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
New Livery License, Centurion Executive Transport, 139 Broadway, operating 1 vehicle.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
New Livery License, Boston Elite Limo Service LLC, 20 Franklin Avenue, operating 1 vehicle.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, BAETDA Transportation Services LLC, Med. #51,73,77,87.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Public Library applying for a Public Event License for Comixcon 2026: Game On! on July 25 from 9am to 5pm (raindate August 1).
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: off leash dogs.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Reaffirming this City Council's recognition of July as Disability Pride Month in light of the recent Supreme Court rulings and legal memorandum on the Olmstead decision from the Department of Justice.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
In support of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio in her efforts to audit the General Court.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
Referred for recommendation (Jul 9, 2026)
Commending Jenneen Pagliaro on the auspicious occasion of her retirement after over 38 years of dedicated service.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Conveying responses to questions discussed by the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Proclaiming July 2026 to be Disability Pride Month.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Call of the Roll.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Remembrances.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2026.
Approved as amended (Jul 9, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $204,400 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Personal Services Account to fund a Memorandum of Agreement...
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Director of Economic Development conveying an update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Chief of Police conveying a bi-annual report, pursuant to Section 2-6(g) of the Code of Ordinances.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
In support of the nurses and healthcare workers of Mass General Brigham Home Care and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Ten individuals, including four residents, submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: bus network redesign.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Jul 9, 2026)
Joel Paul submitting comments re: Davis Square neighborhood plan.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
Kept in committee (Sep 8, 2026)
In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular Meetings of this Council scheduled for July 23 and August 13, 2026.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss 90 Washington Street.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.
Referred for recommendation (Jul 9, 2026)
Conveying the protocol for consideration of appointments by the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on July 1, 2026.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 1, 2026.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 6, 2026.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2026.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Conveying support for formally recognizing the Davis Square Neighborhood Council.
Placed on file (Jul 9, 2026)
That the Strategy and Development Department and all relevant city departments conduct an economic analysis on the potential impact to the city's finances, including investigating all potential...
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from utility pole 141/2 to a point of pickup at 6 Wheatland Street.
Referred for recommendation (Jul 9, 2026)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 4.5 feet of conduit in Line Street, from utility pole 211/7 to a point of pickup at 62 Line Street.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 199 feet of conduit in Elm Street, from utility pole 112/31 to manhole 18932, and additional conduit from manhole 18932 to a point of...
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game on July 11 from 10am to 6pm (raindate July 12).
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville Free Clothing Store on August 22 from 7:30am to 4pm (raindate August 23).
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Paul Morgan applying for a Public Event License for Summer Cargo Bike Test Drive Event on July 26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm (raindate August 2).
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: formal recognition by this Council as a neighborhood council under Chapter 7, Article IX of the Code of Ordinances.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachael Drew to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Duncan Stuard to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Danielle O'Hearn to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Resendes to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katie Andalcio to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Phoenix Stoddard to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessie Gerson-Nieder to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting authorization to borrow $130,392,395 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage project.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on June 29, 2026.
Approved (Jul 9, 2026)
Requesting approval to appropriate $50,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to establish a Police Detail Revolving Fund for Superior Officers.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $185,357.58 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $834,595.05 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 9, 2026.
Accepted (Jul 7, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 10, 2026.
Accepted (Jul 7, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 15, 2026.
Accepted (Jul 7, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 16, 2026.
Accepted (Jul 7, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 17, 2026.
Accepted (Jul 7, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of June 18, 2026.
Accepted (Sep 3, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 23, 2026.
Accepted (Jul 7, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of June 24, 2026.
Accepted (Sep 23, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Watch Party on July 7 from 10am to 10pm.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
That the funding for the previously cut Home Visitor position within the SomerBaby Program be reinstated through Health and Human Services and be inclusive of postpartum care.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Administration allocate $20,000 to provide additional out-of-school-time programming for teens on early-release Wednesdays.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Administration restore the funding for the cut positions in the Racial and Social Justice Department and restore funding towards the mission of the department.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Administration utilize the Small Business Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2027 to infuse spending to local small businesses and educate them on how to use these funds.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair receiving $5,180 and Licensing Commissioners 2 and 3 receiving $5,000 each annually.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Administration add $400,000 in funding for Youth Development Services grants so that Teen Empowerment may have full funding.
Withdrawn (Jun 25, 2026)
Alex Thang Nguyen submitting comments re: item #26-0257, requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial...
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Alex Pickert submitting comments re: Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority red line closure.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Commending Regina Bertholdo on the auspicious occasion of her retirement.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and around the grounds of the East Somerville Community School and the Edgerly...
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Conveying a request regarding body-worn cameras.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Call of the Roll.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Remembrances.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $78,900 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund to fund a Jail Diversion Clinician in the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery Unit.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting the approval of a transfer of $76.96 from the Department of Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account to cover an expected year-end deficit.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,974.64 grant with no match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Local Public...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Ordinance ordained (Sep 24, 2026)
Calling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood.
Approved and sent for discussion (Jun 25, 2026)
City Clerk requesting elimination of the Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records & Licensing position.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $595,106.69 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $117,928 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $46,889.72 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building Improvements Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $185,357.58 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,670.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management Capital Outlay Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss item #26-1109, a request for appropriation to the Law Department Judgments & Settlements Account.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
City Attorney conveying an update regarding item #26-1025.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
School Committee Chair conveying the Fiscal Year 2027 School Department budget as approved by the School Committee on June 8, 2026.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $201,495 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 15, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 17, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Land Use meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on June 18, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 22, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 24, 2026.
Approved (Jun 25, 2026)
Requesting the appropriation of $120,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account to settle an employment case.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 107 feet of conduit in Mt. Vernon Street, from Utility Pole 159/7 to a point of pickup at 46 Mt. Vernon Street.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 159 feet of conduit in Main Street, from manhole 44/320A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 5 Main Street.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 88 feet of conduit in Bow Street and Warren Avenue, from manhole 44/33A to a point of pickup at a proposed new handhole next to 41...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install 164 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Craigie Street, from Utility Pole 82/1 to a point of pickup at an existing handhole next...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Boston Pipe Lining Company LLC.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Wings Over Somerville, 519 Somerville Avenue, for in-store, take-out, and delivery service until 2am.
Approved (Sep 24, 2026)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Falafel Place, 1 Main Street.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Celebration on July 9 from 3pm to 5:30pm (raindate July 16).
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Somerville Garden Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale on September 20 from 8am to 5pm.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
OpenAir Circus applying for a Public Event License for OpenAir Circus on July 31, August 1, and August 2 for various times.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville World Cup Viewing Party: Union Square on July 19 from 11am to 8:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,040 grant that requires an in-kind match, from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to the Emergency Management Division for an emergency...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
18 individuals, including 17 residents submitting comments re: Fiscal Year 2027 budget items.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
That the Administration discuss the City's volunteer policy and its consistency among various city departments.
Kept in committee (Jul 1, 2026)
That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the cost barriers and equity constraints that prevent low-income residents and local youth from accessing Somerville programs, such as public skate...
Work completed (Jul 9, 2026)
Jodi Nemser-Abrahams and Lisa Shatz submitting comments re: item #26-1023, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Nick Asermelly submitting comments re: item #26-0327, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Jun 25, 2026)
Crystal Huff and Toni Antonino submitting comments re: 1 McGrath Highway.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Helen Levich submitting comments re: body-worn cameras.
Placed on file (Jun 25, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Michael Lenotto submitting comments re: item #26-0650, the draft Combined Sewer Overflow Plan.
Work completed (Jul 9, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Calli Masters to the Fair Housing Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alexis Washburn to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Corey Donahue to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Koslow to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenzie Ballard to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Director of Parking conveying information regarding item #26-1019.
Placed on file and sent for discussion (Jun 25, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zahra Atti to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Gunther to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ritika Philip to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paxti Martinez to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Monte Allen to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sierra Moll to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bhavika Kalia to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rio Hunter Black to the Climate Action Commission.
Mayoral Approval (Jul 16, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $110,280 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to the Health and...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Youth Climate Action Fund...
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $350,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for continued legal services.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Aaron Drasner submitting comments re: item #26-1023, that Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
Placed on file (Jun 11, 2026)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $405,000 from the Capital Building Improvements Account to the Facilities Stabilization Fund to continue work on multiple boilers.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
Requesting approval to appropriate $405,000 from the Facilities Construction & Renovation Fund to continue work on boiler controls and natural gas conversion.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 29, 2026)
That the Director of Engineering and the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on Highland Ave temporary paving.
Approved and sent for discussion (Jun 11, 2026)
In support of rent control negotiations between the Keep Massachusetts Home campaign and Massachusetts developers.
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
Commending Alex Epstein on his commitment and activism to safe streets.
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
New Sign/Awning License, Parlor Bird, 151 Cedar Street, 1 Sign.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 16, 2026)
Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Love in Bloom on June 20 from 12pm to 8:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 16, 2026)
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Portugal Day Flag Raising Ceremony on June 13 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Mayoral Approval (Jun 16, 2026)
Commending Jane Gardner on the auspicious occasion of her retirement.
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
Commending Kimberly Baker on the auspicious occasion of her retirement.
Approved (Jun 11, 2026)
Three residents submitting comments re: police presence in schools.
Placed on file (Jun 11, 2026)
Jonah Abrams and Zachariah Trinagli submitting comments re: Davis Square.
Placed on file (Jun 11, 2026)
Conveying an update regarding item #26-0825, a Resolution that the Administration submit a written report to this Council regarding the timeline and process for staffing the Americans with...
Kept in committee (Jul 1, 2026)
Chief of Police conveying information regarding item #26-0378, a request of the Mayor for acceptance of a grant for a body-worn camera program.
Kept in committee (Jun 30, 2026)
Conveying information regarding changes in positions in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Work completed (Jun 25, 2026)
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Somerville’s City Council, 11 members.
Ben Ewen-Campen · Ward Three City CouncilorJon Link · City Councilor At LargeJefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott · Ward Two City CouncilorJesse Clingan · Ward Four City CouncilorKristen Strezo · City Councilor At LargeNaima Sait · Ward Five City CouncilorBen Wheeler · City Councilor At LargeEmily Hardt · Ward Seven City CouncilorMatthew McLaughlin · Ward One City CouncilorWilfred N. Mbah · City Councilor At LargeLance L. Davis · Ward Six City Councilor
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