City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 5/23/2024 at 7:00 PM

24-0800

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0800
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

24-0801

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0801
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

24-0802

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0802
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0788

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:47:34 GMT

File #: 24-0788
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That this Council discuss how the lapse in consistent mail delivery in Somerville has affected municipal bill collection, reports of bills not received, or accounts marked delinquent.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0789

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0789
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Postmaster share recent and ongoing efforts to adequately staff postal carrier routes and communicate any steps taken to address Post Office staff shortages in Somerville.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0787

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0787
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0790

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:35 GMT

File #: 24-0790
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering appear before the Committee on Land Use to discuss how required electrical equipment can modify the plans for already-approved new developments, such as at 379 Somerville Avenue.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0791

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0791
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility begin a public process to determine how to manage traffic issues on Benton Road in light of the upcoming change of Central Street to a one-way from Summer Street to Highland Avenue.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0703

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0703
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 15, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0477

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:35 GMT

File #: 24-0477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations conduct a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing to hear how the increases in water and sewer rates are affecting Somerville residents, and be it further Ordered that all relevant city departments be in attendance.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0717

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:35 GMT

File #: 24-0717
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration address its plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0718

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0718
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration report to this Council the plans for the committed and unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and how much, if any, can be spent on current and future water and sewer bill relief for residents.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0705

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0705
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 21, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0627

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0627
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32,695 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Building Rental account for portable invoices.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0643

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0643
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required from Home Energy Efficiency Team, Inc. to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for a feasibility study to identify potential locations for geothermal networks.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0644

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0644
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $3,010,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2024 Building Improvements program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0654

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0654
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to use available funds in the City Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $1,913.40 to fund a Legislative Services Manager position.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0655

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0655
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (“Free Cash”) to the Law Department Legal Services Account for anticipated outside legal counsel invoices.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0660

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0660
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $70 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Division R&M Vehicles account for vehicle inspection invoices.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0661

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0661
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,075 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Division Rental Buildings account for portable restroom rental services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0666

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0666
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Recycle Dividend Program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0668

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0668
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $80,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Lights & Lines accounts to the DPW Grounds Professional and Technical account to cover year-end grounds maintenance expenses.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0669

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0669
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend an up to $60,000 grant with no new match required, from the Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program through the City of Cambridge to the Water and Sewer Department for income eligible ratepayers who are directly billed for their service(s) and who have an arrearage.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0704

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0704
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0706

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0706
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 22, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0609

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0609
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St, for in-store, take-out, and delivery services until 2am.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0635

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0635
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's, 622 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thur until 1am, Fri-Sat until 2am for takeout and delivery services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0692

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0692
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: License
Title: New Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive, 306 vehicles inside, 0 vehicles outside for charging money to store vehicles and operating a tow, operating 7 days a week 24 hours.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0702

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0702
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 14, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0663

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0663
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Environmental Health Coordinator appear before the Special Committee on Rodent Issues to present the 2024 Integrated Pest Management Plan.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0786

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0786
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations with all municipal bargaining units.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0656

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0656
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a conveyance and grant of easement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street.
Action: Laid on the table
Result:

24-0720

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0720
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to execute the Third Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2025.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0767

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0767
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to settle a claim for $7,182 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0681

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0681
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 from the Kennedy Pool Electricity Account to the Kennedy Pool Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to increase employees for programs.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0768

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0768
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $7,182 from the Unemployment Compensation account to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements account to settle a pending claim.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0773

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0773
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for traffic safety improvements at the Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway intersection.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0774

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0774
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for a multi-use trail at Blessing of the Bay park.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0772

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0772
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,067 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0775

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0775
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the National Association of City Transportation Officials Designing Cities 2024 Conference Registration.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0719

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0719
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept a gift valued at $18,000, from Boston's Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for a generator.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0785

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0785
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,120 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical account for random drug screening and breath alcohol testing.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0697

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0697
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $385 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcription services.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0698

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0698
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $250 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for translation/interpretation services.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0784

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0784
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $199.99 using available funds in the Police Department In Service Training account for public relations training for first responders.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0712

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0712
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.16.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ellen Ellis to the Council on Aging.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0713

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0713
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.17.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tania Medeiros Romanoff to the Council on Aging.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0714

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:44 GMT

File #: 24-0714
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.18.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brad Bortner to the Council on Aging.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0777

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0777
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.19.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sari Kayyali to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0778

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0778
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.20.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amanda Rychel to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0779

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0779
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.21.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Maria Salim to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0780

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0780
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.22.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adrienne Agarwal to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0781

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0781
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.23.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Lange to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0782

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0782
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.24.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kathryne Benesh to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0783

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0783
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.25.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul Morgan to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0693

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0693
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.26.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0696

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0696
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Madalyn Letellier to the position of Legislative Services Manager.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0798

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0798
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2024.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0799

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0799
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.3.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development reporting on recent workshops on housing development and filling office and life science spaces.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0721

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0721
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: New Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0722

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0722
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0723

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0723
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0724

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0724
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0725

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0725
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0726

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0726
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0793

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0793
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: New Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street, storing 3,549 gallons.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0733

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0733
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0728

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0728
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0735

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0735
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0729

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0729
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0730

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0730
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0741

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0741
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0732

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0732
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, Inc., 583 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0739

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0739
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0744

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0744
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 70 R Third Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0745

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0745
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 132 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0736

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0736
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0740

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0740
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.19.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Rd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0742

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0742
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.20.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0727

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0727
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.21.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Sam's Gas & Service, 166 Boston Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0743

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0743
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.22.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0737

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0737
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.23.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0731

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0731
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.24.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0734

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0734
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.25.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0738

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0738
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.26.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0747

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0747
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.27.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0746

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0746
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.28.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0748

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0748
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.29.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0749

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0749
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.30.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0750

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0750
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.31.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0766

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0766
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.32.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi Inc, Med. #16 58.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0792

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0792
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.33.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jodee Frias applying for a Public Event License for Tufts University Graduate Student Council 28th Annual 5K Charity Race on May 25 from 8am to 1:30pm (raindate May 27).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0751

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0751
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.34.
Type: Public Event
Title: Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin Street BP on May 26 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 27).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0752

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0752
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.35.
Type: Public Event
Title: Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 27 from 9am to 11:30am.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0794

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0794
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.36.
Type: Public Event
Title: Stephanie Galaitsi applying for a Public Event License for Josephine Ave BP and Mural Painting on June 1 from 7am to 2pm (raindate June 2).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0795

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0795
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.37.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tracy Wilson applying for a Public Event License for Walker St/Leonard St BP on June 1 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate June 2).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0796

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0796
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.38.
Type: Public Event
Title: Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 1 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate June 2).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0753

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0753
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.39.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Nepali Culture Fest on June 1 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 8).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0754

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0754
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.40.
Type: Public Event
Title: Marla Wessland applying for a Public Event License for Wallace Street BP on June 1 from 3:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 2).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0755

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0755
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.41.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Carnaval on June 2 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate June 9).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0797

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0797
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.42.
Type: Public Event
Title: Todd Kaplan applying for a Public Event License for Todd Kaplan Birthday Party on June 2 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 16).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0756

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0756
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.43.
Type: Public Event
Title: Rishika Dhawan applying for a Public Event License for CultureHouse Union Square BP on June 2 from 2pm to 8:30pm (raindate June 9).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0757

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0757
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.44.
Type: Public Event
Title: Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Annual Curated Vintage Market on June 2 and October 13 from 9am to 9pm (raindates June 9 and October 20).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0758

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0758
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.45.
Type: Public Event
Title: Family Bike Ride/Community Pedal Power applying for a Public Event License for Family Bike Ride River Ride on June 8 from 11am to 11:30am (raindate June 9).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0759

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0759
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.46.
Type: Public Event
Title: Ann Peralta applying for a Public Event License for Warwick St. BP on June 9 from 2pm to 8pm (raindates June 15 and June 16).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0760

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0760
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.47.
Type: Public Event
Title: Matt Timmins applying for a Public Event License for Upper Bartlett BP on June 15 from 1pm to 10pm (raindate June 16).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0761

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0761
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.48.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Big Gay Dance Party on June 22 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 23).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0762

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0762
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.49.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fourth of July Celebration on June 27 from 1pm to 11pm (raindate June 28).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0763

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0763
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.50.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for ArtBeat: Wild on July 13 from 8am to 11pm (raindate July 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0764

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0764
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.51.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Strike up the Bands on August 4 from 12pm to 8pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0765

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0765
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.52.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Yart Sale on August 10 from 11:30am to 7pm (raindate August 11).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0701

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0701
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.53.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0695

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0695
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.54.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Graham Davidson submitting comments re: residential exemption.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0699

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0699
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.55.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Jeff Kaufman submitting comments re: Section 7-153 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0700

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0700
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.56.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Robert Bao submitting comments re: portable toilets at PorchFest.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0715

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:45 GMT

File #: 24-0715
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.57.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Mark Niedergang submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0803

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0803
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Matthew Kane to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0804

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0804
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael Finnegan to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0810

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0810
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Proclaiming April 2024 to be Arab American Heritage Month.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0812

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0812
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Proclaiming May 2024 to be Jewish American Heritage Month.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0807

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0807
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jamie Gouger applying for a Public Event License for Garcia Hand Picked Bertha Pop Up on June 7 from 1pm to 8pm (raindate June 21).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0808

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0808
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nicole Girouard applying for a Public Event License for Classical Ideal: Celebrating Artistic Heritage of the Classical World on June 8 from 12pm to 4pm (raindate June 9).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0806

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0806
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Public Event
Title: Economic Development applying for a Public Event License for Gilman Park Community Event on June 15 through September 30 from 7am to 10pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0809

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0809
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Public Event
Title: Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for Spring Oak Bolton Houghton BP on June 15 from 1pm to 6pm (raindate June 16).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0811

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:46 GMT

File #: 24-0811
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising on June 18 from 10am to 1pm (raindate June 17).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0805

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:47 GMT

File #: 24-0805
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Aaron Weber submitting comments re: density bonus.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass