City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 211686

• File #: 211686
• Version: 1
• Type: Mayor's Request
• Status: Approved
• File created: 4/6/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/8/2021
• Final action: 5/13/2021
• Enactment date: 4/8/2021
• Enactment #: 211686
• Title: Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 191 Highland Avenue for municipal historic and arts purposes.
• Code sections: Property/Land Transaction -

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/18/2021	7	BOA	Mayoral Approval
5/13/2021	6	City Council	Approved
5/3/2021	5	Finance	Approved
4/20/2021	4	Finance	Kept in committee
4/8/2021	3	City Council	Referred for recommendation

  Agenda Text

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Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 191 Highland Avenue for municipal historic and arts purposes.

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Official Text

To the Honorable City Council:

I hereby request that the Council adopt the attached Order of Taking in order to acquire the former Armory building located at 191 Highland Avenue.  The acquisition will allow the City to create a cultural arts center while preserving the historic nature of the property.

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor