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25-1359
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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25-1360
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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25-1361
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1310
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 88 feet of conduit in South Street, from Manhole 44/464 to a point of pickup at an existing manhole at the intersection of South Street and Earle Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1311
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of approximately 49 feet of conduit in Howard Street, from Utility Pole 183/1 to a point of pickup at 29 Thorndike Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1287
| 1 | 4.1. | Communication | In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2025. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1297
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Director of Mobility appear before this Council to discuss how the city may apply for the state’s Microtransit and Last Mile Program grant which is being funded through the FY 2025 Supplemental Education and Transportation Funds (ETF) budget. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1340
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That the Director of Emergency Management and Mayor inform City Councilors in real time when emergency events are occurring in the city, such as fires or emergency evacuations. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1296
| 1 | 4.4. | Resolution | That the Mayor commit to and provide funds for installing a winter ice sheet for the 2025-2026 season at Founder’s Rink for all Somerville residents to engage in winter activities such as hockey, curling, free skate, etc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1353
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | That the Administration direct all relevant departments, including Health and Human Services, to appear before this City Council to discuss and update on current unhoused outreach efforts. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1341
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | Calling on MassHealth to enforce existing administrative regulations and statutory authority pertaining to the provision of Applied Behavioral Analysis services. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1344
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts that have remained unspent for three or more fiscal years and provide a report for each fund. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1345
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Economic Development provide a report to this Council on the impact of Greentown Labs, including job creation, local economic activity, community engagement initiatives, climate and sustainability contributions, and equity and inclusion outcomes. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1346
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation install a clock on top of the Dilboy Pool building. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1347
| 1 | 4.10. | Resolution | That Somerville establish a sister-city relationship with Pryluky, Ukraine. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1342
| 1 | 4.11. | Communication | Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1343
| 1 | 4.12. | Communication | Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1350
| 1 | 4.13. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services create a summer job in the Mayor's Jobs Program by which youth can travel by bike to water public trees around the city. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1349
| 1 | 4.14. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a left turn signal for vehicles turning left from Somerville Avenue onto Bow Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1348
| 1 | 4.15. | Resolution | That the Mayor explain to this Council why the community process for a redesigned Highland Avenue appears to have been postponed indefinitely, despite repeated statements that it was to begin during summer 2025, including the introductory statement on the city's dedicated "Highland Ave Redesign" website. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1354
| 1 | 4.16. | Order | That the Director of Mobility update this Council on when the speed limit signage and NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES signage will be installed along the Community Path and at its entrances. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1355
| 1 | 4.17. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on when the school buildings maintenance project website will be available to the public. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1357
| 1 | 4.18. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the overgrowth on the sidewalk at 19 Elm Street and that the Director of Inspectional Services cite the property owner accordingly. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1356
| 1 | 4.19. | Resolution | That the Administration release the report on the School Department composting pilot program and that the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on any plans to re-introduce composting in the schools. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1237
| 1 | 5.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 7-64, 7-65 and 7-68 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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25-1236
| 1 | 5.2. | Public Communication | Dan Casparriello submitting comments re: item #25-1044, amendments to Sections 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1264
| 1 | 5.3. | Public Communication | The Somerville Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: item #25-1044, amendments to Sections 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1265
| 1 | 5.4. | Public Communication | John M. (Jack) Connolly submitting comments re: item #25-1044, amendments to Sections 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1266
| 1 | 5.5. | Public Communication | Fernando Bento and Niranjan Gawli submitting comments re: item #25-1044, amendments to Sections 7-64 and 7-65 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce displacement of tenants and update relocation payments. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1358
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss techniques for incentivizing tenant recruitment to vacant laboratory space. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1290
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $1,238,000 from the Open Space Stabilization Fund to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 217 Somerville Avenue (Ken Kelly Park). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1278
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $591,190 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Information Technology equipment relating to workstation setups, network devices, and other hardware. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1352
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $73,750 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Other Lump Sum Payments Account to fund the retrospective portion of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union Local 3 - School Custodians. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1289
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $56,601 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Non-Contributory Pension Account to fund an increased pension amount. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1280
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $2,630,071 from the Community Preservation Act Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1303
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $240,664.10 from the Receipts Reserved-Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for Vision Zero safety efforts. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1351
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $448,180 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Salaries accounts to fund FY 2026 Non-Union employee step increases. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1299
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,777 from the Police Overtime Account to the Police Grant Match Account for the FY 2025 Shannon Grant match requirement. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1339
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Police Department for the development of the Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Phase 1. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1285
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $212,842.26 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department for a Shared Services Coordinator and a Clinical Community Health Worker. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1300
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $128,500 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for target hardening at the Police Department headquarters. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1304
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $55,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for Crisis Intervention Training and technical assistance for personnel and program expenses. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1305
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for Jail Diversion Program personnel expenses. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1279
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $19,188.01 using available funds in the Information Technology Maintenance Software and Computer Equipment Accounts for monitoring software and Uninterruptible Power Supply hardware. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1298
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $8,748.66 using available funds in the Police Department Maintenance Software, Professional & Technical Services, and In-State Travel accounts for various items. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1301
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,015 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for medical screening services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1283
| 1 | 7.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,497.50 using available funds in the Communications Department Food Supplies & Refreshment Account for Civic Day event food. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1284
| 1 | 7.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $925 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Equipment Rental Account for equipment rentals during Family Fun Day event. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1274
| 1 | 7.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $840 using available funds in the Communications Department Food Supplies & Refreshment Account for Slice of the City events pizza orders. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1271
| 1 | 7.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $323.75 using available funds in the CityTV R&M - Audio/Visual Equipment Account for on-site engineering services and travel expenses. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1302
| 1 | 7.22. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $100.08 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for confidential shredding services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1286
| 1 | 7.23. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $98.39 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Athletic Supplies Account for tag belts for a teen flag football program. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1277
| 1 | 7.24. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $91.62 using available funds in the Office of Immigrant Affairs Neighborhood Improvement Council Account for snacks for Community Get Together event. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1332
| 1 | 7.25. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $71.88 using available funds in the Emergency Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1309
| 1 | 7.26. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25.69 using available funds in the Emergency Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1293
| 1 | 7.27. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Olivia Mobayed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1291
| 1 | 7.28. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Suzanne Warner to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1333
| 1 | 7.29. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying an update regarding work completed during Summer 2025 on Somerville Public Schools buildings. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1336
| 1 | 7.30. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying an update on the status of the charter for the City of Somerville. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1337
| 1 | 7.31. | Mayor's Communication | Proclaiming that the week of September 12 through September 21, 2025 is Welcoming Week. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1292
| 1 | 7.32. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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25-1306
| 1 | 7.33. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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25-1307
| 1 | 7.34. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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25-1308
| 1 | 7.35. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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25-1282
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk requesting approval of her Public Official's Bond. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1317
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | Licensing Commission requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 12D, to allow current wine and malt beverages license holders to apply to convert to a non-transferable all forms alcohol license. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1338
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1312
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Drainlayer's License, A.R. Belli, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1313
| 1 | 9.2. | License | New Drainlayer's License, DJ Morris Contracting. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1314
| 1 | 9.3. | License | New Drainlayer's License, Genesis Utilities Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1315
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1316
| 1 | 9.5. | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Mint Indian Eatery, 868 Broadway, for in-store, take-out, and delivery services until 4am. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1318
| 1 | 9.6. | License | New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,001 gallons. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1319
| 1 | 9.7. | License | New Outdoor Goods License, Villari's Martial Arts Center, 54 Union Square. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1320
| 1 | 9.8. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Brancato Barber Co LLC, 282A Broadway, 2 signs. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1321
| 1 | 9.9. | License | New Sign/Awning License, The Brow Lab Somerville, 595 Somerville Avenue, 1 sign. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1322
| 1 | 9.10. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Ethereal Ink, 321 Broadway, 1 sign. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1323
| 1 | 9.11. | Public Event | Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Brazilian Flag Raising on September 4 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate September 8). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1324
| 1 | 9.12. | Public Event | Akiva Jackson applying for a Public Event License for Challapalooza on September 7 from 8am to 8pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1325
| 1 | 9.13. | Public Event | East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Foodie Crawl on September 9 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 10). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1328
| 1 | 9.14. | Public Event | Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Gilman Square Fest on September 13 from 10am to 7pm (raindate September 14). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1329
| 1 | 9.15. | Public Event | Veterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for Health and Wellness 2025 on September 20 from 10am to 4pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1326
| 1 | 9.16. | Public Event | Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Forever Fluff on September 20 from 11am to 8pm (raindate September 21). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1327
| 1 | 9.17. | Public Event | Somerville Garden Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale on September 21 from 8am to 4pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1331
| 1 | 9.18. | Public Event | Somerville Homeless Coalition applying for a Public Event License for Somerville 5k Road Race on October 4 from 6am to 11am. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1330
| 1 | 9.19. | Public Event | Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Italian Flag Raising on October 9 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1281
| 1 | 9.20. | Public Communication | Massachusetts Attorney General issuing a determination re: item #25-0105, an Open Meeting Law complaint filed against this Council by Laura Ortiz on January 11, 2025. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1288
| 1 | 9.21. | Public Communication | Jonah Abrams submitting comments re: Davis Square. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1334
| 1 | 9.22. | Public Communication | Thouis Jones submitting comments re: bike lanes. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1335
| 1 | 9.23. | Public Communication | Former Mayor Eugene C. Brune, former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, and former Alderman John "Jack" Connolly submitting comments re: Chapter 53, Section 18B of the Massachusetts General Laws. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1366
| 1 | 10.1. | Citation | Commending Stephanie Estrela for leadership and support during a recent house fire. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1363
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of Engineering respond to the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee's recently released walk audit, and how the city will implement its short-term recommendations. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1362
| 1 | 10.3. | Resolution | In support of innovation in East Somerville. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1373
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the City of Somerville hereby accepts the provisions of Chapter 53 Section 18B of the Massachusetts General Laws. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1375
| 1 | 10.5. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on the status of ArtFarm and the funding for the project. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1376
| 1 | 10.6. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the policy for mattress recycling for residents of buildings with seven or more units. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1364
| 1 | 10.7. | Officer's Communication | Director of Emergency Management conveying information about the recent Local Recovery Resources Center. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1367
| 1 | 10.8. | License | New Dog Kennel License, Pup Yard, 321 Somerville Avenue, 30 dogs maximum, commercial boarding/training. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-1368
| 1 | 10.9. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Build Equity Investment Home LLC, 76 Franklin Street, 1 awning. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1370
| 1 | 10.10. | Public Event | Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for History in the Park: 251 Powder Alarm Anniversary on September 6 from 8am to 1pm (raindate September 13). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1372
| 1 | 10.11. | Public Event | Council on Aging applying for a Public Event License for Mayor's Senior Picnic on September 9 from 8am to 2:30pm (raindate September 10). | Approved | Pass |
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25-1369
| 1 | 10.12. | Public Event | Veterans Services Department applying for a Public Event License for 9/11 Ceremony on September 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-1377
| 1 | 10.13. | Public Communication | Scott Peterson submitting comments re: community fridges. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1378
| 1 | 10.14. | Public Communication | Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee, Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Groundwork Somerville Green Team and Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: Union Square Walk Audit. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-1379
| 1 | 10.15. | Public Communication | Ruth Kearns submitting comments re: sidewalks. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1380
| 1 | 10.16. | Public Communication | Nicholas Kelton submitting comments re: balcony solar. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-1381
| 1 | 10.17. | Public Communication | Christopher Beland submitting comments re: item #25-1311, Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of approximately 49 feet of conduit in Howard Street. | Placed on file | Pass |
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