204742
| 1 | 204742 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 28, 2017. | Approved | |
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204749
| 1 | 204749 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 29, 2017.phps | Approved | |
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204746
| 1 | 204746 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 29, 2017. | Approved | |
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204754
| 1 | 204754 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on November 30, 2017. | Approved | |
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204747
| 1 | 204747 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 7, 2017. | Approved | |
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204753
| 1 | 204753 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 7, 2017. | Approved | |
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204743
| 1 | 204743 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 5, 2017. | Approved | |
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204744
| 1 | 204744 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2017. | Approved | |
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204745
| 1 | 204745 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 13, 2017. | Approved | |
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204710
| 1 | 204710 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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204711
| 1 | 204711 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 9, 2017. | Approved | |
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204722
| 1 | 204722 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 9 feet of conduit in Holland Street, from Pole 171/8 to a point of pickup at 116-118 Holland Street. | Approved | |
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204723
| 1 | 204723 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 27 feet of conduit in Hawthorne Street, from Pole 391/4 to a point of pickup at 30 Hawthorne Street. | Approved | |
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204771
| 1 | 204771 | License | Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Med #61 from My Cab Inc to Ike Inc, Med #78 from Jeko Cab Inc to Ike Inc, and Med #92 from Love Cab Inc to Ike Inc. | Approved | |
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204772
| 1 | 204772 | License | New Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. | Approved | |
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204773
| 1 | 204773 | License | New Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave, 30 dogs maximum, commercial boarding/training. | Approved | |
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204774
| 1 | 204774 | License | New Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St, 1 pool table. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204775
| 1 | 204775 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq. | Approved | |
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204776
| 1 | 204776 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. | Approved | |
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204777
| 1 | 204777 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row. | Approved | |
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204778
| 1 | 204778 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. | Approved | |
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204779
| 1 | 204779 | License | Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. | Approved | |
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204780
| 1 | 204780 | Public Communication | MA DOT Manager of Service Planning responding to #204536 re: an additional bus shelter under the Washington St overpass. | Placed on file | |
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204781
| 1 | 204781 | Public Communication | FAA Assistant to the Noise Ombudsman responding to #203920 re: Logan air traffic noise. | Placed on file | |
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204783
| 1 | 204783 | Public Communication | 25 residents submitting comments re: #204438, the Union Sq DIF bond. | Placed on file | |
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204784
| 1 | 204784 | Public Communication | 41 residents submitting comments re: #204438, the Union Sq DIF bond. | Placed on file | |
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204785
| 1 | 204785 | Public Communication | Somerville Community Corp's Affordable Housing Organizing Committee and Jobs for Somerville submitting comments re: #204399, #204400, #204524, and #204525, proposals for affordable housing and jobs linkage fees. | Placed on file | |
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204786
| 1 | 204786 | Public Communication | Mellissa McWhinney submitting comments re: #204399, #204400, #204524, and #204525, proposals for affordable housing and jobs linkage fees. | Placed on file | |
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204787
| 1 | 204787 | Public Communication | Stephen Mackey submitting comments re: #204399, #204400, #204524, and #204525, proposals for affordable housing and jobs linkage fees. | Placed on file | |
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204788
| 1 | 204788 | Public Communication | Anosha Siripala submitting comments re: #204399, #204400, #204524, and #204525, proposals for affordable housing and jobs linkage fees. | Placed on file | |
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204789
| 1 | 204789 | Public Communication | Jacob Kramer submitting comments re: #204399, #204400, #204524, and #204525, proposals for affordable housing and jobs linkage fees. | Placed on file | |
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204782
| 1 | 204782 | Public Communication | Green and Open Somerville submitting comments re: #204364, proposed revisions to the Tree Preservation ordinance. | Placed on file | |
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204806
| 1 | 204806 | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave, Opening for take-out and delivery service only, Sun-Thu to 2AM and Fri-Sat to 2:30AM. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204807
| 1 | 204807 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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204808
| 1 | 204808 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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204809
| 1 | 204809 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. | Approved | |
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204810
| 1 | 204810 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. | Approved | |
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204811
| 1 | 204811 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. | Approved | |
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204812
| 1 | 204812 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. | Approved | |
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204813
| 1 | 204813 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Approved | |
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204814
| 1 | 204814 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, L and S Truck Sales, 40 Joy St. | Approved | |
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204815
| 1 | 204815 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. | Approved | |
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204816
| 1 | 204816 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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204817
| 1 | 204817 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. | Approved | |
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204818
| 1 | 204818 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. | Approved | |
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204819
| 1 | 204819 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. | Approved | |
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204820
| 1 | 204820 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd. | Approved | |
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204821
| 1 | 204821 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. | Approved | |
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204822
| 1 | 204822 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. | Approved | |
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204823
| 1 | 204823 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. | Approved | |
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204824
| 1 | 204824 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | |
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204825
| 1 | 204825 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. | Approved | |
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204826
| 1 | 204826 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. | Approved | |
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204827
| 1 | 204827 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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204828
| 1 | 204828 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Oat Shop, 20 College Ave. | Approved | |
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204829
| 1 | 204829 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St. | Approved | |
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204830
| 1 | 204830 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. | Approved | |
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204831
| 1 | 204831 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq. | Approved | |
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204833
| 1 | 204833 | Public Communication | 14 residents submitting comments re: #204438, the Union Sq DIF bond. | Placed on file | |
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204832
| 1 | 204832 | Officer's Communication | SomerStat Analyst submitting rodent management research and data analysis findings and takeaways. | Placed on file | |
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204831
| 2 | 204831 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204790
| 2 | 204790 | Citation | Commending Karen Narefsky, who is leaving the Somerville Community Corporation after 10 productive years as a Community Organizer, tirelessly advocating for workers’ rights, affordable housing, and development without displacement. | Approved | |
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204834
| 2 | 204834 | Communication | In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 28, 2017. | Placed on file | |
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204830
| 2 | 204830 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204829
| 2 | 204829 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204828
| 2 | 204828 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Oat Shop, 20 College Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204827
| 2 | 204827 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204826
| 2 | 204826 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204825
| 2 | 204825 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204824
| 2 | 204824 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204823
| 2 | 204823 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204822
| 2 | 204822 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204821
| 2 | 204821 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204820
| 2 | 204820 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204819
| 2 | 204819 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204818
| 2 | 204818 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204817
| 2 | 204817 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204816
| 2 | 204816 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204815
| 2 | 204815 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204814
| 2 | 204814 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, L and S Truck Sales, 40 Joy St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204813
| 2 | 204813 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204812
| 2 | 204812 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204811
| 2 | 204811 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204810
| 2 | 204810 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204809
| 2 | 204809 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204808
| 2 | 204808 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204807
| 2 | 204807 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204793
| 2 | 204793 | Ordinance | That Ordinance 9-116(3) be amended as described within with respect to activities restricted under the Noise Ordinance. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204794
| 2 | 204794 | Resolution | That the Administration revise the Snow Emergency policy to prohibit parking in school lots, so the School Department can make independent decisions regarding school closings and delays. | Approved | |
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204805
| 2 | 204805 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. | Approved | |
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204798
| 2 | 204798 | Communication | Reporting on the High School building project. | Placed on file | |
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204795
| 2 | 204795 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install flashing YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs at the crosswalk by the Kennedy School on Elm Street. | Approved | |
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204796
| 2 | 204796 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider painting two new crosswalks on Elm Street near the Kennedy School, and discuss these and other traffic-calming measures there with the Ward 5 Alderman. | Approved | |
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204797
| 2 | 204797 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider painting crosswalks and speed bumps in the parking lot by the Kennedy School, and discuss these and other traffic-calming measures with the Ward 5 Alderman. | Approved | |
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204804
| 2 | 204804 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. | Approved | |
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204792
| 2 | 204792 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking install an overhead Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the crosswalk at the West Branch Library, with bump-outs on either side of the crosswalk. | Approved | |
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204791
| 2 | 204791 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a second crosswalk at the intersection of College Avenue with Kidder Avenue and Summit Street, with additional pedestrian safety measures. | Approved | |
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204779
| 2 | 204779 | License | Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204778
| 2 | 204778 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204777
| 2 | 204777 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204776
| 2 | 204776 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204775
| 2 | 204775 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204773
| 2 | 204773 | License | New Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave, 30 dogs maximum, commercial boarding/training. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204772
| 2 | 204772 | License | New Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204771
| 2 | 204771 | License | Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Med #61 from My Cab Inc to Ike Inc, Med #78 from Jeko Cab Inc to Ike Inc, and Med #92 from Love Cab Inc to Ike Inc. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204766
| 2 | 204766 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. | Approved | |
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204767
| 2 | 204767 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. | Approved | |
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204723
| 2 | 204723 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 27 feet of conduit in Hawthorne Street, from Pole 391/4 to a point of pickup at 30 Hawthorne Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204763
| 2 | 204763 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. | Approved | |
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204764
| 2 | 204764 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. | Approved | |
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204765
| 2 | 204765 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. | Approved | |
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204722
| 2 | 204722 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 9 feet of conduit in Holland Street, from Pole 171/8 to a point of pickup at 116-118 Holland Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204750
| 2 | 204750 | Order | That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance to address Airbnb rentals, including owner occupied properties, as discussed at the November 29, 2017 meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. | Approved | |
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204751
| 2 | 204751 | Order | That the Chief of Police appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety by January 2018, with supporting documentation, to report on the shortage of detail officers. | Approved | |
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204752
| 2 | 204752 | Resolution | That the Administration notify this Board and the public when the Executive Policy on Surveillance Technology is posted, within 120 days of the Mayor’s sign-off by early February 2018. | Approved | |
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204748
| 2 | 204748 | Order | That the city’s Interdepartmental Rodent Action Team submit to this Board, by January 11, 2018, its action plan to bait for rodents. | Approved | |
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204725
| 2 | 204725 | Resolution | That the Administration consider making the entire city a safety zone. | Approved | |
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204726
| 2 | 204726 | Resolution | That the Administration continue to increase the tree canopy by adding 1,000 trees in the next 5 years. | Approved | |
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204727
| 2 | 204727 | Resolution | That the Administration collaborate with union leaders, Mass Housing, and a community development corporation to develop strategies to help city employees purchase and rent affordable housing units. | Approved | |
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204728
| 2 | 204728 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the flashing pedestrian crossing sign on the south side of Morrison Avenue at Highland Road. | Approved | |
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204729
| 2 | 204729 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the hole next to the storm drain at the southwest corner of Lowell Street and Highland Avenue. (Second request) | Approved | |
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204730
| 2 | 204730 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the large sinkhole in the road at 11 Rogers Avenue. | Approved | |
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204731
| 2 | 204731 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works make the following repairs on Carver Street: fill the pothole behind the sewer cover; straighten the two curbstones on the south side of the street; and remove the pile of cement at the end of the street. | Approved | |
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204732
| 2 | 204732 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works patch the uneven roadway on Cedar Street around the Community Path as it presents a safety hazard for bicyclists. | Approved | |
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204733
| 2 | 204733 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking post a NO U-TURN sign on Porter Street at Highland Avenue. | Approved | |
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204734
| 2 | 204734 | Order | That the Chief of Police conduct traffic enforcement during the afternoon rush hour at the intersection of Hinckley Street and Broadway so motorists on Broadway don't prevent cars from exiting Hinckley Street. | Approved | |
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204735
| 2 | 204735 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the intersection of Broadway at Hinckley Street with a “Don’t block the box” symbol so motorists on Broadway don't prevent cars from exiting Hinckley Street. | Approved | |
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204736
| 2 | 204736 | Order | That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform this Board of the department's practices when residents complain of structural damage to their homes caused by nearby construction activities. | Approved | |
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204737
| 2 | 204737 | Order | That the Director of SPCD correct the erroneous information about the late John Kenney that appears on the Kenney Park dedication plaque. | Approved | |
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204738
| 2 | 204738 | Resolution | Expressing appreciation to City Clerk John Long and his staff for their outstanding service, professionalism, concern, and attention to detail throughout my tenure as an elected Alderman. | Approved | |
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204739
| 2 | 204739 | Resolution | Expressing appreciation to Clerks of Committees Rose Durham, Charles Sillari and Peter Forcellese for their outstanding service, professionalism, concern, and attention to detail throughout my tenure as an elected Alderman. | Approved | |
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204740
| 2 | 204740 | Resolution | Expressing appreciation to the Mayor and his administration for their outstanding service, professionalism, concern, and attention to detail throughout my tenure as an elected Alderman. | Approved | |
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204741
| 2 | 204741 | Resolution | Expressing sincere appreciation to the citizens of Somerville who voted for me to serve on this Board some 17 times between 1984 and 2017 as a Ward Six Alderman (11 terms) and an Alderman at Large (6 terms). | Approved | |
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204601
| 2 | 204601 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 47 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 7423 to a point of pickup at 518 Medford St. | Withdrawn | |
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204724
| 2 | 204724 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services present the Assessment and Plan in follow-up to the recently released City Wellness Report. | Approved | |
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204712
| 2 | 204712 | Citation | Commending outgoing Alderman John M. Connolly for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Alderman at Large from 2007 to 2017, and, prior to that, as Ward Six Alderman from 1984 to 2005. | Approved | |
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204713
| 2 | 204713 | Citation | Commending outgoing Alderman Maryann M. Heuston for her outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Ward Two Alderman from 2002 to 2017. | Approved | |
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204714
| 2 | 204714 | Citation | Commending outgoing Alderman Dennis M. Sullivan for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Alderman at Large from 2004 to 2017. | Approved | |
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204715
| 2 | 204715 | Citation | Commending outgoing Alderman Tony Lafuente for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Ward Four Alderman from 2012 to 2017. | Approved | |
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204716
| 2 | 204716 | Citation | Commending outgoing Alderman Robert J. McWatters for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Ward Three Alderman from 2014 to 2017. | Approved | |
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204717
| 2 | 204717 | Citation | Commending Clerk of Committees Rositha Durham for her outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2017. | Approved | |
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204718
| 2 | 204718 | Citation | Commending Assistant Clerk of Committees Peter Forcellese for his outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2017. | Approved | |
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204719
| 2 | 204719 | Citation | Commending Assistant Clerk of Committees Charles Sillari for his outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2017. | Approved | |
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204720
| 2 | 204720 | Citation | Commending Alderman William A. White, Jr., for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2017. | Approved | |
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204721
| 2 | 204721 | Citation | Commending Alderman Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2017. | Approved | |
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204770
| 3 | 204770 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/21/17. | Placed on file | |
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204768
| 3 | 204768 | Officer's Communication | Director of Health and Human Services submitting The Wellbeing of Somerville Report 2017. | Placed on file | |
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204765
| 3 | 204765 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204764
| 3 | 204764 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204763
| 3 | 204763 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204767
| 3 | 204767 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204766
| 3 | 204766 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204804
| 3 | 204804 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204805
| 3 | 204805 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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204801
| 3 | 204801 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Michael McCarey to the position of Police Sergeant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204802
| 3 | 204802 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Sean Sylvester to the position of Police Sergeant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204803
| 3 | 204803 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of James Slattery to the position of Police Sergeant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204799
| 3 | 204799 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Michael Kennelly to the position of Police Lieutenant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204800
| 3 | 204800 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Michael Kiely to the position of Police Lieutenant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204511
| 3 | 204511 | Public Communication | Tufts University submitting its Fall 2017 University Accountability report. | Work completed | |
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204512
| 3 | 204512 | Public Communication | Harvard University submitting its Fall 2017 University Accountability report. | Work completed | |
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204546
| 4 | 204546 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works post “NO DUMPING” signs, with the amount of the fine, on the north edge of the Cambridge Health Alliance parking lot on Central Street. (2nd request) | Work completed | |
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204549
| 4 | 204549 | Order | That the City Engineer, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Water Director repair the pavement on Carver Street. | Work completed | |
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204528
| 4 | 204528 | Resolution | Requesting the Administration to compile contact information for all utilities, for reporting such issues as low hanging wires and gas leaks, and make it easily accessible on the city’s website. | Work completed | |
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203862
| 4 | 203862 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and Arborist implement an inspection and maintenance schedule to prevent the accumulation of trash, invasive plants, trees and weeds along the entire Community Path. | Work completed | |
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203833
| 4 | 203833 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility to remove the suspended double pole at 4 Howard Street. | Work completed | |
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203835
| 4 | 203835 | Order | That the Director of SPCD prioritize Cameron Avenue for repaving. | Work completed | |
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203872
| 4 | 203872 | Order | That the Building Department not issue any demolition permits until a rodent elimination program has been completed by the applicant, and provide an explanation to this Board whenever a permit is issued without a completed program. | Work completed | |
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203873
| 4 | 203873 | Order | That the Director of SPCD repave Otis Street. | Work completed | |
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203947
| 4 | 203947 | Order | That the Director of Engineering inspect the 41 Elmwood Street area for continual water and sewage flooding when severe rain storms occur. | Work completed | |
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203951
| 4 | 203951 | Order | That the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 2 Alderman of the impact of new designs for Inman Square traffic on Lincoln Park neighborhoods, including any changes to MBTA service, and post this information as an FAQ on the city’s website. | Work completed | |
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203964
| 4 | 203964 | Order | That all future Eversource requests be tabled by this Board until a signed commitment for better communication by Eversource is enacted. | Placed on file | |
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203970
| 4 | 203970 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the city's new policies for utility companies to remove double poles and address low hanging wires. | Work completed | |
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202934
| 4 | 202934 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider placing Pitman Street on the 2017 street resurfacing list. | Work completed | |
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203724
| 4 | 203724 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider placing a bump-out at the corner of Lowell and Summer Streets. | Work completed | |
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203803
| 4 | 203803 | Order | That the Director of SPCD coordinate with the Director of Traffic and Parking on all parking restrictions related to park and other construction projects, to ensure ample notice of parking restrictions to neighbors. | Work completed | |
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204219
| 4 | 204219 | Resolution | That the Administration submit a funding proposal for a Priority Streets contract to address sidewalk panels that need replacement. | Work completed | |
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204220
| 4 | 204220 | Order | That the Water Director clean all of the catch basins on Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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204240
| 4 | 204240 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Board on a process to notify utilities in advance when streets will be opened, so gas leaks can be addressed, including the date and location of notifications that have been provided in the past year. | Work completed | |
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204306
| 4 | 204306 | Order | That the Director of SPCD contact the MBTA to confirm changes to Bus Route #91, then report back to this Board why they were made and how they will be communicated to residents. | Work completed | |
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204307
| 4 | 204307 | Order | That the Director of SPCD report to the MBTA the variation of routes drivers use for the #91 and #86 buses, and inquire as to the permanent routes the drivers should be using. | Work completed | |
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204308
| 4 | 204308 | Order | That the Director of SPCD commission a transportation study of the Union Square area to determine the current state of traffic, then present the findings at a community meeting. | Work completed | |
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204366
| 4 | 204366 | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation instruct the contractor for the Lincoln Park reconstruction to put up tarps or mesh shields to protect residents of Fremont and Parker Streets from dirt blowing into their houses during construction. | Work completed | |
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204367
| 4 | 204367 | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation report back to this Board whether chain link fencing was represented in the original plans for Lincoln Park. | Work completed | |
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204368
| 4 | 204368 | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation report back to this Board on whether the intensity of the excavation at Lincoln Park was factored into construction plans, and what steps will be taken to evaluate its impact on properties abutting the park. | Work completed | |
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204370
| 4 | 204370 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer inform this Board whether it is protocol to notify residents of excessive water usage on their property, the means by which that is done, and the recourse residents have if they were not notified. | Work completed | |
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204371
| 4 | 204371 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer explain to this Board any customer service offered to residents who question their water bills. | Work completed | |
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204377
| 4 | 204377 | Order | That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the City Solicitor appear at this Board's November 9, 2017 meeting to discuss why developers have gotten building permits without meeting pre-conditions specified in zoning decisions, how the City can more effectively monitor projects for compliance with zoning conditions and other requirements, and what fines and penalties can be levied to deter future violations. | Laid on the table | |
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204392
| 4 | 204392 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider allowing a representative and/or resident from Prospect Hill to be involved in the selection of a Landscape Architect for the renovation of Prospect Hill Park. | Work completed | |
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204354
| 4 | 204354 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the removed tree stump at 6 Barton Street with a tree. | Work completed | |
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203797
| 4 | 203797 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewers repair the storm drain/catch basin that is sinking below the street surface on the south side of Kidder Avenue, by the Brown School near Willow Avenue. | Work completed | |
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203794
| 4 | 203794 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewers repair the depression around the sewer at the corner of Porter and Summer Streets. | Work completed | |
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202254
| 4 | 202254 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a disposition for the replacement of a tree that was removed at 27 Dane Avenue, and explain why repeated requests for tree replacements through 311 have not been answered. | Work completed | |
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202266
| 4 | 202266 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an explanation for recycled trash being collected by non-recycling trash companies. | Work completed | |
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202305
| 4 | 202305 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the tree at 151 Pearl Street. | Work completed | |
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202307
| 4 | 202307 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works take the actions described within regarding the West Somerville Neighborhood School playground. | Work completed | |
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202334
| 4 | 202334 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the ongoing graffiti on the Sacramento Street underpass and use a product to cover graffiti more permanently, and improve the lighting there as well. | Work completed | |
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202724
| 4 | 202724 | Resolution | That the Superintendent of Schools look into how trash is kept at the Healy School, to prevent rodent activity. | Work completed | |
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202727
| 4 | 202727 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works work with the Mayor, Representative Provost and Senator Jehlen to get the appropriate state agency to clean state-owned trash-filled land on the east and west sides of the Central Street Bridge. | Work completed | |
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202731
| 4 | 202731 | Resolution | That the Administration consider providing a sprinkler and irrigation system for Prospect Hill Park. | Work completed | |
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