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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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25-0363 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Roll call Video Video
25-0364 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Video Video
25-0365 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0347 12.1.CitationCommending Cristiano Oliveira for his Youth National Team success and continued soccer legacy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0348 12.2.CitationCommending Fred Berman on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Office of Housing Stability.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0339 14.1.ResolutionIn support of transgender and gender diverse community members.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0360 14.2.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0350 14.3.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on how the Municipal Sidewalk Clearing Pilot program for Broadway and School Street is functioning during this challenging winter.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0351 14.4.OrderThat the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0352 14.5.OrderThat the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0357 14.6.OrdinanceAmending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0355 14.7.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0356 14.8.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0358 14.9.OrderThat the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator update this Council on the current status of the Braille embosser.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0359 14.10.OrderThat the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0353 14.11.ResolutionSupporting Teamsters Local 25 in the labor dispute with Stop & Shop.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0354 14.12.OrderThat the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0212 15.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Guylerna Pierre to the position of Police Officer.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0215 15.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristopher Taylor to the position of Police Officer.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0221 15.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0222 15.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0223 15.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0224 15.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0225 15.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0226 15.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0227 15.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0228 15.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
25-0278 15.11.Officer's CommunicationDirector of Human Resources conveying the Civil Service signing lists for various certifications.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0345 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 25, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0158 16.A.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0159 16.A.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend an $18,300 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0169 16.A.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,312.50 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Translation Services Account for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0170 16.A.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the renovation of Quincy Street Park.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0173 16.A.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $1,000,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for 14-16 Sewall Street acquisition.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0174 16.A.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Economic Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for the 299 Broadway redevelopment project.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0342 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 20, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0854 16.B.2.Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-0416.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-0899 16.B.3.Public Communication13 individuals, including 9 residents, submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-0919 16.B.4.Public CommunicationSusan Lee submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-1091 16.B.5.Public Communication4 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0551, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.5 Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) and the Brickbottom sub-area.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-1221 16.B.6.Public Communication3 residents submitting comments re: item 24-0679, a Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-1256 16.B.7.Public Communication95 individuals, including 61 residents, along with Cambria Hotel, Aeronaut Brewery, and Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-1280 16.B.8.Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0679 and #24-0680.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-1447 16.B.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 3.2.6 Building Types of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the building types permitted in the Neighborhood Residence (NR) zoning district to also be permitted in the Urban Residence (UR) zoning district.Ordinance ordainedPass Action details Video Video
24-1448 16.B.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking.Ordinance ordainedPass Action details Video Video
24-1461 16.B.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses.WithdrawnPass Action details Not available
24-1544 16.B.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district.WithdrawnPass Action details Not available
24-1577 16.B.13.Public CommunicationGreentown Labs submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0120 16.B.14.Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1447 and #24-1448.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0338 16.B.15.OrderThat the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Committee on Land Use with an opinion as to whether the City Council may dictate standards and materials used for outdoor bike facilities.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
25-0286 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0142 16.C.2.Mayor's CommunicationConveying the 2024 Surveillance Technology Annual Report.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0213 16.C.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to prevent landlords from passing realtor's fees on to tenants.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0346 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 26, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0184 16.D.2.LicenseNew Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside, 18 vehicles outside for washing vehicles and storing unregistered vehicles, 7 days a week: 8am-8pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0271 16.D.3.LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside and 18 vehicles outside, Monday - Sunday: 8am to 8pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0340 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 20, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0070 16.E.2.OrderThat the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment discuss with this Council plans to connect more households with the new incentives in the 2025-2027 Mass Save Plan.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0288 16.F.1.Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 19, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1276 16.F.2.OrderThat the Directors of Constituent Services, Inspectional Services and Health and Human Services jointly prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of rodent complaints received from January 1, 2024 to date, including the information detailed within.Work completedPass Action details Not available
24-1516 16.F.3.OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment invest in rodent proof composting barrels in the upcoming composting pilot program.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0130 16.F.4.OrderThat the Environmental Health Manager update this Council on the current policy regarding usage of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) and any plans to remove SGARs currently deployed in bait boxes in light of multiple recent birds of prey deaths apparently related to ingesting rat poison.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0344 16.G.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 24, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0125 16.G.2.OrderThat the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the feasibility of signal priority for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) busses in Union Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0126 16.G.3.OrderThat the Director of Mobility develop plans for a safe pedestrian crossing of Lowell Street, at Bailey Park, and additional traffic calming measures between Summer Street and Highland Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0137 16.G.4.OrderThat the Director of Mobility work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to increase flex post usage and other pedestrian safety measures on crosswalks along McGrath Highway.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0138 16.G.5.OrderThat the Director of Mobility address the increased traffic along Lombardi Street, Mystic Avenue and Grand Union Boulevard due to signal changes.Work completed  Action details Not available
25-0257 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-304 through 2-310 of the Code of Ordinances to update the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0370 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-322 and 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0279 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0274 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent assessment of security and network infrastructure and an organizational review of all IT groups within the city.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
25-0334 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a contract extension for two years until 2/28/2026 for TSA Consulting Group, Inc., for the administration of 457(b) plans.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0281 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0299 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Elections Department for security of elections vault.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0284 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Police Department for staffing.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0283 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $23,105 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Police Department for the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0282 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose Support Team (POST).Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0333 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $93.61 using available funds in the Police Department Out-of-State Travel account for food expenses during an investigation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0268 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32.06 to Market Basket/Demoulas using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Food Supplies & Refreshments and Office Supplies accounts.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
25-0290 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Municipal Election Calendar for 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0368 17.14.Mayor's CommunicationConveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency account to various city departments to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0369 17.15.Mayor's CommunicationConveying an update on the next steps for recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
25-0164 18.1.Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor requesting approval to retain Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston as outside legal counsel on a pro bono basis to represent the City in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration impacting sanctuary cities.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0362 18.2.Officer's CommunicationDirector of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0291 19.1.LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0293 19.2.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, A. A. Will Corporation.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0294 19.3.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0295 19.4.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0296 19.5.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0297 19.6.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0298 19.7.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0300 19.8.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0301 19.9.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, R. M. Pacella Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0302 19.10.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0303 19.11.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0304 19.12.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0305 19.13.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0306 19.14.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0307 19.15.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0292 19.16.LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0308 19.17.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0309 19.18.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0310 19.19.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0311 19.20.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0312 19.21.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0313 19.22.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0314 19.23.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0315 19.24.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0316 19.25.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0317 19.26.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0318 19.27.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0319 19.28.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Inc., 399 Revolution Drive.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0320 19.29.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0321 19.30.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, Inc., 12 Joy Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0322 19.31.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0323 19.32.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0324 19.33.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0325 19.34.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company #2575, 275 Beacon Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0326 19.35.LicenseRenewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0327 19.36.LicenseRenewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0328 19.37.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Jean B. Victor, Med #85.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0329 19.38.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK Inc., Med. #66.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0330 19.39.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0332 19.40.Public EventTheatre@First applying for a Public Event License for The Tempest on various dates between April 30 and June 22 from 5pm to 9pm (raindates June 27, June 28 and June 29).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0331 19.41.Public EventSomerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for M.O.M.'S 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 11 from 7am to 2pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0335 19.42.Public CommunicationBranden Kornell and Simona Gokhin submitting comments re: Copper Mill project.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0336 19.43.Public CommunicationMassachusetts Transgender Political Coalition submitting comments re: item #24-1686, creation of an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0337 19.44.Public CommunicationJenn Harrington submitting comments re: Anti-Displacement Task Force.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0397 110.1.CitationCommending Michael Feloney for ten years of dedicated service in the Housing Division.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0367 110.2.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services submit in writing monthly updates to this Council regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0366 110.3.CommunicationConveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0375 110.4.OrdinanceAmending the Code of Ordinances by adding Section 2-325 to Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 related to compensation for elected officials.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
25-0378 110.5.OrderThat the Director of Mobility address the dangerous conditions with the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0379 110.6.OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services enforce Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances - Registration and maintenance of vacant property, in light of the recent collapse of 316 Somerville Avenue.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0376 110.7.CommunicationConveying information on a sophisticated new scam targeting Somerville residents, purporting to be the Middlesex Sheriff's Office.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0377 110.8.CommunicationConveying an update on the status of Charter negotiations with the Mayor.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0394 110.9.OrderThat the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering discuss with this Council the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and potential applications on key Fire Department response routes.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
25-0395 110.10.CommunicationIn his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying a communication on FY 2026 budget priorities.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
25-0396 110.11.ResolutionThat the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Eversource do everything within their power to reduce the burden of rising natural gas costs for Somerville residents.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
25-0349 110.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
25-0371 110.13.Officer's CommunicationFinance Director conveying FY 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
25-0381 110.14.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0384 110.15.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0382 110.16.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0383 110.17.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0385 110.18.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0386 110.19.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc..ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0387 110.20.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0388 110.21.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0389 110.22.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0390 110.23.LicenseRenewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0391 110.24.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0380 110.25.LicenseNew Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Aime, Med. #78.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0392 110.26.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0393 110.27.Small Wireless FacilityCrown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 41 Union Square.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
25-0372 110.28.Public CommunicationThree residents submitting comments re: 11 Ward Street zoning.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-1761 111.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Tran to the position of Police Officer.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1763 111.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Victor Romero Palomo to the position of Police Officer.ApprovedPass Action details Not available