200303
| 1 | 200303 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 26, 2015. | Approved | |
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200308
| 1 | 200308 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 27, 2015. | Approved | |
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200302
| 1 | 200302 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on October 28, 2015. | Approved | |
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200304
| 1 | 200304 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 29, 2015. | Approved | |
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200201
| 1 | 200201 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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200202
| 1 | 200202 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 8, 2015. | Approved | |
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200356
| 1 | 200356 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Grooversity Concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 1 and 21, Noon-2PM. | Approved | |
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200359
| 1 | 200359 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Arts Council Illuminations Tour, Citywide, Dec 19, 3:30-10:30PM (raindate Dec 20). | Approved | |
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200360
| 1 | 200360 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, BA Events Jingle Bell 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area, Dec 20, 5AM-4PM. | Approved | |
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200361
| 1 | 200361 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Dysautonomia International 5K Road Race, Mystic River area, May 7, 7AM-1PM. | Approved | |
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200405
| 1 | 200405 | License | Sign/Awning Permit, Schnaider and Eyosiyas Barber Shop, 507 Medford St, one awning. | Approved | |
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200406
| 1 | 200406 | License | Sign/Awning Permit, Multiple storefronts owned by Jose Miguel Rodriguez, 83-91 Broadway, 7 signs and awnings. | Approved | |
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200362
| 1 | 200362 | License | New Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp. | Approved | |
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200363
| 1 | 200363 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. | Approved | |
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200379
| 1 | 200379 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf, 231 Washington St. | Approved | |
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200380
| 1 | 200380 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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200381
| 1 | 200381 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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200382
| 1 | 200382 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Approved | |
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200383
| 1 | 200383 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200384
| 1 | 200384 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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200385
| 1 | 200385 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. | Approved | |
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200386
| 1 | 200386 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. | Approved | |
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200387
| 1 | 200387 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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200389
| 1 | 200389 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. | Approved | |
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200390
| 1 | 200390 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. | Approved | |
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200391
| 1 | 200391 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. | Approved | |
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200205
| 1 | 200205 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, to install Pole 362/8 in Webster Ave, and 46 feet of conduit from that pole to a point of pickup at 70 Prospect St. | Approved | |
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200206
| 1 | 200206 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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200207
| 1 | 200207 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, to install 147 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave and Spring St, from Manhole #20639 to a point of pickup at 593-595 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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200208
| 1 | 200208 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, to install 12 feet of conduit in South St, from Pole #316/2 to a point of pickup at 16 South St. | Approved | |
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200209
| 1 | 200209 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Action Environmental Solutions, to install 4 groundwater monitoring wells in the vicinity of 2-13 Alpine St. | Approved | |
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200310
| 1 | 200310 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 17, 2015. | Approved | |
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200306
| 1 | 200306 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 19, 2015. | Approved | |
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200364
| 1 | 200364 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting. | Approved | |
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200365
| 1 | 200365 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford St. | Approved | |
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200392
| 1 | 200392 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses, 400 Highland Ave. | Approved | |
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200393
| 1 | 200393 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row. | Approved | |
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200394
| 1 | 200394 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200395
| 1 | 200395 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. | Approved | |
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200396
| 1 | 200396 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. | Approved | |
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200397
| 1 | 200397 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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200398
| 1 | 200398 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. | Approved | |
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200399
| 1 | 200399 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200400
| 1 | 200400 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. | Approved | |
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200401
| 1 | 200401 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dave's Fresh Pasta, 79 Holland St. | Approved | |
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200402
| 1 | 200402 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. | Approved | |
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200366
| 1 | 200366 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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200367
| 1 | 200367 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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200368
| 1 | 200368 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. | Approved | |
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200369
| 1 | 200369 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Liens Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. | Approved | |
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200370
| 1 | 200370 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200371
| 1 | 200371 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Approved | |
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200372
| 1 | 200372 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. | Approved | |
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200373
| 1 | 200373 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. | Approved | |
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200374
| 1 | 200374 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200375
| 1 | 200375 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. | Approved | |
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200376
| 1 | 200376 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200377
| 1 | 200377 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200378
| 1 | 200378 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200408
| 1 | 200408 | License | New Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 0 cars in, 22 out, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-3PM. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200407
| 1 | 200407 | License | Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway, increasing cars outside to 6, adding hours Sun 10AM-4PM. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200388
| 1 | 200388 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. | Approved | |
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200313
| 1 | 200313 | Committee Report | Report of the Caucus of the 2016 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 24, 2015. | Placed on file | |
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200403
| 1 | 200403 | License | Transferring Flammables License, Somerville Gas and Service, 57 Warren St. | Approved | |
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200404
| 1 | 200404 | License | Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion 66, Somerville Taxi Inc., sold by Mildred Teixeira and bought by William Doucette. | Approved | |
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200357
| 1 | 200357 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Light Up Assembly Row, Assembly Row area, Nov 28, Noon-8PM (raindate Nov 29). | Approved | |
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200358
| 1 | 200358 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Team Better Block-Winter Hill Better Block, 328 Broadway, Dec 12-13, Noon-10PM. | Approved | |
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200414
| 1 | 200414 | Public Communication | MA Office of Consumer Affairs submitting Lemon Law Sticker Audit results for CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. | Placed on file | |
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200415
| 1 | 200415 | Public Communication | MA Office of Consumer Affairs submitting Lemon Law Sticker Audit results for American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. | Placed on file | |
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200311
| 2 | 200311 | Resolution | That the Administration provide this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety the names of the Community Cabinet members mentioned at the Committee meeting on 11/17/15. | Approved | |
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200312
| 2 | 200312 | Resolution | That the Administration provide this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety with a financial breakdown of funding relative to the matter of addiction. | Approved | |
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200409
| 2 | 200409 | Order | That the Chief of Police conduct dedicated traffic enforcement at the intersection of Myrtle and Washington Streets during the evening rush hours. | Approved | |
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200410
| 2 | 200410 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the service contractor to repair the street lamps on Winslow Avenue (Pole #37/3) and in the Grove Street parking lot behind Rite-Aid. | Approved | |
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200344
| 2 | 200344 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Kristen Strezo to the Commission for Women. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200307
| 2 | 200307 | Order | That the City Solicitor prepare and forward to the Board of Aldermen and the Recreation Commission, an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to allow for Board of Aldermen approval of new hires for the position of Director of Recreation and Youth. | Approved | |
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200411
| 2 | 200411 | Order | That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to apprise this Board of the proposed development at Boynton Yards by DLJ Capital Partners. | Approved | |
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200345
| 2 | 200345 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Victor Nascimento to the Human Rights Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200301
| 2 | 200301 | Communication | Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 22, 2015. | Placed on file | |
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200346
| 2 | 200346 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Sam Tracy to the Human Rights Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200343
| 2 | 200343 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Cassandra Fradera to the Commission for Women. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200296
| 2 | 200296 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 14-16 Curtis Avenue for compliance with the ordinance governing unrelated occupancy. | Approved | |
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200297
| 2 | 200297 | Order | That the Chief Fire Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 7 Alderman on fixing the fire box at 285 Alewife Brook Parkway. | Approved | |
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200298
| 2 | 200298 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works explain why 12 foot high tree stumps remain after trees have been cut. | Approved | |
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200299
| 2 | 200299 | Order | That the Director of SPCD, the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment consider the pros and cons of artificial turf and identify alternative designs for publicly accessible open space. | Approved | |
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200300
| 2 | 200300 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works advise this Board of the minimum ADA requirements for hard surfaces at publicly accessible open space. | Approved | |
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200292
| 2 | 200292 | Order | That the Chief of Police order directed patrols of Berkeley Street for speeding vehicles. | Approved | |
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200293
| 2 | 200293 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 59 Boston Street. | Approved | |
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200294
| 2 | 200294 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the one way sign at the corner of Columbus and Stone Avenues. | Approved | |
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200295
| 2 | 200295 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a Stone Avenue sign on the corner of Columbus Avenue. | Approved | |
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200289
| 2 | 200289 | Resolution | That the Administration review concerns raised by residents about LED street lights, and change course if the problems seen in other communities are imminent. | Approved | |
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200288
| 2 | 200288 | Resolution | Supporting the passage of House #1656 and Senate #901 to create Housing Courts statewide. | Approved | |
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200281
| 2 | 200281 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board how to petition for exemption from the new 2016 Snow Removal regulations, and post the process on the city’s website well in advance of the 2016 winter season. | Approved | |
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200282
| 2 | 200282 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to address the low hanging wires on Hunting Street leading to South Street. | Approved | |
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200283
| 2 | 200283 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 379 Washington Street. | Approved | |
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200284
| 2 | 200284 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the hydrant at 379 Washington Street. | Approved | |
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200261
| 2 | 200261 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk that is collapsing in front of 11 Woodbine Street. | Approved | |
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200262
| 2 | 200262 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on whether the use of mirrors to provide improved sight lines for exiting driveways or narrow streets has been considered here. | Approved | |
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200263
| 2 | 200263 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider the attached suggestions from Ward 5 residents to improve traffic flow during rush hours in Magoun Square and report back to this Board. | Approved | |
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200268
| 2 | 200268 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services review the attached articles on rodent control in Canada and New Zealand and report back to this board if similar measure could be utilized here. | Approved | |
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200272
| 2 | 200272 | Resolution | That the Administration consider issuing a second free trash can to any household that needs it. | Approved | |
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200269
| 2 | 200269 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board, whether the current rodent bait is a Warfarin product and if not, whether Warfarin might be more successful, | Approved | |
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200270
| 2 | 200270 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services conduct a follow-up meeting regarding the MacArthur Street rodent infestation. | Approved | |
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200271
| 2 | 200271 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the wrought iron fence at the East Branch Library. | Approved | |
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200290
| 2 | 200290 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an additional stop sign on Meacham Road facing Buena Vista Road to clarify that Buena Vista Road drivers must stop before turning onto Meacham Road. | Approved | |
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200209
| 2 | 200209 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Action Environmental Solutions, to install 4 groundwater monitoring wells in the vicinity of 2-13 Alpine St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200208
| 2 | 200208 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, to install 12 feet of conduit in South St, from Pole #316/2 to a point of pickup at 16 South St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200207
| 2 | 200207 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, to install 147 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave and Spring St, from Manhole #20639 to a point of pickup at 593-595 Somerville Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200205
| 2 | 200205 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, to install Pole 362/8 in Webster Ave, and 46 feet of conduit from that pole to a point of pickup at 70 Prospect St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200203
| 2 | 200203 | Citation | Commending Firefighter Jay McKenzie, winner of the Thomas Chetham Firefighter of the Year Award presented by American Legion Post 19. | Approved | |
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200204
| 2 | 200204 | Citation | Commending Police Officers Albert Gee and Yvon Jean-Jaques, winners of the Alexander McQuestion Police Officer of the Year Award presented by American Legion Post 19. | Approved | |
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200216
| 2 | 200216 | Order | That the City Clerk invite the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee representative to this Board's next meeting to recommend action for the increased impact of Logan air traffic. | Approved | |
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200226
| 2 | 200226 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights on batting cages inside the Edgerly School. | Approved | |
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200227
| 2 | 200227 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works make the East Somerville Library bathroom ADA-compliant. | Approved | |
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200228
| 2 | 200228 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the grassy area on McGrath Highway adjacent to 42 Otis Street. | Approved | |
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200229
| 2 | 200229 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Otis Street and McGrath Highway by the overpass. | Approved | |
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200230
| 2 | 200230 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the tangled wires at 35 Otis Street. | Approved | |
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200231
| 2 | 200231 | Order | That the Chief of Police address speeding issues on New Washington Street by Cobble Hill. | Approved | |
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200232
| 2 | 200232 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore speed reducing measures on New Washington Street, behind Cobble Hill and by the dog park. | Approved | |
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200233
| 2 | 200233 | Order | That the Chief of Police monitor speeding on Florence Street and install a temporary radar monitor on Florence Street. | Approved | |
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200234
| 2 | 200234 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install blinking SLOW signs by the new Symphony Park. | Approved | |
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200235
| 2 | 200235 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights on Washington Street, between Tufts and Florence Streets, and in front of the park on Florence Street. | Approved | |
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200236
| 2 | 200236 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install an ADA accessible ramp on the Pearl Street side of the East Somerville Community School. | Approved | |
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200237
| 2 | 200237 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Board on the construction plans for Pearl Street. | Approved | |
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200238
| 2 | 200238 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services monitor and bait Otis Street for rodents, particularly near the Edgerly School and 15 Otis street. | Approved | |
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200239
| 2 | 200239 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean out the alley between the Edgerly School and 15 Otis Street. | Approved | |
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200240
| 2 | 200240 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign on Cross Street East prohibiting cutoff traffic onto I-93. | Approved | |
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200241
| 2 | 200241 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board of parking permit options for residents who rent cars for more than three days. | Approved | |
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200242
| 2 | 200242 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider replacing the trees at 31 and 33 Franklin Street. | Approved | |
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200243
| 2 | 200243 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass DOT about shoveling the paths by Sullivan Square before snow falls. | Approved | |
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200244
| 2 | 200244 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure construction signs are taken down along Broadway after construction. | Approved | |
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200245
| 2 | 200245 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on the rodent birth control program. | Approved | |
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200246
| 2 | 200246 | Resolution | That the Administration request rodent sightings be placed as an icon on the Commonwealth Connect app. | Approved | |
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200247
| 2 | 200247 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the policy of guest parking passes expiring on Saturdays. | Approved | |
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200248
| 2 | 200248 | Order | That the Director of SPCD plant trees on the bottom of Myrtle Street, by Washington Street. | Approved | |
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200291
| 2 | 200291 | Order | That the Director of SPCD request of MA DOT that representatives attend a community meeting to discuss construction on the School Street, Medford Street and Ball Square bridges, and explain why residents on Medford Street had only 10 hours' notice of the parking ban there. | Approved | |
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200273
| 2 | 200273 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crumbling sidewalk panels on Dane Street along the bridge area. | Approved | |
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200274
| 2 | 200274 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light directly in front of the Union Square Post Office as well as any other broken or failing street lights in Union Square. | Approved | |
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200275
| 2 | 200275 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in trees in Union Square. | Approved | |
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200276
| 2 | 200276 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the clock in the Argenziano School cafeteria which has been broken for the last 5 years. | Approved | |
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200277
| 2 | 200277 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the door to the Argenziano School cafeteria. | Approved | |
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200278
| 2 | 200278 | Order | That the City Engineer provide information on the recent water and sewer problem in the Joseph Street and Adrian Street area and whether the problem is permanently resolved. | Approved | |
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200279
| 2 | 200279 | Order | That the City Engineer contact the owners of the Ames Complex to identify and resolve flooding issues related to that property. | Approved | |
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200280
| 2 | 200280 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works collaborate address traffic issues on Washington Street from Union Square to the McGrath Highway, including unstable street plates, roadway depressions, orange traffic cones and other impediments. | Approved | |
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200285
| 2 | 200285 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the faded STOP sign at the corner of Ten Hills Road and Governor Winthrop Road. | Approved | |
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200287
| 2 | 200287 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission create a way to apply for an exemption from the change in the parking ban that will require parking on the even side of the street during snow emergencies. | Approved | |
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200286
| 2 | 200286 | Order | Proposing an amendment to Rule 27 of this Board, to insure public access to documents submitted to this Board's committees. | Laid on the table | |
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200309
| 2 | 200309 | Resolution | That the Administration arrange for Matrix Consulting to appear before this Board's Public Health and Safety Committee to report their findings on public safety. | Approved | |
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200218
| 2 | 200218 | Resolution | That the Board of Election Commissioners move the Ward 1 Precinct 2 polling location to the East Somerville library. | Approved | |
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200211
| 2 | 200211 | Resolution | That the Administration explain the process for exempting streets from next year's change in the Snow Emergency Parking plan. | Approved | |
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200212
| 2 | 200212 | Resolution | That the Administration consider exempting Whitman Street from the 2016 Snow Emergency Parking plan. | Approved | |
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200213
| 2 | 200213 | Order | That the Director of SPCD add Vinal Street to the city's repaving list. | Approved | |
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200217
| 2 | 200217 | Communication | Reporting on the November 4, 2015 meeting of the High School Building Committee. | Laid on the table | |
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200214
| 2 | 200214 | Order | That the Chief of Police implement a directed patrol to the area surrounding 483 Medford Street during the evening hours. | Approved | |
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200215
| 2 | 200215 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in the area of 483 Medford Street. | Approved | |
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200264
| 2 | 200264 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the 3 raised sidewalk panels at 61 Dartmouth Street so they align with the curb. | Approved | |
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200305
| 2 | 200305 | Order | That the Director of Recreation and Youth and the Mayor’s Aide appear at the next meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee to discuss the hiring for the position of Director of Recreation and Youth. | Approved | |
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200219
| 2 | 200219 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the trash by Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway, on the highway side of the street. | Approved | |
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200220
| 2 | 200220 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the General Insulation building on Cross Street for signs of rodent activity and update the Ward 1 Alderman of the findings. | Approved | |
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200221
| 2 | 200221 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services order the owner of the billboard on McGrath Highway behind Chester Avenue to remove the debris from the area. | Approved | |
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200222
| 2 | 200222 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide more lighting on Cross Street, between Pearl Street and McGrath Highway. | Approved | |
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200223
| 2 | 200223 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works create clearly defined lines along Walnut Street, by Pearl Street and Broadway, to eliminate two lane traffic problems. | Approved | |
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200224
| 2 | 200224 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the downed street signs at Patsy's Pastry. | Approved | |
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200225
| 2 | 200225 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address the unauthorized motorcycle repairs being performed on Rush Street. | Approved | |
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200249
| 2 | 200249 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on complaints about overzealous and mistaken ticketing by Health Inspectors for minor infractions of trash and yard regulations. | Approved | |
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200250
| 2 | 200250 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Central and Forster Streets. | Approved | |
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200251
| 2 | 200251 | Order | That the City Solicitor report to this Board on ordinances or regulations that require cable companies and other utilities to remove abandoned lines when installing new ones, and if there are no such ordinances or regulations, to draft such an ordinance for this Board’s consideration. | Approved | |
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200252
| 2 | 200252 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services enforce the trash regulations in the alley beside the Modelo Market and Café and Latino Americas Market in Magoun Square as well as the entire backyard behind 495-499 Medford Street. | Approved | |
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200253
| 2 | 200253 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign at the corner of Medford and Lowell Streets. | Approved | |
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200254
| 2 | 200254 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the lamp post at Old Magoun’s Saloon in Magoun Square. | Approved | |
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200255
| 2 | 200255 | Order | That the Director of SPCD direct CVS to replace the missing lamp post in their parking lot behind the Dunkin’ Donuts in Magoun Square. | Approved | |
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200256
| 2 | 200256 | Order | That the Director of SPCD direct CVS to repair the two floodlights on the back of the CVS building, to illuminate the parking lot. | Approved | |
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200257
| 2 | 200257 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works check the timer on the Kennedy playground lights as they turn on and shut off at random times. | Approved | |
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200258
| 2 | 200258 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on getting the owner of 9 Pembroke Street to repair the dangerous front stairs and porch. | Approved | |
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200259
| 2 | 200259 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install pigeon spikes underneath the Lowell Street bridge, above the Community Path Extension. | Approved | |
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200260
| 2 | 200260 | Order | That this Board discharge item #198088 from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and refer it to the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works. | Approved | |
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200265
| 2 | 200265 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree in the Florence Playground near 14 Pinckney Street. | Approved | |
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200266
| 2 | 200266 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the faded NO CYCLING markers on sidewalks and install NO BIKE RIDING – PLEASE WALK YOUR BIKE signs in central business districts. | Approved | |
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200267
| 2 | 200267 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services investigate a business at 11 Wheatland Street and take appropriate action. | Approved | |
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200341
| 3 | 200341 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Officer Michael Capasso to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | |
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200342
| 3 | 200342 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Officer Kevin Shackleford to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | |
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200355
| 3 | 200355 | Officer's Communication | Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. | Placed on file | |
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200339
| 3 | 200339 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to extend a House Doctor contract with CDR Maguire to complete the closeout of two city construction projects. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200354
| 3 | 200354 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15. | Placed on file | |
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200348
| 3 | 200348 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting that this Board meet In Executive Session to discuss pending litigation in Mondol v Somerville. | Approved | |
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200349
| 3 | 200349 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation in Pishev v Somerville. | Approved | |
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200351
| 3 | 200351 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Pishev v Somerville. | Approved | |
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200326
| 3 | 200326 | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $1,098.45 in the City Clerk's Office from Invoice Cloud, for online payment processing. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200317
| 3 | 200317 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $382,378 from the Overlay Surplus declared by the Board of Assessors to reduce the FY2016 Tax Levy. | Approved | |
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200322
| 3 | 200322 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $7,292 to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund to eliminate a FY2015 revenue deficit. | Approved | |
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200347
| 3 | 200347 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss Police and Fire collective bargaining issues. | Approved | |
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200327
| 3 | 200327 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $29,179 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200329
| 3 | 200329 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $25,964 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200352
| 3 | 200352 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated Plastic Bag Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 11/19/15. | Ordinance ordained | |
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200350
| 3 | 200350 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Mondol v Somerville. | Approved | |
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200350
| 4 | 200350 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Mondol v Somerville. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200413
| 4 | 200413 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of the fee interest in Parcel 34B, including portions of Great River Road, Assembly Row, Canal Street, and Foley Street, and all of Artisan Way. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200412
| 4 | 200412 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $27,362 in Parking Meter Receipts to the School Department to establish a FIRST Robotics Team. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200352
| 4 | 200352 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated Plastic Bag Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 11/19/15. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200322
| 4 | 200322 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $7,292 to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund to eliminate a FY2015 revenue deficit. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200210
| 4 | 200210 | Mayor's Request | Chief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY16, including a minimum residential factor and a residential exemption. | Approved | |
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