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24-0359
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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24-0360
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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24-0361
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0330
| 1 | 2.1. | Citation | Commending Crossing Guards for their service protecting children on a daily basis on their way to and from school. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0300
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 3 new Manholes and a total of 522 feet of conduit in Columbia Street starting from existing Verizon Manhole 44/220 at the intersection of Tremont Street and Webster Avenue to an existing Utility Pole 76/4 located in front of 512 Columbia Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0301
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 8 feet of conduit in Packard Avenue, from Utility Pole 266/14 to a point of pickup at 123 Packard Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0302
| 1 | 3.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 44 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Manhole 27346 to a point of pickup at 307 Medford Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0325
| 1 | 4.1. | Resolution | That the Administration collaborate with this Council to draft a zoning ordinance to remove the requirement to build unnecessary new parking spaces. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0326
| 1 | 4.2. | Resolution | That the Administration provide a written update to this Council on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending to date. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0327
| 1 | 4.3. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0337
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services update this Council on the bidding process for IFB 24-39 (Repairs to Water Main Gate Valves and Appurtenance) and IFB 24-29 (Water Distribution System Maintenance & Repairs) and ensure documentation is updated on the city's website for these bids and the previous versions of these bids (IFB 21-51 and IFB 21-52) when they were previously awarded in 2021. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0339
| 1 | 4.5. | Order | That the Director of Engineering update this Council on any plans to refresh worn and missing pedestrian crosswalk pavement markings on South Street, between Medford Street and Windsor Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0341
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | That the Administration and the Director of Capital Projects, in conjunction with the Somerville Public Schools, update this Council on the scope and costs involved to renovate the basement of the Edgerly School to reunite the Winter Hill Community Innovation School community under one roof, the relevant state and federal laws triggering required compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the decision-making process around the timeline for proceeding with this work. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0343
| 1 | 4.7. | Communication | In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, explaining the FY 2025 Shared Budget Priorities process with some key upcoming dates. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0338
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on plans to decarbonize current school buildings and any future school buildings. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0340
| 1 | 4.9. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0342
| 1 | 4.10. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0363
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 12, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0174
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Order | Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the City Council Legal Services Account to the City Council Office Supplies Account for the purchase of furniture and supplies to create a space for children in the City Council Chamber. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0189
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0201
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead Line Service Replacement program. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0249
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 28, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0044
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Resolution | That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards. | Work completed | |
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24-0072
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the communication efforts and rollout of the Warming Center, including the plan to inform Armory tenants, and the plan for security and client assistance. | Work completed | |
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24-0076
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Order | That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss the maintenance plan for the Armory building. | Work completed | |
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24-0248
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 27, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0144
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-59 of the Code of Ordinances, to amend the definition of guidelines. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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24-0250
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 29, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0247
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 27, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0150
| 1 | 6.E.2. | Order | That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss alternatives to the use of bait traps containing poison to dispatch rats. | Work completed | |
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24-0246
| 1 | 6.F.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 26, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0041
| 1 | 6.F.2. | Order | That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building (TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with disability placards, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, to assist with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. | Work completed | |
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24-0088
| 1 | 6.F.3. | Order | That the Director of Engineering install robust, permanent pedestrian crossing signage at the intersection of Vinal and Highland Avenues, given the importance of this crosswalk for High School students and many others. | Work completed | |
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24-0170
| 1 | 6.F.4. | Order | That the Director of Parking establish alternative drop off zones, including reverse direction drop off zones, in front of the City Hall concourse from the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM while portions of Highland Avenue are under active construction near the High School, City Hall and the Central Library. | Work completed | |
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24-0171
| 1 | 6.F.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Parking discuss if and where additional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) walking routes and ADA parking spots have been designated for visitors to the High School, City Hall and the Central Library while Highland Avenue construction is underway and while current routes and ADA parking spots may be inaccessible due to construction. | Work completed | |
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24-0245
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the Traffic Safety Stabilization fund for engineering and streetscape reconstruction work in the Western Washington Street area. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0276
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for preservation of assets in the museum's collections. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0332
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the Police Department Personal Services Overtime Account to the Police Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative Shannon Grant match. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0323
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street property at Cobble Hill. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0193
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 4/30/2025 for the contract with ADS LLC for flow metering services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0280
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 6/30/2025 for the contract with Classic Site Solutions, to complete approved additional design services for the Healey schoolyard, soccer field and path. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0274
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Housing Division for replacing windows in the Mystic River and Mystic View housing developments. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0320
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920 grant from the Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to the Office of Sustainability and Environment to partially fund the Argenziano LED conversion project. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0334
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from SFY2024 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program to the Police Department for overtime to provide adequate shift coverage. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0216
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the installation of security cameras for fire stations. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0333
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0215
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kenneth Silva to the position of Fire Deputy Chief. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0298
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nicholas Salerno as Elections Commissioner. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0307
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Allison Bernard to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0308
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marion Davis to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0310
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adwoa Ampene to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0126
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Director of Health and Human Services conveying the Board of Health Annual Report for 2022. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0217
| 1 | 9.1. | License | Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0218
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0314
| 1 | 9.3. | License | New Drainlayer's License, Mass Earthworks & Demolition. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0346
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0234
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0219
| 1 | 9.6. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0299
| 1 | 9.7. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0345
| 1 | 9.8. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0220
| 1 | 9.9. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0351
| 1 | 9.10. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0306
| 1 | 9.11. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0313
| 1 | 9.12. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0279
| 1 | 9.13. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0256
| 1 | 9.14. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0221
| 1 | 9.15. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape Management. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0222
| 1 | 9.16. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0224
| 1 | 9.17. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0316
| 1 | 9.18. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0321
| 1 | 9.19. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0347
| 1 | 9.20. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0350
| 1 | 9.21. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0223
| 1 | 9.22. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0273
| 1 | 9.23. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, JF Excavation Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0318
| 1 | 9.24. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0225
| 1 | 9.25. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0282
| 1 | 9.26. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0233
| 1 | 9.27. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co., LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0290
| 1 | 9.28. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0257
| 1 | 9.29. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0243
| 1 | 9.30. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Constructions Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0344
| 1 | 9.31. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0244
| 1 | 9.32. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0283
| 1 | 9.33. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0226
| 1 | 9.34. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0227
| 1 | 9.35. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0228
| 1 | 9.36. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0291
| 1 | 9.37. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0229
| 1 | 9.38. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0292
| 1 | 9.39. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0293
| 1 | 9.40. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0230
| 1 | 9.41. | License | Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0231
| 1 | 9.42. | License | Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0277
| 1 | 9.43. | License | Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0297
| 1 | 9.44. | License | Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services Inc, 40 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0236
| 1 | 9.45. | License | Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0232
| 1 | 9.46. | License | Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc, 621 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0235
| 1 | 9.47. | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0352
| 1 | 9.48. | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0348
| 1 | 9.49. | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0237
| 1 | 9.50. | License | Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0278
| 1 | 9.51. | License | Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0238
| 1 | 9.52. | License | Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 Webster Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0294
| 1 | 9.53. | License | Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0239
| 1 | 9.54. | License | Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 71 Linwood St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0240
| 1 | 9.55. | License | Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0241
| 1 | 9.56. | License | Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0349
| 1 | 9.57. | License | Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0242
| 1 | 9.58. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0258
| 1 | 9.59. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0259
| 1 | 9.60. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0272
| 1 | 9.61. | License | Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0260
| 1 | 9.62. | License | Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0355
| 1 | 9.63. | License | Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0322
| 1 | 9.64. | License | Renewing Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0295
| 1 | 9.65. | License | Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0261
| 1 | 9.66. | License | Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0262
| 1 | 9.67. | License | Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc, 20 Assembly Square Dr. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0263
| 1 | 9.68. | License | Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0264
| 1 | 9.69. | License | Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista parking lot. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0296
| 1 | 9.70. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0265
| 1 | 9.71. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0266
| 1 | 9.72. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0354
| 1 | 9.73. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0268
| 1 | 9.74. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc, 475 Columbia St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0269
| 1 | 9.75. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland St. | Approved | Pass |
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| 1 | 9.76. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. | Approved | Pass |
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| 1 | 9.77. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Talewsky Enterprises Inc, 508 Columbia St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0315
| 1 | 9.78. | License | Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Somerville Transportation Company Inc to Bostonshuttles.com LLP for Medallions #69 and #71. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0317
| 1 | 9.79. | License | Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Eastern Transportation Company Inc to BAETDA Transportation Services LLC for Medallions #73 and #87. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0271
| 1 | 9.80. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0267
| 1 | 9.81. | License | New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelo's Auto Sales, 61 Washington St, for 0 vehicles inside and 1 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0275
| 1 | 9.82. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0281
| 1 | 9.83. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0356
| 1 | 9.84. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0303
| 1 | 9.85. | Public Event | St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on March 30 from 7pm to 8:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0304
| 1 | 9.86. | Public Event | Janine Fay applying for a Public Event License for Dancing in the Street on April 4 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate April 5). | Approved | Pass |
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24-0311
| 1 | 9.87. | Public Event | SomerPromise applying for a Public Event License for Week of Young Child Celebration on April 11 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0312
| 1 | 9.88. | Public Event | Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for M.O.M.'s 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 12 from 7am to 2pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0305
| 1 | 9.89. | Public Event | Arts Council and New England Hongkongers Association applying for a Public Event License for New England Hong Kong Festival on May 18 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate May 19). | Approved | Pass |
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24-0288
| 1 | 9.90. | Public Communication | Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Yesenia Alfaro to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0289
| 1 | 9.91. | Public Communication | Tufts University conveying its Spring 2024 Accountability Report. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0309
| 1 | 9.92. | Public Communication | Harvard University conveying its Spring 2024 Accountability Report. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0284
| 1 | 9.93. | Public Communication | Lexi Herter submitting comments re: pedestrian safety. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0285
| 1 | 9.94. | Public Communication | Josh Dahl submitting comments re: blocked sidewalk. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0286
| 1 | 9.95. | Public Communication | Derek DuPont submitting comments re: ShotSpotter sensors. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0287
| 1 | 9.96. | Public Communication | Jim Bossi submitting comments re: affordable housing. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0328
| 1 | 9.97. | Public Communication | Ten individuals, including five residents, submitting comments re: item 24-0059, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI). | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0329
| 1 | 9.98. | Public Communication | Union Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: Community Benefits Agreement Summits regarding Somernova Project. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0369
| 1 | 10.1. | Order | That the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director update this Council on plans to allocate funds to implement a medical debt cancellation program. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0370
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the design, cost, and implementation timeline for the city's composting program. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0372
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Director of Mobility implement daylighting at the odd side intersection of Medford and Bartlett Streets, to remove one parking spot next to the mailbox to improve safety. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0376
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on policy proposals from the Anti-Violence Working Group convened last year. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0366
| 1 | 10.5. | Resolution | In Support of Racially Inclusive Curriculum. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0367
| 1 | 10.6. | Resolution | In Support of Higher Education for All. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0368
| 1 | 10.7. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council about the length of the ShotSpotter contract and discontinue its use by all relevant departments. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0371
| 1 | 10.8. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on plans for the $244,891.15 received as part of the Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Payments. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0377
| 1 | 10.9. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0378
| 1 | 10.10. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0383
| 1 | 10.11. | Communication | Conveying an invitation to watch the 2023/24 middle grades intramural futsal boys and girls championship games on Saturday, March 16, at the East Somerville Community School gym. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0384
| 1 | 10.12. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect 112 Broadway, 176-182 Broadway, and 24-28 Broadway for violations and report the findings to the Ward 1 City Councilor. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0385
| 1 | 10.13. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 176-182 Broadway, formerly Patsy's Pastries, in the last ten years. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0386
| 1 | 10.14. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 112 Broadway, formerly the East End Grill, for any violations within the last ten years. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0387
| 1 | 10.15. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 24-28 Broadway, the former Taco Loco site, due to repeated cleanliness and business violations within the last two years. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0388
| 1 | 10.16. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services appears before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance, and provide the Ward 1 Councilor with a list of registered properties, the dates they were registered and any fees and fines associated with the properties. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0389
| 1 | 10.17. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the department's methods of reporting, inputting and organizing fines within their databases. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0390
| 1 | 10.18. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0324
| 1 | 10.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to reflect current operations of the water and sewer department, and provide time and flexibility for financial planning and development of rate forecast models. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0331
| 1 | 10.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125, 11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of Ordinances to reflect current department name, titles, and operations of the water and sewer department. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0335
| 1 | 10.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Open Space and Acquisition Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel at 508-512 Columbia Street. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0336
| 1 | 10.22. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel located at 508-512 Columbia Street. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0319
| 1 | 10.23. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for renovation and construction of Henry Hansen Park. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0357
| 1 | 10.24. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek Doane to the position of Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0358
| 1 | 10.25. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jack Haigis to the position of Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0362
| 1 | 10.26. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Tivinis to the position of Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0364
| 1 | 10.27. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cantone to the position of Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0365
| 1 | 10.28. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Deeks to the position of Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0393
| 1 | 10.29. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Rodriguez to the position of Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0374
| 1 | 10.30. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0381
| 1 | 10.31. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Form Up Sitework LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0375
| 1 | 10.32. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0382
| 1 | 10.33. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0379
| 1 | 10.34. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0392
| 1 | 10.35. | License | Renewing Garage, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0391
| 1 | 10.36. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0380
| 1 | 10.37. | Public Communication | Laura Kiesel submitting comments re: code of conduct. | Placed on file | Pass |
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