City Council — Minutes, Jan 8, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Thursday, January 8, 2026 NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call (ID # 26-0076) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen City Councilor At Large Jon Link Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait City Councilor At Large Ben Wheeler Ward Seven City Councilor Emily Hardt Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis Present: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances (ID # 26-0077) Councilor Ewen-Campen requested a moment of silence in memory of Mary Houghton. Councilor Ewen-Campen and the entire Council requested a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good. APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2025. Minutes (ID # 26-0078) APPROVED RESULT: 2. CITATIONS Page 1 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately a total of 2.7 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from an existing Manhole 18944 to an approximate point of pickup at 185 Highland Avenue. Grant of Location (ID # 26-0033) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately a total of 110 feet of conduit in Jaques Street, from Utility Pole 182/4 to an approximate point of pickup at 146 Jaques Street. Grant of Location (ID # 26-0032) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Councilor Davis Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing the time and place of regular meetings of the City Council. Ordinance (ID # 26-0046) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.2. By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Housing report to this Council how many new housing units have been approved for development, year-by-year, since adoption of SomerVision 2040, and of those numbers, how many are permanently affordable, and how the department defines affordability. Order (ID # 26-0049) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.3. By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Office of Housing Stability discuss the current status of residents facing displacement and the number of households seeking rental assistance. Order (ID # 26-0050) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Page 2 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.4. By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on upcoming inclusive playground accessibility plans and redesign projects. Order (ID # 26-0051) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.5. By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works and relevant departments discuss the future community use of Founders Rink for 2026 and beyond. Order (ID # 26-0052) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.6. By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the Kensington Connector. Order (ID # 26-0059) Councilor McLaughlin stated that he has been advocating for this for years. This is a dangerous and unsightly underpass in which people have been killed. Councilor Link asked if the lighting could be improved as well and Councilor McLaughlin replied that he believes that is a separate issue. He noted that the state has indicated that it is ready to work on this matter. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.7. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Human Resources and the Chief of Police work with state officials to provide crossing guards on McGrath Highway. Resolution (ID # 26-0057) Councilor McLaughlin stated that the state is ready to work on this. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.8. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Administration collaborate with East Somerville Main Streets and the Ward 1 City Councilor to promote Eat Out in East to support East Somerville immigrant-owned businesses. Resolution (ID # 26-0058) Councilor McLaughlin noted that this item was previously submitted and that it’s about being there for the immigrant community in the city. He asked people to visit East Somerville and eat at the restaurants there once a week to build community. Councilor McLaughlin commented that he has spoken to the mayor about getting the city to assist in this endeavor. Page 3 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.9. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility work to block off the end of Virginia Street and Aldrich Street to through traffic. Resolution (ID # 26-0060) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.10. By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Davis, Councilor Sait, Councilor Wheeler, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Scott That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit-oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other enumerated community benefits. Resolution (ID # 26-0061) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.11. By Councilor Wheeler, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the recommendations of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee regarding the 25% design documents of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation McGrath Boulevard project. Order (ID # 26-0070) Councilor Wheeler stated that extensive changes are coming to this area and he would like the City Council to articulate, as a whole, to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to continue to refine the design. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.12. By Councilor Wheeler, Councilor Mbah and Councilor Sait That this Council work with the Administration to clarify understanding of the rules for accessory dwelling units or affordable dwelling units as detailed within. Order (ID # 26-0068) Councilor Wheeler noted that questions have been raised about some ambiguities, in particular, a possible pattern of splitting larger developments into two smaller projects to avoid thresholds. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 4 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 4.13. By Councilor Wheeler That the Administration consider convening issue-specific community meetings for residents to share their perspectives and experiences on long-term issues such as: mobility and transportation, school integration, inclusion, choice and specialization. Resolution (ID # 26-0069) Councilor Wheeler submitted this proposal as a vague idea that he would like to explore since he believes that community gets stronger when people work together. APPROVED RESULT: 4.14. By Councilor Link and Councilor Mbah That the Chief Assessor provide this Council with an inventory of city-owned parcels as detailed within. Order (ID # 26-0062) APPROVED RESULT: 4.15. By Councilor Link and Councilor Wheeler That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explore the feasibility of establishing a teen center at the Cummings School, accessible via School Street, considering current building uses and provide this Council with an analysis on space availability, operational considerations, community impacts, and potential next steps. Resolution (ID # 26-0063) Councilor Link reported that Director Raiche has informed him that an assessment is already underway. Councilor Link moved to amend the Resolution by replacing “Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Engineering” with “Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management”. The motion was approved on a voice vote. APPROVED AS AMENDED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.16. By Councilor Link That the Director of Mobility, install a NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Bow Street and Warren Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and report back to this Council on implementation timing. Resolution (ID # 26-0064) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.17. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 26-0065) WITHDRAWN RESULT: Page 5 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 4.18. By Councilor Link That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry develop and report on a standardized green score for public parks and identify appropriate benchmarks and expectations for publicly owned parkland. Resolution (ID # 26-0066) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.19. By Councilor Link That the Administration explore the feasibility of a year with no swag, as detailed within. Resolution (ID # 26-0067) Councilor Link would like to know how much money could be saved and how those funds could be put to better use. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee FOLLOWUP: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. By Councilor Strezo That this City Council discuss the safety of the Summer Street bike lane design around or near Putnam Street to Benton Road and how and if additional safety modifications can be made. Order (ID # 25-1770) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting approval to use available funds in the Executive-Administration Salaries account in the amount of $4,543.04 to fund Executive Liaison - Public, Executive Liaison - Community Partnerships, and Executive Liaison - Legislative positions. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0041) Mayor Wilson explained this is part of restructuring the Mayor’s Office. At the request of Councilor Strezo, the mayor provided a description of each role. He further explained that the mayor’s social media account should be separate from the Communication Department. APPROVED RESULT: Page 6 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 7.2. Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for three months with a new expiration date of 3/31/2026, for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for design services for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0011) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for the continuation of the short term housing bridge pilot program. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0053) Councilor Wheeler moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 and 7.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Office of Food Access and Healthy Communities for the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0045) APPROVED RESULT: 7.5. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for the housing bridge pilot program for seniors. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0054) Councilor Wheeler moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 and 7.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.6. Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ed Bean as City Auditor. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0012) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.7. Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ed Bean as Finance Director. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0013) Page 7 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.8. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 26-0014) APPROVED RESULT: 7.9. Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Human Resources. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0015) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.10. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Wells as Chief Administrative Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0016) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.11. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Goodridge as Chief Information Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0017) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.12. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Fisher as Director of Emergency Management. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0018) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. Page 8 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 APPROVED RESULT: 7.13. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Taylor as Director of Communications and Community Engagement. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0019) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.14. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Karin Carroll as Director of Health and Human Services. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0020) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.15. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ohemeng Kyeremateng as Director of Parks and Recreation. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0021) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.16. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jerome Thomas as Director of Veterans Services. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0022) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.17. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Thomas Galligani as Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0023) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. Page 9 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 APPROVED RESULT: 7.18. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James Plotkin as Municipal Hearing Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0024) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.19. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Jackson as Tree Warden. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0025) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.20. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven Ross as City Sealer of Weights and Measures. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0026) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.21. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chris Roche as Deputy City Sealer of Weights and Measures. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0027) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.11 through 7.14, 7.16 through 7.17, 7.19 through 7.21 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 7.22. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Samir Messaoudi to the posisiton of Police Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0073) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Page 10 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.23. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Diogo deOliveira to the position of Police Captain. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0074) Councilor Mbah moved to waive the readings of items 7.10, 7.15, 7.18, 7.22, 7.23 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.24. Requesting that City Councilors submit budget funding priorities by March 26, 2026. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0028) APPROVED RESULT: 7.25. Conveying the temporary appointment of Kevin Klein as Interim Director of Inspectional Services. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0029) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 7.26. Conveying the temporary appointment of Neil Viner as Interim Director of Water and Sewer. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0030) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 7.27. Conveying an updated End of Term Report at the request of former Mayor Ballantyne. Mayor's Communication (ID # 26-0031) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. City Clerk requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 91, relating to the appointment and removal of constables. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0042) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 11 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 8.2. City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-20 of the Code of Ordinances to align the constable appointment process with the provisions of the revised City Charter. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0043) Councilor Scott moved to waive the readings of items 8.2 and 8.3 and refer them to the Legislative Matters Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 8.3. City Clerk submitting an amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances to add a review of multiple-member bodies, pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0044) Councilor Scott moved to waive the readings of items 8.2 and 8.3 and refer them to the Legislative Matters Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 8.4. City Clerk conveying information regarding the City Council's responsibilities pursuant to the 2025 City Charter. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0047) LAID ON THE TABLE RESULT: 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue. License (ID # 26-0034) Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.2. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. License (ID # 26-0038) Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.3. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy Street. License (ID # 26-0035) Page 12 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.4. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 308 McGrath Highway. License (ID # 26-0037) Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.5. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 182 Washington Street. License (ID # 26-0036) Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.6. New Livery License, DRN Bus Transportation, 40A Memorial Road, operating 1 vehicle. License (ID # 26-0039) Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.7. New Second Hand Dealer License, Cambridge Used Bicycles, 378R Somerville Avenue. License (ID # 26-0040) Councilor Hardt moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 9.8. Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: cannabis social consumption. Public Communication (ID # 26-0071) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 9.9. Harriotte Ranvig submitting comments re: Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Public Communication (ID # 26-0072) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Page 13 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 9.10. Crystal Huff submitting comments re: surveillance cameras. Public Communication (ID # 26-0048) Councilor Ewen-Campen stated that he has received community input about this company, Flock, and he assured everyone that the City of Somerville is not using this equipment. He wants to clear up any misunderstanding that exists around the use of Flock equipment and explained that Municipal Parking Services, a company that does business with the city, is in partnership with Flock but that there is no data sharing between the two companies. Councilor Ewen-Campen said that his understanding is that there are some Flock cameras in use at a private building in Assembly Square and on the Tufts campus and that the City Council cannot regulate the purchasing behavior of private individuals. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime. Order (ID # 26-0082) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.2. By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to better support parents and caregivers. Order (ID # 26-0083) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.3. Requesting approval of a transfer of $103,421 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a memorandum of agreement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0088) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 14 of 15

City Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 10.4. Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard. Public Communication (ID # 26-0086) Councilor Ewen-Campen remarked that people need to speak with one voice to have their feedback heard by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and Councilor Clingan noted that Representative Connolly has been “hands on” regarding this project and should be included in the one voice. PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.5. Margery Williams submitting comments re: ballot question. Public Communication (ID # 26-0087) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 8:19 PM. Page 15 of 15