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City Council — Agenda, Mar 26, 2026
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Published March 24, 2026, 11:00 AM, Revised Published March 26, 11:00 AM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 26-0487)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 26-0488)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 26-0489)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 26, 2026.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 26-0474)
By Councilor Sait
Commending Somerville Carbon Free and Healthy
Schools for their advocacy to ensure that our community
is more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Communication
(ID # 26-0486)
By Councilor Davis
In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's
updated Standing Committee assignments and
Commission appointments for 2026.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 26-0468)
By Councilor Wheeler
That the Director of Constituent Services update this
Council on the 311 system, recent and upcoming
improvements, open roles, and the approach being taken
to directing the wide variety of resident needs to provide
answers, solutions, and follow-through.
4.3.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0384)
By Councilor Wheeler
That this City Council supports the state legislation
known as the Municipal Empowerment Act, which
would provide flexibility in setting fees, reduce reliance
on home rule petitions, and streamline procurement,
enabling more efficient, locally responsive municipal
operations.
4.4.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0472)
By Councilor Strezo
Requesting that the Somerville Public Schools Chief
Financial Officer submit a detailed line by line FY 27
School Department budget to this City Council in the
same or similar format as the city operating budget, for
community transparency and considering the current
deficit going into this budget cycle.
4.5.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0473)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration discuss the process of disposal
of city surplus items, and whether those items may be
offered to employees or the public through the creation
of a Freecycle style system.
4.6.
Communication
(ID # 26-0479)
By Councilor Mbah
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention
Trust Fund.
4.7.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0480)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Administration explore the creation of a
Neighborhood Clean-Up Assistance Program, as detailed
within.
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4.8.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0481)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Constituent Services appear before
the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to
discuss the process by which 311 tickets are routed or
closed after re-routing.
4.9.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0482)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before the
Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure to discuss
the process by which it is determined whether a
residential unit requires a 1-inch water meter or a
5/8-inch water meter.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0470)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a
Committee of the Whole on March 24, 2026.
6.A.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0163)
Requesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special
Education Reserve Fund.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0202)
Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the
Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup
costs of a Blue Bike station at the 16-20 Medford Street
development site.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0297)
Requesting the appropriation of $399,255 from the
Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund
Balance to the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0298)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,167,395 from the
Community Preservation Act Fund Community Housing
Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0299)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the
Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve
to the Open Space Land Acquisition Fund.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.7. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0300)
Requesting the appropriation of $100,766 from the
Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation
Reserve to the Somerville Museum to conserve artifacts
in its collection.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0323)
Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the
Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the
Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at
the Mystic River/View developments.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.9. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0325)
Requesting approval to establish a Grant Match Account
with a $15,000 transfer from the Department of Veterans'
Services Grounds Maintenance Account to the
Department of Veterans' Services Special Items Account
for the Massachusetts General Court and the State
Historical Records Advisory Board Grant match
requirement.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.10.Communication
(ID # 26-0335)
By Councilor Mbah
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.11.Communication
(ID # 26-0344)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.12.Communication
(ID # 26-0345)
By Councilor Sait
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.13.Communication
(ID # 26-0349)
By Councilor Link
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.14.Communication
(ID # 26-0351)
By Councilor Davis
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.A.15.Communication
(ID # 26-0355)
By Councilor Strezo
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.16.Communication
(ID # 26-0357)
By Councilor Clingan
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.17.Communication
(ID # 26-0360)
By Councilor Wheeler
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.18.Communication
(ID # 26-0371)
By Councilor Hardt
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0464)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint
Session with the Planning Board on March 19, 2026.
6.C.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0383)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on March 17, 2026.
6.C.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0144)
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law,
Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual
cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption
amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22,
22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0145)
Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law,
Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an
increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter
59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0161)
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special
Education Reserve Fund.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.D.
LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0471)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits,
meeting on March 25, 2026.
6.D.2. Grant of Location
(ID # 26-0308)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 5
feet of conduit in Heath Street, from Utility Pole 165/13
to a point of pickup at 16 Edgar Avenue.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with
conditions.
6.D.3. Grant of Location
(ID # 26-0311)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6
feet of conduit in Line Street, from Utility Pole 211/7 to
a point of pickup at 62 Line Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with
conditions.
6.E.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0469)
Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities
and Maintenance, meeting on March 23, 2026.
6.E.2. Resolution
(ID # 26-0102)
By Councilor Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide to the
City Council a full-time equivalent analysis and
recommendations for custodial staffing at each
Somerville Public School, including distinctions between
day versus evening shifts, disparities between school
size, usage, and current custodial assignments.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Order
(ID # 26-0107)
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Strezo and
Councilor Mbah
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this
Council on maintenance issues in the East Somerville,
Capuano and Edgerly Schools.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.4. Order
(ID # 26-0109)
By Councilor Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a
written update to this Council and the School Committee
on the status of restoring hot water to all areas of the
Capuano Early Education Center, including which areas
are affected, actions taken, and an estimated timeline for
full restoration.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.5. Order
(ID # 26-0134)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management and the Director of the Office of
Sustainability and Environment provide a written report
to this Council on updates to measures and practices
taken to assess, monitor, maintain, and improve the
physical environment in schools.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.6. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0267)
Director of Public Space & Urban Forestry conveying
information regarding the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard
renovation.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.
SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0463)
Report of the Committee on Sustainability and
Infrastructure, meeting on March 18, 2026.
6.F.2. Resolution
(ID # 26-0149)
By Councilor Sait and Councilor Mbah
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove snow
from dead end streets, private ways and alleyways in a
timely manner.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.3. Resolution
(ID # 26-0236)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council whether the sidewalk snow clearing pilot
worked as intended this year, or whether there are other
strategies to improve pedestrian mobility following a
large snowstorm.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.F.4. Resolution
(ID # 26-0237)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council lessons learned from the recent large
snowfall about resources and policies needed to improve
snow clearance, including Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus stops, business
district sidewalks and parking, private ways and dead
ends, accessible ramps and bike lanes.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.5. Resolution
(ID # 26-0337)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan,
Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link,
Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait,
Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor
Wheeler
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council how to ensure that handicapped parking
spaces are not used for snow storage and are cleared at
the same time as other spaces.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.6. Resolution
(ID # 26-0338)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan,
Councilor Davis, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link,
Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait,
Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor
Wheeler
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council how to ensure that accessible sidewalk
ramps are cleared following snowstorms, and ensure that
311 reports on this issue are promptly responded to.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.7. Order
(ID # 26-0352)
By Councilor Hardt
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council, the policy of prohibiting parking on
alternating sides of the street during a snow emergency,
and whether it is the best way to meet snow removal
needs.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.G.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0379)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting
on March 16, 2026.
6.G.2. Resolution
(ID # 26-0060)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.3. Resolution
(ID # 26-0064)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.4. Order
(ID # 26-0070)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.5. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0086)
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting
comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0388)
Requesting approval to amend the Community
Preservation Act Fund FY 2025 grant of $365,000 to the
Somerville Community Land Trust to change the grant
conditions.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0378)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and
Security to the Police Department for a body-worn
camera program.
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7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0372)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $103,514
grant with no new match required, from Eversource
Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent
resurfacing and restoration of various streets.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0382)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Department of Revenue to the
Communications and Community Engagement
Department for Phase 1 of a website redesign.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0385)
Requesting approval to accept a gift with an approximate
value of $15,000 from the Town of Medway,
Massachusetts to the Fire Department for use by the
Auxiliary Fire Department as a lighting and pump
support unit.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0484)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0485)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for Crime Tracer.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0483)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eric
Weisman as Commissioner of Public Works.
7.9.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0465)
Conveying the appointment of Klaus Schultz to the
Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
7.10.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0466)
Conveying the appointment of Barry Rafkind to the
Ranked Choice Voting Committee.
7.11.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0467)
Conveying the appointment of Kat Rutkin to the Public
Financing of Campaigns Committee.
7.12.
Withdrawn
(ID # 26-0387)
Withdrawn.
7.13.
Withdrawn
(ID # 26-0386)
Withdrawn.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 26-0390)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread, 45
Day Street.
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9.2.
License
(ID # 26-0391)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public,
563 Broadway.
9.3.
License
(ID # 26-0389)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike,
325 Revolution Drive.
9.4.
License
(ID # 26-0393)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation.
9.5.
License
(ID # 26-0392)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son
LLC.
9.6.
License
(ID # 26-0394)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating.
9.7.
License
(ID # 26-0411)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
9.8.
License
(ID # 26-0397)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
9.9.
License
(ID # 26-0395)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway
Construction Inc.
9.10.
License
(ID # 26-0396)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction
Co. Inc.
9.11.
License
(ID # 26-0398)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions
Inc.
9.12.
License
(ID # 26-0400)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates
Inc.
9.13.
License
(ID # 26-0399)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc.
9.14.
License
(ID # 26-0401)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp.
9.15.
License
(ID # 26-0402)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DJ Morris Contracting.
9.16.
License
(ID # 26-0403)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation.
9.17.
License
(ID # 26-0415)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons
Inc.
9.18.
License
(ID # 26-0404)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc.
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9.19.
License
(ID # 26-0405)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental
Winter Storm Services.
9.20.
License
(ID # 26-0407)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp.
9.21.
License
(ID # 26-0406)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mackay Construction
Services Inc.
9.22.
License
(ID # 26-0408)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry &
Construction Inc.
9.23.
License
(ID # 26-0409)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment
Corporation.
9.24.
License
(ID # 26-0410)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC.
9.25.
License
(ID # 26-0412)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.
9.26.
License
(ID # 26-0413)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc.
9.27.
License
(ID # 26-0414)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ragusa Companies LLC.
9.28.
License
(ID # 26-0416)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation
Inc.
9.29.
License
(ID # 26-0417)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting.
9.30.
License
(ID # 26-0418)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today Inc.
9.31.
License
(ID # 26-0419)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation.
9.32.
License
(ID # 26-0420)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating
LLC.
9.33.
License
(ID # 26-0421)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc.
9.34.
License
(ID # 26-0422)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Umbro & Sons
Construction Corp.
9.35.
License
(ID # 26-0423)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.
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9.36.
License
(ID # 26-0424)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.
9.37.
License
(ID # 26-0425)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, WES Construction Corp.
9.38.
License
(ID # 26-0426)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape
and Const. Inc.
9.39.
License
(ID # 26-0427)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Tropical
Smoothie Cafe, 22 McGrath Highway, for take-out and
delivery services until 5am.
9.40.
License
(ID # 26-0428)
Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455
Grand Union Boulevard.
9.41.
License
(ID # 26-0429)
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy
Street.
9.42.
License
(ID # 26-0430)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45
Broadway.
9.43.
License
(ID # 26-0431)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161
Broadway.
9.44.
License
(ID # 26-0432)
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service,
4 Joy Street.
9.45.
License
(ID # 26-0433)
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45
Webster Avenue.
9.46.
License
(ID # 26-0435)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 355 Artisan Way.
9.47.
License
(ID # 26-0436)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 445 Artisan Way.
9.48.
License
(ID # 26-0437)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 479 Canal Street.
9.49.
License
(ID # 26-0434)
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment
Trust, 333 Great River Road.
9.50.
License
(ID # 26-0447)
Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland
Avenue.
9.51.
License
(ID # 26-0438)
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56
Joy Street.
9.52.
License
(ID # 26-0439)
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343
Medford Street.
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9.53.
License
(ID # 26-0440)
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service
Center, 1 Bow Street.
9.54.
License
(ID # 26-0441)
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers 1-93 Inc., 71
Linwood Street.
9.55.
License
(ID # 26-0443)
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259
McGrath Highway.
9.56.
License
(ID # 26-0444)
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham
Incorporated, 399 Revolution Drive.
9.57.
License
(ID # 26-0442)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston
Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street.
9.58.
License
(ID # 26-0445)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston,
161 Linwood Street.
9.59.
License
(ID # 26-0446)
Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body Inc., 12
Joy Street.
9.60.
License
(ID # 26-0448)
Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166
Boston Avenue.
9.61.
License
(ID # 26-0449)
Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8 LLC,
485 Foley Street.
9.62.
License
(ID # 26-0450)
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon
Street.
9.63.
License
(ID # 26-0451)
Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20
Assembly Square Drive.
9.64.
License
(ID # 26-0452)
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231
Washington Street.
9.65.
License
(ID # 26-0453)
Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC,
333 Broadway.
9.66.
License
(ID # 26-0454)
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott
Avenue.
9.67.
License
(ID # 26-0455)
Renewing Livery License, Med Transportation, 34 Grant
Street.
9.68.
License
(ID # 26-0456)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of
Boston, 161 Linwood Street.
9.69.
License
(ID # 26-0457)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275
Beacon Street.
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9.70.
License
(ID # 26-0458)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals
Inc., 475 Columbia Street.
9.71.
License
(ID # 26-0459)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique,
56 Union Square.
9.72.
License
(ID # 26-0460)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med.
#79.
9.73.
License
(ID # 26-0461)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Xeluxe
AutoGroup, 20 Cummings Street, 0 vehicles inside, 45
vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM, Sat: 8AM-2PM,
Sun: closed.
9.74.
License
(ID # 26-0462)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Sam's Auto
Sales, 166 Boston Avenue.
9.75.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0475)
Digital Fourth submitting comments re: Surveillance
Technology Annual Report.
9.76.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0476)
Harvard University conveying its Spring 2026
Accountability Report.
9.77.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0477)
Adam Steiner submitting comments re: YMCA
redevelopment.
9.78.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0478)
Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re:
anti-coagulant rodenticides.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0490)
By Councilor Link
That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a
citywide sweep to remove large debris from the
Community Path and bike lanes now that snow season
has concluded.
10.2.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0492)
By Councilor Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council, practical solutions to clearing snow from
schoolyards without damaging play surfaces to allow
students to access outdoor play areas.
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10.3.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0491)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration update this Council on plans to
upgrade electrical and air conditioning equipment for the
gym and cafeteria at the Edgerly School.
10.4.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0494)
St. Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License
for Easter Vigil on April 4 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
10.5.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0493)
Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting
comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
10.6.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0495)
Hala Jadallah submitting comments re: surveillance.
10.7.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0496)
Three residents submitting comments re: item #26-0485,
Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime
Tracer.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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