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City Council — Agenda, May 14, 2026
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Published May 12, 2026, 1:15 PM, Revised Published May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 26-0843)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 26-0844)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 26-0845)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 26, 2026.
1.4.
Minutes
(ID # 26-0847)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April
14, 2026.
1.5.
Minutes
(ID # 26-0846)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April
9, 2026.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 26-0748)
By Councilor McLaughlin
Commending Lillian Bartolucci on the auspicious
occasion of her 100th birthday.
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2.2.
Citation
(ID # 26-0828)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Commending the Salvation Army for their dedicated
commitment and generosity in supporting the city.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 26-0750)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10
feet of conduit in Hudson Street, from Utility Pole 202/9
to a proposed new handhole next to 135 Hudson Street.
3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 26-0751)
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location
to install 4 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, from existing
Manhole 44/52A to a proposed new handhole next to
115 Pearl Street.
3.3.
Grant of Location
(ID # 26-0752)
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location
to install 61 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from
existing Manhole 44/430 to a proposed new handhole
next to 350 Medford Street.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0821)
By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Hardt
That the Administration, the Executive Director of the
Office of Strategic Planning and Community
Development, the Director of Health and Human
Services, and the Director of the Office of Housing
Stability, engage with leadership of Saint James Church
to explore opportunities for partnership between the city
and the church to activate underutilized space for
community-serving purposes.
4.2.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0822)
By Councilor Mbah and Councilor Hardt
That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on
Elmwood Street and assess whether closing the street to
non-residents during rush hours would be possible and
useful to reduce the cut-through traffic to and from
Cameron Avenue.
4.3.
Communication
(ID # 26-0823)
By Councilor Mbah
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention
Trust Fund.
4.4.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0805)
By Councilor Sait and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Public Works place a portable
restroom at Hoyt-Sullivan playground.
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4.5.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0806)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on
Vernon Street.
4.6.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0824)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Coordinator submit a written report to this City Council
regarding the timeline for ADA Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 under Title II, and
the plan for its completion.
4.7.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0825)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration submit a written report to this
Council regarding the timeline and process for staffing
the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator role
and update this Council on the plan to process ADA
complaints and accessibility coordination when this
position is vacant.
4.8.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0826)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wheeler
Supporting the Governor’s Executive Order “Facilitating
Safe and Affordable Single-Stair Multifamily Residential
Buildings”.
4.9.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0827)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Administration work with the Massachusetts
Department of Transportation to ensure that extremely
loud construction does not occur overnight.
4.10.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0831)
By Councilor Hardt
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic
Planning and Community Development develop and
share with the public, a list of all the spaces that are
available for community use, including and especially
those that are part of private developments.
4.11.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0832)
By Councilor Hardt
That the Director of Water and Sewer provide an
overview of the water and sewer metering and billing
practices.
4.12.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0834)
By Councilor Wheeler
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning
consider revising the demolition review cutoff date to
1945, rather than a date relative to the present year.
4.13.
Communication
(ID # 26-0833)
By Councilor Wheeler
Conveying the existing Body Worn Camera Policy.
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4.14.
Zoning Ordinance
(ID # 26-0835)
By Councilor Davis
Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters.
4.15.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0836)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street
light at the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets near
the East Somerville Station crosswalk to increase
visibility and pedestrian safety.
4.16.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0837)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways
art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to
increase pedestrian safety.
4.17.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0838)
By Councilor Link
That the Chief Information Officer provide this Council
with a summary report on the current accessibility status
of city-operated digital properties including websites,
platforms, and portals, and share any plans to ensure new
properties comply with Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG) using principles like
“accessibility-first design."
4.18.
Order
(ID # 26-0839)
By Councilor Link and Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update to this Council on improvements made to
custodial staffing at the East Somerville Community
School.
4.19.
Order
(ID # 26-0841)
By Councilor Link and Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update on the improvements made to the temperature in
the Edgerly Education Center Cafetorium and kitchen
following the installation of the air conditioning unit.
4.20.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0840)
By Councilor Link and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility evaluate the feasibility of
implementing a raised intersection or crosswalk at the
intersection of Columbus Avenue, Prospect Hill
Parkway, and Stone Avenue, and report findings to the
City Council.
4.21.
Resolution
(ID # 26-0842)
By Councilor Link and Councilor Sait
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
consider snow clearing requirements to maintain
inclusive winter use when selecting turf materials for the
new Kennedy School inclusive playground.
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5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0814)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of
Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 4,
2026.
6.A.2. Resolution
(ID # 26-0239)
By Councilor Link, Councilor Strezo and Councilor
Mbah
That the Director of Human Resources review the hiring
for crossing guards, ensuring that the process and
requirements are right-sized and not unnecessarily
burdensome such that they deter qualified candidates.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0380)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Logan
Brill to the Conservation Commission.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0381)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Valerie
Locker to the Conservation Commission.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0483)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eric
Weisman as Commissioner of Public Works.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0698)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Dennis
Sullivan to the position of Fire District Chief.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.7. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0701)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Sean
Marquis to the position of Fire Lieutenant.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0702)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael J.
Marino to the position of Fire Captain.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.9. Order
(ID # 26-0713)
By Councilor Davis
In his capacity as President, recommending the
appointment of Courtney Henderson to the position of
City Clerk.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.B.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0816)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May
7, 2026.
6.B.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0204)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1
of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for larger buildings,
additional dimensional flexibility, and fewer use
restrictions for affordable housing projects.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
6.B.3. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0287)
26 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text
Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections
3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and
3.2.12m.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
6.B.4. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0649)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item
#26-0204.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.5. Order
(ID # 26-0848)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan,
Councilor Sait and Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to
include a two-foot setback for dormers.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.6. Order
(ID # 26-0850)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor
McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
prepare a revised amendment to item #26-0287 to
remove the third story by right from detached house,
semidetached house, and duplex house.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file.
6.C.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0811)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on April 28, 2026.
6.C.2. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0495)
Hala Jadallah submitting comments re: surveillance.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.C.3. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0496)
Three residents submitting comments re: item #26-0485,
Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime
Tracer.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.4. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0607)
Tamara Grasty and Emma Rybeck submitting comments
re: item #26-0485, Surveillance Technology Impact
Report for Crime Tracer.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0815)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on May 5, 2026.
6.D.2. Order
(ID # 22-0504)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That this Council amend its Rule 24 by requiring a
majority vote of the Council before a councilor can be
removed from a committee.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file.
6.D.3. Order
(ID # 25-1439)
By Mayor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Clingan,
Councilor Strezo and Councilor Scott
That the City Clerk work with this Council to amend the
Code of Ordinances to better regulate the sale of
second-hand goods.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file.
6.D.4. Order
(ID # 26-0354)
By Councilor Davis
That Rule 4 of the Rules of the City Council be amended
to update submission deadlines for agenda items,
consistent with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.E.
LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0817)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits,
meeting on May 13, 2026.
6.E.2. Grant of Location
(ID # 26-0525)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
318 feet of conduit in Kent Street and Somerville
Avenue, from existing Manhole 14831 to point of pickup
at 22 Kent Street, and additional conduit from Manhole
14831 to an existing Manhole 8634.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved with
conditions.
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6.F.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0813)
Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities
and Maintenance, meeting on April 30, 2026.
6.F.2. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0266)
Director of Infrastructure & Asset Management
conveying the Strategic Asset Management Plan report.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.4. Resolution
(ID # 26-0521)
By Councilor Sait
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
radiator dysfunction in one of the Kennedy School
classrooms.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.
SUSTAINABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0812)
Report of the Committee on Sustainability and
Infrastructure, meeting on April 29, 2026.
6.G.2. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0259)
Christopher Beland submitting comments re: items
#26-0175, #26-0176, #26-0177, #26-0178, #26-0179,
#26-0180, #26-0181, #26-0182, #26-0183, #26-0184,
#26-0185, #26-0186, and #26-0187, Eversource applying
for Grants of Location.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.G.3. Order
(ID # 26-0336)
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 Director of Inspectional Services discuss with
this Council how to ensure that temporary dumpster
permits do not conflict with handicapped parking spaces,
or that temporary handicapped parking spaces are
relocated for the duration of the dumpster permit.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.4. 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.G.5. 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.G.6. Order
(ID # 26-0353)
By Councilor Hardt
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with
this Council the frequency of street sweeping throughout
the period of April through November.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.G.7. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.8. Resolution
(ID # 26-0473)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan, Councilor
Ewen-Campen, Councilor Scott and Councilor Mbah
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.9. Resolution
(ID # 26-0481)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Sait
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.10.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.H.1. Committee Report
(ID # 26-0809)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting
on April 27, 2026.
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6.H.2. Resolution
(ID # 26-0279)
By Councilor Link
That the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Mobility update this Council regarding plans to keep
bike lanes, protected bike lanes, and other separated
micromobility facilities clear and passable on major
throughways, with particular attention to school routes,
timelines after snowfall, staffing, and equipment
capacity.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0745)
Requesting approval of an amendment to the Assembly
Square District Improvement Financing District Map and
Program to include the Assembly Square Fire Station, 45
Middlesex Avenue, and improvements to the intersection
of Middlesex Avenue and Mystic Avenue.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0797)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to
authorize the City of Somerville to regulate leases and
tenancy at will agreements.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0746)
Requesting approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax
Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form
of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0818)
Requesting approval to appropriate $3,940,905 from the
Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund
to the Street Resurfacing Bond Fund to pay down street
reconstruction and resurfacing expenses.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0808)
Requesting approval to appropriate $2,381,625 from the
Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund
to the Somerville Avenue Streetscape Bond Fund to pay
down capital expenses.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0807)
Requesting approval to appropriate $999,000 from the
Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund
to the Building Improvements Bond Fund to pay down
building renovation expenses.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0819)
Requesting approval to appropriate $545,985 from the
Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to Fire Pumper Bond
Fund 51855 for the purposes of funding a new fire
pumper.
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7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0820)
Requesting approval to appropriate $532,449 from the
Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Fire Pumper
Bond Fund 5187 for the purpose of funding a new fire
pumper.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0810)
Requesting approval to appropriate $320,000 from the
Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund
to the Union Square Streetscape and Plaza Bond Fund to
pay down streetscape improvement expenses.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0803)
Requesting approval to appropriate $182,469 from the
Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization fund for
the Healthcare for the Homeless program.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0733)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,000 from the
Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund
Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0763)
Requesting approval to enter into a 60-month contract
renewal term with Waste Management of Massachusetts
Inc. for solid waste disposal.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0738)
Requesting approval to establish an Arts Council
Furniture Account and to use $2,000 in available funds
from the Arts Council Professional & Technical Services
Account to purchase new desks and chairs for staff.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0740)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension
until 5/22/2027 for the contract with UELContractors
Inc. for the completion of improvements at Junction
Park.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0732)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $11,000
grant and a $4,200 grant with no new match required,
from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire
Department for fire safety education and supplies for
school children and senior citizens.
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0707)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$6,660 using available funds in the Police Department
Maintenance Software Account for fingerprinting
machine software.
7.17.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0688)
Requesting approval of the 2026-2027 Housing and
Urban Development One Year Action Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant, Home
Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant
programs.
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7.18.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0830)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for CrimeTracer.
7.19.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0729)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Linzy
Buffington as required by Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 268A, Section 20(b).
7.20.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0730)
Requesting approval of an exemption for John Haverty
as required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter
268A, Section 20(b).
7.21.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0731)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Peter George as
required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 268A,
Section 20(b).
7.22.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0829)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Jasper Coles as
required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A,
Section 20(b).
7.23.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0741)
Proclaiming that the week of May 10 through May 17,
2026 is Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
7.24.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0742)
Proclaiming May 2026 to be Jewish American Heritage
Month.
7.25.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0743)
Proclaiming May 2026 to be Haitian American Heritage
Month.
7.26.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0654)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of
Christopher Camara to the position of Police Officer.
7.27.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0734)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kaleigh
Kosta to the position of Police Officer.
7.28.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0655)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Taylor
Perkins to the Fair Housing Commission.
7.29.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-0727)
Conveying the appointment of Georgy Cohen to the
Public Financing of Campaigns Committee.
7.30.
Withdrawn
(ID # 26-0719)
Withdrawn.
7.31.
Withdrawn
(ID # 26-0498)
Withdrawn.
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7.32.
Withdrawn
(ID # 26-0728)
Withdrawn.
7.33.
Withdrawn
(ID # 26-0737)
Withdrawn.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0735)
City Clerk conveying her resignation, effective May 17,
2026.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0749)
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 26-0753)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc.
9.2.
License
(ID # 26-0754)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering.
9.3.
License
(ID # 26-0755)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc.
9.4.
License
(ID # 26-0756)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction
Inc.
9.5.
License
(ID # 26-0757)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co.,
Inc.
9.6.
License
(ID # 26-0758)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation
Corporation.
9.7.
License
(ID # 26-0759)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing &
Heating Inc.
9.8.
License
(ID # 26-0760)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation.
9.9.
License
(ID # 26-0761)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's
Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway.
9.10.
License
(ID # 26-0762)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo
Ambulance Service Inc., 137 Washington Street.
9.11.
License
(ID # 26-0764)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N
Joy, 626 Somerville Avenue.
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9.12.
License
(ID # 26-0765)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek
Gyros, 215 Elm Street.
9.13.
License
(ID # 26-0766)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon
Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Avenue.
9.14.
License
(ID # 26-0767)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky
Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.
9.15.
License
(ID # 26-0769)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer
Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.
9.16.
License
(ID # 26-0768)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa
John's, 622 Somerville Avenue.
9.17.
License
(ID # 26-0770)
Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair,
Inc., 583 Broadway.
9.18.
License
(ID # 26-0771)
Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360
Medford Street.
9.19.
License
(ID # 26-0772)
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell Street.
9.20.
License
(ID # 26-0773)
Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel
Company, 492R Rutherford Avenue.
9.21.
License
(ID # 26-0774)
Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808
Windsor Street.
9.22.
License
(ID # 26-0775)
Renewing Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250
Water Street.
9.23.
License
(ID # 26-0776)
Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83A
Albion Street.
9.24.
License
(ID # 26-0777)
Renewing Garage License, Fred M. Susan Auto Body,
Inc., 269 Somerville Avenue.
9.25.
License
(ID # 26-0778)
Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600
Windsor Place.
9.26.
License
(ID # 26-0779)
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193
Somerville Avenue.
9.27.
License
(ID # 26-0780)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans., Inc.,
Med. #15.
9.28.
License
(ID # 26-0781)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow
TNC of Somerville, Med.
#27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68.
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9.29.
License
(ID # 26-0782)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi
Inc, Med. #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43.
9.30.
License
(ID # 26-0783)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Early Bird
Transportation, LLC, Med. #49.
9.31.
License
(ID # 26-0784)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Charlie's Family
LLC, Med. #80.
9.32.
License
(ID # 26-0785)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, HollyPaul
Desravines, Med. #92.
9.33.
License
(ID # 26-0786)
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1
Davis Square.
9.34.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0789)
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event
License for Haitian Flag Raising on May 18 from
2:30pm to 5:30pm.
9.35.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0790)
Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event
License for New England Hong Kong Festival on May
30 from 8am to 8pm (raindate May 31).
9.36.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0794)
Veterans Services Department applying for a Public
Event License for Pride Flag Raising on June 4 from
4:30pm to 6:30pm.
9.37.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0796)
Mobility Division applying for a Public Event License
for Quick Build Safety Improvements Open House on
June 9 from 5pm to 8pm (raindate June 10).
9.38.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0791)
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a
Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising on
June 16 from 11am to 1:30pm (raindate June 17).
9.39.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0788)
St. Anthony Parish applying for a Public Event License
for Festa Junina 2026 on June 20 from 10am to 1am
(raindate June 21).
9.40.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0787)
Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public
Event License for Family Fun Day on June 27 from
10am to 7:30pm.
9.41.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0795)
Citixen Joy LLC applying for a Public Event License for
Somer Fest on July 25 from 10am to 7:30pm (raindate
July 26).
9.42.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0793)
Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for
NICE, a fest Vendor Market on July 25 and July 26 from
12pm to 12am.
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May 14, 2026
9.43.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0792)
Police Department applying for a Public Event License
for National Night Out on August 4 from 9am to
10:30pm (raindate August 5).
9.44.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0798)
25 residents submitting comments re: item #26-0287, a
Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning
Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k,
3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m.
9.45.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0799)
Four residents submitting comments re: item #26-0484,
Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn
Cameras.
9.46.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0800)
Dorinda Jaquith submitting comments re: parking
permits.
9.47.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0801)
Hayley Richards submitting comments re: Kensington
Avenue.
9.48.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0802)
Alison Davis submitting comments re: water in city
parks.
9.49.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0804)
Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) submitting comments re:
90 Washington Street.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0849)
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management
conveying that a public hearing on proposed FY27 water
and sewer rates will be held on May 28, 2026, pursuant
to Section 11-125 of the Code of Ordinances.
10.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 26-0851)
Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conveying
updated language for item #26-0287, an amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance, as requested by the Committee on
Land Use.
10.3.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0862)
Benjamin G. Brown School applying for a Public Event
License for BGB Fun Run on May 22 from 7:30am to
2:30pm (raindate June 5).
10.4.
Public Event
(ID # 26-0863)
Isabel Calder applying for a Public Event License for
Touch Grass & Meet IRL on May 23, June 21, and July
25 for various times (raindate May 24).
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10.5.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0852)
Urban Forestry Committee submitting comments re: 90
Washington Street.
10.6.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0864)
John Henderson submitting comments re: item
#26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of
conduit next to 135 Hudson Street.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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