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Committee Report - L&P - 9-23-20 — File 210641
Licenses and Permits Committee
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September 23, 2020
REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Arrived
William A. White Jr.
Chair
Present
Wilfred N. Mbah
Vice Chair
Present
Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott
Ward Two City Councilor
Present
Others present: John Long - City Clerk, Rocco Dirico - Tufts, Mary Jeka - Tufts, Gerard Colletta
- Tufts, Michael Jordan - Tufts, Kevin Kraft - Tufts, Peter Forcellese - Legislative Clerk.
The meeting took place virtually via GoToWebinar and was called to order at 6:05 PM by
Chairman White and adjourned at 6:27 PM on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Scott,
Mbah and White), none against and none absent.
Mr. Long informed the committee that all outstanding conditions have been met on all of the
properties listed on the agenda. Councilor Scott would like to add conditioning language to the
permits.
Mr. Dirico stated that Tufts has produced a comprehensive plan to deal with the COVID
situation and has made testing data available on their public dashboard:
<https://coronavirus.tufts.edu/testing-metrics>. Mr. Dirico assured the committee that students
have been following protocols and that Tufts continues to enforce best practices regarding this
matter.
Approval of the September 9, 2020 Minutes
RESULT:
ACCEPTED
210484: That the Administration work with this Council for a smooth transition of outdoor
seating permits when they reach the Council for renewal beyond November 1.
In order to assist businesses providing outdoor seating during the COVID situation and to
provide transparency, Chairman White proposed the following motion:
Be it hereby ordered by the City Council, in session assembled, that through December 31,
2021, any business with a license from the City of Somerville Licensing Commission for
outdoor food and/or beverage service for outdoor seating shall not require further
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authorization from the City Council pursuant to Sec. 12-14 of the Somerville Code of
Ordinances.
The motion was unanimously approved on a roll call vote with Councilors, Scott, Mbah and
White all voting in favor.
RESULT:
WORK COMPLETED
210497: 11 citizens submitting comments re: Tufts plans to re-open its campus in the fall.
RESULT:
PLACED ON FILE
210504: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210505: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210506: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210507: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210508: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210509: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210510: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210511: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210512: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210513: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210514: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210515: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210516: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210517: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210518: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210519: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210520: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210521: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210522: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210523: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210524: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210525: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210526: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210527: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210528: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210529: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210530: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
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210531: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210532: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210533: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210534: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210535: Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard
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Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210536: Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer
Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210537: Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25
Whitfield Rd.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210538: Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126
Packard Ave.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
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RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210539: Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott
210540: Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta, 98 Professors Row.
This item was approved with the following condition:
The Lodging House shall operate in a manner designed to provide for the safety of the students
and the public in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as determined by the Somerville Board of
Health or its authorized agent. This includes, but is not limited to, strict adherence to Tufts
University’s own testing protocol dated September 4, 2020.
RESULT:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS]
AYES:
White Jr., Mbah, Scott