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<item><title>File 26-1215 — Communications &amp; Public Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on September 10 from 3pm</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1215.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1215.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Communications &amp; Public Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on September 10 from 3pm to 7:30pm.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1216 — Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Nepali Street Food Festival on September </title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1216.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1216.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Nepali Street Food Festival on September 5 from 11:30am to 9:30pm (raindate September 6).</description></item>
<item><title>2026-07-09 — City Council</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council-4038.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-09-city-council-4038.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>City Council Chamber and Remote Participation</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1203 — Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1203.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1203.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Renewing Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1204 — New Livery License, Centurion Executive Transport, 139 Broadway, operating 1 vehicle.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1204.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1204.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>New Livery License, Centurion Executive Transport, 139 Broadway, operating 1 vehicle.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1205 — New Livery License, Boston Elite Limo Service LLC, 20 Franklin Avenue, operating 1 vehicle.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1205.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1205.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>New Livery License, Boston Elite Limo Service LLC, 20 Franklin Avenue, operating 1 vehicle.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1206 — Renewing Taxi Medallion License, BAETDA Transportation Services LLC, Med. #51,73,77,87.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1206.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1206.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Renewing Taxi Medallion License, BAETDA Transportation Services LLC, Med. #51,73,77,87.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1207 — Public Library applying for a Public Event License for Comixcon 2026: Game On! on July 25 from 9am to 5pm (raindate Augu</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1207.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1207.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Public Library applying for a Public Event License for Comixcon 2026: Game On! on July 25 from 9am to 5pm (raindate August 1).</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1190 — Reaffirming this City Council&#x27;s recognition of July as Disability Pride Month in light of the recent Supreme Court rulin</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1190.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1190.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Reaffirming this City Council&#x27;s recognition of July as Disability Pride Month in light of the recent Supreme Court rulings and legal memorandum on the Olmstead decision from the Department of Justice.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1191 — In support of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio in her efforts to audit the General Court.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1191.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1191.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In support of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio in her efforts to audit the General Court.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1192 — Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1192.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1192.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1193 — Commending Jenneen Pagliaro on the auspicious occasion of her retirement after over 38 years of dedicated service.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1193.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1193.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Commending Jenneen Pagliaro on the auspicious occasion of her retirement after over 38 years of dedicated service.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1194 — Conveying responses to questions discussed by the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1194.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1194.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Conveying responses to questions discussed by the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1195 — Proclaiming July 2026 to be Disability Pride Month.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1195.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1195.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Proclaiming July 2026 to be Disability Pride Month.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1196 — Call of the Roll.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1196.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1196.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Call of the Roll.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1197 — Remembrances.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1197.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1197.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Remembrances.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1198 — Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1198.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1198.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1199 — Requesting the appropriation of $204,400 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works </title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1199.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1199.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the appropriation of $204,400 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works School Custodians Personal Services Account to fund a Memorandum of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union Chapter 3 - School Custodians.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-07-07 — Finance Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-07-finance-committee-4052.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-07-finance-committee-4052.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1179 — Director of Economic Development conveying an update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1179.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1179.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Director of Economic Development conveying an update on the 90 Washington Street Request for Proposals.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1180 — Chief of Police conveying a bi-annual report, pursuant to Section 2-6(g) of the Code of Ordinances. </title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1180.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1180.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Chief of Police conveying a bi-annual report, pursuant to Section 2-6(g) of the Code of Ordinances. </description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1181 — In support of the nurses and healthcare workers of Mass General Brigham Home Care and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1181.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1181.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In support of the nurses and healthcare workers of Mass General Brigham Home Care and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1187 — Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss 90 Washington Street.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1187.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1187.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss 90 Washington Street.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1188 — City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1188.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1188.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1189 — Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1189.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1189.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-07-06 — Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-06-confirmation-of-appointments-and-personnel-matters-committee-4050.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-06-confirmation-of-appointments-and-personnel-matters-committee-4050.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1174 — Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1174.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1174.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 30, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1175 — Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on July 1, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1175.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1175.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Housing, Community Development and Equity, meeting on July 1, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1176 — Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 1, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1176.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1176.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 1, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1177 — Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 6, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1177.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1177.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 6, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1178 — Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1178.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1178.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1158 — That the Strategy and Development Department and all relevant city departments conduct an economic analysis on the poten</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1158.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1158.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the Strategy and Development Department and all relevant city departments conduct an economic analysis on the potential impact to the city&#x27;s finances, including investigating all potential service providers, the impact of the city&#x27;s bond rating and the cost of enforcing the proposed Ordinance a</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1159 — Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from utility pole 141/2 to</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1159.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1159.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from utility pole 141/2 to a point of pickup at 6 Wheatland Street.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1160 — Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 4.5 feet of conduit in Line Street, from utility pole 211/7 to a </title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1160.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1160.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 4.5 feet of conduit in Line Street, from utility pole 211/7 to a point of pickup at 62 Line Street.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1161 — Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 199 feet of conduit in Elm Street, from utility pole 1</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1161.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1161.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 199 feet of conduit in Elm Street, from utility pole 112/31 to manhole 18932, and additional conduit from manhole 18932 to a point of pickup at 199 Elm Street.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1162 — Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game on July 11 from 10am to 6pm (ra</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1162.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1162.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game on July 11 from 10am to 6pm (raindate July 12).</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1163 — Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville Free Clothin</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1163.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1163.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville Free Clothing Store on August 22 from 7:30am to 4pm (raindate August 23).</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1164 — Paul Morgan applying for a Public Event License for Summer Cargo Bike Test Drive Event on July 26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1164.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1164.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Paul Morgan applying for a Public Event License for Summer Cargo Bike Test Drive Event on July 26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm (raindate August 2).</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1166 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachael Drew to the Affordable Housing Trust.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1166.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1166.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachael Drew to the Affordable Housing Trust.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1167 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Duncan Stuard to the Affordable Housing Trust.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1167.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1167.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Duncan Stuard to the Affordable Housing Trust.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1168 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Danielle O&#x27;Hearn to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1168.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1168.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Danielle O&#x27;Hearn to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1169 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Resendes to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1169.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1169.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Resendes to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1170 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katie Andalcio to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1170.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1170.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katie Andalcio to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1171 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Phoenix Stoddard to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1171.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1171.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Phoenix Stoddard to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1172 — Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessie Gerson-Nieder to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1172.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1172.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessie Gerson-Nieder to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1156 — Requesting authorization to borrow $130,392,395 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Clea</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1156.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1156.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting authorization to borrow $130,392,395 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage project.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-07-01 — Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-01-housing-community-development-and-equity-committee-4045.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-01-housing-community-development-and-equity-committee-4045.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Committee Room and Remote Participation</description></item>
<item><title>2026-07-01 — Public Health and Public Safety Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-01-public-health-and-public-safety-committee-4051.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-07-01-public-health-and-public-safety-committee-4051.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1154 — Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on June 29, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1154.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1154.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Sustainability and Infrastructure, meeting on June 29, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1155 — Requesting approval to appropriate $50,000 from the Salary &amp; Wage Stabilization Fund to establish a Police Detail Revolv</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1155.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1155.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval to appropriate $50,000 from the Salary &amp; Wage Stabilization Fund to establish a Police Detail Revolving Fund for Superior Officers.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-30 — Legislative Matters Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-30-legislative-matters-committee-4049.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-30-legislative-matters-committee-4049.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1152 — Requesting the appropriation of $185,357.58 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sid</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1152.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1152.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the appropriation of $185,357.58 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1153 — Requesting the appropriation of $834,595.05 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building desi</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1153.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1153.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the appropriation of $834,595.05 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-29 — Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-29-sustainability-and-infrastructure-committee-4044.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-29-sustainability-and-infrastructure-committee-4044.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1142 — Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 9, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1142.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1142.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 9, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1143 — Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 10, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1143.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1143.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 10, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1144 — Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 15, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1144.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1144.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 15, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1145 — Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 16, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1145.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1145.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 16, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1146 — Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 17, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1146.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1146.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 17, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1149 — Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 23, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1149.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1149.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 23, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1151 — Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1151.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1151.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-25 — City Council</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-25-city-council-3962.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-25-city-council-3962.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>City Council Chamber and Remote Participation</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1131 — Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Watch Party on July 7 from 10am to 10p</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1131.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1131.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Somerville Chamber of Commerce applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Watch Party on July 7 from 10am to 10pm.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1132 — That the funding for the previously cut Home Visitor position within the SomerBaby Program be reinstated through Health </title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1132.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1132.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the funding for the previously cut Home Visitor position within the SomerBaby Program be reinstated through Health and Human Services and be inclusive of postpartum care.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1133 — That the Administration allocate $20,000 to provide additional out-of-school-time programming for teens on early-release</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1133.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1133.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the Administration allocate $20,000 to provide additional out-of-school-time programming for teens on early-release Wednesdays.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1134 — That the crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1134.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1134.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the crossing guards receive a 10% raise in Fiscal Year 2027 budget.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1135 — That the Administration restore the funding for the cut positions in the Racial and Social Justice Department and restor</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1135.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1135.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the Administration restore the funding for the cut positions in the Racial and Social Justice Department and restore funding towards the mission of the department.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1136 — That the Administration utilize the Small Business Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2027 to infuse spending to local sm</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1136.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1136.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the Administration utilize the Small Business Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2027 to infuse spending to local small businesses and educate them on how to use these funds.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1137 — That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair receiving $5,180 and Lice</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1137.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1137.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair receiving $5,180 and Licensing Commissioners 2 and 3 receiving $5,000 each annually.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1138 — That the Administration add $400,000 in funding for Youth Development Services grants so that Teen Empowerment may have </title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1138.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1138.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the Administration add $400,000 in funding for Youth Development Services grants so that Teen Empowerment may have full funding.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1141 — Commending Regina Bertholdo on the auspicious occasion of her retirement.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1141.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1141.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Commending Regina Bertholdo on the auspicious occasion of her retirement.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-24 — Licenses and Permits Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-24-licenses-and-permits-committee-4048.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-24-licenses-and-permits-committee-4048.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1121 — That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1121.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1121.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment consider measures to reduce heat island effects on and around the grounds of the East Somerville Community School and the Edgerly School, including working with Open Spaces to add trees and green space.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1123 — Conveying a request regarding body-worn cameras.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1123.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1123.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Conveying a request regarding body-worn cameras.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1128 — Call of the Roll.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1128.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1128.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Call of the Roll.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1124 — Remembrances.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1124.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1124.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Remembrances.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1125 — Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1125.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1125.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1126 — Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1126.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1126.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 4, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1127 — Requesting the appropriation of $78,900 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund to fund a Jail Diversion Clinician</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1127.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1127.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the appropriation of $78,900 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund to fund a Jail Diversion Clinician in the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery Unit.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1129 — Requesting the approval of a transfer of $76.96 from the Department of Veterans Services Professional &amp; Technical Servic</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1129.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1129.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the approval of a transfer of $76.96 from the Department of Veterans Services Professional &amp; Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account to cover an expected year-end deficit.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1130 — Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,974.64 grant with no match required, from the Massachusetts Department of</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1130.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1130.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,974.64 grant with no match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Local Public Health Funding for FIFA 2026 World Cup Community Events.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-23 — Finance Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-23-finance-committee-4037.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-23-finance-committee-4037.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>City Council Chamber</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1111 — That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1111.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1111.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1112 — Calling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1112.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1112.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Calling for traffic calming measures in the Prospect Hill neighborhood.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1113 — City Clerk requesting elimination of the Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records &amp; Licensing position.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1113.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1113.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>City Clerk requesting elimination of the Assistant City Clerk-Vital Records &amp; Licensing position.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1114 — Requesting approval of a transfer of $595,106.69 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineeri</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1114.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1114.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of a transfer of $595,106.69 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Engineering &amp; Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1115 — Requesting approval of a transfer of $117,928 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1115.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1115.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of a transfer of $117,928 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Professional &amp; Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1116 — Requesting approval of a transfer of $46,889.72 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building I</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1116.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1116.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of a transfer of $46,889.72 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Capital Projects Building Improvements Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design and construction services.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1117 — Requesting approval of a transfer of $185,357.58 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Engineering Capital Outlay</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1117.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1117.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of a transfer of $185,357.58 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management-Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering &amp; Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1122 — Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,670.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management Capital Outlay Professional</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1122.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1122.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,670.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management Capital Outlay Professional &amp; Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1118 — Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss item #26-1109, a request for appropriation to the L</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1118.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1118.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss item #26-1109, a request for appropriation to the Law Department Judgments &amp; Settlements Account.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1119 — City Attorney conveying an update regarding item #26-1025.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1119.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1119.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>City Attorney conveying an update regarding item #26-1025.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1120 — School Committee Chair conveying the Fiscal Year 2027 School Department budget as approved by the School Committee on Ju</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1120.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1120.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>School Committee Chair conveying the Fiscal Year 2027 School Department budget as approved by the School Committee on June 8, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-22 — Finance Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-22-finance-committee-4036.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-22-finance-committee-4036.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>2026-06-22 — Traffic and Parking Committee</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-22-traffic-and-parking-committee-4041.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/meetings/2026-06-22-traffic-and-parking-committee-4041.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Virtual</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1110 — Requesting the appropriation of $201,495 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (&quot;Free Cash&quot;) to the Judgments &amp; Settlements A</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1110.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1110.html</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Requesting the appropriation of $201,495 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (&quot;Free Cash&quot;) to the Judgments &amp; Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1100 — Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1100.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1100.html</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 9, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1101 — Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1101.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1101.html</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 10, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1102 — Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 15, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1102.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1102.html</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 15, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>File 26-1103 — Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2026.</title><link>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1103.html</link><guid>https://somervillerecord.org/matters/26-1103.html</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2026.</description></item>
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