Somerville

Oct 20, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-1520: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of October 6, 2026.
• File #26-1414: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $35,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for overtime/backfill to support officers and supervisors in obtaining/maintaining Crisis Intervention Team Training certification.
• File #26-1472: Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Racial and Social Justice Fund to implement the 2026 Community Grant Cycle.
• File #26-1486: Requesting authorization to reduce the borrowing appropriation of $89,332,819 for the Poplar Street Project by $2,097,667.05.
• and 4 more on the agenda

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Oct 15, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #26-1383: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of September 3, 2026.
• File #26-1259: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to remove ground story elevation requirements.
• File #26-1373: That Section 3.1.7.c of the Zoning Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
• File #26-1336: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.
• and 3 more on the agenda

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Oct 14, 2026 · Traffic and Parking meeting

• File #26-1024: That this Council schedule a Public Hearing regarding construction parking permits and the impact of current enforcement policy on neighborhood residents.

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Oct 13, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-1385: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026.
• File #26-1449: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of September 15, 2026.
• File #25-1822: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure.
• File #26-0484: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
• and 18 more on the agenda

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Oct 6, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-1450: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 22, 2026.
• File #26-1340: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $169,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Department of Public Works for equipment to strengthen school security systems.
• File #26-1391: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 2/15/2027 for Utile Inc to complete any outstanding task related to our up zoning and five year zoning review efforts.
• File #26-1392: Requesting the transfer of $22,596.24 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historic Preservation Debt Service account to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve.
• and 5 more on the agenda

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Oct 6, 2026 · School Building Facilities and Maintenance meeting

• File #26-1384: Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting of September 8, 2026.
• File #26-1452: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management present on continued concerns related to exterior tiles on the Somerville High School building, and provide updates on measures to identify and mitigate those concerns.
• File #26-0241: That the Administration provide the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.
• File #26-0710: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council and the School Committee about safety improvements to security cameras, enclosed schoolyard fencing, balconies, and other infrastructure at the Argenziano School.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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Oct 5, 2026 · Traffic and Parking meeting

• File #26-1148: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of June 22, 2026.
• File #26-0136: That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council strategies for improving the safety of users of the Community Path, including improved signage, enforcement of the motorized vehicle ban on the path, coordination with community partners to encourage cooperative use, and regulation of e-bikes, including the imposition of speed limits.
• File #26-0137: That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street and School Street crosswalks facing the Green Line stations.
• File #26-0138: That the Director of Mobility add additional signage helping users of the Community Path get through Maxwell's Green to the Community Path and add clear signage directing users to the ramp and stairs on Lowell Street.
• and 6 more on the agenda

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Oct 1, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #26-1258: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.15, 5.1.16, 6.1.13, 6.2.14, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 6.5.13 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to correct parking maximums.
• File #26-1259: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.4, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.10, 3.1.11, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.2.10, 3.2.11, 4.1.7, 4.2.7, 4.3.7, 4.4.7 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to remove ground story elevation requirements.
• File #26-1336: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.3, 3.1.6, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.11, 3.1.12, 3.1.13, 3.1.16, 3.2.6 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units.
• File #26-1337: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.4.5, 3.1.17, 3.2.16, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.14, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.14, 4.3.8, 4.3.9, 4.3.14, 4.4.8, 4.4.9, 4.4.15, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.1.9, 5.1.16, 6.1.12, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.14, 6.3.12, 6.4.9, 6.4.15, 6.5.7, 7.2.8 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to clarify requirements for principal entrances.
• and 1 more on the agenda

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Sep 30, 2026 · Public Health and Public Safety meeting

• File #26-1212: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of July 1, 2026.
• File #26-0493: Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
• File #26-0106: That the Administration provide monthly updates to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on progress towards addressing homelessness in Somerville.
• File #26-0708: That the Commissioner of Public Works invest in trash barrels with latches to address rodent issues.
• and 3 more on the agenda

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Sep 30, 2026 · Housing, Community Development and Equity meeting

• File #26-1211: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of July 1, 2026.
• File #26-0870: 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.
• File #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.
• File #26-1033: Conveying an update regarding item #26-0825, a Resolution 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.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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Sep 29, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

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Sep 28, 2026 · Sustainability and Infrastructure meeting

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Sep 23, 2026 · Licenses and Permits meeting

• File #26-1150: Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of June 24, 2026.
• File #26-1068: New Extended Operating Hours License, Wings Over Somerville, 519 Somerville Avenue, for in-store, take-out, and delivery service until 2am.

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Sep 22, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-1382: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 3, 2026.
• File #26-1221: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $9,809.81 grant that requires a match, from the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance to the Somerville Police Department for body armor vests.
• File #26-1240: Requesting approval to appropriate $255,045 from the Transportation Network Receipts Reserved Account to the Transportation Network Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2027 Vision Zero efforts.
• File #26-1254: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $215,919.15 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department for a Shared Services Coordinator and a Clinical Community Health Worker.
• and 6 more on the agenda

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Sep 17, 2026 · Land Use meeting

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Sep 15, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-1165: Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: formal recognition by this Council as a neighborhood council under Chapter 7, Article IX of the Code of Ordinances.
• File #26-1218: Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting information re: item #26-1165, a request for formal recognition as a neighborhood council.
• File #26-1262: 6 residents submitting comments re: item #26-1165, Davis Square Neighborhood Council recognition.
• File #26-1111: That Chapter 3, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
• and 4 more on the agenda

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Sep 9, 2026 · Licenses and Permits meeting

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Sep 8, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-1210: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of June 30, 2026.
• File #26-1165: Davis Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: formal recognition by this Council as a neighborhood council under Chapter 7, Article IX of the Code of Ordinances.
• File #26-1006: 89 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
• File #26-1185: 74 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding the proposed ethical procurement ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-11 of the City Charter.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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Sep 8, 2026 · School Building Facilities and Maintenance meeting

• File #26-0941: Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting of May 21, 2026.
• File #26-0063: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Engineering explore the feasibility of establishing a teen center at the Cummings School, accessible via School Street, considering current building uses and provide this Council with an analysis on space availability, operational considerations, community impacts, and potential next steps.
• File #26-0241: That the Administration provide the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.
• File #26-0710: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council and the School Committee about safety improvements to security cameras, enclosed schoolyard fencing, balconies, and other infrastructure at the Argenziano School.
• and 3 more on the agenda

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Sep 3, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-1214: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of July 7, 2026.
• File #26-1219: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for operational funding for the Metro Boston Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center.
• File #26-1220: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $12,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Department of Mental Health to the Police Department to partially fund the operation of the jail/arrest diversion program.
• File #26-1226: Requesting approval of a transfer of $315,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Debt Service Account to the Morrison Avenue & Greater Davis Square Area Sewer Separation Design Capital Fund to fund required project expenditures.
• and 10 more on the agenda

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Sep 3, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #26-0942: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 21, 2026.
• File #26-1147: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of June 18, 2026.
• File #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.
• File #26-0835: Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters.

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Jul 7, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0943: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of May 26, 2026.
• File #26-1142: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 9, 2026.
• File #26-1143: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 10, 2026.
• File #26-1144: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of June 15, 2026.
• and 4 more on the agenda

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Jul 6, 2026 · Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters meeting

• File #26-0858: Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of May 4, 2026.
• File #25-1423: That the City Clerk implement the hiring practices detailed within for positions in the City Council and City Clerk Departments.
• File #26-0655: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Taylor Perkins to the Fair Housing Commission.
• File #26-1013: That this City Council appoints Rodrigo Badaro, Bea Gomez-Mouakad, Marianne Walles, Martin Sanchez, Yesenia Alfaro, and Marcy Goldstein-Gelb to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
• and 15 more on the agenda

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Jul 1, 2026 · Public Health and Public Safety meeting

• File #25-1709: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of October 30, 2025.
• File #25-1855: Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of December 1, 2025.
• File #26-0493: Gilman Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
• File #25-1770: That this City Council discuss the safety of the Summer Street bike lane design around or near Putnam Street to Benton Road and how and if additional safety modifications can be made.
• and 17 more on the agenda

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Jul 1, 2026 · Housing, Community Development and Equity meeting

• File #26-0722: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of April 15, 2026.
• File #26-0082: That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the stock and condition of previously installed playground communication boards that assist nonverbal children in playtime.
• File #26-0059: That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the Kensington Connector.
• File #26-0052: That the Commissioner of Public Works and relevant departments discuss the future community use of Founders Rink for 2026 and beyond.
• and 5 more on the agenda

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Jun 30, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-0940: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 19, 2026.
• File #26-0797: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to regulate leases and tenancy at will agreements.
• File #26-0882: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require property owners provide a notice of building sale to tenants.
• File #26-1023: That Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1 of the Code of Ordinances be amended as detailed within.
• and 10 more on the agenda

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Jun 29, 2026 · Sustainability and Infrastructure meeting

• File #26-0856: Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of April 29, 2026.
• File #26-0626: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the decision to implement a tiered residential base rate structure that differentiates between properties served by 5/8-inch pipes and those served by 1-inch pipes.
• File #26-0805: That the Director of Public Works place a portable restroom at Hoyt-Sullivan playground.
• File #26-0832: That the Director of Water and Sewer provide an overview of the water and sewer metering and billing practices.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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Jun 24, 2026 · Licenses and Permits meeting

• File #26-0861: Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of May 13, 2026.
• File #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.
• File #26-0910: Diane Covino submitting comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit next to 135 Hudson Street.
• File #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.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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Jun 23, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0952: Requesting the appropriation of $24,672,499 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Water Enterprise Fund budget.
• File #26-0963: Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Capital Stabilization Fund.
• File #26-0951: Requesting the appropriation of $39,633,688 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget.
• File #26-0962: Requesting the appropriation of $16,000,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund.
• and 12 more on the agenda

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Jun 22, 2026 · Traffic and Parking meeting

• File #26-0854: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of April 27, 2026.
• File #26-0939: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of May 18, 2026.
• File #26-1021: That the Director of Mobility install additional signage and the Chief of Police increase enforcement to ensure compliance with the one-way traffic direction on Whitfield Road.
• File #26-0837: That the Director of Mobility use urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street, in front of the playground, to increase pedestrian safety.
• and 6 more on the agenda

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Jun 22, 2026 · Finance meeting

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Jun 18, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #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.
• File #26-0257: Union 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
• File #26-0835: Proposing an amendment to Section 2.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Homeless Shelters.

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Jun 17, 2026 · Finance meeting

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Jun 16, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0378: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
• File #26-0744: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project.
• File #26-0853: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Capital Projects.
• File #26-0869: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall Sewer Separation design project.
• and 31 more on the agenda

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Jun 15, 2026 · Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters meeting

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Jun 15, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0950: Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget.
• File #26-0979: That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on recent changes for Requests For Proposals for youth programming grants, particularly grants that impact Teen Empowerment directly.

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Jun 10, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0950: Requesting the appropriation of $376,778,493 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget.

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Jun 9, 2026 · Finance meeting

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Jun 3, 2026 · School Building Facilities and Maintenance meeting

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Jun 2, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

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Jun 1, 2026 · Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters meeting

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May 26, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0724: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of April 21, 2026.
• File #26-0378: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
• File #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.
• File #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.
• and 12 more on the agenda

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May 21, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #26-0860: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026.
• File #26-0330: 29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.
• File #26-0329: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.
• File #26-0328: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.2.2 regarding affordable dwelling units.
• and 1 more on the agenda

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May 21, 2026 · School Building Facilities and Maintenance meeting

• File #26-0857: Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance CommitteeMeeting of April 30, 2026.
• File #26-0492: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, practical solutions to clearing snow from schoolyards without damaging play surfaces to allow students to access outdoor play areas.
• File #26-0241: That the Administration provide the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.
• File #26-0709: That the Administration report to the School Committee and this Council, on indoor air quality conditions at the Kennedy School, specifically regarding mold and humidity levels, and outline steps being taken to address them.
• and 1 more on the agenda

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May 20, 2026 · Sustainability and Infrastructure meeting

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May 19, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-0522: Proposing an amendment to Section 2-6 of the Code of Ordinances, the Welcoming Communities Ordinance, to further enhance civil rights protections in Somerville.
• File #25-1822: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure.
• File #26-0859: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 5, 2026.
• File #26-0855: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of April 28, 2026.

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May 18, 2026 · Traffic and Parking meeting

• File #26-0123: That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the intersection improvements at Webster Avenue and Prospect Street.
• File #26-0634: 64 residents submitting comments re: parking on Oak, Houghton, Bolton, and Prospect Streets.
• File #26-0373: That this Council review construction-related parking in the area of Oak Street and Bolton Street.
• File #26-0303: Conveying the 2026 Safe Streets Ordinance Annual Report.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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May 13, 2026 · Licenses and Permits meeting

• File #26-0641: Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of April 8, 2026.
• File #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.

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May 12, 2026 · Finance meeting

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May 7, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #26-0502: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of March 19, 2026.
• File #26-0723: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on April 16, 2026.
• File #26-0649: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #26-0204.
• File #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.
• and 3 more on the agenda

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May 6, 2026 · Public Health and Public Safety meeting

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May 5, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-0046: Amending Chapter 2, Article III of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section establishing the time and place of regular meetings of the City Council.
• File #26-0354: 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.
• File #25-1439: That the City Clerk work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to better regulate the sale of second-hand goods.
• File #25-1686: Amending Chapter 8, Article III of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to secondhand dealer licenses.
• and 2 more on the agenda

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May 4, 2026 · Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters meeting

• File #26-0638: Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of March 30, 2026.
• File #26-0380: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Logan Brill to the Conservation Commission.
• File #26-0381: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Valerie Locker to the Conservation Commission.
• File #26-0483: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eric Weisman as Commissioner of Public Works.
• and 5 more on the agenda

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Apr 30, 2026 · School Building Facilities and Maintenance meeting

• File #26-0503: Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting of March 23, 2026.
• File #26-0135: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on when the school buildings maintenance project website will be available.
• File #26-0491: That the Administration update this Council on plans to upgrade electrical and air conditioning equipment for the gym and cafeteria at the Edgerly School.
• File #26-0063: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Engineering explore the feasibility of establishing a teen center at the Cummings School, accessible via School Street, considering current building uses and provide this Council with an analysis on space availability, operational considerations, community impacts, and potential next steps.
• and 4 more on the agenda

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Apr 29, 2026 · Sustainability and Infrastructure meeting

• File #26-0501: Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of March 18, 2026.
• File #26-0337: 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.
• File #26-0338: 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.
• File #26-0353: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the frequency of street sweeping throughout the period of April through November.
• and 9 more on the agenda

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Apr 28, 2026 · Legislative Matters meeting

• File #26-0500: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of March 17, 2026.
• File #26-0302: Conveying the 2025 Surveillance Technology Annual Report.
• File #26-0484: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras.
• File #26-0485: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Crime Tracer.
• and 4 more on the agenda

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Apr 27, 2026 · Traffic and Parking meeting

• File #26-0123: That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the intersection improvements at Webster Avenue and Prospect Street.
• File #26-0499: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of March 16, 2026.
• File #26-0634: 64 residents submitting comments re: parking on Oak, Houghton, Bolton, and Prospect Streets.
• File #26-0373: That this Council review construction-related parking in the area of Oak Street and Bolton Street.
• and 4 more on the agenda

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Apr 21, 2026 · Finance meeting

• File #26-0640: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of April 7, 2026.
• File #26-0378: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
• File #26-0506: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Public Library for library operations.
• File #26-0507: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $300 gift from James and Linda Hyson to the Public Library for materials for the West Branch Library.
• and 15 more on the agenda

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Apr 16, 2026 · Land Use meeting

• File #25-1859: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of December 4, 2025.
• File #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.
• File #26-0257: Union 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
• File #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.
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Apr 15, 2026 · Housing, Community Development and Equity meeting

• File #26-0260: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of January 28, 2026.
• File #26-0374: Approval of the Minutes of the Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting of March 4, 2026.
• File #26-0049: That the Director of Housing report to this Council how many new housing units have been approved for development, year-by-year, since adoption of SomerVision 2040, and of those numbers, how many are permanently affordable, and how the department defines affordability.
• File #26-0050: That the Director of Office of Housing Stability discuss the current status of residents facing displacement and the number of households seeking rental assistance.
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