Somerville, MA
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Typical home value $940,436 +0.4% yr/yr · +9.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2016–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Próximas reuniones
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Land Use Committee
Land Use Committee to review UCH-TIF zone for Assembly Square and East Somerville
The Somerville Land Use Committee is meeting to consider a Mayor's request for approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville. The committee will also review a zoning ordinance amendment regarding homeless shelters and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Approval of minutes from May 21 and June 18, 2026 meetings
- Mayor's request for UCH-TIF Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Assembly Square and East Somerville
- Zoning ordinance amendment to Section 2.1.1 regarding homeless shelters
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Virtual
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Land Use Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual
6:30 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WSBHmuMVSGyOSAoi7SOZfA
(Posted online: 8/15/26 at 10:15 AM)
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live:
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ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in
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Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].
Roll Call
1.
Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0942)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land
Use Committee Meeting of May 21, 2026.
2.
Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-1147)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land
Use Committee Meeting of June 18, 2026.
3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0746)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of
the Urban Center …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Legislative Matters Committee
Committee to discuss police body cameras and ethics procurement petitions
The Legislative Matters Committee will consider two voter petitions requesting public hearings on police body-worn cameras and a proposed ethical procurement ordinance, as well as a request from the Davis Square Neighborhood Council for formal recognition. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its June 30, 2026 meeting.
- Petition with 89 registered voter signatures requesting a public hearing on Police Body-Worn Cameras
- Petition with 74 registered voter signatures requesting a public hearing on a proposed ethical procurement ordinance
- Davis Square Neighborhood Council request for formal recognition under Chapter 7, Article IX of the Code of Ordinances
- Approval of minutes from the June 30, 2026 meeting
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Legislative Matters Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual
6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WRdRHrGRTFC7GZuN1__1VA
(Posted online: 6/18/26 at 7:15 AM)
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
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ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in
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Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].
Roll Call
1.
Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-1210)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of June 30,
2026.
2.
Public Hearings
2.1.
Public
Communication
(ID # 26-1006)
Sent for Discussion: 89 registered voters submitting a
petition requesting a public hearing regarding Police
Body-Worn Cameras, pursuant to Section …
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Reuniones recientes
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM
City Council
City Council considers $231,635 grant for police body-worn cameras
The City Council is reviewing requests from the Mayor regarding the implementation of a body-worn camera program for the Somerville Police Department. This includes a request for a public hearing and the approval of surveillance technology policies and reports.
- Request to accept and expend a $231,635 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for body-worn cameras
- Request for a public hearing on the implementation and use of body-worn cameras
- Request for approval of the Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras
- Request for approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves $231,635 grant for police body-worn camera program
The City Council approved a state grant and the associated surveillance use policy to implement a body-worn camera program for the Police Department. The program will equip 119 officers starting in August 2026. The Council denied the associated Surveillance Technology Impact Report.
- Approved $231,635 grant from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for body-worn cameras (7-4)
- Approved Technology-Specific Surveillance Use Policy for Body Worn Cameras (7-4)
- Denied Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Body Worn Cameras (6-5)
Remote Participation
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all right good evening everyone uh this is a meeting a special meeting of the city council it is monday july 27th uh just about 6 33. i am lance davis presiding i use he him pronouns uh note that pursuant to chapter two of the acts of 2025 this meeting of the city council is being conducted via remote participation uh so we will post an audio recording audio video recording transcript or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the city of somerville website and local cable access government channels uh clerk henderson would you please call the roll this is roll call counselor ewen campin counselor link here counselor scott president counselor clingen president council schozo president councilor saeed here counselor wheeler counselor hart here council mclaughlin counselor umba present and counselor davis here with nine members present we have quorum all right thank you um this meeting was called by the mayor for the purpose of discussing the topic of body-worn cameras there are a handful of items on the agenda um including a public hearing and i want to note that there's uh that at least in my mind there's some question as to whether a mayor can call a public hearing of the city council um i i i was made aware of this after the public hearing was was noticed um and uh you know in my opinion as president of the council it's it 's a good thing to hear from the public before we have this conversation and certainly having the conver …
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Special Meeting Agenda
Remote Participation6:30 PMMonday, July 27, 2026
Special Meeting
Published July 23, 2026, 4:15 PM.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing:
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Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
Roll Call
(ID # 26-1231)
Call of the Roll.
2. CITATIONS
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0378)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and
Security to the Police Department for a body-worn …
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Meeting Minutes
6:30 PMMonday, July 27, 2026
Special Meeting
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have
been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first
checking with the City Clerk.
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen
City Councilor At Large Jon Link
Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan
City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo
Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait
City Councilor At Large Ben Wheeler
Ward Seven City Councilor Emily Hardt
Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin
City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah
Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis
Present:
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis.
1.1. Call of the Roll.Roll Call
(ID # 26-1230)
PLACED ON FILERESULT:
2. CITATIONS
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. 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.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0378)
Discussed with items #26-1228 and #26-1229.
Councilors expressed both support for body-worn cameras (BWCs) and
concerns about the process, cost, and absence of civilia …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council
El Concejo considerará un bono de $130.4M para el proyecto Morrison Avenue Linear Storage
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres instalaciones de conductos de Eversource, considerará un bono de $130.4 millones para el proyecto Morrison Avenue Linear Storage y votará una resolución para realizar un análisis económico de una propuesta de enmienda a una ordenanza. El alcalde también solicita la aprobación de políticas de cámaras corporales, varios nombramientos en juntas y transferencias de fondos para diversos servicios municipales.
- Audiencias públicas sobre instalaciones de conductos de Eversource en Wheatland, Line y Elm Streets
- Solicitud de bono por $130,392,395 para el proyecto Morrison Avenue Linear Storage (Clean Water State Revolving Fund)
- Resolución para analizar el impacto económico de la propuesta de enmienda a la ordenanza del Capítulo 2, Artículo 7, División 1
- Aprobación de la Política de Uso de Vigilancia Específica de Tecnología y el Informe de Impacto de Tecnología de Vigilancia para cámaras corporales
- Confirmación de nombramientos para el Affordable Housing Trust y la Commission for Persons with Disabilities
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✓ Decidido: Council approves three Eversource conduit location grants
The Council approved three Grant of Location applications from Eversource to install conduit on Wheatland Street, Line Street, and Elm Street. It also approved a resolution directing the Strategy and Development Department to conduct an economic analysis of a proposed ordinance amendment. Additional resolutions supporting nurses and health‑care workers, recognizing Disability Pride Month, and supporting State Auditor Diana DiZoglio were approved.
- Approved Eversource Grant of Location for 7‑ft conduit on Wheatland St (ref 26‑1159)
- Approved Eversource Grant of Location for 4.5‑ft conduit on Line St (ref 26‑1160)
- Approved Eversource Grant of Location for 199‑ft conduit on Elm St (ref 26‑1161)
- Approved resolution for economic analysis of ordinance amendment (ref 26‑1158)
- Approved resolution supporting nurses and health‑care workers (ref 26‑1181)
- Approved resolution reaffirming July as Disability Pride Month (ref 26‑1190)
- Approved resolution supporting State Auditor Diana DiZoglio (ref 26‑1191)
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Grabación en curso. Declaramos abierta esta sesión del Concejo Municipal de Somerville. De conformidad con el Capítulo 2 de las Leyes de 2025, esta reunión del Concejo Municipal de Somerville puede realizarse mediante participación remota. Informamos que se publicará una grabación de audio, grabación audiovisual, transcripción u otro registro completo de esta reunión en el sitio web de la Ciudad de Somerville lo antes posible después de la reunión, y estará disponible para su revisión futura. Secretario, por favor pase lista. Se pasa lista. Concejal Ewing Campen. Presente. Concejal Link. Presente. Concejal Scott. Presente. Concejal Klingen. Presente. Concejal Strezo. Presente. Concejal Said. Presente. Concejal Wheeler. Presente. Concejal Hart. Presente. Concejal McLaughlin. Presente. Concejal Umbach. Presente. Concejal Davis. Presente. Con nueve miembros presentes, tenemos quórum. Gracias. De conformidad con nuestra Regla 32, se hace constar que este Concejo Municipal ha rendido homenaje a la bandera de los Estados Unidos de América. Y recordemos nuestros juramentos de defender la Constitución y las leyes de la Mancomunidad de Massachusetts con lo mejor de nuestra capacidad y entendimiento. Comenzaremos con un momento de silencio. Y luego los concejales desearán hablar sobre miembros de la comunidad. Concejal Klingon. Gracias. Pido que recordemos esta noche a Scott Michael McPherson. Es de Cambridge, pero es algo así como un familiar mío. Scott era el querido hijo del falleci …
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PMThursday, July 9, 2026
Published July 7, 2026, 1:15 PM
NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing:
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1. OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1. Roll Call
(ID # 26-1196)
Call of the Roll.
1.2. Remembrances
(ID # 26-1197)
Remembrances.
1.3. Minutes
(ID # 26-1198)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June
11, 2026.
2. CITATIONS
2.1. Citation
(ID # 26-1193)
By Councilor Mbah
Commending Jenneen Pagliaro on the auspicious
occasion of her retirement after over 38 years of
dedicated service.
3. PUBLIC H …
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Meeting Minutes
7:00 PM
Thursday, July 9, 2026
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have
been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first
checking with the City Clerk.
1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by At Large Councilor Wilfred Mbah
The City Council entered recess at 7:21 PM and returned at 7:24 PM
The City Council entered recess at 8:17 PM and returned at 8:24 PM
The City Council entered recess at 8:53 PM and returned at 8:55 PM
The City Council entered Executive Session at 10:24 PM
The City Council returned to Regular Meeting Session at 11:25 PM
1.1.
Call of the Roll.
Roll Call
(ID # 26-1196)
Councilor Wheeler arrived at 7:03pm
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RESULT:
Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen
Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan
City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo
Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait
City Councilor At Large Ben Wheeler
Ward Seven City Councilor Emily Hardt
Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin
City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah
Present:
Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis
Absent:
City Councilor At Large Jon Link
Remote:
1.2.
Remembrances.
Remembrances
(ID # 26-1197)
Councilor Clingan requested a moment of silence in memory of Scott
Michael Macpherson.
Councilor Wheeler requested a moment of sile …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters - 2026-07-06
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Finance Committee
El comité de finanzas considera una subvención de $231,635 para cámaras policiales
El comité aprobará las actas de siete reuniones recientes. El punto principal implica recomendar la aprobación de una subvención estatal de $231,635 para el departamento de policía con el fin de financiar un programa de cámaras corporales.
- Subvención estatal de $231,635 para cámaras corporales policiales
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✓ Decidido: Finance Committee recommends approval of $231,635 police body-worn camera grant
The committee approved several sets of previous meeting minutes. Members also voted to recommend the acceptance and expenditure of a $231,635 grant for a police body-worn camera program.
- Accepted May 26, 2026 minutes
- Accepted June 9, 2026 minutes
- Accepted June 10, 2026 minutes
- Accepted June 15, 2026 minutes
- Accepted June 16, 2026 minutes
- Accepted June 17, 2026 minutes
- Accepted June 23, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes
- Recommended approval of $231,635 police body-worn camera grant (3-2)
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Finance Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual6:00 PMTuesday, July 7, 2026
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(Posted online: 7/3/26 at 9:45 AM)
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
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ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in
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Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].
Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0943)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance
Committee Meeting of May 26, 2026.
2. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-1142)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance
Committee Meeting of June 9, 2026.
3. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-1143)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance
Committee Meeting of June …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee
El comité de Somerville revisa nombramientos para las comisiones de clima, vivienda y robo de salarios.
El Comité de Confirmación de Nombramientos y Asuntos de Personal revisará y recomendará varios nombramientos del alcalde a los consejos asesores de la ciudad. El comité también considerará una orden de un concejal para actualizar las prácticas de contratación para los departamentos del Concejo Municipal y del Secretario Municipal. Todas las recomendaciones serán enviadas al pleno del Concejo Municipal para su aprobación final.
- Confirmar a Taylor Perkins y Calli Masters para la Comisión de Vivienda Justa
- Confirmar a Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers para el Fideicomiso de Vivienda Asequible
- Confirmar a 14 residentes para la Comisión de Acción Climática
- Aprobar la orden del concejal que actualiza las prácticas de contratación para los departamentos del Concejo Municipal y del Secretario Municipal
- Nombrar a seis miembros para el Comité Asesor sobre Robo de Salarios
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✓ Decidido: Committee recommends 6 Wage Theft Advisory members with staggered terms
The committee voted 4-0 to accept the previous meeting's minutes and kept an order on hiring practices in committee. It recommended approval of 16 appointments, including six to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee with randomly assigned one-, two-, and three-year terms, two to the Fair Housing Commission, one to the Affordable Housing Trust, and 12 to the Climate Action Commission.
- Accepted minutes of May 4, 2026 (4-0)
- Kept order on City Council and City Clerk hiring practices in committee
- Recommended Taylor Perkins to Fair Housing Commission (4-0)
- Recommended Rodrigo Badaro, Bea Gomez-Mouakad, Marianne Walles, Martin Sanchez, Yesenia Alfaro, and Marcy Goldstein-Gelb to Wage Theft Advisory Committee with staggered terms (4-0)
- Recommended Jurett Mooltrey-Weathers to Affordable Housing Trust (4-0)
- Recommended Calli Masters to Fair Housing Commission (4-0)
- Recommended Alexis Washburn, Corey Donahue, Courtney Koslow, Kenzie Ballard, Zahra Atti, Lauren Gunther, Ritika Philip, Paxti Martinez, Larry Yu, Monte Allen, Sierra Moll, and Bhavika Kalia to Climate Action Commission (each 4-0)
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel
Matters Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual6:00 PMMonday, July 6, 2026
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(Posted online: 6/29/26 at 9:45AM)
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live:
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Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication ( i.e., CART,
ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in
order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA
Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected].
Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0858)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters
Committee Meeting of May 4, 2026.
2. Order
(ID # 25-1423)
Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Mbah
That the City Clerk implement the hiring practices
detailed within for positions in t …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee
El comité discute accesibilidad, equidad en parques infantiles y uso de instalaciones comunitarias
El comité revisará actualizaciones sobre la accesibilidad de parques infantiles inclusivos y el estado de los tableros de comunicación para niños no verbales. Los miembros también discutirán el futuro de Founders Rink y las barreras de costo que enfrentan los residentes de bajos ingresos en los programas de la ciudad.
- Informe sobre tableros de comunicación en parques infantiles para niños no verbales
- Actualización sobre el proyecto de movilidad Kensington Connector
- Discusión sobre el uso comunitario futuro de Founders Rink
- Actualización de personal para el puesto de Coordinador de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA)
- Revisión de las barreras de costo para que los jóvenes accedan a programas como Veterans Memorial Rink
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✓ Decidido: Committee hears updates on playground boards, Founders Rink, and ADA hiring
The Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee received and marked several orders as work completed, including updates on playground communication boards, the Kensington Connector, Founders Rink operations, inclusive playground plans, and website accessibility compliance. Two items—the ADA Coordinator hiring update and the volunteer policy discussion—were kept in committee for future work. No binding actions or final approvals were taken; all matters remain at the discussion stage.
- Accepted minutes of April 15, 2026 meeting (2-0, 1 absent)
- Recommended to mark work completed on order regarding playground communication boards (2-0)
- Recommended to mark work completed on order regarding Kensington Connector (2-0)
- Recommended to mark work completed on order regarding Founders Rink (2-0)
- Recommended to mark work completed on order regarding inclusive playground at Kennedy Playground (2-0)
- Kept in committee update on ADA Coordinator hiring and complaint process
- Recommended to mark work completed on website accessibility compliance update (2-0)
- Kept in committee resolution on city volunteer policy
Committee Room and Remote Participation
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Housing, Community Development and Equity
Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Committee Room and Remote
Participation
6:00 PMWednesday, July 1, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mp0rDMpjRHuRvIwQIOA_3A
(Posted online: 6/25/26 at 11:00 AM) Original
(Posted online: 6/29/26 at 9:45 AM) Revised
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
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Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0722)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Housing, Community Development and Equity
Committee Meeting of April 15, 2026.
2. Order
(ID # 26-0082)
Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Strezo
That th …
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Public Health and Public Safety Committee
El comité discute iniciativas de seguridad pública, accesibilidad y salud
El comité revisará varias resoluciones sobre la actividad policial en Davis Square, el cumplimiento digital y físico de la ADA, y las preocupaciones de salud pública. Las discusiones también incluyen medidas de control de roedores, mantenimiento de equipos contra incendios y la provisión de productos menstruales gratuitos en City Hall.
- Informe policial sobre actividad de drogas cerca de Davis Square y el parque Hodgkins-Curtin
- Solicitud de documentación sobre la aplicación de las normas de tráfico para ciclistas en Union Square
- Informe sobre accesibilidad digital y cumplimiento de WCAG para los sitios web de la ciudad
- Propuesta de barriles de basura con pestillo para abordar problemas de roedores
- Resolución para instalar dispensadores de productos menstruales gratuitos en City Hall y en los baños de la ciudad
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✓ Decidido: Committee recommended completed status for multiple public safety items
The Public Health and Public Safety Committee voted 2-0 to approve minutes from two previous meetings. They recommended marking as work completed several resolutions, including updates on police response to drug activity in Davis Square and conditions at the Broadway Salvation Army site. Two public communications and a resolution on latching trash barrels were kept in committee.
- Approved minutes of October 30, 2025 meeting (2-0)
- Approved minutes of December 1, 2025 Rodent Issues meeting (2-0)
- Recommended marking Resolution #26-1018 (Davis Square drug enforcement) as work completed
- Recommended marking Resolution #26-0972 (Broadway Salvation Army site) as work completed
- Recommended marking Resolution #26-0944 (Union Square bike enforcement) as work completed
- Recommended marking Resolution #26-0824 (WCAG web accessibility compliance) as work completed
- Recommended marking Resolution #26-0647 (fire apparatus update) as work completed
- Recommended marking Order #26-0243 (Police Civilian Oversight Committee update) as work completed
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 25-1709)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public
Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of October
30, 2025.
2. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 25-1855)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent
Issues Special Committee Meeting of December 1, 2025.
3. Resolution
(ID # 26-1018)
Sent for Discu …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Legislative Matters Committee
El comité revisa las políticas de tecnología de vigilancia y las reglas propuestas para arrendamientos de inquilinos
El Comité de Asuntos Legislativos revisará las solicitudes del alcalde para informes de impacto de tecnología de vigilancia que cubren Smart Tree Inventory, CrimeTracer y body-worn cameras, junto con una nueva política de uso y una solicitud de subvención. El cuerpo también considerará una petición de autonomía local para autorizar la regulación municipal de arrendamientos y acuerdos de tenencia a voluntad, además de una ordenanza que exige notificaciones de venta de edificios a los inquilinos. Los elementos adicionales incluyen enmiendas a la Ordenanza de Comunidades Acogedoras para protecciones más sólidas de derechos civiles y una propuesta para prohibir el uso de fondos de los contribuyentes para autopromoción.
- Aprobación de Informes de Impacto de Tecnología de Vigilancia para Smart Tree Inventory, CrimeTracer y Body-Worn Cameras
- Adopción de una Política de Uso de Vigilancia Específica para Tecnología para Body-Worn Cameras
- Petición de autonomía local del alcalde para autorizar la regulación municipal de arrendamientos y acuerdos de tenencia a voluntad
- Ordenanza que exige a los propietarios proporcionar a los inquilinos notificación de ventas de edificios
- Enmienda a la Ordenanza de Comunidades Acogedoras para mejorar las protecciones de derechos civiles
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✓ Decidido: Committee recommends home rule petition to regulate early lease renewals (5-0)
The Legislative Matters Committee recommended approval of a Home Rule Petition that would let Somerville regulate early lease renewals and tenancy-at-will agreements, aiming to give tenants more time to decide before re-signing. The committee also approved an ordinance requiring property owners to notify tenants when a building is sold, and recommended approval of several surveillance technology reports. A proposed ordinance to restrict city business with entities tied to Israel was kept in committee after debate and a failed motion to study its economic impact.
- Recommended approval of Home Rule Petition for early leasing regulation (5-0)
- Recommended approval of ordinance requiring notice of building sale to tenants (5-0)
- Kept in committee ordinance restricting city business with Israel-linked entities
- Recommended approval of 2025 Surveillance Technology Annual Report
- Recommended approval of Smart Tree Inventory surveillance impact report
- Kept in committee CrimeTracer surveillance impact report
- Discharged with no recommendation Body-Worn Camera surveillance impact report (3-2)
- Approved motion to amend early leasing ordinance (replace 'property' with 'premise') (5-0)
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0940)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 19,
2026.
2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0797)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of
a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville
to regulate lease …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee on 2026-07-06 6:00 PM
Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee
El comité discute el dimensionamiento de medidores de agua y las tarifas de facturación residencial
El comité revisará cómo se asignan los medidores de agua y alcantarillado a las propiedades residenciales. Los miembros también discutirán la implementación de una estructura de tarifa base escalonada basada en el tamaño de la tubería y abordarán los comentarios públicos sobre el Combined Sewer Overflow Plan.
- Revisión de las prácticas de medición y facturación de agua y alcantarillado
- Solicitud de baños portátiles en el patio de juegos Hoyt-Sullivan
- Discusión de tarifas base residenciales escalonadas para tuberías de 5/8-inch vs 1-inch
- Comentarios públicos sobre el borrador del Combined Sewer Overflow Plan
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✓ Decidido: Committee discusses water metering and CSO elimination
The committee accepted the previous meeting's minutes and kept three resolutions to request reports from water and sewer officials. Residents presented concerns about Combined Sewer Overflows and proposed full sewer separation.
- Accepted April 29, 2026 committee minutes
- Kept resolution for water and sewer metering overview
- Kept resolution for portable restroom at Hoyt-Sullivan playground
- Kept resolution for infrastructure director to discuss tiered residential base rates
- Kept resolution for water and sewer director to discuss meter sizing process
- Public communication on Combined Sewer Overflow Plan marked work completed
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Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual6:00 PMMonday, June 29, 2026
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Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0856)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of
April 29, 2026.
2. Resolution
(ID # 26-0832)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Hardt
That the Director of Water and Sewer provide an
overview of the …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council
El Concejo aprueba transferencias presupuestarias, enmiendas de zonificación y medidas para calmar el tráfico
El Concejo Municipal de Somerville revisará y votará sobre numerosas transferencias presupuestarias, aceptaciones de subvenciones y extensiones de contratos, incluyendo más de $1.6 millones para remoción de nieve y $8.3 millones en fondos de la Ley de Preservación Comunitaria. La reunión también cubre audiencias públicas para instalaciones de conductos de servicios públicos en varias calles, una solicitud de enmienda de texto de zonificación por parte de residentes, y resoluciones sobre medidas para calmar el tráfico en Prospect Hill y reducción de calor cerca de dos escuelas. Los concejales también están abordando barreras de equidad para programas juveniles de la ciudad y estandarizando la política de voluntariado de la ciudad.
- Solicitud de enmienda de texto de zonificación por 26 votantes para modificar múltiples secciones de la Ordenanza de Zonificación
- Resolución solicitando medidas para calmar el tráfico en el vecindario de Prospect Hill
- Aprobación de $1,624,494 en transferencias de efectivo libre para cubrir déficits de remoción de nieve del FY2026
- Aceptación de $8,367,344 en ingresos estimados del FY2027 de la Ley de Preservación Comunitaria
- Audiencias públicas para instalaciones de conductos de Eversource y Verizon en las calles Mt. Vernon, Main, Bow y Somerville
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✓ Decidido: Council approves zoning amendments and several municipal fund transfers
The City Council passed a zoning text amendment requested by registered voters. They also approved numerous budget transfers for tree maintenance, snow removal, and housing assistance.
- Approved zoning text amendment (11-0)
- Approved Eversource grant of location for Mt. Vernon Street conduit
- Approved Verizon New England grants of location for Main St, Bow St, and Somerville Ave
- Referred pet store animal sale ordinance to Legislative Matters Committee
- Sent traffic calming resolution for Prospect Hill to Traffic and Parking Committee
- Approved resolution for heat island reduction near local schools
- Sent order regarding youth ice rink costs to Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee
- Sent volunteer policy resolution to Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee
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Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 26-1128)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 26-1124)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 26-1125)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
28, 2026.
1.4.
Minutes
(ID # 26-1126)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June
4, 2026.
2.
CITATIONS
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 2 …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Licenses and Permits Committee
El comité revisa instalaciones de conductos subterráneos de Eversource
El comité considerará varias solicitudes de Eversource para instalar conductos subterráneos en varias calles de la ciudad. Esto incluye una instalación pequeña cerca de Hudson Street y un proyecto más grande que involucra 641 pies de conducto en Somerville Avenue y Prospect Street.
- Concesión de ubicación: 10 pies de conducto junto a 135 Hudson Street
- Concesión de ubicación: 31 pies de conducto en 0 Richardson Street
- Concesión de ubicación: 641 pies de conducto en Somerville Avenue y Prospect Street
- Comentarios públicos sobre el proyecto de 135 Hudson Street
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✓ Decidido: Committee approves EV charger conduit installation (3-0)
The committee approved three grants of location for Eversource conduit work, including one supporting new city EV charging stations at 135 Hudson Street. Two public comments regarding the EV charger location were marked as work completed. The prior meeting minutes were also accepted.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 (3-0)
- Marked public comments #26-0910 and #26-0864 as work completed
- Approved Grant of Location for 10 ft conduit at 135 Hudson St for EV chargers (3-0)
- Approved Grant of Location for 31 ft conduit at 0 Richardson St (3-0)
- Approved Grant of Location for 641 ft conduit and manhole at 51 Prospect St (3-0)
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0861)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses
and Permits Committee Meeting of May 13, 2026.
2. Public
Communication
(ID # 26-0910)
Sent for Discussion: Diane Covino submitting
comments re: item #26-0750, a Grant of Location to
install 10 feet of co …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas revisa las solicitudes de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027 y las asignaciones de fondos empresariales
El Comité de Finanzas está revisando el presupuesto del próximo año fiscal, que incluye una solicitud de fondos generales de $376.7 millones. Los miembros considerarán varias transferencias a gran escala para los fondos de agua, alcantarillado, infraestructura y estabilización de salarios.
- Aumentar los salarios de los Comisionados de Licencias a un total de $15,180
- Solicitud de $400,000 para subvenciones de Servicios de Desarrollo Juvenil
- Presupuestos de $24.6 millones para el Fondo Empresarial de Agua y $39.6 millones para el Fondo Empresarial de Alcantarillado
- Transferencia de $7.15 millones para Reconstrucción y Renovación de Calles
- Asignación de $376,778,493 para el Presupuesto Operativo del Fondo General
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✓ Decidido: Approved $376.8M FY27 general fund budget (8-1)
The Finance Committee recommended approval of the $376.8M FY27 General Fund Operating Budget (8-1). Seven resolutions were approved unanimously, including a 10% raise for crossing guards, restoration of Youth Development grants, and funding for the Summer Baby Program. Several enterprise and capital fund transfers were discharged with no recommendation.
- Approved $376.8M FY27 General Fund Operating Budget (8-1, 2 recused)
- Approved 10% raise for crossing guards (unanimous)
- Approved $400,000 for Youth Development Services grants (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 for teen out-of-school time programming (unanimous)
- Approved $15,180 increase for Licensing Commission salaries (unanimous)
- Approved restoring Racial and Social Justice Department funding (unanimous)
- Approved reinstating Home Visitor position in Summer Baby Program (unanimous)
- Discharged without recommendation $24.7M Water Enterprise Fund budget and other enterprise/transfer items
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Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber6:00 PMTuesday, June 23, 2026
Committee of the Whole
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Roll Call
1. Review of the FY 2027 Budget
2. Submission of Orders and Resolutions by City Councilors
2.1 Resolution By Councilor Strezo 6/9/26
That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Finance Committee
Virtual
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Traffic and Parking Committee
Comité para discutir seguridad vial y marcas de carril para bicicletas en varias calles
The Traffic and Parking Committee discutirá múltiples resoluciones que incluyen la instalación de marcas de carril de color para carriles de autobús y bicicletas en Prospect Street, la evaluación de una intersección elevada en Columbus/Prospect Hill/Stone, la instalación de reductores de velocidad en Vernon y Elmwood streets, y el aumento de la vigilancia en Teele Square. También aprobarán actas de reuniones anteriores.
- Instalar marcas de carril de color en Prospect Street para carriles de autobús y bicicletas
- Evaluar intersección elevada en Columbus Ave, Prospect Hill Pkwy y Stone Ave
- Instalar reductores de velocidad en Vernon Street y Elmwood Street
- Aumentar la vigilancia de tráfico en Teele Square centrándose en los pasos de peatones
- Agregar señalización y vigilancia para dirección única en Whitfield Road
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✓ Decidido: Committee approves 8 traffic resolutions as completed, including bus lane markings
The Traffic and Parking Committee voted to recommend all eight resolutions as work completed, covering signage enforcement on Whitfield Road, art for pedestrian safety on Perkins Street, increased enforcement in Teele Square, colored lane markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street, daylighting at Durham and Hanson, speed bumps on Vernon Street and Elmwood Street, and a raised intersection study at Columbus/Prospect Hill/Stone. The committee also accepted minutes from April and May meetings. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved signage and enforcement for one-way traffic on Whitfield Road (3-0)
- Approved urban Neighborways art on Perkins Street for pedestrian safety (3-0)
- Approved increased traffic enforcement in Teele Square with four-week evaluation (3-0)
- Approved colored pavement markings for bus and bike lanes on Prospect Street, work to begin August (3-0)
- Approved daylighting improvements at Durham and Hanson Street intersection (3-0)
- Approved data collection for speed bump on Vernon Street (3-0)
- Approved data collection and review for speed bumps on Elmwood Street (3-0)
- Approved evaluation of raised intersection at Columbus/Prospect Hill/Stone (3-0)
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Roll Call
1. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0854)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic
and Parking Committee Meeting of April 27, 2026.
2. Committee
Minutes
(ID # 26-0939)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic
and Parking Committee Meeting of May 18, 2026.
3. Resolution
(ID # 26-1021)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Hardt
That the …
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Land Use Committee
El Concejo considera una zona TIF para viviendas en Assembly Square y East Somerville
El Comité de Uso del Suelo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos temas: una propuesta de Zona de Financiamiento por Incremento de Impuestos para Viviendas en el Centro Urbano (UCH-TIF) para Assembly Square y East Somerville, y una enmienda a la ordenanza de zonificación sobre refugios para personas sin hogar. También considerarán una enmienda al mapa de zonificación para propiedades en 2 y 9 Union Square y 286, 290, 298 Somerville Avenue.
- Audiencia pública sobre la Zona UCH-TIF, Plan y Acuerdo para Assembly Square y East Somerville
- Audiencia pública sobre la enmienda a la ordenanza de zonificación de la Sección 2.1.1 sobre refugios para personas sin hogar
- Otros asuntos: Solicitud de enmienda al mapa de zonificación para 2,9 Union Square y 286,290,298 Somerville Ave de CC5 a MR6
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✓ Decidido: Committee recommends withdrawal of Union Square zoning map amendment
The Land Use Committee held public hearings on the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone and a homeless shelter zoning amendment, both kept in committee. The committee recommended withdrawal of a zoning map amendment for properties at 2 and 9 Union Square and 286, 290, 298 Somerville Avenue.
- Recommended withdrawal of zoning map amendment for 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, 298 Somerville Ave
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City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Land Use Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual6:30 PMThursday, June 18, 2026
Joint Meeting with Planning Board
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(Posted online: 5/18/26 at 2:30 PM) Original
(Posted online: 6/10/26 at 2:0 PM) Revised
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted
via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of
Somerville website and local cable access government channels.
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Roll Call
1. Public Hearings
1.1. Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0746)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of
the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing
(UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for
Assembly Square and East Somerville.
1.2. Zoning Ordinance
(ID # 26-0835 …
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