Somerville City Council Meeting Summaries
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Charter alignment ordinances and surveillance tech reports advance
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting
Kim Wells confirmed as CAO, new Parks & Rec director, two police promotions
Housing, Community Development and Equity Committee Meeting
East Somerville immigrant businesses face crisis worse than COVID
City Council Meeting
Free menstrual products in city buildings, $220K housing stability grants, Feb 10 budget hearing
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Used car dealer license recommended for approval, Eversource conduit forwarded without recommendation pending abutter follow-up
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee approves road safety grant with assurances on bicycle enforcement approach, plus $220K for senior housing stability
City Council Meeting
Mayor Wilson's office restructuring, $50K farmers market grant, McGrath safety concerns dominate first meeting
City Council Meeting
$500K for immigrant legal services, council committees restructured, farewell to Mayor Ballantyne and two councilors
City Council Meeting
Divestment resolution passes 9-2, FY26 tax rate set, winter warming center opens Dec 8