Sep23
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
About the City Council
About the City Council
The City Council is the City’s legislative branch. Members are elected every two years on the odd-numbered years. Four members serve at large, and seven members represent individual wards. The Council passes ordinances on a broad range of issues, from setting zoning laws to creating boards and commissions. It also has the power to approve or disapprove the Mayor's budget appropriations.
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Meeting Minutes
Members
(Scroll down for member list)
Above: The Somerville City Council with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone in January 2020. Note: In May 2020, Councilor Kristen Strezo (pictured right) replaced former Councilor Stephanie Hirsch (bottom left).
Look up your ward number and Councilor with MySomerville.
Councilor |
Position |
| Matthew McLaughlin | President and Ward 1 Councilor |
| Mary Jo Rossetti | Vice President and Councilor-at-Large |
| Kristen Strezo | At-Large |
| Wilfred N. Mbah | At-Large |
| Mary Jo Rossetti | At-Large |
| William A. White Jr. | At-Large |
| Matthew McLaughlin | Ward 1 |
| Jefferson Thomas (“J.T.”) Scott | Ward 2 |
| Ben Ewen-Campen | Ward 3 |
| Jesse Clingan | Ward 4 |
| Mark Niedergang | Ward 5 |
| Lance Davis | Ward 6 |
| Katjana Ballantyne | Ward 7 |
Meeting Schedules & Streaming
Visit the City's IQM2 Meeting Portal to:
- See a calendar of City Council and committee meetings
- Download meeting agendas and minutes
- Stream meetings live or from our archives
- And more
City Codes & Ordinances
Committees & Commissions
| Standing Committees | Special Committees | Commissions |
Meeting Minutes
2010–Present Day
View City Councilor and Committee meeting minutes from 2010 to the present day on the City's Legislative Meeting Portal.
1872–2009
View Board of Aldermen (the former name of the City Council) and Committee meeting minutes from 1872 to 2009 as annual PDFs in our archive.
Upcoming Events
Sep23
Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Rodent Issues Special Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Sep30
Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
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Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss the Kensington Connector Pedestrian Crossing Under I-93, September 3
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a virtual meeting to discuss the community needs at the Kensington Connector.
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Public Hearing on Tufts Reopening Plan, 8/5; Tufts University to Host Community Meeting on Reopening, 8/4
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tufts University’s reopening plan on Wednesday, August 5, starting at 7 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony:
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City Council to Vote Wed. on Proposed Polling Place Changes: 4 for COVID-19 Safety, 1 for Voter Convenience
Update (8/6/2020): On August 5, 2020, the Somerville City Council voted on––and unanimously approved––the polling changes outlined below. To find your polling l
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Somerville to Host Town Hall Discussion and Small Group Listening Sessions as Part of Ongoing Conversations on Systemic Racism
As part of a continuing conversation on systemic racism in Somerville, the City of Somerville is holding a virtual Town Hall Discussion on Race and Equity in Policing and launching a series of small group listening sessions for residents.
Upcoming Events
Sep23
Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Sep23
Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Rodent Issues Special Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Sep30
Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee.
Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Related News
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Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss the Kensington Connector Pedestrian Crossing Under I-93, September 3
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a virtual meeting to discuss the community needs at the Kensington Connector.
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Public Hearing on Tufts Reopening Plan, 8/5; Tufts University to Host Community Meeting on Reopening, 8/4
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tufts University’s reopening plan on Wednesday, August 5, starting at 7 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony:
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City Council to Vote Wed. on Proposed Polling Place Changes: 4 for COVID-19 Safety, 1 for Voter Convenience
Update (8/6/2020): On August 5, 2020, the Somerville City Council voted on––and unanimously approved––the polling changes outlined below. To find your polling l
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Somerville to Host Town Hall Discussion and Small Group Listening Sessions as Part of Ongoing Conversations on Systemic Racism
As part of a continuing conversation on systemic racism in Somerville, the City of Somerville is holding a virtual Town Hall Discussion on Race and Equity in Policing and launching a series of small group listening sessions for residents.