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Finance Committee

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Aug 11, 2026

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Somerville Advances Street Resurfacing Funding

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Committee Rejects Body-Camera Grant Recommendation

The committee recommended that the City Council not approve a $231,635 grant for the Police Department’s body-worn camera program, citing concerns about ongoing costs and the need for more information.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Committee Advances $376.8 Million Budget

The Finance Committee recommended approval of Somerville’s $376,778,493 FY 2027 general fund operating budget by an 8-1 vote, with two councilors recused.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

FY27 Budget Priorities Reviewed

The Finance Committee reviewed Somerville’s FY27 budget priorities during a period of fiscal constraint, including plans to protect housing, improve transportation safety, and maintain core public services. Transportation officials reported a 15% decrease in crashes compared with the previous year.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Committee Advances Major Funding Requests

The committee recommended approval of $3.46 million to cover Fiscal Year 2026 snow-removal costs, including a $1.62 million appropriation from free cash and $1.84 million in account transfers.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

FY27 budget review remains unresolved

The committee kept Somerville’s proposed $376,778,493 FY27 General Fund operating budget in committee. A motion to add $400,000 for youth development services was tabled until the June 23 Finance Committee of the Whole meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

FY2027 Budget Hearing Held

The Finance Committee held a public hearing on a proposed $376,778,493 Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and laid the matter on the table without a final decision.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Finance Committee Reviews FY2027 Budget

The committee reviewed Somerville’s proposed FY2027 budget and tabled a motion to raise Licensing Commission salaries to a combined $15,180 annually until its June 23 meeting.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Committee Advances Major Capital Funding

The committee recommended using approximately $8.7 million in stabilization funds to pay for capital projects, avoiding more than $751,000 in additional borrowing costs in next year’s budget.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Finance Committee advances city funding requests

The committee kept a $231,635 police body-worn camera grant in committee after members raised concerns about ongoing costs, oversight policies, and an estimated annual city expense of about $95,000. It recommended approval of other requests, including $8.284 million for water main rehabilitation, $2 million for sewer rehabilitation, and $400,000 for Kennedy Schoolyard improvements.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Committee Advances Grants and Funding Requests

The committee recommended approval of five funding actions, including $103,514 for street resurfacing, $100,000 for the first phase of a city website redesign, and $47,580 for police crisis-intervention training.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Finance Committee meeting summary

The committee recommended approval of eight funding actions totaling $2,438,381, including $1,566,650 for affordable housing and housing reserves, $430,965 for a special education reserve, and $75,000 for a new Blue Bike station.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Committee Advances Grants and Housing Tool

The committee recommended approval of five funding requests totaling $280,139.54, including hazardous-waste facility upgrades, a Blue Bike station, youth violence prevention, police software, and Special Response Team equipment and training.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Finance Committee Advances City Funding

The committee recommended approval of numerous grants, appropriations, bonds, and contracts, including $1.53 million for sewer-system assessment and $2 million in borrowing for the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project. It kept a $43,000 police software grant in committee and recommended rejecting a $48,000 grant for cameras at fire headquarters.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Residents Weigh In on Budget Priorities

Somerville expects to reduce its budget by approximately $5 million as federal funding declines and the economy slows. Twenty-four residents spoke about priorities including roadway safety, affordable housing, immigrant services, public safety, youth programs, and environmental services.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Finance Committee Advances Safety and Housing Grants

The committee recommended approval of $285,000 in grants for road safety and senior housing assistance, with no new local match required. It also recommended a $103,421 transfer for an employee vacation-policy agreement and a three-month extension for Spring Hill Sewer Separation project closeout documents.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Somerville Advances Street Resurfacing Funding

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of $6,057,826 for the FY2026 Street Resurfacing Program—$3,057,826 in borrowing and $3 million from the stabilization fund. The funding would support projects including West Pearl Street, Holyoke Road, Grandview Avenue, and Aldersey Street, with some construction expected in summer or fall.

3 min readMunicipal coverage