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The committee recommended requiring Somerville not to source neonicotinoid-treated native plants beginning January 1, 2028, after amendments changed the proposed deadline from 2029. Members cited sourcing difficulties and the need to plant more than 300 trees this year.
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The committee supported moving forward with a two-year extension before the city must stop sourcing treated native plants. It also recommended changes clarifying Community Preservation Committee appointments and aligning City Council rules with the Charter. Three surveillance technology reports remained in committee, while the report for an unmanned aircraft system at the high school was recommended for approval.
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