Regular City Council Meeting - February 12. 2026

The Somerville City Council held its regular meeting on February 12, 2026, addressing a variety of municipal matters including multiple grant of location requests primarily from Eversource for conduit installations across the city. Several of these items were laid on the table pending further discussion with utility representatives. The council also approved a new contract for the Somerville Municipal Employees Union Unit D, covering fiscal years 2023 to 2025, which included wage adjustments and enhanced vacation benefits. Additionally, the council discussed and approved resolutions related to public safety, affordable housing, snow removal policies, and protections for immigrant communities, including a resolution supporting the Fourth Amendment rights in the context of immigration enforcement. The meeting included presentations on police department promotions, updates on the affordable housing trust, and discussions on zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units. Several items were referred to relevant committees for further review, and the council planned upcoming budget discussions for fiscal year 2027.