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This item was passed by the Board of Aldermen in November of 2012 and was sponsored by Ward 2 Alderman Maryanne Heuston and Alderman At Large Dennis Sullivan. This ordinance puts a process and fee in place for food truck owners.
"Until the passage of the ordinance, food trucks were allowed to operate at any time or location," Trane said. "Each food truck will be reviewed on a case−by−case basis."
Legislative Item #192528
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“The proposed ordinance is a common-sense approach to a longstanding quality of life issue in the city,” said Alderman Trane. “It is incumbent on the City of Somerville to create useful mechanisms that encourage landlords to aggressively address tenant issues. This measure is designed to end late-night rowdy parties in our neighborhoods.”
Original Legislative Item #191924
Amended Legislative Item #192076
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"I am very excited to see this important new addition finally come to fruition in our neighborhood, "said Ward 7 Alderman Bob Trane. "I know that Ward 7 residents will join me in my excitement, and work with the neighborhood officers and Commander of the substation to continue to make Somerville a great place to live, work and play."
Official City Press Release
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"By going green, the city can also save some green." Said Ward 7 Alderman Bob Trane. “Energy isn’t free and energy consumption also has an impact on our environment. If we’re going to be good stewards of the people’s trust, then energy conservation is central to what we do.”
Wicked Local Article
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"The renovation of the playground at Hodgkins-Curtin has already been a tremendous asset to the area, and I know that so many of those families, and others, have been anxiously awaiting the re-opening of the ball field as well. I'm looking forward to seeing the little league games and other activities taking place on the field once again, and the increase in quality of life for residents of Ward 7."
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“We put up two beautiful new buildings, great housing for seniors,” Bob Trane said. “It helps people stay independent in their own neighborhoods.”
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“This is the culmination of a lot of years of work,” Trane said. “I drafted the original Board resolution to move toward zero-sort recycling and now we’re seeing it all come together with the first new carts arriving right here in Ward 7. In addition to being good for the environment, the City gets 40% back on the value of the material we recycle, and we pay less in trash tipping fees by removing those recyclables from the solid waste stream. So you can be green and make green at the same time.”
Official City Press Release