Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mark Niedergang Ward 5 City Councilor Takes On Excise Taxes & Out of State Plates

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Hi Billy,

I wanted you and your readers to know that I filed this order and put it on the agenda for the City Council Traffic and Parking Committee meeting this Wednesday night, February 19, 6 PM in one of the two committee rooms on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Continue reading Somerville News Weekly Speakup Line:Mark Niedergang Ward 5 City Councilor Takes On Excise Taxes & Out of State Plates

The Somerville City Charter – Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione

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What is a city charter?

According to Wikipedia: In the United States, a charter city is a city in which the governing system is defined by the city’s own charter document rather than by general law. In states where city charters are allowed by law, a city can adopt or modify its organizing charter by decision of its administration by the way established in the charter. Continue reading The Somerville City Charter – Special to Somerville News Weekly by Joe Viglione