Licenses and Permits Committee – Nov 18, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Where: Virtual
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What's on the agenda

The main item is a public hearing on a new garage license for Toucan Auto Center Inc. The request covers autobody work, spray painting, and operating a tow.

Agenda items

Public hearing on a new garage license for Toucan Auto Center Inc at 619 Somerville Avenue, referred for recommendation
Garage would hold 39 vehicles inside and 1 vehicle outside
Requested work: autobody work, spray painting, and operating a tow
Requested hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, Sunday closed

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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Licenses and Permits Committee

Regular Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

6:00 PM

Virtual

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AlyjC0jSaawMqVLvgq0lw

(Posted online: 10/25/26 at 11:15 AM)

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels.

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Roll Call

Committee

Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses

Minutes

and Permits Committee Meeting of October 21, 2026.

(ID # 26-1580 )

Public Hearing

2.1. License

Referred for Recommendation: New Garage License,

(ID # 26-1535 ) Toucan Auto Center Inc, 619 Somerville Avenue, 39

vehicles inside, 1 vehicle outside, for autobody work, spray painting, and operating a tow, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.

Agenda posted on the city website (PDF, 221 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 27, 2026.

Terms used here

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.

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Source

This meeting on the City of Somerville calendar (opens in new tab). First recorded by Somerville Publick on October 27, 2026.