Councillor Born
R-1.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record congratulating Bartley's Burger Cottage on their 40th Year Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Bartley's Burger Cottage on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-2.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Antoinette J. (Sciola) Cappello on February 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS:Antoinette was the sister of the late Onofrio "Chick" Sciola, Anthony Sciola and Loretta Ferreira; and
WHEREAS:Antoinette’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband Frank M. Cappello; her son Francis M. "Frank" Cappello; her daughter Linda A. Fouraux; her grandchildren Cristina and Marisa Fouraux; her siblings James, Louis and Joseph Sciola and Jenny Abate; and
WHEREAS:Antoinette will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Antoinette J. Cappello at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cappello family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-3.
February 12, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Margaret J. (Given) Casey on February 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS:Margaret was the mother of the late Margaret A. Clancy; and
WHEREAS:Margaret’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her husband William P. Casey; her son-in-law Gerald W. Clancy; her sister Georgina Hewett; and her grandson Brad W. Clancy; and
WHEREAS:Margaret will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Margaret J. Casey at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Casey family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-4.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Rita Marie (Powers) Conlon on February 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS:Rita was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Cambridge; and
WHEREAS:Rita was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Conlon; and
WHEREAS:Rita’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all her surviving family, her son Richard J. Conlon, Jr.; her daughter Rigina Cowell; her sister Dorothy B. McGuirk; and her grandchildren Chris and Richard Conlon; and
WHEREAS:Rita will be sorely missed by all she touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Rita Marie Conlon at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Conlon family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-5.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Ivin Dottin on February 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS:Ivin was the beloved brother of the late Darnley Dottin and Myrtle Strother; and
WHEREAS:Ivin’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Eunice G. (Wood) Dottin; his son Randolph "Randy" Dottin; his daughter Sherri Dottin; and his many cousins, nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS:Ivin will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Ivin Dottin at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Dottin family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-6.
February 12, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Women’s Commission, the Cambridge Arts Council and the Cambridge Historical Commission are gathering and recording the history of women and how they have shaped the City of Cambridge; and
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Women’s Arts and Heritage Project will result in some important new resources for our community such as a compilation of historical and current stories of women’s lives and achievements available on the internet, a marked Women’s Heritage Trail, and a work of public art at the city’s new main library; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council thank all who participate for their time and effort in completing this important historical project which gives the women of Cambridge long overdue recognition for their contributions; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Women’s Arts and Heritage Project on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-7.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
ORDERED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to prepare a suitable resolution to thank Amy Squires for all her hard work during the City Council facilitation process.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-8.
February 12, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:On Friday, March 2, 2001 at 8:00 PM the Board of Directors of The Guidance Center, Inc. will hold the 19th Annual Cambridge Pops, featuring The Winiker Orchestra and Guest of Honor Dr. Charlotte Temin; and
WHEREAS:This event will be held at the Sala de Puerto Rico, Stratton Student Center located at Massachusetts Institute of Technology at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge; and
WHEREAS:Since 1954, The Guidance Center, Inc. has been meeting the needs of children and families in Cambridge and Somerville by providing innovative prevention, early intervention, mental health and family support programs; and
WHEREAS:Dr. Charlotte Temin will be honored for her contributions and commitment to The Guidance Center, Inc. as a staff and board member; and
WHEREAS:As a psychologist with The Guidance Center, Dr. Temin developed the Companion Tutor Program, matching therapeutic mentors with children who are seen at the Guidance Center, Inc. for emotional/behavioral issues. This program is now in its twenty-ninth year; and
WHEREAS:Dr. Temin served as President of the Cambridge Mental Health Association from 1995-1997 and led the agency into its affiliation with Center, Inc. and created Guidance Center Inc., now the largest child/family agency serving Cambridge and Somerville; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council congratulate The Guidance Center, Inc. on the great work they do for the Cambridge and Somerville Community and also applaud the achievements of Dr. Charlotte Temin and send best wishes for a successful event; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to The Guidance Center, Inc and Dr. Charlotte Temin on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-9.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of John A. Callahan on February 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS:John was the husband of the late Leda "Pat" (Hunt) Callahan; and
WHEREAS:John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Maureen (Allen) Callahan; his sons John A. Jr., Steven J. and Kevin J. Callahan; his daughters Cathleen LaSelva, Claire LaFauci and Eileen Laurendeau; and his seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS:John will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of John A. Callahan at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Callahan family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-10.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dr. Allan I. Sandler on February 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS:Allan was the husband of the late Ellen (Berman) Sandler; and
WHEREAS:Allan was the father of the late Jonathan H. Sandler; and
WHEREAS:Allan's passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his wife Mary Haskell; his son Robert Sandler; his step-sons Jonathan and David Feld; his siblings Michael I. and Elaine Sandler; his brothers-in-law Merrill Berman and Jon Seidel; his sisters-in-law Dalia Berman and Carol Haskell; and his father-in-law Leo Haskell; and
WHEREAS:Allan will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Allan I. Sandler at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Sandler family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-11.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:This City Council was deeply saddened at learning of the death of Dr. John G. Covino on
February 7, 2001; and
WHEREAS:John was a late member of the Fellow of the International College of Surgeons; and
WHEREAS:John was a life member of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS:John was a Korean War veteran; and
WHEREAS:John was the beloved husband of the late Anne (Dytrych) Covino; and
WHEREAS:John was the brother of the late Anthony Covino; and
WHEREAS:John’s passing will leave a void in the lives of all his surviving family, his children Kathleen Hennessey, John, Joan, Richard, Edward and Jeffrey Covino; his nine grandchildren; and his sister-in-law Iris Covino; and
WHEREAS:John will be sorely missed by all he touched and loved; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council go on record extending its deepest sympathy to the family of John G. Covino at this time of such personal loss; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Covino family on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-12.
February 12, 2001
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Stephen and Katie Walsh on the birth of their daughter, Niamh Lillian Walsh who was born on February 8, 2001 weighing in at 8.4 lbs and who is the eleventh grandchild of former Cambridge Mayors Leonard J. and Sheila T. Russell; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to Dennis and Breda Walsh of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, Niamh's paternal grandparents; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to Stephen and Katie Walsh and the proud grandparents on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-13.
February 12, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The Cambridge Arts Council 3rd Annual Grant Awards Ceremony will be held on
March 29, 2001 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center; and
WHEREAS:Cambridge has hundreds of local arts programs taking place each month and in every neighborhood throughout the calendar year; and
WHEREAS:Each year some of the best of these programs are selected from nearly one hundred applications to receive funding through the Cambridge Arts Council’s Local Cultural Council Grant Awards Program; and
WHEREAS:This year thirty-six percent of the seventy-eight applications received were funded through the Grant Awards Program. Funding for all grant recipients in 2001 illustrates a significant endorsement of each project by fellow artists and arts professionals in the City of Cambridge; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council congratulate the 2001recipients of the Cambridge Arts Council Grant Awards and thank them for their commitment to the Cambridge community; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Cambridge Arts Council on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk
R-14.
February 12, 2001
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
COUNCILLOR DECKER
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS:The 9th Annual MIT/Cambridge Science Expo will be held Wednesday, April 25th at the Johnson Athletic Center from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with public viewing beginning at 5:00 PM; and
WHEREAS:This event concludes several hours spent by MIT volunteers who encourage Cambridge public school students to explore the sciences; and
WHEREAS:Many MIT volunteers work with Cambridge students to design and build their projects throughout the year; now therefore be it
RESOLVED:That this City Council thank all volunteers from MIT for their time and inspiration to the students who participated, and congratulate all students who participated and wish them a successful event; and be it further
RESOLVED:That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to MIT and the Cambridge Public Schools on behalf of the entire City Council.
In City Council February 12, 2001.
Adopted by the affirmative vote of nine members.
Attest:- D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
D. Margaret Drury
City Clerk
R-15.
February 12, 2001
COUNCILLOR DECKER
COUNCILLOR BORN
COUNCILLOR BRAUDE
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
MAYOR GALLUCCIO
VICE MAYOR MAHER
COUNCILLOR REEVES
COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
RESOLVED:That the City Council go on record extending its congratulations to State Representative Alice Wolf, Bob Wolf and the entire family on the birth of their grandchild Matthew Nathan Wolf who was born on February 6, 2001; and be it further