Send legal ads and public notices at least six business days ahead of the intended publication date to advertising@cambridgeday.com with contact information that includes a contact name, phone number and address.
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 27, 2025. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558 Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 – Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1148745
30 GERRY’S LANDING ROAD Residence A-1 Zone
BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS – TARA GOHLMANN – C/O CYNTHIA WESTERMAN
Appeal: Determination of ISD Commissioner’s letter dated 12/17/24 that the variance granted in BZA-017262-2020 lapsed for non-use. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.50 (Institutional Use Classification). Sec. 4.56.c (Institutional Uses). Art. 9.000, Sec. 9.10 (Enforcement).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1148744
30 GERRY’S LANDING ROAD Residence A-1 Zone
BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS – TARA GOHLMANN – C/O CYNTHIA WESTERMAN
Variance: To allow the use of the parcel for all Educational Uses.
Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.50 (Institutional Use). Sec. 4.56.c (Use-Category-Institutional Uses). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1143657
50-52 WASHBURN AVENUE #50 Residence B Zone
50-52 WASHBURN AVE CONDOMINIUM – C/O JEROME KIMBROUGH
Variance: To construct accessory garage building violating height, front and side yard setbacks. Relief for GFA and open space. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. 1148878
18-20 FARWELL PLACE Residence C-2 Zone
GARY CHAFETZ & C. RIEDER – C/O DAVID W. TORREY, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: To construct new posts and roof over the main entrance that are within side yard setbacks.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. 1148175
102 KINNAIRD STREET Residence C-1 Zone
JOE CAMILLUS & SHOBA RAMANADHAN
Variance: To construct addition to the rear of the building which encroaches into rear yard setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3
(Non-Conforming structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To install new windows in the left non-conforming side setbacks.
At. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40
(Special Permit).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. 1149291
29 MT. AUBURN STREET Office 3 Zone/Harvard Square
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON, A CORPORATE SOLE – SIGNARAMA – C/O PAMELA JAGIELLO & MICHAEL COHEN Variance: Installation of a wall sign at greater height than allowed by Article 7.
Art. 7.000. Sec. 7.16.22.c (Wall Sign). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. 1147479
1105 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE – UNIT 1C Business B Zone
UNIT 1C 1105 MASS AVE CONDO NOMINEE TRUST – C/O JOHN CARMICHAEL
Variance: To renovate an 848 square foot office condominium for use as a single residential dwelling that aligns with the existing uses of the building. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date > Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.” Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge by appointment only. Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA. Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by participating during the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov. Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number.
Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same B Z A We b Page 48 hours prior to hearing.
SECTION 000116 – INVITATION TO BID
Putnam Gadens Roof Replacement Putnam Gardens LLC
MMT Inc.
February 19, 2025
Putnam Gardens LLC
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Cambridge Housing Authority, in its capacity as managing member, acting on behalf of Putnam Gardens LLC, the Owner and Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the Putnam Gardens Roof Replacement Project at 64 Magee St, Cambridge, MA 02139.
The project consists of a full roof replacement for (3) three, three-story residential apartment buildings with flat membrane roofs. The work shall include the replacement of edge metal flashing and all roof accessories.
The work is estimated to cost $1,000,000.
All bids are subject to Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates as required by the Mass. Dept. of Labor Standards and included in the project specifications.
General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount and made payable to Putnam Gardens LLC. A 100% payment bond and a 100% performance bond will be required for the awarded contract.
General bids will be received until Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM and publicly opened on-line, forthwith.
A site visit for all interested general bidders will begin at Putnam Gardens, 64 Magee St, Cambridge, MA 02139 on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM. All bidders are invited and encouraged to attend. Attendees of the site visit should RSVP to PutnamGardensRoof@Cambridge-Housing.org.
Deadline for General Bidder questions shall be submitted by Monday, March 3, 2025, by 2:00PM. Questions received after the above deadlines may not be considered by the Awarding Authority. No interpretations of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents shall be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation must be in writing. Questions concerning this project must be submitted to PutnamGardens Roof@Cambridge-Housing.org.
Bid forms and contract documents will be available at WWW.PROCORE.COM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM (may be downloaded and viewed electronically).
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID, HARD COPY BIDS AND EMAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AWARDING AUTHORITY. ALL BIDS shall be electronically submitted through WWW.PROCORE.COM. At any time during the bidding process, you may download and print the various bid documents for your company’s records. Additional instructions to complete the other bid forms are accessible on the Procore website.
The Awarding Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process if it is in the public interest to do so. The Awarding Authority also reserves the right to reject the bids if less than three bids are received.
Bids shall remain in effect for 60 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded after opening. Successful bidders shall agree to commence work and complete the Work in accordance with the dates set forth in the Bidding Documents and Contract Documents.
Interested in bidding on future CHA Projects? Go to CHA’s Interested Vendor page at www.cambridge-housing.org and enter your company’s contact information for our future bid solicitations. Please include your company’s info, a contact email, and the trade(s) that your company provides so we can send you future projects directly.
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ROOFTOP RIGHTS FOR WIRELESS EQUIPMENT ROOFTOP SPACE
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), as Agent for Truman Apartments LLC (CHA) is seeking an Offeror(s) for a lease for specific roof rights at Truman Apartments. The rapid growth of the wireless communication industry has resulted in an increased need for strategically located tall structures as antenna sites. As the owner of several midrise and high-rise housing structures throughout the city as well as low-rise buildings with flat roofs, the CHA hopes to generate revenue by providing rooftop space to the wireless communications industry.
The selected Offeror(s) will lease the exclusive or non-exclusive rights to designated roof location(s). It will also be the Offeror’s responsibility to manage the site in a mutual agreement between the Offeror(s) and the Cambridge Housing Authority on behalf of the owner of the property.
The scope of services will include, but not be limited to, Offeror(s) will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, administration and security of the antenna site(s).
The Offeror(s) agree that they will cooperate with the CHA and other Offeror(s) and/or existing lessors in achieving the maximum utilization of space without causing interference to existing installations.
The Offeror(s) shall be prepared to provide independent architectural and structural engineering certification that any and all modifications to the structure will meet all Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Codes and be visually acceptable to the CHA. The Offeror(s) shall prepare and submit two sets of scaled drawings 24” x 36.
Bids are subject to M.G. L. Chapter 30B. This lease will be for ten years with two renewable 5 year terms at the sole discretion of the CHA. CHA may, at their sole discretion, use a third party to help evaluate the proposals.
The Request for Proposal for this project will be available on Thursday, February 6, 2025, after 10:00 AM. Bidders may obtain the RFP ELECTRONICALLY by contacting Andrew Kerivan, at akerivan@cambridge-housing.org .
Any questions or requests for further information must be submitted in writing to the attention of Andrew Kerivan, Director of Asset Management at akerivan@cambridge-housing.org no later than 3:00pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. No inquiry received after the stated deadline will be considered.
Proposals will be received ELECTRONICALLY until 02:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2024. Vendors should e-mail their Qualifications Proposal to Andrew Kerivan, akerivan@cambridge-housing.org and Cost Proposal SEPARATELY to Rocky Ludger, rludger@cambridge-housing.org . In the body of each e-mail, vendors should clearly identify the Qualifications Proposal or Cost Proposal with the name of the firm.
Pursuant to Chapter 30B §6 the contract will awarded to the most advantageous proposal from a responsive and responsible proposer taking into consideration price and non-price proposal. The time of acceptance of the proposal by the Cambridge Housing Authority is 60 days from the date of the receipt. Award of the contract is conditioned on approval by the Cambridge Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners. The contract is subject to appropriation of adequate funds, and may be cancelled in the event such funds are not available. Please see RFP for additional information.
Rock-Andral Ludger, Senior Purchasing Agent
INVITATION TO BID
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
22 LOPEZ AVE HVAC REPAIRS
ESSEX STREET MANAGEMENT, INC. C/O CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Project #24-lop-001 – 22 Lopex Ave HVAC Repairs
The Cambridge Housing Authority, in its capacity as managing member, acting on behalf of Essex Street Management, Inc., the owner and Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Trade Bidders and General Contractors for the above-named project in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by BWA Architecture, Inc.
The project includes removal of the existing heating system and installation of a new central VRF system with wall mounted fan coil units in eight (8) one-bedroom residential units. Removal of existing electrical and replacement with new for the HVAC work with cutting/patching and painting work required.
The work is estimated to cost $450,000.
Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 and to minimum wage rates as required by the Federal Department of Labor prevailing wage decision for Middlesex County Massachusetts, Residential Construction type.
A site visit for all interested Bidders will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday March 5, 2025, at 22 Lopez Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Attendees of the site visit should RSVP to LopezHVAC@cambridge-housing.org.
All Bidders must be DCAMM certified, and all bidders must include a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility, a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement, with their bid in addition to a bid deposit in the amount of five (5%) of the amount of the bid.
Trade Category Estimate
HVAC $250,000
Electrical $75,000
All bidder questions must be submitted in writing by electronic submission to the Architect at LopezHVAC@cambridge-housing.org. Include “22 Lopez Ave HVAC Repairs Bidder RFI” in the email subject line. The deadline for Bidder questions is on Friday March 7, 2025, by 4:00PM.
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID, AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All bids shall be electronically submitted through www.PROCORE.com. At any time during the bidding process, you may download and print the various bid documents for your company’s records. Additional instructions to complete the other bid forms are accessible on the Procore website.
Filed Sub Bids are due by Friday March 14th at 2:00PM.
General Bids are due by Friday March 21st, at 2:00PM.
The Awarding Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process if it is in the public interest to do so. The Awarding Authority also reserves the right to reject the bids if less than three bids are received.
Bids shall remain in effect for 60 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded after opening. Successful bidders shall agree to commence work and complete the Work in accordance with the dates set forth in the Bidding Documents and Contract Documents.
Interested in bidding on future CHA Projects? Go to CHA’s Interested Vendor page at www.cambridge-housing.org and enter your company’s contact information for our future bid solicitations. Please include your company’s info, a contact email, and the trade(s) that your company provides so we can send you future projects directly.
LEGAL NOTICE
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78 of the Code of the City of Cambridge:
This meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public may participate via Zoom webinar (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at: https://tinyurl.com/CHCmar2025 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 845 0515 1879. Confirm meeting details and materials at https://tinyurl.com/CHistComm. Submit written comment to histcomm@cambridgema.gov prior to 24 hours before the meeting.
Public Hearing: Alterations to Designated Properties
Case 5262: 29 Mt. Auburn St., by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston. Install wall sign.
Case 5263: 14 Plympton St., by The Harvard Crimson Trust. Exterior renovation; replace windows and doors; rooftop addition.
Public Hearing: Demolition Review
Case D-1709: 24 Newell St., by 24 Newell Street LLC c/o Mike Tokatlyan. Demolish house (1931). Consider revised design for replacement building.
Case D-1721: 26 Jay St., by 26 Jay Street LLC c/o Mike Tokatlyan. Demolish 3-decker (converted from 1858 house in 1993).
Chandra Harrington, Chair
Cambridge Week , 2/20/25, 2/27/25
Cases may be taken out of order and approved at the beginning of the meeting. Persons who wish to have a hearing on a case should notify the Commission in advance or be present at the beginning of the meeting when the Consent Agenda is discussed.
Ordinance 2025-1 Final Publication
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1 – FINAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five
AN ORDINANCE
That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge be amended on a Zoning Petition by the City Council (Multifamily Housing Zoning Petition – Part One) to amend the Zoning Map and Articles 2.000, 3.000, 4.000, 5.000, 6.000, 7.000, 8.000, 10.000, 11.000, 13.000, 14.000, 16.000, 17.000, 20.000, and 21.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance as follows with the intent of: (1) removing zoning districts that are intended to permit single-family or two-family but not multifamily residences; (2) permitting multifamily and townhouse residences as-of-right in all zoning districts except Open Space and removing special requirements applicable to multifamily and townhouse residences; (3) removing dimensional requirements including minimum lot width and area and minimum lot area per dwelling unit, removing floor area ratio (FAR) limitations for residences, reducing minimum yard requirements for residences, and increasing height limitations for residences to permit four stories above grade in Residence C-1 Districts, with allowable increases up to six stories for inclusionary housing projects subject to certain limitations, and at least six stories above grade in all other districts except Open Space to allow for additional housing units beyond what is permitted under current zoning; (4) removing remaining references to minimum parking requirements; and (5) revising other parts of the Zoning Ordinance for internal consistency.
In City Council February 10, 2025.
Ordained as amended by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 8; Nays 1; Absent 0.
Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:
Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
NOTE: Pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 32A, Tercentenary Edition, the ordinance as aforesaid which exceeds in length eight octavo pages of ordinary book print may be summarized for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city with the further provision that said Ordinance may be examined and obtained at the City Clerk’s Office during office hours and that any objection to its invalidity by reason of any defect in the procedure of adoption may only be made within ninety days after the posting or the second publication.
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
February 20, 2025
Massachusetts Housing Partnership
160 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
857-317-8556
This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about March 8, 2025, MHP will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HUD Federal Financing Bank Treasury Risk Share to be utilized for a project known as 4 Mellen, located at 4 Mellen Street, Cambridge, MA. The subject property includes a historic 3-story office building and parking lot. The proposed activities include adaptive reuse of a historic mansion into 4 residential units and the addition of a new construction 25-unit apartment building. The City of Cambridge recently designated the property, including the historic building and new construction, a Local Landmark.
Given the historic nature of the building as it was constructed in 1862, both lead based paint and asbestos containing materials are likely present and will need to be abated in all areas of disturbance and disposed of appropriately as required by state and federal laws. Post-renovation/construction radon testing and mitigation, as necessary, is recommended. Local tribes have been informed of the proposed project and no responses were received, implying the end of the tribal consultation process.
The total estimated project cost is approximately $26,011,780 and of that the risk share loan will be approximately $4,970,000. Public notification for other federal funds used at the site have been published separately.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
MHP has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at MHP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110. The ERR may be examined or copied at this location weekdays from 9am to 4pm or via email at dkamma@mhp.net.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to MHP, 160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110 or via email at dkamma@mhp.net . All comments received by March 7, 2025 will be considered by MHP prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
MHP certifies to HUD that Clark Ziegler in his capacity as Executive Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certifications satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the project to use HUD program funds for the purpose specified.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and MHP’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Executive Director of MHP; (b) MHP has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Director of Community Planning and Development at CPDRROFBOS@HUD.gov for the Risk Share funds. Potential objectors should contact the CPD Director at HUD Boston to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ordinance 2025-2 Final Publication
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-2 – FINAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five
AN ORDINANCE
That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge be amended on a Zoning Petition by the City Council (Multifamily Housing Zoning Petition – Part Two) to amend Articles 1.000, 5.000, 11.000, 15.000, 17.000, 19.000, and 20.000 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance as follows with the intent of: (1) revising open space standards to provide greater flexibility by allowing all types of open space to contribute to meeting requirements; (2) revising certain standards of the Affordable Housing Overlay so they are not more restrictive than comparable standards for residences in base zoning; (3) making project review special permit requirements applicable in all zoning districts and applicable to residential development of 75,000 square feet or more; (4) updating advisory development review procedures and introducing a new Planning Board Advisory Consultation for some larger development not subject to a special permit, similar to what is currently required in the Affordable Housing Overlay; (5) establishing a process for ongoing review and reporting on housing production throughout the city; and (6) revising other parts of the Zoning Ordinance for internal consistency.
In City Council February 10, 2025.
Ordained by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 8; Nays 1; Absent 0.
Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:
Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
NOTE: Pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 32A, Tercentenary Edition, the ordinance as aforesaid which exceeds in length eight octavo pages of ordinary book print may be summarized for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city with the further provision that said Ordinance may be examined and obtained at the City Clerk’s Office during office hours and that any objection to its invalidity by reason of any defect in the procedure of adoption may only be made within ninety days after the posting or the second publication.
Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
Notice is hereby given that the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00PM to consider the following applications under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the District.
The meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public can participate online via the Zoom platform ( https://zoom.us/ from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at https://tinyurl.com/MC0325 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 858 7930 8012 .
MC-7216: 29 Ellsworth Avenue, by Lucy Hadden . Remove chimney, install solar panels.
MC-6545 (AMENDMENT): 18 Clinton Street, by Asha Daniere. Revise design of rear addition.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
Cambridge Day , The Week , 02/20/25 , 02/27/25
Ordinance 2025-3 Final Publication
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-3 – FINAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five
AN ORDINANCE
In amendment to the Ordinance entitled “Cambridge Municipal Code”
That the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge be amended in Chapter 6.04 – Animal Control Regulations, Section 6.04.020 entitled “Dogs – License required – Fee” as follows:
6.04.020 Dogs—License required—Fee.
Every dog six months old or over shall be licensed pursuant to G.L. c. 140, § 137. As proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered, the owner or keeper shall present to the Director of the Animal Commission (“Director”) or his or her designee a certificate of the registered veterinarian who performed the operation. Effective February 10, 2025, the fee for such license shall, except as otherwise provided, be twenty dollars for a spayed or neutered dog and thirty dollars for a dog that is not spayed or neutered. If the Director or his or her designee is satisfied that the certificate of the veterinarian who performed the operation cannot be obtained, he or she may accept in lieu thereof a sworn statement of a veterinarian registered and practicing in the Commonwealth, describing the dog, and stating that he or she has examined the dog and that, in his or her opinion, it has been spayed or neutered. Pursuant to G.L. c. 140, § 139, no fee shall be charged for a license issued under this section for a service animal as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act or regulations promulgated thereunder or for dog owners aged 70 years or older. No part of the fee shall be refunded because of the subsequent death, loss, spaying, castration, removal from the Commonwealth or other disposal of the dog. Nor shall any part of the fee paid by mistake be refunded.
In City Council February 10, 2025.
Ordained by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:
Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
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