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Somerville debates repairs, access and future use at 165 Broadway city building
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed maintenance, storage clearing, youth murals, ADA accessibility and occupancy arrangements at city‑owned 165 Broadway; DPW has addressed 311 requests but HHS must clear stored documents before space can be repurposed; a 2021 estimate to make the building fully ADA‑compliant was cited at $15 million.
The committee held an extended discussion on multiple orders related to city‑owned 165 Broadway, a building housing youth programs, storage and several nonprofit tenants.
Commissioner Joe Lathan of the Department of Public Works told the committee DPW has responded to 311 maintenance requests for the building and removed hazards when identified. He described unsanitary conditions found in a shared kitchen — "a box of literally rotted pumpkins...moldy coffee grinds" — and said custodial staff handle routine cleaning but are not responsible for stewarding…
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