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Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Online only

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What happened

9 items of legislation were taken up.

  • 7 recommended to be approved
  • 1 accepted
  • 1 recommended to be withdrawn

Agenda 9 items

Notices from the agenda

This meeting was held virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:31 pm by Chair Ewen-Campen and adjourned at 6:33 pm with a roll call vote of 4 in favor (Councilors Hardt, Strezo, McLaughlin and Ewen-Campen), none opposed, and 1 absent (Councilor Clingan). Also present: Kimberly Hutter - Legislative Liaison and Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees

(Posted online: 11/26/25 at 9:15 AM)

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In keeping with the decisions of the Civil Service Commission, this committee is required to consider candidates for civil service positions solely on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills. The commission’s decisions and basic merit principles outlined in the Personnel Administrations rules prohibit the arbitrary and capricious rejection of a candidate, including for political reasons, and demand a standard of “neutrally applied public policy” as guidance for our review. Committee members are encouraged to adhere to this standard while considering all candidates, regardless of civil service status.

Roll Call

  1. 1.
    25-1569 Committee Minutes Accepted

    Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of October 6, 2025.

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  2. 2.
    25-1635 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Ronald Hampton to the position of Fire Lieutenant.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  3. 3.
    25-1634 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Raymond Busi to the position of Fire Lieutenant.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  4. 4.
    25-1633 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Nicholas Halloran to the position of Fire Lieutenant.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  5. 5.
    25-1632 Mayor's Request Recommended to be withdrawn

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael Marino to the position of Fire Captain.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Legislative Liaison Kimberly Hutter shared that this item was replaced with item 25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  6. 6.
    25-1631 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Captain.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  7. 7.
    25-1630 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc Ardolino to the position of Fire District Chief.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  8. 8.
    25-1629 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Steven Mauras to the position of Fire Deputy Chief.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1726.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye
  9. 9.
    25-1726 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Captain.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Chair Ewen-Campen noted that these items concerned internal promotions within the Somerville Fire Department. He shared that he had reviewed all relevant materials and recommended approval of all candidates.\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Emily HardtAye