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07/01/2018 - 12/31/2018
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Authorizing Officer name
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Francis
Perullo
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Title
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Chief Executive Officer
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Business name
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The Novus Group
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Address
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137 Lewis Wharf
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City, state, zip code
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Boston, MA 02110
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Country
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US
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Phone
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617-391-0065
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Francis Perullo
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$150,000.00
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Paul Scapicchio
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$180,000.00
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Rebecca Rutenberg
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$0.00
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Lauren Fowler
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$55,000.00
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| Total salaries paid |
$385,000.00
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Operating Expenses
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Advertising expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Staples; Lauren Fowler
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Photocopies, scans
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$234.50
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Professional dues
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Internet fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Kinkos; FedEx: USPS; Lauren Fowler
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$633.16
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Office supplies, equipment
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
Cambridge Offset; Staples; Lauren Fowler
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Printing expenses
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$810.40
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Rent
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Office and support staff salaries
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$0.00
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Professional subscriptions
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$0.00
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Taxes
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$0.00
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$0.00
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2018-12/31/2018 |
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Other operating expenses
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$0.00
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$1,678.06
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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Client: Union Square Station Associates
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $21,250.00
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Executive
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Community and government affairs, including meetings with state and municipal elected officials as needed. Meeting with Sarah Lewis, Assistant City Planner of Somerville, George Proakis, City of Somerville, Tim Snyder, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs City of Somerville, and Sarah Thomas, City of Somerville .
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $7,500.00
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Executive
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Assistance leasing with executive branches and state agencies including The Designer Selection Board, The Massachusetts School Building Authority and Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Meeting with Tim Snyder, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Somerville.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Ameresco, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $4,500.00
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Executive
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Matters related to energy savings performance contracting, energy efficiency and renewable energy and business development meetings. Meeting with Christopher Cook, Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space for the City of Boston. Meeting with the Mayor of Lynn and Revere. Matters related to energy savings performance contracting, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Meeting with City of Milton.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Zipcar
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $5,250.00
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Executive
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General business development meeting with Administration & Finance.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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General legislative monitoring.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Harris
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $7,500.00
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Executive
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Monitor municipal and state legislation, budgeting and spending as needed relative to wireless communication. Meeting with Dave Abdoo, Chief of Staff MBTA, Meeting with Curtis Wood at Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, MBTA Staff and MBTA Police.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Airbnb, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $9,000.00
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Executive
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Engage in municipal and state lobbying efforts around short term rental regulation and taxation. Meeting with Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Meeting with Mayor Kim Driscoll, Salem and the Assistant City Solicitor and Inspectional Services, City of Cambridge.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3454
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An Act regulating and insuring short-term rentals
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Francis Perullo
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Client: Sea Hunter Therapeutics
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $45,000.00
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Executive
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Municipal Lobbying and Regulatory monitoring and review at cannabis control commission. Meetings with Chairman Steven Hoffman; Commissioner Jennifer Flanagan. Meeting with the Town of Amherst.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Francis Perullo
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Client: Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $45,000.00
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Executive
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Municipal Lobbying and Regulatory monitoring and review at cannabis control commission. Meetings with the City of Cambridge, Taunton for recreational adult use.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Francis Perullo
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Client: Mayflower Medicinals, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $60,000.00
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Executive
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Provided services to Mayflower Medicinals, Inc. to assist with Mayflower's state and municipal applications for Registered Marijuana Dispensaries. Meetings with City of Worcester, Lowell for Adult use. Monitored and reviewed regulations being implemented by the Cannabis Control Commission.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Union Square Station Associates
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $63,750.00
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Executive
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Community and government affairs, including meetings with state and municipal elected officials as needed. Meeting with Sarah Lewis, Assistant City Planner of Somerville, George Proakis, City of Somerville, Tim Snyder, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs City of Somerville, and Sarah Thomas, City of Somerville .
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $22,500.00
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Executive
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Assistance leasing with executive branches and state agencies including The Designer Selection Board, The Massachusetts School Building Authority and Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Meeting with Tim Snyder, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Somerville
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Procurement monitoring and business development.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,000.00
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Executive
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Municipal Lobbying - Trolley Parking and spot allocation. Meeting with Bill Conroy, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Boston.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Ameresco, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $13,500.00
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Executive
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Business development meetings. Meeting with Christopher Cook, Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space for the City of Boston. Meeting with the Mayor of Lynn and Revere. Matters related to energy savings performance contracting, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Meeting with City of Milton.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Zipcar
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,750.00
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Executive
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General business development meeting with Administration & Finance.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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General legislative monitoring.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N.A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Harris
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $22,500.00
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Executive
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Monitor municipal and state legislation, budgeting and spending as needed relative to wireless communication. Meeting with Dave Abdoo, Chief of Staff MBTA, Meeting with Curtis Wood at Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, MBTA Staff and MBTA Police.
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Paul Scapicchio
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Client: Airbnb, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $27,000.00
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Executive
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Engage in municipal and state lobbying efforts around short term rental regulation and taxation. Meeting with Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Meeting with Mayor Kim Driscoll, Salem and the Assistant City Solicitor and Inspectional Services, City of Cambridge.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3454
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An Act regulating and insuring short-term rentals
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
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| No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Additional Expenses
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| No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Campaign Contributions
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| 07/31/2018 | Francis Perullo |
Committee for a Democratic House Political Action Committee
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Committee for a Democratic House Political Action Committee
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$200.00
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| 10/29/2018 | Francis Perullo |
Priorities for Progress Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee
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Priorities for Progress Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee
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$500.00
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| 07/31/2018 | Paul Scapicchio |
Committee for a Democratic House Political Action Committee
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Committee for a Democratic House Political Action Committee
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$200.00
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| 09/27/2018 | Paul Scapicchio |
Tom McGee
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Senator, Third Essex
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$100.00
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| 10/14/2018 | Paul Scapicchio |
Adrian Madaro
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Representative, 1st Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 10/15/2018 | Paul Scapicchio |
Joe Boncore
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Senator, First Suffolk and Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 10/15/2018 | Paul Scapicchio |
Brian Arrigo
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Mayor, Revere
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$200.00
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| 11/06/2018 | Paul Scapicchio |
Lydia Edwards
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City Council, District 1
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$200.00
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$1,800.00
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