The Stained Glass Studio next to NESFA moved out of Somerville in part because of what the owner thought of Somerville's policies.

I would also point out that cities interested in helping business and restaurants (like say Waltham) have gotten rid of parking meters while Somerville now has them running until 8 PM at night.

Also, bogus rules about having dumpsters locked between 11 PM at night and 7 AM in the morning; because clearly
a) locks keeps rats out
b) rats are only active between 11 PM and 7 AM.