We find it commendable that the Somerville Board of Alderman found time to address an important domestic issue recently. Whether or not it should be the business of city government to regulate such things as requiring restaurants to provide changing stations for patrons who bring their babies along is a matter of debate.

Ultimately, it was decided by the Board that the matter was worthy of study and was sent to the appropriate committees to that end.

It goes to show that our officials are mindful of both the greater and smaller issues that confront their constituents, along with everything in between.

Of course, we are confident that the greater issues will be given the full measure of attention that is required, even as the smaller ones are dealt with in their due time and degree of priority.

Residents are mindful of so many pressing matters that the city should be addressing: the proper development of business properties and housing; the ongoing battle with rodent populations; flood planes; noisy planes; homelessness; drug addiction; and a myriad of other issues that are in need of resolution.

These things are on our civic leaders’ minds too, and clearly on their agendas. And while it’s refreshing to see action taken to relieve some of the stress and strain visited upon families in their daily lives, we can rest assured that the big picture is being studied as well.

We all look forward to observing the results of our leaders’ efforts, and reward them accordingly when their time is due.