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June 30, 2014
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Steven Martins, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: David Alves, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:07)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Lopes, Coelho, Dehner, Gonsalves, Saunders, Alves, Duarte, Lawrence and Council President Gomes, requesting that Chief Teachman be invited to the next Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods Meeting to discuss the rising…
That this matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances in order to discuss the possibility of increasing the fines for crosswalk violations as they pertain to both pedestrians and motorists.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: That this matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances in order to discuss the possibility of increasing the fines for crosswalk violations as they pertain to both pedestrians and motorists..” (Motion: Martins, second: Coelho)
That the Committee ask the State Department of Public Safety/Traffic as to what the appropriate method is in requesting that the speed limit in a particular area be reduced.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: That the Committee ask the State Department of Public Safety/Traffic as to what the appropriate method is in requesting that the speed limit in a particular area be reduced..”
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite the Mayan community leaders to a Committee meeting to share their concerns with the Council and Station Headquarters Captains Flood and…
That the Committee send a letter to SRTA asking them to review the possibility of establishing additional bus routes in both the mornings and evenings in the area of North Front Street.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: That the Committee send a letter to SRTA asking them to review the possibility of establishing additional bus routes in both the mornings and evenings in the area of North Front Street..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Coelho)
That a letter be sent to the Fbi asking what steps can be taken to make crimes against the Mayan Community of New Bedford official “hate crimes.”
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Rebeiro and seconded by Councillor Coelho, the Committee VOTED: That a letter be sent to the FBI asking what steps can be taken to make crimes against the Mayan Community of New Bedford official “hate crimes.”.” (Motion: Rebeiro, second: Coelho)
That a letter be sent to DPI Commissioner Ron Labelle asking for an update on the status of the streetlights and, if they have not been increased, that he please do so immediately on North Front Street, from Cove Road north to Coggeshall Street.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Winterson and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: That a letter be sent to DPI Commissioner Ron Labelle asking for an update on the status of the streetlights and, if they have not been increased, that he please do so immediately on North Front Street, from Cove Road north to Coggeshall Street..” (Motion: Winterson, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that Fire Chief Michael Gomes be invited to the next Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to update the Committee members on the status of the 889 red fire alarm boxes, 809 of which need an upgrade;…
To keep this matter on the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Martins and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To keep this matter on the table..” (Motion: Martins, second: Carney)
On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee Voted: To follow the Chair’s recommendation and take the recommended action on items five (5) through seven (7). This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation and take the recommended action on items five (5) through seven (7).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To follow the Chair’s recommendation and take the recommended action on items five (5) through seven (7)..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Lopes)
On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee Voted: To take “No Further Action” on items eight (8) through thirteen (13). This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lopes,…
To take “No Further Action” on items eight (8) through thirteen (13).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on items eight (8) through thirteen (13)..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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