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September 11, 2014
96 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
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Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Brandon D. Cabral, Sabrina M. Hinchey, Jared D. Lizotte, Craig R. Ribeiro and Daniel J. Duclos, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring David Provencher, Chief of Police, and Sgt. Jason Gomes, Charles W. Morgan Homecoming Committee, in recognition of their contributions to our City and their dedication of the Historic Whaleship, Charles W. Morgan to her homeport of New Bedford, Massachusetts,…
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Martins, honoring Elizabeth Leiwant, in recognition of her commitment and dedication as a Literary Specialist at the Alma Del Mar Charter School.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Martins and Morad, the Backpack Mission, in recognition of your dedication and commitment to providing assistance to students in need and the homeless in the New Bedford Area.
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Peter Britto was presented by Councillors Martins, Winterson, Oliveira, Council President Lopes and Councillor Gomes. City of New Bedford in City Council September 11, 2014 Resolution Honoring Peter Britto, Founder of New Bedford Youth United for His Forty Years of…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Sid Wainer and Son was presented by Council President Lopes, Councillors Bousquet, Martins and Morad. City of New Bedford in City Council September 11, 2014 Resolution Honoring Sid Wainer and Son Specialty Produce and Specialty Foods, on the Occasion of Their 100TH…
Adopted
The following resolution honoring Market Basket was presented by Councillors Coelho and Martins. City of New Bedford in City Council September 11, 2014 Resolution Honoring Market Basket Whereas, Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., under the trade name of Market Basket, is a chain of seventy-one…
Adopted
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company, for location of eight (8) 5” Conduits, six (6) 4” Conduits and two (2) 6’x10’x6’ Manholes in Blackmer Street, East and West of South Front Street. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric was present and in favor and answered questions.…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1467).”
Order
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1468).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 4026 Acushnet Avenue, Map 136, Parcel 252, advising that “the structure was built circa 1800 and retains some of its original exterior architectural features including setting and massing;…
Demolition Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Alves
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Alves not present for vote.) August 21, 2014. Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Records. (Matter #0743).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance to amending Chapter 25, Veterans, the amendment is designed to update the language which describes the Veterans Advisory Board membership requirements.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1470).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1471).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order accepting a 2005 Ford Explorer donated to the City by Sid Wainer & Son for educational outreach use by the Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1472).”
In City Council City of New Bedford September 11, 2014 Ordered, that, pursuant to M.g.l. C. 44, Sec 53 A1/2, the City of New Bedford accept a Ford Explorer donated to the City of New Bedford by Sid Wainer & Son to be used for educational outreach and related purposes by the Buttonwood Park Zoo.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $5,782.00 from Fire, Capital Outlay, to Fire, Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1474).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,000.00 from Veterans’ Services, Charges & Services, to Veterans’ Services, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1476).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that the City establish a minimum annual pension of $7,500.00 effective July 01, 2014, in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 32, Section 90D ½, on August 21, 2014, the City Council voted to accept statue but it did not specify the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Shay Assad, 39 Grove Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 004821A, in the amount of $1,315.55. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Alfred Silva, 103 Holly Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 027216A, in the amount of $1,473.65. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the confirmation of Brandon D. Cabral, Sabrina M. Hinchey, Jared D. Lizotte, Craig R. Ribeiro and Daniel J. Duclos as a New Bedford Police Officer.
Appointments Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointments Confirmed. (Matter #1484).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, on behalf of the residents of upper Sawyer Street, that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a Stop Sign at the intersection of Sawyer Street and Summer Street, heading east and west. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission and…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford High School Marching Band, that the following street(s) be Closed: Parker Street, from Hathaway Boulevard to Liberty Street, on Sunday, October 12, 2014, from 11:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Annual Band…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Winterson, Council President Lopes and Councillor Morad, requesting, a clarification from the New Bedford School Department regarding the scheduling of school bus service for the City of New Bedford, what has transpired this school semester which has resulted in…
Referred to the Mayor, Superintendent Durkin, School Committee and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, Superintendent Durkin, School Committee and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1488).”
Written Motion, Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad and Winterson, requesting that Superintendent Durkin and School Committee Vice Chairperson Jack Livramento appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss what staffing issues in the Central…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1489).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that the Attorney General and our City Solicitor, look into "Just Energy", who have a bad reputation in Massachusetts for harassing people about their services, representatives from "Just Energy" are ringing door bells and telling people they are from…
TABLED
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Martins, Alves, Winterson and Morad, requesting, on behalf of the people of Ward Three, that the Mass/Dot light and/or video the property around the overpasses and the State Highway Rt. 18, behind the Car Barn and in the vicinity of Giammalvo’s Market, on Logan…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with officials from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the purposes of discussing the conditions and the roadway maintenance of exits, entering and exiting the City of New Bedford off…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, MassDOT and our State Legislative Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, MassDOT and our State Legislative Delegation (Matter #1494).”
Related Motion; Councilor Coelho requesting that the Council send a letter to MassDOT and our State Legislative Delegation, including senator Montigny, requesting a response within 30 days of an action plan for the repair and restoration of exit ramps on Route 195 east and west; Route 140 north and…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, Council President Lopes and Councillor Alves, requesting, that the School Department inform the City Council as to what is the "student to teacher ratio" throughout the New Bedford school system on all levels Citywide, but specifically, the Betsey B. Winslow…
Referred to Dr. Pia Durkin, Superintendent of Schools, the School Committee and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to Dr. Pia Durkin, Superintendent of Schools, the School Committee and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1496).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods Discharge the Committee from further consideration on the matter of the installation of panic buttons throughout New Bedford’s public school system for the purpose of making our schools safe in the…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Gonsalves, requesting, that the School Department immediately look into the possibility of alarming all schools in their main office with panic buttons that would alert our Police Department in case of an emergency; and further, that we look into the…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0261).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad in consideration of the City Council’s request, that for the purpose of making our schools safe in the City of New Bedford that Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pia Durkin, respond to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods within 30 days as to the plans for…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pia Durkin
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pia Durkin. (Matter #1498).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1498).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliveira, Alves, Morad and Gomes, requesting that the Ns of Shawmut Avenue, Assessor’s Map Plot 124, Lots 150, 48, 34, 162, 161 and 160 be rezoned from Mixed-Use Business to Residential B.(To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Douglas Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a Ideal Limo, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the…
License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1500).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Karen A. Maciulewicz, 128 Chipaway Road, East Freetown, MA 02717 d/b/a Project Independence Services INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1501).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Maria Raposo, d/b/a T&r Transportation, 47 Elaine Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A,…
License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1502).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, to City Council, regarding the Novus Agenda Software Presentation. (Copy all Councillors via email 09/08/2014; To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1503).”
Communication, Kim Dobosz, MBTA South Coast Rail Project Manager, to City Council regarding work along the South Coast Rail’s Right-of-Way, the MBTA and its consultants will enter upon segments of the railroad’s Row through New Bedford to gather survey and geotechnical information, the purpose of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1504).”
Communication, Paul F. Ford, Acting Regional Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 1, to City Council, regarding the East Beach restroom facilities in the City, stating “that as a member of the National Flood Insurance Program (Nfip) the community must adopt a floodplain…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1505).”
Citation, Councillors Bousquet and Oliveira, honoring Lucy Carreiro, in recognition of her commitment to excellent care and personal service and thanking her for going above and beyond for the families at The Oaks Life Care Centers of America.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1506).”
Citation, Councillors Bousquet and Oliveira, honoring Beth Akin, in recognition of her commitment to excellent care and thanking her for the personal service she provides to the families at The Oaks Life Care Centers of America.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1507).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Aha!, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, (In Front of the Zeiterion Theatre) from 4:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., on Thursday, September 11, 2014, for the purpose of Aha! Night at…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1508).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure repaint the crosswalks at the corner of Cedar Street and Parker Street, this area is heavily traveled by School pedestrian traffic. (To be Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure.) Referred to the…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1510).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Manuel Demello d/b/a Endzone Café, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Awning at 218 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, MA. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1511).”
Constable Bond, Ian Daley, 59 Linden Street, Taunton, MA 02780, with Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Constable Bond, Frank J. Adesso, 74 Deane Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, with Hanover Insurance Company in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting copy of email from Mr. Jay Rodrigues, landlord, 106 Chestnut Street, New Bedford, MA, relative to tenant problems at said address. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1514).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on July 10, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1515).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on May 27, 2014. Received and Placed on File. (#1516) Minutes, Bristol Coalition Meeting, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on August 19, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1517).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on August 19, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1518).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on August 14 and 26, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1519).”
Application, Joseph E. Dupre, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 53 Eastland Terrace, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1521).”
Application, Jlc Construction for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 69 Scott Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 28, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1522).”
Application, Tmc Environmental for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 969 Shawmut Avenue provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1523).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 395 Hersom Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1524).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 57 Reynolds Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1525).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 9 Welby Road provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1526).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 46 Milford Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1527).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Company for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1765 Acushnet Avenue provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1528).”
Application, Jlc Construction for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 50 – 52 Emery Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 03, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1529).”
Application, R.w. Bryant for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 163 – 255 Samuel Barnett Boulevard provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 04, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1530).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 948 Barnum Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1531).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 38 Blackmer Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1532).”
Application, Morgado Company for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 113 Eugenia Street Plot 106/Lot 42 provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 09, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1534).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2301 Purchase Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1535).”
Application, The Dow Company, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 52 Blackmer Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1536).”
Application, The Dow Company, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Plot 21/Lot 45 South Terminal Project provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1537).”
Application, Joseph E. Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 53 Eastland Terrace, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1538).”
Application, New Hampshire Boring, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Shawmut Avenue and Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1539).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 69 Scott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 28, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1540).”
Application, Tmc Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 969 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1541).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 395 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1542).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 57 Reynolds Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1543).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 9 Welby Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1544).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of 46 Milford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1545).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 1765 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 02, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1546).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 50 – 52 Emery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 03, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1547).”
Application, R.w. Bryant , to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 163 – 255 Samuel Barnett Boulevard by the City Clerk on September 04, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1548).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 948 Barnum Street by the City Clerk on September 05, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1549).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 38 Blackmer Street by the City Clerk on September 05, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1550).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 113 Eugenia Street Plot 106/Lot 42 by the City Clerk on September 09, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1551).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 305 Dartmouth Street by the City Clerk on September 09, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1552).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 2301 Purchase Street by the City Clerk on September 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1553).”
Application, The Dow Company, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted 52 Blackmer Street by the City Clerk on September 11, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1554).”
Application, The Dow Company, Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of provisionally granted P21/L45 South Terminal Project by the City Clerk on September 11, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1555).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 20 Rotch Street (#1556) 1314 Cove Road (#1557) 99 Armour Street (#1558) 390 Purchase Street (#1559)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 08, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 13 Mosher Street (#1560) 15 Mosher Street (#1561) 19 Rutland Street (#1562) 20 Rotch Street (#1563)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 09, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 458 Ashley Boulevard (#1564) 386 Ash Street (#1565) 1210 Cherokee Street (#1566)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 08, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Wamsutta Street, East of Acushnet Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1567).”
Application, S&l Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3 Arch Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1568).”
Application, S&l Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3 Arch Street Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1570).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 25, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 629 – 631 Brock Avenue (#1571) 168 Jenny Lind Street (#1572) 27 Maple Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, South Shore Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 10, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 447 Ash Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1581).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliveira, Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, and Winterson. Requesting that the City Council express our strenuous objection to the Patrick Administration’s sudden and unilateral decision to change the…
Rule 42 Waived – yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.)
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #1582).”
Referred to Governor Patrick, State Legislative Delegation and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Senior Director Bill White. Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to Governor Patrick, State Legislative Delegation and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Senior Director Bill White. Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1582).”
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