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October 9, 2014
2 meetings this evening, 82 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:30 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late (6:33)
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Treasurer-Collector R. Renee Fernandes-Abbott to Councillor Linda M. Morad, Chairperson, Committee on Finance, requesting the Finance Committee’s approval for the Current Refunding of 2004 Bonds; Advance Refunding of 2005 and 2007 Bonds was…
To approve the sale of the $12,295,000 General Obligation State Qualified Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 bonds of the City dated October 16, 2014 to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (the “Underwriters”) at the price of $13,630,340.14 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby confirmed.
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Alves and seconded by Councillor Oliveira, the Committee VOTED: To approve the sale of the $12,295,000 General Obligation State Qualified Municipal Purpose Loan of 2014 bonds of the City dated October 16, 2014 to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (the “Underwriters”) at the price of $13,630,340.14 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby confirmed. This motion passed on a Roll Call Vote of Yeas 10, Nays 0..” (Motion: Alves, second: Oliveira)
7:12 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
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
81 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Citation, Councillors Winterson and Morad, honoring Friends of Buttonwood Park Project Design Committee Members, in recognition of their dedication and talent in designing the beautiful Buttonwood Park Basketball Court.
Adopted
Citation, Councillors Winterson and Morad, honoring Friends of Buttonwood Park, in recognition of their longtime dedication to preserving the beauty of Buttonwood Park and their fundraising campaign “Buttonwood on the Move” resulting in the revitalization of the Buttonwood Park Basketball Court.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that the City of New Bedford accept M.g.l. Chapter 32B, Section 20, which authorizes the establishment of an Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund, requires the segregation of all monies held in the fund from other…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1648).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1649).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of the Conservation Restriction from the Massachusetts Land Conservation Trust for the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens for approval and acceptance.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1650).”
Conservation Restriction, Allen C Haskell Public Gardens New Bedford, Massachusetts, for the purpose to assure that the Premises will be retained in perpetuity predominantly in their natural, scenic, and open condition and to prevent any use of the Premises that will materially impair or interfere…
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 #1651).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6000.000 from Recreation and Parks, Salaries & Wages, to Recreation and Parks, Charges & Services in the amount of $2,000.00 and Recreation and Parks, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $4,000.00. Received…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1653).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Sewer Abatement for Darlene Friedland, 18 Metropolitan Avenue, New Bedford, MA Account Number 023889A in the amount of $95.45. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Renald Russo, III, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1655).”
Application, Renald Russo III, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1656).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Richard M. Pimental, Acushnet, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1657).”
Application, Richard M. Pimental, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1658).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Alan R. Kendall, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1659).”
Application, Alan R. Kendall, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1660).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of John Araujo, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1661).”
Application, John Araujo, New Bedford, MA 02744, for Appointment as Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #1662).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jennifer Clarke, Dartmouth, MA as Assistant City Planner, at M9, Step 7, $62,369.00 and requesting a Six-month Waiver of Residency to relocate to the City.
Rule 42 Waived – Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #1663).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1663).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting copies of the Election Warrant for the November 4, 2014, State Election with all the offices listed and four (4) Statewide questions plus local question #5, Community Preservation Act (CPA) and a Nonbinding question for 8th Bristol…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1664).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1664).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Coelho, Carney, Alves, Winterson and Martins requesting that the company installing the new LED lighting throughout the City, install the high intensity LED lighting similar to the one being used on some of the main streets in the City and in the Dartmouth; and…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1665).”
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and DPI Commissioner Labelle with a response within 14 days after receipt of said request
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and DPI Commissioner Labelle with a response within 14 days after receipt of said request. (Matter #1665).”
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 #1665).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 25, Veterans, Veterans Advisory Board – Appointment, Qualifications and Compensation of Members. Passed to a Second Reading-September 11, 2014.
Passed, to be Ordained
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained. (Matter #1471).”
An Ordinance, rezoning of Plot 16, Lots 140 & 141 and Plot 14, Lot 223 from Residential C to Mixed Use Business. (Passed to a Second Reading September 23, 2014.) Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 11, Nays 0-September 23, 2014.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1595).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates the amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,500,000.00) for the purpose of constructing, equipping, and furnishing an addition to the existing SeaLab facility, located at 71 Portland street in New Bedford, to be known as Taylor School at…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1273).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, Council President Lopes, Councillors Alves, Martins, Winterson, Gomes, Coelho, Carney and Morad requesting that a letter be sent to the newly elected Treasurer after the November 4th Election asking that she or he reexamine the formula used for distribution of…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1666).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that Police Chief Provencher and the head of the Gang Unit meet with the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to clarify how individuals are deemed gang members and if they are tiered in terms of activity, dangerousness and how the most…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1667).”
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods FAILED – Years 3, Nays 8. (Councillors Carney, Coelho and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods FAILED – Years 3, Nays 8. (Councillors Carney, Coelho and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1667).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that Police Chief Provencher come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, to discuss ongoing problems of drug related activities in certain city neighborhoods, and also to discuss why Police Officers are disclosing the person(s) who are…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1668).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting that a Member of the Economic Development Commission meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the plan if any, to assist more local residents to become business owners; and further, if there is a desired ratio of local…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1669).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1669).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting, on behalf of Veterans’ Day participants, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street and William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, from 8:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of The Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, (In Front of the Zeiterion Theatre) on Sunday, January 18, 2015, from 3:00 A.m. Through Monday, January 19, 2015, at…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Marion Institute that the following street(s) be Closed: School Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, from 6:00 P.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, to 5:00 P.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2014, and Purchase Street, from School…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Winterson, Morad, Bousquet, Alves, Gomes, Carney and Coelho, requesting, that a representative from each of the of the bus companies (Whaling City Transit, Reliable Bus Lines, Inc., and Tremblay Bus Company) who were awarded a bussing contract by…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and that School Committee Members be invited to said meeting
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and that School Committee Members be invited to said meeting. (Matter #1673).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider making the intersection of Tremont Street and Maple Street a four-way stop, due to the recent accidents at said location. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1674).”
Related Motion, Councillors Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro and Winterson, that the City Council request Council Attorney Gerwatowski to review the State law regarding implementation of three or four way Stop signs in an…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1675).”
Written Motion: Councillor Gomes, Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Council President Lopes, Councillors Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, and Winterson requesting that the City Council go on record in support of banning the sale of the synthetic liquid drug called Cloud 9; and further that Legal…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Carney and Rebeiro, requesting on behalf of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ and Mercy Meals and More, 635 Purchase Street, that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a “No Parking Loading Zone Between the Hours of 6:00AM and 6:00PM” sign to be placed at…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1679).”
Communication, Council President Lopes submitting a copy of a Human Relations Commission report regarding denial of registration for a New Bedford youth by the South End Youth Athletic Association. (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 #1680).”
Communication, Thomas J. Mathieu, Associate Solicitor, to City Council, submitting a copy of the First Amendment Lease Agreement between the City of New Bedford and the Alma del Mar Charter School. (Copy all Councillors via email 10/02/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1681).”
Communication, Fire Chief Gomes, to City Council, notifying of the efforts of Representative Straus in securing funding to complete public safety projects funded under the Port Security Grants in FY12 and FY13. (Copy all Councillors 10/03/2014.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1682).”
Communication, Ana S. Rosa, Clerk of the Works-Engineering, to Cumberland Farms, Inc. confirming that the City of New Bedford DPI Engineering Department has assigned the address of 923 Shawmut Avenue to the new Cumberland Farms property, formerly known as 943 Shawmut Avenue. (Submitted by City…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1683).”
Citation, Councillor Bousquet, honoring Alfred Saulniers, in recognition of his induction into the French-Canadian Hall of Fame at the American-French Genealogical Society in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1684).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, (In Front of City Hall) from 4:30 P.m. to 6:30 P.m., on Thursday, October 09, 2014, for the purpose of The Challenge Coin Presentations to New…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1685).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider placing a “No Heavy Trucks” sign on the corner of Ashley Boulevard and Query Street, due to the fact that when heavy trucks travel down Query Street to reach Acushnet Avenue, the street is too tight for the truck…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1686).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, on behalf of Ms. Annie Bizarro, 48 Fielding Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure make immediate repairs to the sidewalk in front of said address due to the fact that the tree is lifting the sidewalk and several pedestrians…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1687).”
Written Motion, Councillors Martins and Morad, requesting that the Traffic Commission install “No Parking Here to Corner” signs on the south east side of Dean Street, 30 feet from the intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Deane Street, in an effort to prevent trailer trucks from parking along this…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1688).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 30, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1689).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on September 19, 24, and October 01, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1690).”
Minutes, Historical Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on April 07, May 05, June 02, 09, July 14, August 18 and September 08, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1691).”
Application, Pods of New England, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Lucas Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 24, 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 #1692).”
Application, M and M Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Clark Street, (The Car Barn), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1693).”
Application, Pureflo, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 505 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 01, 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 #1694).”
Application, Paul J. Rogan Company, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 674 Purchase Street (Zeiterion Theatre), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1695).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 253 Eugenia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1696).”
Application, W. C. Smith and Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 203 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 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 #1697).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 29 Oak Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1698).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 22 Pineridge Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 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 #1699).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 54 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1700).”
Application, Mirra Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 987 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1701).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 24 North Front Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1702).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 253 Eugenia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1703).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 203 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 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 #1704).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 29 Oak Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 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 #1705).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 22 Pineridge Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval October 14, 2014.…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1707).”
Application, Mirra Company Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 987 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1708).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 24 North Front Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1709).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 22, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 344 Cummington Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified (Matter #1710).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1069 Pelletier Street (#1711) 117 Palmer Street (#1712)
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 October 01, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 51 Ashley Street (#1713) 12 Ashley Street (#1714)
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 October 03, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Plymouth Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Brigham Street (#1715)
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 October 06, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 242 Ryan Street (#1716) 37 Ryan Street (#1717) 889 Wildwood Road (#1718)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.”
Application, Nstar Gas Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 09, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 423 Coggeshall Street (#1719)
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 October 09, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: S-Sixth Street, South of Wing Street (#1720)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 60 Brewster Street (#1721) 426 Chancery Street (#1722)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 03, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 641 Coggeshall Street (#1723) 550 Hawes Street (#1724)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 26, 2014, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 139 Maxfield Street (#1725) 233 Church Street (#1726) 629 – 631 Brock Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company, Inc., to remove and abandon one (1) Pole in Nemasket Place, South of Nemasket Street.
Received and Granted
From the minutes
“Received and Granted. (Matter #1736).”
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