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March 26, 2015
101 recorded votes, 1 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
Every vote, in order
Citation, Councillors Coelho and Morad, honoring Peter Pereira, in recognition of his being selected as Photographer of the Year by both the New England and Press Association and the National Press Photographers Association.
Adopted
The following resolution honoring New Bedford Cable Network was presented by Councillor Lopes and Martins. City of New Bedford in City Council March 26, 2015 Resolution Honoring New Bedford Cable Network for Providing Twenty Years of News to the Greater New Bedford Area Whereas, New Bedford Cable…
Adopted
Citations, Councillors Carney, Martins and Bousquet, honoring the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, the Lady Bears, Naija Amado, Rileigh Avila, Kelsey Clark, Lindsey Correia, Nakira Examond, Victoria Monteiro, Jaedyn Mullins, Lynsey Ramos,…
Removed from Table and Adopted
From the minutes
“Removed from Table and Adopted. (Matter #0214).”
The following resolution commemorating Vietnam Veteran’s Day and the Fortieth Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War was presented by Councillor Alves and Oliveira. City of New Bedford in City Council March 26, 2015 Commemorating Vietnam Veteran’s Day and the Fortieth Anniversary of the End of…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0346).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one (1) pole in Swallow Street, South of Cardinal Street. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy was present and in favor and answered…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0347).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED)
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED) (Matter #0348).”
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one (1) pole in Sassaquin Avenue, Opposite Swallow Street. Donna Rosa-Gonsalves, Right of Way Representative of Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy was present and in favor and…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0349).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED.)
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED.) (Matter #0350).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances be Discharged from further consideration of the matter of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Other Structures.
Motion to DISCHARGE Committee from further consideration FAILED
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Alves, Coelho, Morad, Winterson
From the minutes
“Motion to DISCHARGE Committee from further consideration FAILED – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Alves, Coelho, Morad and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #0351).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Janine Dasilva, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission, replacing Jennifer Nersesian; this term will expire March 2018.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0352).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Meghan Kish, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission as an Alternate Member to Janine DaSilva, replacing Jennifer White Smith whose term has expired; this term will expire March 2018.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0353).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jennifer Clarke, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission as an Alternate Member to Jill Maclean, replacing Anne Louro; this term will expire March 2018.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0354).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the 2015 Election Calendar for the City of New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0355).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jay Joseph Lewis, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0356).”
Application, Jay Joseph Lewis, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0357).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of David M. Simoes, Fairhaven, MA 02719, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0358).”
Application, David M. Simoes, Fairhaven, MA 02719, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0359).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the TIF Application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Htp, Inc. & 272 Duchaine Blvd., LLC, 272 Duchaine Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0360).”
City of New BEDF0RD in City Council March 26, 2015 Resolution Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Htp Inc., and 272 Duchaine Blvd, LLC Whereas, Htp Inc., and 272 Duchaine Blvd, LLC have applied for designation as a Certified Project under the…
Referred to the Committee on Finance March 12, 2015
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance March 12, 2015. (Matter #0301).”
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0301).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the establishment of an Airport Stabilization Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0361).”
Ordered, that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40, Section 5B of the General Laws, there is hereby established an Airport Stabilization Fund. Funds appropriated to and held by the Airport Stabilization Fund, including any interest earnings thereon, shall be available to be expended for…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0091).”
An Ordinance, Rezoning of 44 Dartmouth Street, Plot 36/Lot 19 from Residential to Mixed-use Business.
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0218).”
Passed, to a Second Reading February 26, 2015
From the minutes
“Passed, to a Second Reading February 26, 2015. (Matter #0218).”
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 #0218).”
An Ordinance, Rezoning of 204 Court Street, Plot 51/Lot 273 from Residential B to Mixed-use Business. (Passed to a Second Reading 02/26/2015.)
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Winterson not present for vote.) (Matter #0220).”
Passed to a Second Reading February 26, 2015
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading February 26, 2015. (Matter #0220).”
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 #0220).”
An Ordinance, amending Appendix A – Table of Principal Use Regulations, amendment is to exclude a Contractor’s Yard from Mixed-Use Business and Planned Business District.
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 #2045).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting an email from a concerned New Bedford resident regarding the possible discontinuation of pay pass school buses for children who live within two miles of their school. (To be Referred to the Committee on Finance.)
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 #0362).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0362).”
Communication, Representative Antonio F.d. Cabral, to City Council, responding to a letter from City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, dated March 17, 2015, regarding assistance in obtaining funds for road repairs in the City of New Bedford. (Copy all Councillors via email…
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 #0363).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0363).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City of New Bedford hold a local referendum election pursuant to M.g.l. c.23K s. 15 (13) relative to the sitting of a casino gaming facility within the City of New Bedford prior to a positive determination of suitability…
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 #0364).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0364).”
Ordered, that pursuant to Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulations 205 Cmr 11.05(6)(a), the City Council of the City of New Bedford, hereby approves of the holding of a local referendum election pursuant to M.g.l. c.23K § 15(13) relative to the sitting of a casino gaming facility within the City…
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 #0365).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0365).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Mr. John Dutra, that the City Council send a letter to State Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral, asking for his support for homeless rights in the City of New Bedford and for House Bill 1129, An Act Providing a Homeless Bill of Rights.
Rule 17 Waived, Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived, Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0366).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira and Council President Gomes, requesting that the New Bedford Economic Development Council and Matthew Morrissey, the Wind Energy Center Senior Advisor, provide an update on the status of Cape Wind and its impact of building an offshore wind industry as there is a…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0367).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, that during the City Council’s collection of information regarding Residency Waivers granted in the last five years, the Council further request that our Director of Labor Relations provide the number of applicants for those positions that were New Bedford…
Adopted
Written Motion, Council President Gomes and Councillor Martins and all City Councillors requesting, that the City Council go on record against the requested 8.6% increase by Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy; and further, that the Attorney General’s office look into this increase request,…
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 #0369).”
Communication, Nstar Gas d/b/a Eversource Energy, regarding their request with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to increase gas distribution rates, if approved, the proposed revenue change would represent an increase of approximately 8.6 percent on average across all customers on a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0370).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins and Council President Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to Eversource Energy’s Corporate Headquarters indicating the disappointment and disapproval of the City Council in learning of Eversource Energy CEO, Thomas May’s annual pay package of nearly nine…
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 #0371).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting copy of Boston Globe article dated March 12, 2015, regarding the salary increase of Eversource CEO, Thomas May.
Received And Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received And Placed on File. (Matter #0372).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the second paragraph of Rule 1 of the City Council Rules of Order be amended to read- Additional regular meetings shall be held on the third Thursday of July, on the third Thursday of August and on the Second Thursday of December in each year. (To…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0373).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that a letter be sent to the management of Shaw’s Supermarket, Rt. 6, asking that they inform their vendors to use Rt. 6, or an alternate route other than Metropolitan Avenue in New Bedford; the residents living on Metropolitan Avenue are being…
Referred to Shaw’s Supermarket, Dartmouth Board of Selectmen, Traffic Commission and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to Shaw’s Supermarket, Dartmouth Board of Selectmen, Traffic Commission and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0374).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Buttonwood Park area residents, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle and Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza, inform the City Council what will be done to restore the softball field at…
Referred to DPI and Parks, Recreation and Beaches
From the minutes
“Referred to DPI and Parks, Recreation and Beaches. (Matter #0375).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that the Mayor’s Office look into whether a process can be implemented to make it easier for the public to obtain necessary permits, housing, building, contracting, etc., a one-stop permitting process in City Hall, as opposed to the process currently…
Referred to the Mayor’s Office and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor’s Office and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0376).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Martins, Winterson, Morad and Rebeiro, requesting that Patrick Sullivan, Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development, provide the City Council with the preliminary FY2016 Community Development Block Grant Budget and allocations. (Referred to the…
Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days
From the minutes
“Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days. (Matter #0377).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Winterson, Morad and Rebeiro, requesting that the New Bedford Economic Development Council, provide the City Council with a breakdown of the number of employees for Fiscal Years 2013, 2014 and 2015; the projected number of employees for Fiscal Year 2016; number of…
Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days
From the minutes
“Adopted and requesting a response within 30 days. (Matter #0378).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the New Bedford School Committee begin a dialogue with the Children's Advocacy Center about hosting a professional development day for the teachers and staff of the New Bedford Public Schools, the professional development day would focus on…
Adopted
Written Motion Councillor Lopes, Council President Gomes, Councillors Winterson, Martins, Morad, Oliveira and Rebeiro, requesting that the City Council send a letter of support to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy, Secretary of State William Galvin, Senator Mark Montigny, and…
Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0380).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0380).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the United Way of Greater New Bedford and Mayor Mitchell, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Friday, May 01, 2015, from 7:00 A.m. to 9:00 A.m., for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of the Humane Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue West to the Monument, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 8:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Javier Rojas, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rivet Street, between South Second Street and Acushnet Avenue, on Saturday, May 02, 2015, from 7:00 A.m. to 12:00 A.m., (Midnight) for the purpose of The Cinco De Mayo Celebration.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Cleveland Street, from David Street to Rodney Street, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from: 7:30 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., for the purpose of the 35TH Annual Hazelwood Women’s 5K Run/Walk. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford and the Earth Day Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street and Purchase Street, from Union Street to Spring Street, on Thursday, April 09, 2015, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Lopes, Coelho, Winterson, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Bousquet, Carney and Alves, requesting, that a letter of support be sent to our local and State Legislative Delegation, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, House Ways and Means Chairman, Representative Brian Dempsey, Senate…
Rule 17 Waived and Adopted
Yes: Alves, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived and Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #0386).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, Council President Gomes, Councillors Oliveira, Martins, Lopes, Winterson, Rebeiro, Bousquet, Carney and Alves, requesting, at Council President Gomes recommendation at the Committee on Finance meeting of March 18, 2015, that the City Council organize a…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0387).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, Councillors Oliveira, Martins, Winterson, Bousquet, Alves, and Carney requesting, that the Mayor Mitchell and Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Labelle, consider putting on a twenty-four hour a day pothole crew working throughout the night…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure address Hawthorn Street, between Cottage Street and Ash Street, there is a rectangular portion of that street that needs to be cut out and re-paved, due to the fact that the weather related road damage is…
Referred to DPI
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Martins, Rebeiro, Winterson, Oliveira, Morad and Bousquet and Alves and Council President Gomes, requesting that representatives from Mayor Mitchell’s negotiating team meet with the City Council’s Committee on Finance to discuss in detail the Host Community…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that in light of the discussion regarding feral cats at the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting on March 19, 2015, and the public’s interest in animal welfare, that the City and Animal Control Director, Manny Maciel, look into…
Adopted
Communication/Email, Councillor Martins, submitting from Allan Wolstenholme, New Bedford, MA, a copy of the Luminance Measurement and Brightness of Electronic/Dynamic Display LED Sign.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0392).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Martins, submitting from Allan Wolstenholme, New Bedford, MA, a copy of the City of New Bedford Sign Standards Draft, signed March 09, 2015 and suggested changes to Appendix A and Appendix B.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0393).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting letter from Paul L. Barton, Chairman, Airport Commission, responding to a letter concerning a Motion on the City Council Agenda of December 18, 2014, relative to civilian drones and whether the creation of an Ordinance…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0394).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting press release sent from Attorney General Maura Healey’s office, dated January 06, 2015, responding to Councillor Martins’ motion regarding “Just Energy.” (Copy all Councillors via email 03/24/2015.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0395).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program, notice of a Waterways License Application by the City of New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure to construct and maintain a public park and maintain an existing stone groin at East Rodney French Boulevard.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0396).”
Communication, Ronald H. Labelle, DPI Commissioner to City Council, requesting the approval of a sewer betterment extension project on Bristol Street, consisting of approximately 400 feet of 8” diameter sewer with one manhole structure and five 6” diameter sewer service extensions to the property…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0397).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0398).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue (Alongside the Zeiterion Theatre) from Friday, March 20, 2015, at 6:00 A.m., to Saturday, March 21, 2015, AT2:00…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015. (Matter #0399).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0399).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves, requesting on behalf of the owners of “Danny’s Seafood Restaurant”, that the Traffic Commission install “One Hour Parking” Signs on North Front Street, in front of their business building (574-580 North Front Street) to allow for customer parking and to provide…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0400).”
Written Motion, Councillor Alves requesting, on behalf of residents in the area of the intersection of Summer Street and Locusts Street, that the Traffic Commission review the need for an additional “Stop Sign”, to be installed on the Summer Street side, making the intersection a Four Way stop…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0401).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue (Alongside the Zeiterion Theatre) from Friday, March 20, 2015, at 6:00 A.m., to Saturday, March 21, 2015, AT2:00…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015. (Matter #0402).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0402).”
Minutes, Bristol Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 16, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0403).”
Minutes, Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 18, 2014.
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #0404).”
Minutes, Airport Commission, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 19, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0405).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on July 01 and August 05, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0406).”
Minutes, Council on Aging, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 08, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0407).”
Minutes, Board of assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 05 and 13, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0408).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 22, 2014.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0409).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 41 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 13, 2015, 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 #0410).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 219 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 16, 2015, 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 #0411).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 68 Blackmer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2015, 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 #0412).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2015, 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 #0413).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 872 South First Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 2015, 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 #0414).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 63 Lemos Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 2015, 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 #0415).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 41 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 13, 2015, 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 #0416).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 219 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 16, 2015, 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 #0417).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 68 Blackmer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2015, 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 #0418).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 18 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2015, 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 #0419).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 872 South First Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 2015, 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 #0420).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 63 Lemos Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 2015, 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 #0421).”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 19, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1 Seventh Street (#0422) 45 Jones Street (#0423) 657 County Street (#0424) Austin…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 19, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: North Street/Cottage Street (#0429) Hillman Street/Foster Street (#0430) 688-702 South 1st…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 189 Wood Street (#0432) 147 Sycamore Street (#0433) 477 North Front Street (#0434) 744…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 26, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue/Tallman Lane
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0454).”
Application, Nstar Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Summer Street, North of Sycamore Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0455).”
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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