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June 23, 2015
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: David Alves, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho, James D. Oliveira
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jennifer Clarke, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to the Historical Commission, as an Alternate Member, replacing Anne Louro; this term will expire March 2018 (Ref’d 03/26/15- 4/14/15 tabled –…
To recommend to the City Council, Approval of the Appointment of Jennifer Clarke, New Bedford, MA 021740 to the Historical Commission, as an Alternate Member, replacing Anne Louro; this term will expire March 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JENNIFER CLARKE, New Bedford, MA 021740 to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION, as an Alternate Member, replacing Anne Louro; this term will expire March 2018..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council submitting the Appointment of Carl Natho, New Bedford, MA, to the Water Board, to fill the vacant seat; this term will expire April 2018 (Ref’d 05/14/15) was received and placed on file by Councillor Martins and…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Carl Natho, New Bedford, MA to the Water Board, to fill the vacant seat; this term will expire April 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of CARL NATHO, New Bedford, MA to the WATER BOARD, to fill the vacant seat; this term will expire April 2018..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alexander J. Kalife, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board, to fill the seat vacated by Janine Da Silva; this term will expire October 2016 (Ref’d 05/14/15) was received and placed on…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Alexander J. Kalife, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board, to fill the seat vacated by Janine Da Silva; this term will expire October 2016.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ALEXANDER J. KALIFE, New Bedford, MA to the PLANNING BOARD, to fill the seat vacated by Janine Da Silva; this term will expire October 2016..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council to the City Council, on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a Mckenzie’s Bus Company, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operatio
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Application on behalf of Daniel Xavier, d/b/a MCKENZIE’S BUS COMPANY, 183 Campbell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, requesting a RENEWAL of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section 1 and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation, to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..”
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council to the City Council, on behalf of Tanya De Pina, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, Ma 02745, d/b/a Comfort Transportation LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, Ma 02745, hereby submits a copy of the Application…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application on behalf of Tanya De Pina, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, Ma 02745, d/b/a Comfort Transportation LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, Ma 02745, requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION on behalf of Tanya De Pina, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, Ma 02745, d/b/a COMFORT TRANSPORTATION LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, Ma 02745, requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees for the purpose of discussing the issuance of a free library card to every school student…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Petition, Chayela Jackson, 3 Shamrock Circle, East Wareham, MA, 02738 d/b/a the Traphaus, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that she be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Waiver of Residency for Chayela Jackson, 3 Shamrock Circle, East Wareham, MA, 02738 d/b/a the Traphaus, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a New License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Second Hand Articles.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Waiver of Residency for Chayela Jackson, 3 Shamrock Circle, East Wareham, MA, 02738 d/b/a THE TRAPHAUS, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a NEW LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECOND HAND ARTICLES..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
A motion was made by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes to take items eight (8), nine (9), ten (10) and eleven (11) up together and remove them from the table. This motion passed on a voice vote. They were as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors…
To receive and place on file the packet.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the packet..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
To take “No Further Action” on items 8, 9, 10 and 11.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on items 8, 9, 10 and 11..” (Motion: Morad, second: Martins)
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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