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November 10, 2015
6 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, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:07)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Artur J. Medeiros, d/b/a/ Ajm Transportation Services, 178 Deerfield Road, New Bedford, MA 02740 hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License,…
To recommend to the City Council, Approval of the Application of Artur J. Medeiros, d/b/a Ajm Transportation Services, 178 Deerfield Road, New Bedford, Ma 02740, for a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.g.l. Chapter 159A, Section I 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 passe
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, APPROVAL of the Application of Artur J. Medeiros, d/b/a AJM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 178 Deerfield Road, New Bedford, Ma 02740, for a NEW Private Livery License, under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 159A, Section I 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: Morad, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jamie Ponte, New Bedford, MA, as a Deputy Shellfish Warden; this term will expire September 2018 (Ref’d 9/24/15) was received and placed on file by Councillor Martins and seconded by…
; To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of the Jamie Ponte, New Bedford, MA, as a Deputy Shellfish Warden; this term will expire September 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: ; To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of the JAMIE PONTE, New Bedford, MA, as a DEPUTY SHELLFISH WARDEN; this term will expire September 2018..” (Motion: Morad, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Megan Coito, New Bedford, MA, as a Deputy Shellfish Warden; this term will expire September 2018 (Ref’d 9/24/15) was received and placed on file by Councillor Morad and seconded by…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Megan Coito, New Bedford, MA, as a Deputy Shellfish Warden; this term will expire September 2018.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Rebeiro, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council Approval of the APPOINTMENT of MEGAN COITO, New Bedford, MA, as a DEPUTY SHELLFISH WARDEN; this term will expire September 2018..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Rebeiro)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Council President Gomes and Councillor Winterson, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, meet with Sgs Holding c/o Stephen Sheldon, 20 Jaconnet Street, Newton, MA, for the purpose of discussing exactly what is the intention…
That a letter be sent to our Federal and State Delegations asking them to assist in changing the laws on the federal and state level that would give cities and towns the opportunity for a Special Permitting process or options locating these facilities in cities and towns in the Commonwealth, especially when it effects the quality- of- life, the business district, surrounding schools or the histori
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: That a letter be sent to our Federal and State Delegations asking them to assist in changing the laws on the federal and state level that would give cities and towns the opportunity for a Special Permitting process or options locating these facilities in cities and towns in the Commonwealth, especially when it effects the quality- of- life, the business district, surrounding schools or the historical integrity of the area..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Winterson)
To table this matter for thirty (30) days.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To table this matter for thirty (30) days..”
To waive the reading on items 7, 7a, 8, and 9 and take “No Further Action” and items 5, 6, and 10 will remain in Committee.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Martins, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading on items 7, 7a, 8, and 9 and take “No Further Action” and items 5, 6, and 10 will remain in Committee..” (Motion: Gomes, 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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