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January 14, 2016
95 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Brian K. Gomes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Henry G. Bousquet, Joseph P. Lopes
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Communication, Councillor Lopes, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2016, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0007).”
Communication, Councillor Henry G. Bousquet, to Council President Morad, and Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting of Thursday, January 14, 2016, due to being selected to attend the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0008).”
Citations, Councillor Martins, honoring Jessica Bregoli, Charles Hauck, Ryan McFee, Doug Motta, Todd "Woodzart" Woodard, Nicholas Greaves, Jeffrey Mendes, Lea Morgan, James Defuria, Joselyn Feliciano, Sigute Meilus, Meagan "Meaggsy" Borges and Thomas "TomBob" Bobrowiecki, in recognition of their…
Adopted
Citation, Councillor Martins, honoring Community Economic Development Center of Se MA, in recognition of their organizing and contributing to the “Love the Ave” Project.
Adopted
The following Resolution was presented by Councillor Martins, Council President Morad and Councillor Lopes. Resolution Honoring Meighread Dandeneau Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen 2015 Whereas, Meighread Dandedeau was crowned the winner at the fifth Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Pageant on…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0011).”
Communication, Pursuant to City Council Order dated December 17, 2015, First Assistant City Solicitor Jane Medeiros Friedman, submitting to City Council, the proposed Order for the Acceptance of Eastland Terrace, 50 feet wide, from Rockdale Avenue, westerly 565.81 feet to terminus.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0012).”
Resolved, that the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require that Eastland Terrace, 50 feet wide, from Rockdale Avenue westerly 565.81 feet to terminus be laid out and accepted. The area taken for this layout of Eastland Terrace, 50 feet wide, from…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order in the amount of $520,000.00 to pay the costs of improving Hazelwood Park for recreational purposes including new pedestrian entrances and walkways, enhanced lighting, benches, table and other amenities and all other costs…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0014).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0015).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor to execute a new five year rental contract with the winning bidder Avis/Budget for the car rental concession at the New Bedford Regional Airport; the terms of this agreement are considerably more favorable…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0016).”
Ordered, that the Chairman of the Airport Commission and the Mayor are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute a rental car operating agreement between the City of New Bedford and Avis/Budget Car Rental, LLC. A copy of the Operating Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $20,000.00 from Library, Salaries & Wages, to Library, Charges & Services in the amount of $10,000.00 and Library, Capital Outlay in the amount of $10,000.00.
Received sand Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received sand Placed on File. (Matter #0018).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Library Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Library Charges and Services……………………………………………………..…. $10,000.00 Library Capital…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0020).”
An Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 25, 2015, and signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2015 which in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, section 53E1/2, authorized the revolving fund under the control of the Inspectional Services Department known as the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Dr. Russell Olson, Westport, MA 02790 to the New Bedford Regional Airport Commission; to fill the seat vacated by Sean Collins, this term will expire December 2019; and further requesting a Waiver of Residency to enable…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0022).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William King, New Bedford, MA, to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0023).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Colleen Dawicki, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board; this term will expire December 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0024).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Glassman, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board; this term will expire November 2018.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0025).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Debra Trahan, New Bedford, MA, to the Zoning Board of Appeals; this term will expire December 2020.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0026).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Patrick Richard Duddy, Swansea, MA as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0027).”
Application, Patrick Richard Duddy, Swansea, MA 02777, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Approved and Rule 40 waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Appointment Approved and Rule 40 waived Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0028).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that Dffm Commissioner Kenneth Blanchard and CFO Ari Sky, review the feasibility and costs associated with the construction of a service elevator in City Hall in an effort to decrease the usage of the current antique and almost one-of-a kind…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0029).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the City Council approve Adoption of a Home Rule Petition – an Act authorizing the City of New Bedford to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises, pursuant to Section 15, Chapter 138 of…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0030).”
An Act,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0031).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that as Acushnet Avenue is known as the International Marketplace, that the new pocket park at the corner of Acushnet Avenue and Nye Street be dedicated to and named in honor of all immigrants who have made New Bedford their home and have contributed…
Referred to the Mayor and the Special committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor and the Special committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0032).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the new pocket park located on Acushnet Avenue and Nye Street be named after long-time Community leader, Activist and former Chairperson and Member of Neighborhoods United, Suzanne Braga, in recognition of her 25 years or more of service in fighting…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and the Mayor
The minutes record 8–1, but that does not match the councilors listed as present and voting, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and the Mayor- Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Matter #0033).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a renewal of a Six-month Waiver of Residency for City Auditor, Robert Ekstrom, Tiverton, Ri.
Removed from the Table and Grant Waiver to expire June 15, 2016
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table and Grant Waiver to expire June 15, 2016 – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #2012).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Winterson and Carney requesting that our local State and Federal Delegations look into amending the American with Disabilities and Fair Housing Acts, pertaining to the location of sober or group homes, which would give Cities and Towns an appeal process to the…
Adopted and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Adopted and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0035).”
Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Lopes, Abreu, Coelho, Bousquet, Carney and Martins, requesting, Once Again, that the Department of Public Infrastructure consider the possibility of installing lighting on the east side of Brownell Avenue, from Hawthorn Street to the Fuller Memorial at…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0036).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Geoffrey Smith, The Sightings, LLC, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street and Macarthur Drive, proceeding along MacArthur Drive to Conway Street/right onto Hassey Street/right at Wright Street/left back to MacArthur…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Rebeiro and Carney, requesting that former Veteran’s Agent for the City and Vietnam Veteran Donald DePina’s name be added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaque and to the Veteran monument outside of City Hall; Mr. DePina’s life was taken in a senseless act of…
Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability and Issues and the Mayor’s Office
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing and Disability and Issues and the Mayor’s Office. (Matter #0038).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City reinstall the City’s white mailbox located in front of City Hall next to the United States mailbox and on Elm Street on the south side of the bus terminal, next to the United States mailbox, said boxes were convenient for taxpayers to pay…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council send a letter to our State Delegation in support of pending legislation making it mandatory that production of toy guns do not replicate real handguns, this legislation will serve to save lives and not put Police and law-enforcement…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0040).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0040).”
Related Motion, Councillor Gomes requesting that Legal Counsel Gerwatowski draft an Ordinance that would place regulation on replica guns in public spaces and would allow the New Bedford Police Department to confiscate these replica guns if someone under the age of 18 was found with device and…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0041).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that letters be sent to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, (under whose purview the State Pier falls under) and to our State Legislative Delegation, calling attention to the lack of refrigerated storage at the State Pier,…
Adopted
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 255 River Road, Map 119, Parcel 94 – advising that “a portion of the structure is the original barn associated with the abutting Captain Humphrey Hathaway House (circa 1795); the barn…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0043).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, acting on behalf of the New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of Es Riverside Avenue, Map 100, Parcel 82 – advising that “the structure is located within the Whitman Mills National Register…
Demolition Granted
Communication, DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, to City Council notifying that the sewer improvement project for Bristol Street has been completed and figures for betterment as well as the service connection construction cost to the property line have now been set; and further that the Council…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0045).”
Ordered, That a Betterment sewer Extension Project began at an existing sewer manhole which was located 190’ west of the west line of Bartlett Street and Extend 400’ westerly, a new 8” Pvc sewer main extended approximately 373’ to a new dead end manhole to which point, two service lines connected,…
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Joseph Migliori, d/b/a Joe’s Transportation, 99 David Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0047).”
Communication, Councillor Martins and Council President Morad, submitting an email from Maria Fontes, Managing Member, Fontes Home Improvements, LLC, regarding the recent tax increase and submitting a petition signed by Taxpayers and Business Owners in New Bedford that are opposed to the Tax…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0048).”
Citation, Council President Gomes and Councillor Lopes, honoring Carmen Umbelina, Carmen’s Bakery and Coffee Shop, in recognition of their 37 years of providing the Greater New Bedford Area with Portuguese food and pastry at their very best.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0049).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring David P. Hayes, Southcoast Hospitals Group, Nurse Anesthetist, in recognition of his twenty-six years of dedicated and committed healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford Community with appreciations and gratitude.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0050).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Helen Bozoyan, Southcoast Hospitals Group, Nurse Anesthetist, in recognition of her forty-three and a half years of dedicated and committed healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford Community with appreciations and gratitude.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date (Matter #0051).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, from 5:00 P.m. to 6:30 P.m., on Sunday, December 20, 2015, for the purpose of a Vigil in Honor of Donald DePina and Survivors of Homicide Victims…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016. (Matter #0052).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0052).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Walnut Street to Bedford Street, (Monte Playground) from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m. on Wednesday, January 06, 2016 for the purpose of a Vigil in Honor of Aaron Gant, Jr.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2015 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 04, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2015 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRIAN K. GOMES, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 04, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016. (Matter #0053).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0053).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Spring Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Purchase Street, (In Front of the Zeiterion Theatre) from 11:00 P.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, Through 11:00 P.m., on Sunday, January 17, 2016, for the purpose of…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016. (Matter #0054).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0054).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Rose Lopes, 186 Ash Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry remove the dead tree from in front of said address due to its condition. (To be Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry.)
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure/Forestry. (Matter #0055).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications explore the possibility of naming an appropriate memorial in honor of former Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr., in recognition of his eight years of service as Mayor and his nineteen years as a…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0056).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting on behalf of Mrs. Augusta M. Fernandes, homeowner, 453 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.) (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0057).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Raymond Duarte, homeowner, 351 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.) (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0058).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, New Life Tabernacle, for permission to Erect and Maintain a Non-Illuminated Projecting sign at 741 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0059).”
Constable Bond, Arthur Paul Landry, New Bedford, MA 02745 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Communication, Peter Kadens, President, Gti-Massachusetts Np Corp, to City Council, notifying that Gti- Massachusetts is contemplating siting a Registered Marijuana Dispensary in New Bedford, MA. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0061).”
Communication, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, to the twenty-one (21) property owners along Bismark Street and Bismark Meadows Road, regarding the action of the New Bedford City Council on Thursday, December 17, 2015, for the acceptance of said proposed streets by the City of New Bedford. (To be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0062).”
Communication, Councillors Morad and Winterson, to the seventeen (17) property owners along Eastland Terrace, regarding a public hearing on January 14, 2016, for the acceptance of Eastland Terrace. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0063).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 11, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0064).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 15, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0065).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 15, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0066).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 16, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0067).”
Minutes, Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 17, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0068).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, submitting Minutes of meetings held on July 24, September 24, and October 29, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0069).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on December 23, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0070).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 12, 2015.
Received and Placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on file. (Matter #0071).”
Minutes, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 10, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0072).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 4, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0073).”
Application, Bay Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 105 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 12, 2016, 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 #0074).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 15 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 21, 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 #0075).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Delano and South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 21, 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 #0076).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 29A Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 21, 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 #0077).”
Application, White Mountain Cable Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Acushnet Avenue to Wamsutta Street Intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 22, 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 #0078).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 117 Winterville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 28, 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 #0079).”
Application, Palmer Construction, Co. LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ambergris Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 30, 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 #0080).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 62 Katherine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 08, 2016, 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 #0081).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 26 Bullock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 13, 2016, 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 #0082).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 15 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 21, 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 #0083).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of Delano and South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 21, 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 #0084).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 29A Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 21, 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 #0085).”
Application, White Mountain Cable Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Acushnet Avenue to Wamsutta Street Intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 22, 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 #0086).”
Application, W. C. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 117 Winterville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 28, 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 #0087).”
Application, Palmer Construction Co., LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 117 Ambergris Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 30, 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 #0088).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 62 Katherine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2016, 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 #0089).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating to Disturb the Surface, of 26 Bullock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 13, 2016, 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 #0090).”
Applications, Nstar Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 22, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 6 Thompson Street (#0091) 16 &17 Roosevelt Street (#0092) 11 Viall Street (#0093) 11 & 15 Ball Street (#0094) 46 Briarwood…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 29, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 133 Fair Street (#0097) 12 Gosnold Street (#0098) 75 Madison Street (#0099) 1 Jacintho Street (#0100) 640 West Rodney…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 31, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 76 Carroll Street (#0108) 26 Upton Street (#0109) 65 Reynolds Street (#0110)
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 December 22, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 169 Garfield Street (#0111) 201 Norwell Street (#0112) 59 Brigham Street (#0113)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Doctor Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 139 Seabury Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0122).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Winterson, Lopes, Martins, Rebeiro, Coelho, Carney, Oliveira, Abreu and Bousquet, requesting, Again, that the New Bedford City Council go on record in support of Ati (Allegheny Technologies, Inc.) steelworkers of New Bedford and send a letter to the Ati…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0123).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0123).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of three (3) 4” Conduits in County Street, North of Russell Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016..”
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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