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March 10, 2016
82 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, 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
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,190.00 from Airport, Salaries & Wages, to Airport, Other Charges.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0348).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand, One Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($6,190.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Other Charges………………………………………………………………………...$6,190.00 To be…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Dr. Russell Olson, Westport, MA 02740 to the New Bedford Regional Airport Commission; to fill the seat vacated by Sean Collins, this term will expire December 2019; and the Approval of a…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0350).”
Recommendation Followed, Appointment Confirmed and Waiver Granted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed, Appointment Confirmed and Waiver Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0350).”
Rule 40 waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0350).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Martha Crowley, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Cemetery Board, replacing Judith Downey, this term will expire December 2018.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0351).”
Recommendation followed and Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Recommendation followed and Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0351).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0351).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Paul A. Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, as a Special Police Officer.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0352).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Herbert B. Johnson, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Human Relations Commission, replacing Janice Baptist; this term will expire April 2019.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0353).”
Recommendation Followed and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0353).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0353).”
Application, Paul A. Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0232).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0232).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 23 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Lee Transportation Corp., P. O. Box 5622, New Bedford, MA 02742, the Application for a New Private Livery License, under the provisions…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0354).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0354).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Henry N. Lee, 23 Sycamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Lee Transportation Corp., P.o. Box 5622, New Bedford, MA 02742 hereby submit a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11 Nays 0. Livery License Granted. (Matter #0313).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council Approval of the disposal of the George H. Dunbar property to the Sherwood Building Company at the agreed price of $40,000.00, and should they secure a STA/TIF the individual agrees that every year the STA/TIF is in place that the…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0355).”
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the City Solicitor and the Economic Development Council
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the City Solicitor and the Economic Development Council. (Matter #0355).”
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting that the Traffic Commission meet with the individual condo unit owners of 54 Brigham Street, to discuss the possibility of unit owners receiving a parking permit to park on either Elizabeth Street or Taber Street during business days, this will open…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0357).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0357).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant Permission for the Demolition of 255 River Road, Map 119, Parcel 94.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0358).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0358).”
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…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. Demolition Granted. (Matter #0043).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Carney, requesting that immediate action be taken at the Keith Middle School, due to the dozens of complaints from parents and teachers about the on-going problems with students, calling the school out-of-control, disrespecting faculty and fellow students, not…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0359).”
Referred to Mayor Mitchell, Acting Police Chief Lizotte and the Committee in Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell, Acting Police Chief Lizotte and the Committee in Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0359).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0359).”
Related Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting that the City Council President Linda Morad and Vice- Chairman of the School Committee, Joshua Amaral, hold a joint meeting in the month of March to discuss issues at area schools; and further that Mitchell D Chester, Commission of Elementary and…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0360).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0360).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $750.00 from Assessors, Salaries & Wages to Assessors, Supplies & Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0361).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Assessors Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Assessors Supplies and Materials………………………………………………….$750.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Rebekah A. Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0365).”
Application, Rebekah A. Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Shawn Macfarland, New Bedford, MA 02744, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0367).”
Application, Shawn Macfarland, New Bedford, MA 02744, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0368).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher J. Clough, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0369).”
Application, Christopher J. Clough, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0370).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kevin Lavoie, Swansea, MA 02777, as a Special Police Officer. Received and Placed on File. (#0371) Application, Kevin Lavoie, Swansea, MA 02777, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #0372).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 Personnel, relative to the reclassification of the City Planner from M-12 to M-15.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0373).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0374).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting on behalf of the residents, students and staff at Roosevelt Middle School, that the Traffic Commission install a Stop Sign at the intersection of Cleveland Street and Frederick Street.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0375).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Gomes, Winterson, Coelho, Bousquet, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting that the City Council send a letter to Governor Baker, along with our State and Federal Delegations in opposition of our boat owners paying $700.00 a day for the at-sea fishing monitor,…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #0376).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Winterson, Lopes and Abreu, asking, the City Council to support writing a letter to the Noaa Office of Law Enforcement, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of the Attorney General, to distribute Carlos Rafael's fishing quotas to the City's remaining…
Adopted – FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Lopes, Morad, WintersonNo: Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Abreu, Bousquet, Lopes, Morad and Winterson IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0377).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that invitation letters signed by the City Council and Mayor, be sent to all Democrat and Republican Candidates and Committees for President of the United States, all Senatorial and House Congressional candidates, to discuss the issues of healthcare,…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu and Winterson, requesting that the Administration inform and consult the Ward Councillor when a dignitary or a special event happens in their area, to avoid the issue that happened on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center’s Havana Nights Spring Gala, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street (In Front of the Zeiterion Theatre) and Spring Street, from Purchase Street to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Martins, Lopes, Abreu, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Bousquet, Council President Morad, Councillors Carney, Coelho, Winterson and Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to MassHealth expressing our support of the proposed rate increase for Adult Day Health Programs which protect…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0381).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Coelho not present for vote.) (Matter #0381).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that CFO Sky, brief the Committee on Finance on the Fiscal Year 2017 budget, before the Mayor’s budget submission in May. (To be Referred to the Committee on Finance.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0382).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Abreu, Martins, Winterson, Council President Morad, Councillors Bousquet, Rebeiro, Carney and Coelho, requesting that the Personnel Director, Sandy Vezina, appear before the Committee on Finance, to review the City’s current residency requirements. (To be Referred…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0383).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Lopes and Winterson, requesting that the Personnel Director, Sandy Vezina, supply the Members of the Committee on Finance, with a list of All City Personnel, that do not reside in the City, and further, the list should include City Personnel that have…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yea 3, Nays 7. (Councillors Abreu, Carney and Lopes IN FAVOR.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yea 3, Nays 7. (Councillors Abreu, Carney and Lopes IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0384).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Martins and Bousquet, requesting, that Representatives of the Cannabis Society address the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, regarding the potential economic development impact here in New Bedford with the development of retail, cultivation, and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the New Bedford Economic Development Council
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the New Bedford Economic Development Council. (Matter #0385).”
Related Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting that a letter be sent to our Federal Delegation, asking them to start the process of declassifying marijuana to aid the States in reasonable management.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: OliveiraAbsent: Coelho, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Oliveira OPPOSED; Councillors Coelho and Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #0386).”
Communications, Towns of Dartmouth and Acushnet, to City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, responding to a Written Motion by Councillors Winterson, Coelho, Lopes and Carney, relative to treatment facilities in their communities for individuals suffering from substance abuse. (Copy all Councillors…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0388).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting a copy of an email from Eddie Johnson, relative to the Parker Street waste site cleanup, titled “Comments to the Draft Partial Permanent Solution with Conditions for New Bedford High School Campus”.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0389).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 18, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0390).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on January 25, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0391).”
Minutes, Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, submitting Minutes of meetings held on November 17, 2015 and February 02, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0392).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 16, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0393).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 16, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0394).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on October 6, October 20, and November 3, 2015.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0395).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 25, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0396).”
Application, Jb Lanagan Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 42 West Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 01, 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 #0397).”
Application, Doctor Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 287 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 04, 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 #0398).”
Application, Graham Waste Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 62 Washington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0399).”
Application, Mht Excavating Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 97 Oaklawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 26, 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 #0400).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 550 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 26, 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 #0401).”
Application, Mht Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lot 473 Dana Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 03, 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 #0402).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 56 Foster Street – Pleasant Street side, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0403).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Tacoma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0404).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Armsby Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 09, 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 #0405).”
Application, Mht Excavating Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 97 Oaklawn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 26, 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 #0406).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 550 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 26, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for March…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0408).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 56 Foster Street – Pleasant Street side, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0409).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Tacoma Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0410).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Armsby Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 09, 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 #0411).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 26, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Lexington Avenue (#0412) Exeter Street (#0413)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 01, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 25 Lombard Street (#0414) Central Avenue (#0415) 16 Fairmount Street (#0416) 476 South Second Street (#0417) 164 Pine…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 29, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 539 – 541 North Front Street (#0420)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 08, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Pope Street (#0421) 34 Clarendon Street (#0422) 374 Rockdale Avenue (#0423) West Rodney French Boulevard (#0424)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 09, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: May Street (#0431)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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