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April 28, 2016
95 recorded votes, 3 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, Legal Counsel to the City Council David Gerwatowski, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2016, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0635).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Frederick J. Toomey, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; this term will expire May 2020.
Rule 38 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0636).”
Reappointment CONFIRMED and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Reappointment CONFIRMED and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) SWORN IN AT MEETING. (Matter #0636).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Statement of Interest (Soi) Form dated January 22, 2016, to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the following elementary school: John Avery Parker located at 705 County Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0637).”
An Order, Resolved, having convened in an open meeting on April 11, 2016, prior to the closing date, the City Council of New Bedford, Massachusetts in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0638).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City for the consideration of the sum of $587,500.00 to execute an offer to sell easement between the City and the United States of America; and further, authorizing to execute an Easement to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0639).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0640).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 Personnel, Section 19-7 – Unit C Classification and Salary Plan.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, and that a period of 45 days be established during which time Dept. Heads will have the opportunity to appeal and provide additional information to Personnel Director Sandra Vezina and Mayor Mitchell; upon completion of the 45 days, the final version will be resubmitted to the Committee on Ordinances for review and discussion
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, and that a period of 45 days be established during which time Dept. Heads will have the opportunity to appeal and provide additional information to Personnel Director Sandra Vezina and Mayor Mitchell; upon completion of the 45 days, the final version will be resubmitted to the Committee on Ordinances for review and discussion. (Matter #0641).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, and that a period of 45 days be established during which time Dept. Heads will have the opportunity to appeal and provide additional information to Personnel Director Sandra Vezina and Mayor Mitchell; upon completion of the 45 days, the final version will be resubmitted to the Committee on Ordinances for review and discussion
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, and that a period of 45 days be established during which time Dept. Heads will have the opportunity to appeal and provide additional information to Personnel Director Sandra Vezina and Mayor Mitchell; upon completion of the 45 days, the final version will be resubmitted to the Committee on Ordinances for review and discussion. (Matter #0642).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $57,400.00 from Treasurer’s Debt, to Ems, Charges & Services in the amount of $32,400.00 and Ems, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $25,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0643).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($57, 400.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Treasures Debt be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services…………………………………………………………$32,400.00 Ems Supplies and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0644).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $800.00 from Sale of Lots, to Public Infrastructure, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0645).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Sale of Lots be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Charges and Services…………………………………$800.00 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Rebeiro Opposed.) (Matter #0646).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $20,000.00 from Zoo, Supplies & Materials to Zoo, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0647).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Supplies and Materials be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and Services……………………………………………….$20,000.00 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Jonathan Murray, 31 Hicks Street, New Bedford, MA, Account Number 1004408 in the amount of $788.50. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Final Fiscal Year 2016 Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development Action Plan for the period of July 01, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for Federal Assistance from the United…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0651).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0652).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Joaquim “Jack” Nobrega, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; this term will expire May 2019.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED
The minutes record 3–7 with 11 members present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED Yeas 3, Nays 7 (Councillors Carney, Lopes and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0653).”
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Bousquet
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Bousquet not present for vote.) (Matter #0653).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Estella I. Ribeiro, Fairhaven, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire April 2019.
Rule 38 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0 and Reappointment Granted. (Matter #0654).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jeff Costa, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire December 2018.
Rule 38 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived Yeas 11, Nays 0 and Reappointment Granted. (Matter #0655).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that land shown on Plan of Land entitled, “Paul Walsh Field, Hunter St. New Bedford, MA 02740” dated March 31, 2016 and as described on Attachment “A” hereto be accepted from the School Committee and conveyed to the Department of…
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 #0656).”
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0656).”
An Order,
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 #0657).”
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0657).”
Communication, Licensing Board, to City Council, advising that the Board voted in the majority at its April meeting to approve the Bay Sox alcohol control policy and site plan specifications for the sale of beer and wine at this year’s home games.
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 #0658).”
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0658).”
Communication, Peter J. Muise, President & CEO of First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union, to City Council, submitting a letter in support of Pat O’Conner’s request for beer and wine to be sold during the Bay Sox’s home games at Paul Walsh Field. (Copy all Councillors via email 04/27/2016.)
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 #0659).”
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0659).”
Communication, Rick Kidder, President & CEO of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, to City Council, submitting a letter supporting the New Bedford Bay Sox’ request for alcohol sales service at all home games played at Walsh Field. (Copy all Councillors via email 04/27/2016.)
Roll Call vote to Receive and Place Communication on File FAILS
Yes: Bousquet, Carney, CoelhoNo: Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Abreu, Gomes
From the minutes
“Roll Call vote to Receive and Place Communication on File FAILS – Yeas 3, Nays 6. (Councillors Bousquet, Carney and Coelho IN FAVOR.) (Councillors Gomes and Abreu not present for vote.) (Matter #0660).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 241-243 Mill Street, (Map 57, Lot 142) Circa 1895 one story, wood framed, barn structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; 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. (Matter #0661).”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0661).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 80-82 North Street, (Map 58, Lot 340) Circa 1925 one story, brick masonry and wood framed, garage structure – advising that “the structure is located in the North Bedford National…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 1225 Old Plainville Road, (Map 124, Lot 16) Circa 1875 two story, wood framed, residential structure – advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic…
Demolition Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Russell Street, between Purchase Street and Acushnet Avenue and Manny Costa Way, between Acushnet Avenue and South Second Street, on Saturday, May 07, 2016, from 10:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of the…
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0665).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0666).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Bousquet, Martins, Winterson and Council President Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the City of Boston’s Ordinance regarding Recreational Vehicles; and further, that the Committee also review a draft Ordinance written by the Police…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0667).”
An Ordinance, from the City of Boston regarding Recreational Vehicles.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0668).”
An Ordinance (draft form), from the New Bedford Police Department regarding Recreational Vehicles.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0669).”
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, Martins, Morad, Rebeiro, WintersonAbsent: Lopes, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillors Lopes and Oliveira not present for vote.) (Matter #0670).”
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, Again, that Superintendent Pia Durkin supply this Councillor with the 2015-2016 school testing calendar, originally requested on February 11, 2016 and has not received a response.
Referred to Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin, requesting a response within 7 days
From the minutes
“Referred to Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin, requesting a response within 7 days. (Matter #0671).”
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 #0671).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the American Cancer Society, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hunter Street, from Parker Street to Maxfield Street, from Friday, June 24, 2016, at 8:00 A.m. to Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 12:00 P.m. (Noon), for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street), on Saturday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Thursday, June 09, 2016, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Annual Day of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Beetle Street to Coffin Avenue; Sawyer Street, from North Front Street to Ashley Boulevard; Holly Street, from North Front Street to Ashley…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue, westerly through Buttonwood Park, to Brownell Avenue and Buttonwood Street, from the Monument to Lake Street, from: 8:00 A.m. Thursday, July 07, 2016, Through:…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that Willis Street, from Purchase Street to Pleasant Street, be Closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, from 11:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Veteran’s Reception after the Memorial Day Parade.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications consider naming the new pocket park near St. Anthony of Padua Church, or create a monument or memorial to honor and recognize the City’s greatest track hero: the “Whaling City Wonder”,…
Motion made to strike ‘new pocket park near St. Anthony’s Church” and Amend to read “create a pocket park or monument to honor.”
From the minutes
“Motion made to strike ‘new pocket park near St. Anthony’s Church” and Amend to read “create a pocket park or monument to honor.” (Matter #0678).”
Motion Adopted as Amended and Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Motion Adopted as Amended and Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0678).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Gomes, Lopes, Council President Morad and Councillors Carney and Martins, requesting that Jean Fox, Project Manager of “SouthCoast Rail” for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the “Rail to Boston” Coalition come before the Committee on…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Southcoast Rail Project Manager, Jean Fox and Paul Chasse, Chair of the “Rail to Boston” Committee
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Southcoast Rail Project Manager, Jean Fox and Paul Chasse, Chair of the “Rail to Boston” Committee. (Matter #0679).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Gomes, Lopes and Martins, requesting that Representatives from both Eversource Energy and Spectra Energy come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss both the potential economic and social impact the Acushnet Lng Proposal would…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Dennis D. Galvam, Manager of Community Relations & Economic Development for Eversource and Representatives from Spectra Energy
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, Dennis D. Galvam, Manager of Community Relations & Economic Development for Eversource and Representatives from Spectra Energy. (Matter #0680).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet, Lopes and Abreu, requesting, the Department of Tourism and Marketing, or New Bedford Cable Access create a public service message advising residents and visitors to not give money to panhandlers and professional beggars and enable their existence.
Referred to the Department of Tourism and Marketing and the New Bedford Cable Access
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Tourism and Marketing and the New Bedford Cable Access. (Matter #0681).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Rebeiro, Bousquet, Coelho and Winterson, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner, Ronald Labelle, look into the possibility of erecting signs in high solicitation areas throughout the City in the spirit of educating both our residents and…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, the
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, DPI Commissioner Ronald Labelle, the (Matter #0682).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a representative from the Police Department be invited to appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to update the Committee members on the status of surveillance cameras throughout the City, these cameras are a tool in…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and a Representative from the Police Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and a Representative from the Police Department. (Matter #0683).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Winterson and Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances, implement a policy that all licenses issued by the City of New Bedford which require a criminal background check known as a Cori, also require that fingerprinting also be…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0684).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that a representative from the Police Department be invited to appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to update the Committee members on the opiate epidemic and the number of repeat overdoses and provide us with the latest…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and a Representative from the Police Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and a Representative from the Police Department. (Matter #0685).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Winterson, requesting, that Town and City officials from New Bedford and Dartmouth hold a meeting for the purpose of discussing a plan to address the repaving of Brownell Avenue, between Hawthorn Street and Allen Street, seeing that this road is a main road,…
Referred to the Mayor and Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor and Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Ronald Labelle. (Matter #0686).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, INC., for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign at 38 Bethel 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 #0688).”
Constable Bond, Rebekah A. Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA 02743 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, Wayne R. Vandal, Acushnet, MA 02743 in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Hanover Insurance Company.
Approved
Communication, Councillor Bousquet submitting an email from Clean going on record against a liquor license for the Bay Sox’s to sell beer & wine on school property.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0691).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on February 11, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0692).”
Minutes, Council on Aging Advisory Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 10, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0693).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on April 07, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0694).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 28, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0695).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 252 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0696).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2 Vine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval May…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0698).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 25 Buttonwood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0699).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 255 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0700).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2056 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0701).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 50 Kilburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0703).”
Application, W.c. Smith &Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 130 Garfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0704).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 252 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0705).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 2 Vine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0706).”
Application, Jb Lanagan & Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 42 West Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 19, 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 #0707).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 25 Buttonwood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 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 #0708).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 255 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0709).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 2056 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0710).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 50 Kilburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0711).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 164 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0712).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 130 Garfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0713).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 19, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 794 Purchase Street (#0714) 385 County Street (#0715) 177 Thompson Street (#0716) 70 Morgan Street (#0717)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 20, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 378 – 380 Bedford Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0718).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 794 Purchase Street (#0719) 159 – 163 Acushnet Avenue (#0720) 163 Maxfield Street (#0721) 28 Alva Street (#0722)
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 April 26, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 12 Viall Street (#0723) 38 – 40 Cove Street (#0724) 146 Clifford Street (#0725)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ocean Street, North of Maple Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0726).”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: County Street, North of South Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0727).”
Application, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 19, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 63 Adams Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0728).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 27 Maple Street (#0729) 2841 Acushnet Avenue (#0730)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit, three (3) 4” Conduits and One (1) 45”x 45”x 36” Handhole in West Clinton Street, West of James Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit, three (3) 4” Conduits and One (1) 6’x10’x6’ Manhole in James Street, opposite West Clinton Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 2” Conduit, in Chestnut Street, North of Merrimac Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016..”
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