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July 21, 2016
123 recorded votes, 5 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
Absent: Kerry M. Winterson
During the meeting:
- Oliveira arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Winterson, to members of the City Council, informing that he will be absent for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2016, due to a previously scheduled commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1246).”
A Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy & Verizon New England, Inc. for location of two (2) Poles in Winston Street, West of Fox Street.
Hearing held
Petition Placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on file. (Matter #1247).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1248).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Euzebio Arruda, for the position of Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1249).”
Communication, Councillor Winterson, to Members of the City Council, submitting a letter of support for Euzebio “Zeb” Arruda, for the position of Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1250).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Anthony Resendes, United States Air Force/Iraq/Afghanistan War Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, as a Member of the Veterans Advisory Board replacing Milton D’Andrea whose term expired December 2014; this term will expire…
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1251).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Randall G. Motta, United States Army, Persian Gulf Era Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02744, as a Member of the Veterans Advisory Board replacing Crisanto S. DosSantos whose term expired in December 2011; this term will expire…
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1254).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting his recommendation that the Department of Public Infrastructure Headquarters be named The Ronald H. Labelle Public Infrastructure Complex, in honor of DPI Commissioner Ronald H. Labelle, who recently retired after three decades of service…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1255).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael Correia, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1259).”
Application, Michael Correia, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes. (Matter #1260).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Frank Stephens, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1261).”
Application, Frank Stephens, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed – All Ayes. (Matter #1262).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Maximiliano M. Galvan, d/b/a Union Auto Towing Inc., for a Special Permit for Auto Sales & Rentals at 649 Mt. Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02745. Recommendation Followed. (#1263)…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Special Permit Granted. (Councillor Oliveira Opposed.)
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Councillor Oliviera Opposed.) (Matter #1264).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, John K. O’Connor LLC, d/b/a Meineke New Bedford, for a Special Permit for General Repairs and Light Service at 475 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1265).”
Application, John K. O’Connor LLC, d/b/a Meineke New Bedford, for a Special Permit for General Repairs and Light Service at 475 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1266).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Dennis Audette, New Bedford, MA as the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire April 2019.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Appointment GRANTED
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Appointment GRANTED. (Matter #1267).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application on behalf of Renee DePina Dos Reis, 813 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 & Liberio DeMelo, 70 Sharp Street, Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a B & R Transportation INC., 813 Belleville…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1268).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Renee DePina Dos Reis, 813 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 & Liberio DeMelo, 70 Sharp Street, Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a B&r Transportation INC., 813 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 hereby submit a…
Liver License Granted
From the minutes
“Liver License Granted. (Matter #1003).”
Related Motion, Councillor Lopes requesting that Health Director Dr. Weis and acting City Planner Clarke, provide the Committee on Ordinances with guidance on the drafting of a Zoning Ordinances that would establish the parameters in which a Medical Marijuana Dispensary can be located within the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Lopes, MoradNo: Abreu, Bousquet, Gomes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 6 (Councillors Abreu, Bousquet, Gomes, Martins, Oliveira and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1271).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City waive all costs/fees for all non-profit organizations holding events throughout the City of New Bedford that contribute to drawing a tourism base for the City and its people; and further, that the Committee on Appointments…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the Mayor
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the Mayor. (Matter #1272).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Article Ix, Section 2-131-Relative to Human Relations Commission – Purpose. Passed to a Second Reading – June 23, 2016.
Passed, to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, RebeiroAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Passed, to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1154).”
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, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Lopes, MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Council President Morad and Councillor Lopes oppose ADOPTED – Yeas 8, Nays 2 (Council President Morad and Councillor Lopes Opposed.) (Matter #1273).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford establish a minimum wage for employees of all Applicants/Businesses that receive a TIF or STA from the City; and further, that said minimum wage will be set for 10% above the State’s requirements. (To be Referred to the…
Referred to the Mayor, the Economic Development Council and the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, the Economic Development Council and the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1274).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Martins, requesting, that the Chief of Police deny any Application for a License to carry if said Applicant is on the Government’s “No Fly List.” (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Police Chief Cordeiro.)
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Police Chief Cordeiro - FAILED
Yes: Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Martins, RebeiroNo: Abreu, Bousquet, Gomes, Morad, OliveiraAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Police Chief Cordeiro - FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 5 (Councillors Abreu, Bousquet, Gomes, Council President Morad and Councillor Oliveira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1275).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Winterson, Martins, Carney, Gomes, Rebeiro and Bousquet, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council send a formal letter to Massachusetts Transportation Secretary, Stephanie Pollack, Governor Charlie Baker, and members of both our State and Federal Delegations,…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Lopes, MoradAbsent: Gomes, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 7, Nays 2 (Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) Councillor Gomes not present for vote. (Matter #1276).”
ADOPTED
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Martins, Oliveira, RebeiroNo: Lopes, MoradAbsent: Winterson
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 8, Nays 2 (Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1276).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, that the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches look into the playground at Clasky Common Park, in the City of New Bedford which are which is not mulched and needs attention; and further, requesting that an evaluation be done to see what…
Referred to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and ADOPTED as Amended
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and ADOPTED as Amended. (Matter #1277).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, in consideration of the Summer season and the increase of litter on the streets Citywide, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings review the matter of litter, including an informational campaign, possibly posting signs in both English and…
Referred to the Mayor, Health Department Director, Dr. Brenda Weis, Department of Inspectional Services Commissioner Romanowicz and Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Kenneth Blanchard
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor, Health Department Director, Dr. Brenda Weis, Department of Inspectional Services Commissioner Romanowicz and Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Kenneth Blanchard. (Matter #1278).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City establish a permitting application for the private delivery of Port-A-Johns onto City parks and recreational property. (To be Referred to the Board of Parks Commissioners, Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the…
Referred to the Board of Park Commissioners, Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Board of Park Commissioners, Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1279).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City Council go on record in support of an Act relative to hate crimes against Police Officers and that letters of support be sent to the House of Representative’s Leadership along with the bill submitters, State Representatives Alan Silvia and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1281).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with Animal Control Director Maciel, for the purpose of discussing, once more, the coverage of animal control in the City; and further, that Animal Control consider an on-call Animal Control…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, the Mayor, CFO Sky and Personnel Director Sandy Vezina
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, the Mayor, CFO Sky and Personnel Director Sandy Vezina. (Matter #1282).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances look at the Providence, Rhode Island trash and bulky items dumping Ordinance, and discuss if there are parts of the law that can be implemented in the City, along with considering a mattress recycling program, which is…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1283).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of the Providence, Rhode Island Ordinance, amending Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1284).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anthony Snow, 12 Humes Street, Pawtucket, Ri 02860, d/b/a Cab Transportation, 34 Welby Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the…
RENEWAL Granted
Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Council President Morad and Members of the City Council, submitting TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a fifteen (15) year TIF Agreement for New Bedford Urban…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1292).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with New Bedford Urban Renaissance II, LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1293).”
Communication, Maria Tomasia, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the Election Warrant for the Thursday, September 8, 2016, State Primary, the warrant needs to be signed by the majority of the City Council and must be posted on the 7th day prior to the Election date as…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1294).”
Communication/Email, Councillor Bousquet, submitting an email from Saving Seafood, regarding Noaa Fisheries plan to reimburse Northeast ground fishermen an estimated 85% of costs for at-sea fishing monitors.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1295).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, Dennis W. Farias, submitting a letter from Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary, U.s. Department of Agriculture, in response to a letter dated February 22, 2016, requesting information about the annual Federal allocation of funds used to pay the salaries…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1296).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Cathy Rogers, Rn, Southcoast Hospitals Group, in recognition of her forty-five years of dedicated and committed healthcare service to the Greater New Bedford community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1297).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Carol Matthews, in recognition of the celebration of her 80 Th birthday and with wishes that the Good Lord give her many more years of health and happiness.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1298).”
Written Motion , Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Keene Street, from Park Street to Liberty Street, from 2:00 P.m. to 7:00 P.m.,on Saturday, July 16, 2016, for the purpose of A Neighborhood Block Party.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON THURSDAY, JULY 07, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2016 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON THURSDAY, JULY 07, 2016, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016. (Matter #1299).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1299).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Team Builders/House of Music, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to Spring Street, on Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 6:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., for the purpose of Everybody’s Dance Contest. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Ben Gilbarg, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from South Sixth Street to Purchase Street, on Wednesday, July 21, 2016, from 4:30 P.m. to 7:30 P.m, for the purpose of the “New Be, New Me” film shoot. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Bay Coast Bank, that the following street(s) be Closed: Mechanics Lane, between Purchase Street and Pleasant Street, from 9:00 A.m. to 12:00 P.m. (Noon) on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, for the purpose of moving equipment. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, between Union Street and William Street, from 6:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., on the following Thursdays; July 28, August 04, August 18, August 25 and September 01, 2016, for the purpose of Play on…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Gallery X, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Eighth Street to Sixth Street, on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 11:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m, for the purpose of the Upper William Street Neighborhood Festival.…
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: Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); on Thursday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, between Spring Street and Union Street and William Street, between Purchase Street and Pleasant Street, from 2:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Seventh Street, between Joli Gonsalves Way and Madison Street and Joli Gonsalves Way, between South Sixth Street and Seventh Street, on Sunday, August 14, 2016,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission place a “Do Not Enter” sign on the northeast corner of a Acushnet Avenue and Central Avenue facing Acushnet Avenue. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1308).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting the Department of Community Services FY17 Work Plan.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1309).”
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting a copy of a letter to Governor Charlie Baker, in support of SouthCoast Youth Court, asking that funding for this program be kept in the State budget.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1310).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Fiber Optic Center, INC., for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property by three feet at 23 Centre Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1311).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, L.p. College, INC. d/b/a Little People's College, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign to overhang City property by six feet at 360 Dartmouth Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1312).”
Constable Bond, Jessica Lynn Roderick, New Bedford, MA 02746, in the amount of $5,000.00, with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, Peter M. Sullivan, New Bedford, MA 02740, in the amount of $5,000.00, with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of meetings held on June 09, and June 17, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1315).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes for meetings held on March 15, and June 21, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1316).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of meetings held on March 15, and June 21, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1317).”
Minutes, Licensing Board, submitting Minutes for meetings held on April 25, and May 23, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1318).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 24, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1319).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on June 30, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1320).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1440 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1321).”
Application, Abf Freight Systems., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 172 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1322).”
Application, Global Contracting Services., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 490 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1323).”
Application, Trlc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 122 Clara Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1324).”
Application, Pods of New England, LLC., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 456 Chancery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 18, 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 #1325).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 154 Davis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1326).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Raymond Street/Oregon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1327).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 26 Madeira Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1328).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 619 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1329).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 253 – 255 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 28, 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 #1330).”
Application, Pond View Excavation/Foley Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 173 ½ Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1331).”
Application, Mht Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 978 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1332).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 107 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 06, 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 #1333).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 255 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1334).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 99 Oak Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1335).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 78 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1336).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2 Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1337).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 364 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1338).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 113 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1339).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16 Hussey Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1340).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 41 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1341).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 70 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1342).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, Llc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 42 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1343).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Briggs Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1344).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Windsor Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1345).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 243 Oakdale Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1346).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 243 May Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1347).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of 154 Davis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1348).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of Raymond Street/Oregon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1349).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of 26 Madeira Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1350).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, to Disturb the Surface, of 619 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1351).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 253 – 255 Hersom Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 28, 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 #1352).”
Application, Pond View Excavation/Foley Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 173 ½ Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1353).”
Application, Mht Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 978 Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1354).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 107 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 06, 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 #1355).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 255 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1356).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 99 Oak Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1357).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 78 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1358).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 2 Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1359).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 364 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1360).”
Application, Christopher Mendoza, to Disturb the Surface, of 113 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1361).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 16 Hussey Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 15, 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 #1362).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son., to Disturb the Surface, of 41 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1363).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son., to Disturb the Surface, of 70 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1364).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications of Vermont, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 70 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1365).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of Briggs Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1366).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of Winsor Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1367).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of 243 Oakdale Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1368).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp, to Disturb the Surface, of May Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 20, 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 #1369).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 212 Lafayette Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1370).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 14 Sidney Street (#1371) Walden Street (#1372)
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 June 11, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 275 North Street (#1373) 45 Summit Street (#1374) 45 Sycamore Street (#1375) 66 Spruce Street (#1376) 675 County Street…
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 June 12, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 581 & 582 Shawmut Avenue (#1380) 366 Conduit Street (#1381) 19 Collins Street (#1382) 207 Worcester Street (#1383)…
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 June 21, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 360 Conduit Street (#1385) 561 Rockdale Avenue (#1386) Arch Street (#1387) 25 Rochambeau Street (#1388) Intersection of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 21, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: South Rodney French Boulevard, East of Brock Avenue
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1395).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Mt. Pleasant Street, Opposite Whitelock Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in William Street, East of Acushnet Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016..”
Petition, Gehring & Associates d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of Wireless Communication Equipment near 482 Liberty Street , on the east side of the road south of Durfee Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 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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