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October 18, 2016
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:01 p.m. · Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (6:04)
- Rebeiro arrived late (6:04)
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a request from the Prince Henry Society of MA, Inc., regarding the northwest area of Pope’s Island that is currently known as “Marine Park” be dedicated and named Prince Henry “The Navigator” Park on Pope’s Island…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of Dedicating and naming the northwest area of Pope’s Island, currently known as “Marine Park” to Prince Henry “The Navigator” Park.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of Dedicating and naming the northwest area of Pope’s Island, currently known as “Marine Park” to Prince Henry “The Navigator” Park..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Martins, Winterson, Coelho, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting, that the Hurricane Dike Walking Path on the east beach be named after the former Ward Six City Councillor, Ralph J. Saulnier (To be…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a 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…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Department of Public Infrastructure Headquarters being named The Ronald H. Labelle Public Infrastructure Complex, in honor of the former DPI Commissioner Ronald H. Labelle, who recently retired after three decades of service to the City of New Bedford.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Department of Public Infrastructure Headquarters being named The Ronald H. Labelle Public Infrastructure Complex, in honor of the former DPI Commissioner Ronald H. Labelle, who recently retired after three decades of service to the City of New Bedford..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Dennis R. Reidenbach, United States National Park Service Regional Director, to Councillor Linda M. Morad, Chairperson, Committee on Memorials and Dedications, Re: Proposed addition to the Merchant Mariners Monument at Fort Taber. (04/21/11,…
To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Bousquet and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation to take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Bousquet, second: Carney)
7:03 p.m. · Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on Appointments and Briefings: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Brian K. Gomes, James D. Oliveira
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late (7:36)
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on Application, Dimex A. Ruiz of Real Blessing Car Care Ruiz Auto Detailing, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Light Service at 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 and…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Dimex A. Ruiz of Real Blessing Car Care Ruiz Auto Detailing, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Light Service at 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Dimex A. Ruiz of Real Blessing Car Care Ruiz Auto Detailing, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Light Service at 308 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing, on Application, Robert E. Hathaway, Jr. of Hathaway Collision Center, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Body Repair at 167 Potter Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 and…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Robert E. Hathaway, Jr. of Hathaway Collision Center, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Body Repair at 167 Potter Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Winterson and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Robert E. Hathaway, Jr. of Hathaway Collision Center, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Body Repair at 167 Potter Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Winterson, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Application, Jason Oliver of Cove Road Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales & Rentals and General Repair at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 (Duly advertised in the Standard-Times on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 and Wednesday, August 3,…
To strike the words General and Light repairs from the application as well as change the number of vehicles from twenty (20) to thirteen (13).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To strike the words General and Light repairs from the application as well as change the number of vehicles from twenty (20) to thirteen (13)..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, as Amended, for Jason Oliver of Cove Road Auto Sales for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, AS AMENDED, for Jason Oliver of Cove Road Auto Sales for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales at 1421 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744..” (Motion: Morad, second: Winterson)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Douglas Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a Ideal Limo, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby resubmitting a copy of the Application requesting a…
To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on behalf of Douglas Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a Ideal Limo, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby resubmitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chap
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on behalf of Douglas Furtado, 39 Perry Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 d/b/a IDEAL LIMO, 439 Bolton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby resubmitting a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Previous Application was denied on August 18, 2016; Current License expired August 20, 2016).” (Motion: Morad, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jason Lobo d/b/a Good Times Limo, 400 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Morad, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Eddie Gabbidon d/b/a Apple Transportation Services, 2110 Phillips Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval on behalf of Eddie Gabbidon d/b/a Apple Transportation Services, 2110 Phillips Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.g.l. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicab
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council Approval on behalf of Eddie Gabbidon d/b/a APPLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 2110 Phillips Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 159A, Section 1, and amendments thereto, and M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22 (Smoke Free Workplace Law) and all other laws applicable to such operation to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford..” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Edward BeJarano d/b/a A&m Transportation, 1251 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, under the…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
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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