MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2016–2017 Council · Regular meeting · 7:02 p.m.
December 8, 2016
75 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
During the meeting:
- Rebeiro arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00 from Airport Free Cash, to Airport Stabilization Fund.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2203).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Stabilization Fund……………………………………………………………….$100,000.00 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
The minutes record 9–1 but do not say how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #2204).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $150,000.00 from Airport Free Cash, to Airport Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2205).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows. Airport Capital Outlay………………………………………….…………………………$150,000.00 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira, WintersonNo: MartinsAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Martins OPPOSED; Councillor Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #2206).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of A Host Community Agreement with Arl Healthcare, Inc., of Newton, MA, to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary (“Rmd”) cultivation and processing facility in New Bedford, to be located at 167 John Vertente Boulevard, New…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #2207).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 Personnel, Section 19-7 – Unit C Classification and Salary Plan.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2208).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonNo: MoradAbsent: Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED; Councillor Rebeiro not present for vote.) (Matter #2209).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Stanley F. Weiner, 149 Townsend Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, Account No. 1029003 in the amount of $40.32. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Joseph Amaral, 33 Bullard Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, Account No. 1008492 in the amount of $156.80. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Inez Mello, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Council on Aging; this term will expire in November 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2217).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Richard M. Pimental, Acushnet, MA, 02743, as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2218).”
Application, Richard M. Pimental, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Appointment made and confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment made and confirmed. (Matter #2219).”
Written Motion, Councillors, Abreu, Winterson, Lopes, Bousquet and Rebeiro, requesting, that the New Bedford City Council write a letter of interest to Urban Smart Growth, which is a property management company based in Santa Monica, California, they manage properties all over the Country and…
Referred to Lance Robbins, Principal and Manager of Urban Smart Growth, the New Bedford Economic Development Council and the Special committee of Employment Opportunities
From the minutes
“Referred to Lance Robbins, Principal and Manager of Urban Smart Growth, the New Bedford Economic Development Council and the Special committee of Employment Opportunities. (Matter #2220).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Yesenia Maldonado, d/b/a Yesenia Transportation, 177 Grinnell Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License, under the provisions of…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #2221).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Juan E. Rodriguez & Lourdes A. Rodriguez, 243 Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Permission to Encroach on City Property for a Handicap Ramp (2 feet x 6 feet.) (Submitted by Councillor Rebeiro.)
Adopted
Ordered, that permission be granted to Juan E. Rodriquez/Lourdes Rodriquez, 243 Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach on City Property for a Handicap Ramp (2 feet x 6 feet). Be It Further Ordered, that said permission is hereby granted subject to Petition/Indemnity…
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Martins, submitting An Ordinance, Relative to Environmental Justice.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2224).”
An Ordinance,
Passed, to a Second Reading – FAILED
Yes: Gomes, Martins, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Lopes, Morad, Oliveira
From the minutes
“Passed, to a Second Reading – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 7. (Councillors Gomes, Martins, Rebeiro and Winterson IN FAVOR.) (Matter #2225).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest as required by M.g.l. c.268A, §23(b)(3), in reference to the Tax Classification hearing and vote held on Monday, November 28, 2016. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2226).”
Communication, Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission to the New Bedford Retirement Board notifying that $32,069,145.00 is the required Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriation which commences July 1, 2017. (Copy all…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2228).”
Written Motion, Councillor Martins and Council President Morad, requesting, on behalf of Elsie Rebello, homeowner, 78 Belleville Road, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard and letter from homeowner enclosed.) (To be…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #2229).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Annabelle Williams d/b/a Massage Loft, for permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting sign to overhang City Property by 2x3 feet at 46 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2230).”
Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of meetings held on August 25, September 1, October 13, October 20, and October 27, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2231).”
Minutes, Licensing Board of Appeals, submitting Minutes of meetings held on July 25, August 29, and September 26, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2232).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on September 14, 2016. Received and Placed on File. (#2233) Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 10, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2234).”
Minutes, Conservation Commission, submitting Minutes of meetings held on August 2, August 16, and September 6, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2235).”
Minutes, Water Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 9, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2236).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Executive Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on October 18, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2237).”
Minutes, Bristol County Phep Coalition, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 15, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2238).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on November 17, 2016.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2239).”
Application, Joseph A. Pires Jr., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 641 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2240).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 7 Heritage Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2241).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 76 Liberty Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2242).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 25 Bellvue Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2243).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 255 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2244).”
Application, Reis Asphalt, Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 35 ½ Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2245).”
Application, Ricon Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 33 Emery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2246).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 345 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 02, 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 #2247).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 214 Glennon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 07, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2249).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 120 Hawthorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2250).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 Borden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2251).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 21 Page Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2252).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Liberty Street, Tremont Street, and Hillman Street – Westwood Housing, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2253).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Airport Road - Map 123/Lot 3 Airport Hanger Project , provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2254).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 7 Heritage Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2255).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 76 Liberty Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2256).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 25 Bellvue Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2257).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 255 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2258).”
Application, Reis Asphalt Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 35 ½ Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2259).”
Application, Ricon Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 35 ½ Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2260).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 345 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 02, 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 #2261).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 214 Glennon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2262).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 28-30 Branscomb Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2263).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of 120 Hawthorne Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2264).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 14 Borden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2265).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 21 Page Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2266).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of Liberty Street, Tremont Street, and Hillman Street – Westwood Housing, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2267).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc, to Disturb the Surface, of Airport Road Map 123/Lot 3 Airport Hangar Project, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #2268).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 28, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Reynolds Street (#2269) 26 Brownell Avenue (#2270) 35 & 37 Bay Street (#2271) Lot 481 Beckett Street (#2272) 135 Ayer…
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 December 07, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 106 Beetle Street (#2278) 88 Hathaway Street (#2279) 252 Chestnut Street (#2280) 179 Tarkiln Hill Street (#2281)
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 March 22, 2015, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Union Street, East of Water Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2282).”
Applications, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 23, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 791 Purchase Street (#2283) 391 Whitlow Street (#2284)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 23, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 172 Collette Street (#2285) 402 Park Street (#2286) 252 Field Street (#2287) 45…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2293).”
Applications, S & L Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 01, 2016, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 791 Purchase Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2294).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for relocation of one (1) pole and one (1) to be removed in Van Buren Street, Opposite Beacon Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2295).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #2296).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order to provide for the payment of current expenses, and to balance the budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, at the approved FY 2017 tax rates, the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars…
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 #2297).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2297).”
Ordered, that to provide for the payment of current expenses, and to balance the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, at the approved FY2017 tax rates, the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Free…
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 #2298).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2298).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Martins, Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Martins, and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #2298).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that DPI Commissioner Zeb Arruda, add another light to the existing pole located Russell Street and Acushnet Avenue, to brighten the area and assist the efforts for greater public safety.
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #2299).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: 1494 East Rodney French Boulevard, (Map 12, Lot 77), circa 1890 wood framed structure; the structure retains historical significance due to its association with New Bedford’s 20th century boat building industry and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Coelho, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (#2300).”
PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 45”x45”x36” Handholes in BROWNELL STREET, South of Union Street
From the minutes
“PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 45”x45”x36” Handholes in BROWNELL STREET, South of Union Street..”
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR JANUARY 12, 2017
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR JANUARY 12, 2017..”
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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