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April 27, 2017
104 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, 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
Hearing, Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 1476 Purchase Street – originally granted on June 24, 1971 – one (1) 4,000 gallon gasoline tank, one (1) 2,000 gallon gasoline tank, one (1) 1,000 gallon tank of motor oil, one (1) 2,000 gallon tank of motor oil and one (1)…
Adopted
Communication, Doug Glassman, President Dgre, LLC, 1476 Purchase Street, to City Clerk Farias, requesting that the petroleum license for 1476 Purchase Street be Revoked. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0583).”
Hearing, Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 27 Healey Street formerly 34 Healey Street – originally granted on October 11, 1956 – one (1) 2,000 gallon fuel oil tank and one (1) 15,000 gallon fuel oil tank were removed on November 9, 2010.
Adopted
Communication, International Parallel Machines, Inc., 50 Conduit Street, owner of 27 Healey Street, to City Clerk Farias, requesting that the petroleum license for 27 Healey Street be Revoked. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0585).”
Hearing, Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 51 Duncan Street – originally granted on August 13, 1935 – one (1) 8,000 gallon heating oil tank was removed November 27, 2006 and one (1) 2,000 gallon heating oil tank was removed May 22, 2007.
Adopted
Communication, Reverend Philip N. Hamel, Pastor St Joseph-St. Therese Parish, 51 Duncan Street, to City Clerk Farias, requesting that the petroleum license at 51 Duncan Street be Revoked. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0587).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the following individuals for confirmation as New Bedford Police Officers: Turner Ryan, Victoria Wagner and Timothy Dacosta.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0588).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $180,000.00 from Free Cash to General Government Unclassified – Reserve for Appropriation.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0589).”
Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0590).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $182,167.00 from Airport, Free Cash to Airport, Capital Outlay in the amount of $106,000.00 and Airport, Stabilization Fund in the amount of $76,167.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0591).”
Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0592).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from Recreation and Parks, Salaries & Wages, to Recreation and Parks, Charges & Services in the amount of $8,000.00 and Recreation and Parks, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $7,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0593).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from Recreation and Parks, Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Recreation and Parks Charges and Services ………………………………………………$8,000.00 Supplies…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,000.00 from City Council, Salaries & Wages, to City Council, Charges & Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0595).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council Charges and Services………………….…………………$15,000.00 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order granting a utility easement to Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of placement of a transformer pad and distribution of electricity over the premises 64-66 Emma Street and 33 Emery Street, said premises…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0598).”
Ordered, that the grant of a utility easement to Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of placement of a transformer pad and distribution of electricity over the premises located at 64-66 Emma Street and 33 Emery Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, said premises…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0599).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Leslie J. Magalios, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, replacing Moira Tierney, this term will expire December 2018.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0600).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Chancery Perks, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission, replacing John G. Radcliffe whose term has expired; this term will expire June 2019.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0601).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Elsie Fraga, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2020.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0602).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jill Horton-simms, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2020.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0603).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to the City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Helen Rogers, New Bedford, MA, to the Library Board of Trustees; this term will expire April 2020.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0604).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Herve William Vandal, Jr., New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0605).”
Application, Herve William Vandal, Jr., New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed and Reappointed
From the minutes
“Confirmed and Reappointed. (Matter #0606).”
Reconsideration, Councillor Morad having voted with the prevailing side on the question of : Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Communication of A Host Community Agreement with Arl Healthcare, Inc. of Newton, MA, to operate a Registered Marijuana…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0607).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Communication 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0506).”
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
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2207).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, rezoning 671 Summer Street, Plot 91/Lot 152 from Residential “B” to Mixed Use Business and 674 Summer Street, Plot 91/Lot 249 from Residential “C” to Mixed Use Business.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0608).”
Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0609).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Ordinance - Relative to Boards & Commissions, and that it be Passed to a Second Reading.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0610).”
Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0611).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, Recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Ordinance amending Chapter 9 Zoning by adding Section 5720 Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0612).”
Ordinance,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Follow the Recommended Actions on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, an increase in Police patrols especially on weekends in Hazelwood Park, on the West Beach side of the park due to the amount of…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Chief of Police and Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the Chief of Police and Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches. (Matter #0613).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, relative to the Appointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to the New Bedford Housing Authority; this appointment Failed in Committee.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed to NOT accept Appointment and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, RebeiroNo: Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed to NOT accept Appointment and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Oliveira and Winterson OPPOSED.) (Matter #0614).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet and Council President Morad, requesting, that Den DeMarinis, Chairperson of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and Cynthia Wallquist,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0615).”
Written Motion, Councillor Bousquet and Council President Morad, requesting, that Den DeMarinis, Chairperson of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and Cynthia Wallquist, Director of the Department of Community Services, appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to provide…
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Order to Amend the Order Approved on June 25, 2004 Appropriating $21,608,000.00 and Authorizing Bonds and Notes of the City for Various Sewer Projects to Add the Union Street Sewer Separation Project and General System Improvements to the Purposes for Which the Funds May Be Borrowed and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Rebeiro, WintersonNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad was OPPOSED) (Matter #0201).”
Ordered, That the City appropriates $4,480,000.00 $4,113,000.00 for the purpose of making critically-needed repairs to City-owned buildings, including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities, general office space, and roads…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Morad, RebeiroNo: Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 7. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Morad and Rebeiro IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0137).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Oliveira, WintersonNo: Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Morad and Rebeiro OPPOSED) (Matter #0137).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a Traffic Commission petition for a Handicap Parking Sign in front of 415 Summer Street, for Patricia Langis, Tenant at said address, and the Handicap parking is needed because Ms. Langis does not own the home and has no access to the small driveway on…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0616).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Ari Sky, brief the Committee on Finance on the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget, before the Mayor’s budget submission in May. (To be Referred to Committee on Finance.)
Removed from the TABLE and No Further Action Taken
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE and No Further Action Taken. (Matter #0488).”
Citation, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring James and Dolores Leal, in recognition of the celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary and with wishes that the Good Lord will give them many more happy and healthy years together.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0617).”
Citation, Councillors Morad, Carney, Coelho and Rebeiro, honoring the Cape Verdean Women’s Social Club, in recognition of the celebration of the Club’s 80th Anniversary and with heartfelt thanks for their commitment to the Cape Verdean Community over the past 80 years.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0618).”
Citation, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring Margaret Trapilo, in recognition of Margaret’s Boutique’s 25th anniversary, where beautiful merchandise and excellent customer service have made the dreams of so many ladies in our community come true. Adopted, to be presented at a later date.…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0620).”
Citation, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring the City of New Bedford – Council on Aging, in recognition of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Senior Travel Program and with sincere thanks for making the travel dreams of so many seniors come true.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0621).”
Citation, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, honoring Hair in Motion Cosmetology Academy in recognition of the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held on April 29, 2017.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0622).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Patricia Andrade, M.d., in recognition of her 22 years of commitment and dedication in providing Surgical Healthcare to the Citizens of the Greater New Bedford Area in gratitude and appreciation.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0623).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Richard D. Demopoulos, M.d., in recognition of his 23 years of commitment and dedication in providing Surgical Healthcare to the Citizens of the Greater New Bedford Area in gratitude and appreciation.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0624).”
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; Buttonwood Street, from the Monument to Lake Street and Oneida Street, from Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Southcoast Lgbtq Network, that the following street(s) be Closed: Oneida Street, from Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial Parkway to Lake Street, on Sunday, June 03, 2017, from 8:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m. for the purpose of New Bedford Pride Day.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: North Front Street, from Coggeshall Street to Beetle Street, on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 8:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., or shortly after, and Sunday, June 18, 2017,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that Allen Street, from Brownell Avenue to John Street, be Closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, from 8:30 A.m. to 9:30 A.m., for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. Permission Granted.
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 29, 2017, 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 Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Veteran's Services, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pearl Street, from Pleasant Street to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Pope Street to Pearl Street; Parker Street, from Hathaway Boulevard to County…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of United New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Ruth Street, from McGurk Street to Salisbury Street, (Viall Street Intersection) on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 9:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m. for the purpose of Rock the Block.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Cove Street Neighborhood Association that the following street(s) be Closed: Ruth Street, from Salisbury Street to Ashley Street, on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 7:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for their Annual Family Fun Day.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Lopes and Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Mariners Home, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, on Friday, May 19, 2017, from 8:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Re-Dedication and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, (Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of Pico) that Acushnet Avenue, between Duncan Street and Wood Street be Closed: on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 10:00 A.m., to 11:00 A.m. and 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Vareika Construction, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Tremont Street (from 322 Tremont Street to Hillman Street,) on: Monday, May 01, 2017, to Tuesday, August 01, 2017, for the purpose of placing a trailer on the street;…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Michael Soares d/b/a the Corner Thrift Shop, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign to overhang City property at 322 County Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0636).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Mayor Mitchell, requesting the use of the portable public address system for the Portuguese-American War Veterans Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0637).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sociadade Filamonica do Senhor da Pedra, inviting them on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0638).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites at Oak Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Andrews- Dahill Post 1531 VFW.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0639).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites at St. John's Cemetery for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Portuguese- American War Veterans.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0640).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Commander of the Cape Verdean Veterans Organization.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0641).”
Communication, Councillor Oliveira, to DPI Commissioner Euzebio Arruda, requesting his assistance on behalf of the Memorial Day Dedication Committee, for the Memorial Day Ceremonies, as well as their assistance in cleaning the streets for the event.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0642).”
Minutes, Planning Board, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 8, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0643).”
Minutes, Board of Assessors, submitting Minutes of a meeting held on March 31, 2017.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0644).”
Application, Southcoast Improvement Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 222 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2017, 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 #0645).”
Application, Emergency Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 59 Covell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0646).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1485 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2017, 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 #0647).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 258 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2017, 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 #0648).”
Application, East Coast Landscaping & Const., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 169 Mt. Vernon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2017, 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 #0649).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 388 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2017, 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 #0650).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Hathaway Road (Building 19), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2017, 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 #0651).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 38 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2017, 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 #0652).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 277 Lowell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0653).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Orchard Street (Maple Street to Madison Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0654).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street (Hillman Street to Maxfield Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0655).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 58 Beech Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0656).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 79 – 89 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0657).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 54 Beech Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017, 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 #0658).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1494 East Rodney French Boulevard (Smugglers), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2017, 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 #0659).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 1485 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2017 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 #0660).”
Application, Precision Valley Communications, to Disturb the Surface, of 258 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2017 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 #0661).”
Application, East Coast Landscaping & Const., to Disturb the Surface, of 169 Mt. Vernon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 18, 2017 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 #0662).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 388 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2017 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 #0663).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Hathaway Road (Building 19), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2017 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 #0664).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 38 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2017 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 #0665).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of 277 Lowell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017 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 #0666).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of Orchard Street (Maple Street to Madison Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017 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 #0667).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street (Hillman Street to Maxfield Street), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017 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 #0668).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of 58 Beech Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017 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 #0669).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of 79 – 89 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017 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 #0670).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, to Disturb the Surface, of 54 Beech Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2017 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 #0671).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1494 East Rodney French Boulevard (Smugglers), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2017 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 #0672).”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 139 Butler Street (#0673) 109 South Seventh Street (#0674)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 20, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Rosa Drive (#0675) 459 Mt. Pleasant Street (#0676)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 209 Theodore Rice Boulevard (#0677)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Lot 4 Maddie Drive (#0678)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, S&l Roll-Off Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2017, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3 Warwick Street (#0679) 3 Warwick Street (#0680)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, Council President Lopes and Councillors Winterson, Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Martins, Gomes and Oliveira, requesting that the Committee on Internal Affairs meet with Attorney General Maura Healy and Noaa to discuss how current owners and mariners operating in…
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0681).”
Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Martins, Morad, Oliveira, Rebeiro, Winterson
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0681).”
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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