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July 31, 2018
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes
Absent: Ian Abreu, Maria E. Giesta, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Every vote, in order
Councillor Coelho announced the start of Citizens Input Time not to exceed the first half hour of the Appointments & Briefings Committee Meeting. Notice, City Clerk of reference of Theresa Holmes, P.o. Box 5519, speaking on Unsanitary Conditions at a Hathaway Road Hotel in New Bedford. (Ref’d…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time. Notice, City Clerk of reference of Attorney Chris McMillan, 227 Union Street, speaking on the free services offered by the Victim Rights Law Center. (Ref’d 7/31/18) (1b) Attorney Chris McMillan and Attorney Jeanine Schoop, 227 Union Street were both present to speak on behalf of Victim Rights Law Center being established in New Bedford, whic
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time. Notice, City Clerk of reference of Attorney Chris McMillan, 227 Union Street, speaking on the free services offered by the Victim Rights Law Center. (Ref’d 7/31/18) (1b) Attorney Chris McMillan and Attorney Jeanine Schoop, 227 Union Street were both present to speak on behalf of Victim Rights Law Center being established in New Bedford, which will provide free legal services for those in need of civil litigation help who have suffered rape and sexual assault and will aid in securing funding if needed..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Anna Surma, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission; this term will expire June 2021 (Ref’d 6/28/18) was received and placed on file by Councillor Lopes and seconded by…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Anna Surma, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the Historical Commission; this term will expire June 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of ANNA SURMA, New Bedford, MA 02740, to the HISTORICAL COMMISSION; this term will expire June 2021..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Lima)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Maria Raposo, 47 Elaine Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a T&r Transportation, 47 Elaine Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a…
To table this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lima)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Public Hearing on an Application, Victor DaRosa, D/B/A Bbn Auto Sales, LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 1551 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (Application Rec’d 7/10/18) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Tuesday,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Victor DaRosa, D/B/A Bbn Auto Sales, LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 1551 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lima, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Victor DaRosa, D/B/A BBN Auto Sales, LLC, for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals at 1551 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lima)
Councillor Coelho suggested that items five (5) through thirty-five (35) to waive the reading and take “No Further Action”.
To refer item number twenty-six (26) to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To refer item number twenty-six (26) to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
To take “No Further Action” on items 6, 9, 10, 10a, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 23a, 24, 25, 29, 31 and 35.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on items 6, 9, 10, 10a, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 23a, 24, 25, 29, 31 and 35..” (Motion: Gomes, 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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