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December 13, 2018
81 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: Debora Coelho
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) 4" Conduit and one (1) 45"x45"x36" Handhole in Acushnet Avenue, North of Homestead Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1933).”
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 #1934).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two 4" Conduits in South Sixth Street, North of School Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1935).”
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 #1936).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Veto on November 21, 2018 at 8:50 a.m., to an Ordinance, amending Chapter 18, Section 18-1 of Code of Ordinances, Relative to the Board of Park Commissioners. Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Orders transferring…
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1938).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1938).”
An Order, transferring to Stabilization Fund in the amount of $1,150,000 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider.
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1939).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1939).”
An Order, transferring to OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $455,000. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider.
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1940).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1940).”
Ordered, That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Department Capital Outlay……………………………………………….$500,000 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1941).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1941).”
An Order, transferring to Facilities & Fleet Management, Charges & Services in the amount of $235,000. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider.
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1943).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1943).”
An Order, transferring to Facilities & Fleet Management, Capital Outlay in the amount of $125,000. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider.
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1944).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1944).”
An Order, transferring to Mis Department, Capital Outlay in the amount of $150,000. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider.
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1945).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1945).”
An Order, transferring to Department of Public Infrastructure, Capital Outlay in the amount of $50,000. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Councillor Lopes voted on the prevailing side made a motion to Reconsider.
Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – All Ayes. (Matter #1946).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1946).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to enter into an eight (8) year lease with Pnc Equipment Finance LLC for the purchase of a Pierce Arrow Xt Pumper for the Fire Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1947).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into an eight (8) year lease with Pnc Equipment Finance LLC for the purchase of a Pierce Arrow Xt Pumper. Submitted for the City Council approval in accordance with M.g.l. c.30B, Section 12 (b) for contracts in excess of three…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1951).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1952).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, in the amount of $3,975,000.00 for the purpose of making critically-needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovations of public safety facilities, recreational…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1953).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1954).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order rescinding $98,645,351.00 in authorized and unissued debt for which the related projects are complete and no liability remains.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1955).”
An Order Rescinded Authorized, Unissued Debt of the City, Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as Follows: That the City hereby rescinds the following amounts of authorized, unissued debt for which the related projects are complete, and no liability remains: Purpose Issue…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1958).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreations Department, known as the Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1959).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Parks and Recreation Department, known as Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $20,000.00,is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2019.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1960).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting a renewal of a One-year Waiver of Residency for Jamie Ponte, Commissioner of the Department of Public Infrastructure, who currently resides in Rochester, MA. One-Year Waiver of Residency Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Presented to the Mayor for…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1965).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program application as prepared by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1966).”
Program Guidelines, City of New Bedford’s Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program and Application.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1967).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James D. Oliviera, New Bedford, MA to the New Bedford Port Authority, replacing James Dwyer whose term will expire December 2018; this term will expire December 2021.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1968).”
Rule 40 Waived
The minutes record 10–1, more votes than the 10 councilors listed as present; this looks like a typo. Individual votes are not shown until it is confirmed. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Matter #1968).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Thomas Ringuette, New Bedford, MA as a Deputy Shellfish Warden, for the Department of Public Infrastructure, this term will expire November 2021.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1969).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, as Harbormaster for a term a five (5) years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2014; and also requesting a residency waiver as required under Chapter 109.…
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed, Waiver of Residency Granted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroNo: Carney, GomesAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed, Waiver of Residency Granted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1894).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council approval of the Appointment of Jonathan Sousa Melo, New Bedford MA, 02745, as a Constable. Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods recommending to the City Council to refer to the Committee on Ordinances…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1973).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, Executive Secretary to the Traffic Commission, Scott Downing and the Commissioner of Inspectional Services, Danny Romanowicz to a meeting to discuss the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1386).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro, Fire…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1974).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, Police Chief Cordeiro, Fire Chief Gomes and Inspectional Services Director Romanowicz for the purpose of discussing an evacuation plan for City Hall…
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, Relative to the Zoning of the Adult Day Care Facilities, to allow for day care facilities to be located in Industrial zoned areas. (Passed to a Second Reading – November 08, 2018.)
Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs, the Massachusetts’ Attorney General, the District Attorney’s Office and Rule 40 Waived – FAILED
Yes: Carney, Dunn, Gomes, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Abreu, Giesta, Lima, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs, the Massachusetts’ Attorney General, the District Attorney’s Office and Rule 40 Waived – FAILED – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Giesta, Lima and Rebeiro OPPOSED.) Councillor Giesta having voted on the prevailing side made a motion to RECONSIDER. (Matter #1977).”
RECONSIDERATION Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERATION Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1977).”
Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs, the Massachusetts’ Attorney General, and the Districts Attorney’s Office
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs, the Massachusetts’ Attorney General, and the Districts Attorney’s Office – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1977).”
Related Motion, Councillor Lopes requesting that Chief Cordeiro, provide the Committee on Finance, with a full detail list of all vehicles that will be ordered as part of the $500,000 Free cash Transfer said list should include make, model, outlay that each vehicle will be fitted with, and what…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1978).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council go on record and send a letter to the Fcc stating our opposition to any proposed policy changes to the funding source that provides local cable channels, such as Educational Channel 9, Government Access Channel 18, and Public…
Adopted and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Adopted and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1979).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, requesting, that a letter be sent to the City of New Bedford in City Council December 13, 2018 an Order, that the Community Preservation Committee allocate an additional $167,500 into the Acushnet Sawmill Expansion & Community Garden…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, MarkeyNo: Carney, Morad, RebeiroAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillor Carney, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro OPPOSED.) (Matter #1981).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting the Police Department’s Organizational Assessment and Strategic Plan, done by the Public Safety Strategies Group dated November 18, 2018. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods.)
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1982).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mayor Mitchell, to Samuel Rauch, III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Program, National Marine Fisheries Science, urging the Fisheries Sciences to consider that Carlos Rafael sell off his fishing boats and…
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries. (Matter #1983).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad, submitting a request to the Traffic Commission on behalf of Armand & Shirley Cabral, 10-12 Waldo Street, for handicap parking in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed; To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic C0mmission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic C0mmission. (Matter #1984).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a letter sent to all Taxi and Livery Owners notifying them of the new Ordinance, Vehicles for Hire, and the dates of informational meetings to discuss the new regulations. (Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1985).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter to the City Council from Ericca Kennedy, Whisk & Jane LLC, regarding a Cannabis Zoning Appeal to establish a recreational cannabis facility at 161 Pope’s Island, New Bedford, MA. (Copy all Councillors via email December 11, 2018.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Licensing and Zoning for Cannabis. (Matter #1986).”
Citation, Councillor Abreu, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, honoring Fishing Partnership Support Services, in recognition of the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the new downtown location and with sincere appreciation for their continued dedication and commitment to New Bedford’s…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1989).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Second Hand Rose, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign at 1799 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1990).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from Board of Assessors for meetings held on November 9, 16, and 26, 2018, Board of Health for a meeting held on October 23, 2018, Bristol County Phep…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1991).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 42 North Water Street (Tia’s Maria), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 20, 2018, 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 #1992).”
Application, New England Recycling, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 23 Yates Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 04, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Application, W.c. Smith & Son,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1996).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 49 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 27, 2018, 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 #1997).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Cummington Street/ Armsby Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 28, 2018, 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 #1998).”
Application, Frank Morse, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 899 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 30, 2018, 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 #1999).”
Application, Morgado Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 550 North Front Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 30, 2018, 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 #2000).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 3088 - 3090 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 05, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2004).”
Application, Mht Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Howland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 07, 2018, 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 #2005).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 220 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 13, 2018, 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 #2006).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 20 South Sixth Street/ School Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2018, 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 #2007).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 27 Essex Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 27, 2018, 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 #2008).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 775 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 27, 2018, 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 #2009).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 49 State Street, provisionally granted Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 550 North Front Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 30, 2018, 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 #2013).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 3088 - 3090 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 05, 2018, 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 #2014).”
Application, Morgado Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 276 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 06, 2018, 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 #2015).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #2016).”
Application, Ace Asphalt/ Fairhaven Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1228 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 07, 2018, 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 #2017).”
Application, Mht Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Howland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 07, 2018, 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 #2018).”
Application, Farland Corp. to Disturb the Surface, of 220 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 13, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Garfield Street, working from Myrtle Street to Mt. Pleasant Street (#2031) Buchanan Street, working from Myrtle…
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 November 27, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 246 Mt Pleasant Street (#2035) 172 Belleville Avenue (#2036) 76B & C Willis Street (#2037) Kings Highway (#2038) 149…
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 04, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 901 Shawmut Avenue (#2045) 165 Rockland Street (#2046)
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 06, 2018, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 147 Laurelwood Drive Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval December 17,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network for wireless communication adjacent to 1121 Ashley Boulevard.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019..”
Petition, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network for wireless communication adjacent to 33 Plympton Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019..”
Petition, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for location of a Cloud Radio Access Network for wireless communication adjacent to Ss Hathaway Road, Map 120/Lot 2.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019..”
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