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May 9, 2019
109 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Dana L. Rebeiro
Absent: None
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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $438,000.00 from Facilities and Fleet, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $282,500 and Facilities and Fleet, Capital Outlay in the amount of $155,500 to Facilities and Fleet, Charges & Services in the amount of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0777).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Thirty – Eight Thousand Dollars ($438,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages ($282,500) and Facilities and Fleet Capital Outlay ($155,500) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows:…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, RebeiroNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Morad Opposed.) (Matter #0778).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, Amending the Order adopted by the City Council on June 14, 2018, and signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2018, which in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E½, authorized the revolving fund under the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0779).”
Ordered, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 14, 2018, and signed by the Mayor on June 19, 2018, which, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E1/2, authorized the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department known as the Community Training…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0781).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford accepts a donation of an original ticket booth from the Lincoln Park Amusement Park in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, restored and given by John Nicolaci, Jr., pursuant to M.g.l. c. 44§ 53A1/2.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request, that pursuant to Section 2-65 of the City Code, the Committee on City Property begin proceedings to seek proposals for the disposition of a long-term leasehold interest in property owned by the City of New Bedford, consisting of…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0783).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Melvin L. Davis, New Bedford, MA 02745, to the Housing Authority; this term will expire December 2021.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0786).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Susan J. Bewsher, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire in May 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0787).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Barbara Mcdonald, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire in May 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0788).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Steven Caton, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire in May 2022.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0789).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Community Preservation Act annual budget for Fiscal Year 2020.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0790).”
Communication, Community Preservation Committee to City Council, submitting for consideration the CPA Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – March 28, 2019.)
CPA FY2020 Budget Approved
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“CPA FY2020 Budget Approved – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0576).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Community Preservation Act FY19 Project Funding Recommendations, a total expenditure of $1,547,875.00 for seventeen (17) projects.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0791).”
Ordered, that the following Community Preservation Act FY19 Projects and funding amounts be approved: Project Amount 29 Seventh Street Rehabilitation – Historic Resources Reserve Fund $40,000 New Bedford Art Museum Gallery Expansion – Historic Resources Reserve Fund $40,000 New Bedford Fire Museum…
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0793).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a request from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches for a Plaque honoring Domingos and Celeste Aresta. (
Referred to the Board of Park Commissioners
From the minutes
“Referred to the Board of Park Commissioners. (Matter #0584).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval to the Park Board for a Bench and Plaque honoring Ricardo E. Arruda.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0794).”
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a request from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches for a Bench and Plaque honoring Ricardo E. Arruda. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorial and Dedications – March 28, 2019.)
Referred to the Board of Park Commissioners
From the minutes
“Referred to the Board of Park Commissioners. (Matter #0585).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and Mark Champagne, Commissioner of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management take immediate action to notify all residents in the area of the Phillips Avenue School, Ashley Boulevard, that they have 21 days to remove their…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0795).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Ponte consider that the Department of Infrastructure put on a night and weekend crew to deal with the pothole situation that is erupting all over the City due to the recent rain storms and the warm weather…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Ponte
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Ponte. (Matter #0796).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, On behalf of the residents and businesses in the immediate area of the New Bedford Business Park, requesting that the City Council go on record as being in opposition to the waste, recycling, trash and sludge facility currently being proposed by Parallel Products…
Rule 17 Waived, Adopted, Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived, Adopted, Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0797).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the $50.00 fee that residents are being charged for exterior meters. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0798).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that Board of Park Commissioners Chairman, Peter Boswell, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza meet with the Committee on City Property to discuss utilizing the park behind the Pulaski School for…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0799).”
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the Committee on City Property meet with representatives of the Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. and the City Administration to discuss the potential for a long-term lease, possibly up to 99 years, of the building at Purchase Street currently being used…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0800).”
Home Rule Petition, Authorizing the City of New Bedford To Enter Into A Lease Agreement for a term of up to 99 Years for Purposes of Operation of a Performing Arts Center. (Submitted by Councillor Rebeiro.)
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad, Rebeiro
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0801).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City and State update the City Council on the future and completion date of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, discuss plans for paving the entire parcel, installation of electricity, security cameras and the possibility of a storage…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0802).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 4597 Acushnet Avenue, (Map 137/Lot 23), a Circa 1922 one story, wood-framed residence, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 890 Brock Avenue, (Map 15/Lot 167), a Circa 1947 wood-framed, former St. Anne’s Church building and 45 Salisbury Street, (Map 15/Lot 154), a Circa 1899/1905 wood-framed and masonry school…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of 279-281 Coggeshall Street (Map 93/Lot 85), a Circa 1933 one storey, masonry store, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure has…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review of Ss Fish Island (Map 60/Lot 4), a Circa 1920 one storey masonry, former gas and auto repair station advising the “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Peter Medeiros, 1629 Padanaram Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Peter’s Bus, INC., 1629 Padanaram Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submits a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0807).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of George M. Viveiros, 102 Durfee Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Med First, INC., P.o. Box 3001, New Bedford, MA 02741, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of A Private Livery License…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0808).”
Communication/Email, Dagny Ashley, Director, Tourism and Marketing to City Council, submitting a Resolution, in support of the New Bedford Seaport Cultural District Re-Designation.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0809).”
Resolution in Support of the New Bedford Seaport Cultural District Re-designation Whereas, The City of New Bedford wishes to continue and expand a State-authorized cultural district in the Downtown area for at least (5) years through the enabling legislation (M.g.l. Chapter 10, Section 58A.); and…
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting a copy of an email and pictures from Christine Pereira- Vasquez, teacher at Congdon School regarding the condition, health and environmental dangers at the Congdon School.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0811).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of the Standard-Times article dated April 18, 2019, relative to the Committee on City Property meeting regarding the proposed sale of the Phillips Avenue School to Cruz Management.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0812).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting copies of letters from Princeton Street residents regarding their opposition to the property owner of 293 Princeton Street request to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance for said property. (Copies of said letters referred to the Zoning Board of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0813).”
Communication, Council President Morad submitting an email from Amanda McMullen, President & CEO, New Bedford Whaling Museum, regarding the Whaling Museum’s request for Community Preservation monies for their Bourne & Wood Buildings Exterior Restoration Project. (Copy all Councillors 05/04/2019; To…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0814).”
Citation, Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad, honoring Roland Lucien Savaria & Mary Lydia Noella Savaria on the Celebration of their 70th Wedding Anniversary and with wishes that the Good Lord will grant them many more happy and loving years together.
Adopted to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0815).”
Citation, Councillors Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Council President Morad, and Rebeiro honoring The Board of Directors of the Veterans Transition House in recognition of the momentous occasion of the ground-breaking ceremony for both the Anthony C. and Salvatore…
Adopted to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0816).”
Written Motion, Councillor President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of John Remedis, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to School Street, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 3:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose Doo Wop at the Zeiterion…
Adopted May 14, 2019
From the minutes
“Adopted May 14, 2019. (Matter #0817).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street), on Saturday,…
Adopted May 14, 2019
From the minutes
“Adopted May 14, 2019. (Matter #0818).”
Written Motion, Councillor Coelho, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, from 5:00 P.m. to Midnight on Thursday, July 25, 2019 (to Allow for Set-up), and from 2:00 P.m. to Midnight on…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the American Cancer Society, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hunter Street, from Parker Street to Maxfield Street, from Friday, June 21, 2019, at 8:00 A.m. to Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Relay for…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, 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, (In Front of the Buttonwood Senior Center), on Saturday, June 01, 2019, from 7:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Friday, July 26, 2019, from 9:00 P.m. Through Sunday, July 28, 2019, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Friday, June 07, 2019, from 9:00 A.m., Through Sunday, June 09, 2019, to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that Allen Street, from Brownell Avenue to John Street, be Closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, from 8:30 A.m. to 9:30 A.m., for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, 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 Street;…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady’s Chapel, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Market Street to Union Street and Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, 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 Parkway…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Environmental Stewardship, that the following street(S) be Closed: Ash Street, between Middle Street and Morgan Street, on Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 9:30 A.m. to 3:00 P.m., for the purpose of New Bedford Resilient Community Day.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Thursday, June 06, 2019, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Annual Day…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Beetle Street to Coffin Avenue; Sawyer Street, from North Front Street to Ashley Boulevard; Holly Street, from North Front Street to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, requesting, on behalf of The New Bedford Fire Union, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Hussey Street, on Sunday, June 09, 2019, from 7:00 A.m., to 12:00 P.m. (Noon), for the purpose of the Iaff Fallen Firefighter Sunday…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from William Street to Union Street and Purchase Street, Union Street to Spring Street and Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, on the Following Saturdays: June 15, July…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes requesting, that the Traffic Commission install Stop Signs on Logan Street, east and west at the intersection of Acushnet Avenue making the intersection a Four-way Stop; and further, that crosswalks be installed in every direction at said location, this action is…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0834).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Mayor Mitchell, requesting the use of the fully-charged 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 #0835).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, 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 #0836).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, Post One.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0837).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, 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 #0838).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from The Reverend Christopher R. Morck Rector, inviting the Council to The Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 28, 2019. (Copy all Councillors 04/22/2019 via email)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0839).”
Petition/Indemnity, Mass Escape, LLC., for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign at 11-13 North Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744. Provisionally Granted, subject to the 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 #0840).”
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 a meeting held on April 5, 2019, Bristol County Phep Coalition Executive Board for meetings held on December 18, 2018 &…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0841).”
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 a meetings held on April 12, and April 26, 2019, Board of Health for a meeting held on March 26, 2019, Licensing Board for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0842).”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2019, 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 #0843).”
Application, Jp Noonan Transportation, Inc. for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 186 Norwell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2019, 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 #0844).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at W/S Hunter Street Plot 56 Lot 237, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2019, 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 #0845).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 63 Ohio Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2019, 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 #0846).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at James Street between Hillman & North Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, 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 #0847).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Florence Street between North & Hillman Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, 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 #0848).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at North Street between Jenny & James Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, 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 #0849).”
Application, Technical Drilling Services Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Hillman Street between Florence & James Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, 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 #0850).”
Application, Rosciti Construction Company Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of County and Hawthorn Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, 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 #0851).”
Application, Early Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of Purchase and Hillman Streets, existing manhole to 32 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, 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 #0852).”
Application, Early Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 429 Purchase Street/9 Bedford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, 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 #0853).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 73 Cove Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, 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 #0854).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 176 Potter Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2019, 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 #0855).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Anthony Terrace and Rebecca Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2019, 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 #0856).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 92 State Street (Campbell Street side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2019, 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 #0857).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 804 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2019, 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 #0858).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 93 Atlantic Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2019, 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 #0859).”
Application, Silva Stamped Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 310 Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2019, 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 #0860).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 551 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 1, 2019, 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 #0861).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Rws-73-218 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 2, 2019, 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 #0862).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ns-130C-390 Dutton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 2, 2019, 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 #0863).”
Applications, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: W/S Hunter Street Plot 56/Lot 237
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0864).”
Applications, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 12, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 63 Ohio Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0865).”
Applications, Technical Drilling Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: James Street between Hillman Street and North Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0866).”
Applications, Technical Drilling Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Florence Street between North and Hillman Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0867).”
Applications, Technical Drilling Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: North Street between Jenny and James Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0868).”
Applications, Technical Drilling Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Hillman Street, between Florence and James Streets
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0869).”
Applications, Rosciti Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Corner of Hawthorn Street and County Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0870).”
Applications, Early Contractors to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Purchases and Hillman Streets, existing manhole to 32 Hillman Street.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0871).”
Applications, Early Contractors to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 429 Purchase Street/9 Bedford Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0872).”
Applications, Century Paving & Construction to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Cove Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0873).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 176 Potter Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0874).”
Applications, W.c. Smith & Son to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Corner of Anthony Terrace and Rebecca Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0875).”
Applications, W.c. Smith & Son to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 25, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 92 State Street (Campbell Street)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0876).”
Applications, Morgado Company to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 804 Kempton Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0877).”
Applications, Morgado Company to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 90 Atlantic s Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0878).”
Applications, Silva Stamped Concrete to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 310 Park Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0879).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 551 Kempton Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0880).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 2, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Rws – 79-21 8 Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0881).”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc. to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 2, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ns – 130C -390 Dutton Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0882).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 24, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 64 Bay Street (#0883) 126 Seabury Street (#0884) 20 Peckham Street (#0885) 1035 Dutton Street (#0886) 439 Potter Street…
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 April 26, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ashley Boulevard, working from Irvington Street to Princeton Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0895).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 2019, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 28 Lindsey Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0896).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one (1) Pole on the southerly side of Phillips Road (new Subdivision -Farland Estates).
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits and one (1) 45”x45”x36” Handhole in Chestnut Street, South of Robeson Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019..”
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