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February 13, 2020
69 recorded votes, 3 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
Absent: Derek Baptiste
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Baptiste, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0172).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $5,478,000.00 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,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0173).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0174).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 4400, Flood Hazard Overlay District (Fhod) which updates references to the Bristol County Flood Insurance Rate Map (Firm) that will become effective on July 8, 2020.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0175).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0176).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a salary request for Ms. Elizabeth McNamara being considered for the position of Associate City Solicitor, at Step 3, Grade M-12, which is $76,397.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0177).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the New Bedford Public Schools and Superintendent Thomas Anderson to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (Eohhs), Department of Elementary and Secondary Education…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0178).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Joan Swain, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire December 2022.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0187).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Tabitha Harkin, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0188).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Diana Henry, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2023.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0189).”
Communication, Diana Henry, to Members of the City Council, notifying that she will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020, due to a personal matter.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0190).”
Communication, Tabitha Harkin, Director, City Planning, to Members of the City Council, notifying that she will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020, due to a previous commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0191).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jane Gonsalves, New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an Alternate Member; this term will expire December 2024.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Coelho, Dunn, GiestaAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Coelho, Dunn and Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #0192).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Leo E. Choquette, Jr., New Bedford, MA to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an Alternate Member replacing John Walsh; this term will expire December 2021.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0193).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Gonzalo Morales, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0194).”
Application, Gonzalo Morales, New Bedford, MA for Reappointment as a Constable
Confirmed
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Judith Perkins as the Director of Personnel.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Coelho, Dunn, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: Carney, Giesta, GomesAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Giesta and Gomes OPPOSED.) (Matter #0196).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Judith Perkins, regarding her appointment as Director of Personnel.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0197).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Renee DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a United Care Transport INC., 187 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0198).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Renee DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a United Care Transport INC., 187 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to…
New Private Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“New Private Livery License Granted. (Matter #1992).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency review all current and existing Residency Waivers and consider granting them as permanent waivers and establish conditions, if needed, for revocation of any permanent waivers.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #0199).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that that Committee on Ordinances draft an Ordinance as it relates to short-term rentals in the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0200).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Emanuel Rebello, that the Traffic Commission consider install a “No Parking” Sign in front of 184 Bonney Street. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0201).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes and Councillor Lima, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances establish a moratorium, with exception of Pilot projects with either a Council Motion or with approval of the Ward Councillor, regarding Dockless Transportation Programs until a regulator system…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0202).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Abreu and Council President Lopes and Councillor Markey requesting, that CFO Ari Sky and City Auditor Robert Ekstrom attend the initial Budget Review Committee meeting to discuss the City’s proposed FY2021 Budget.
Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review. (Matter #0203).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Abreu, Council President Lopes and Councillor Markey, requesting, that the FY2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Cafr) be referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review; and further, that CFO Ari Sky and City Auditor Robert Ekstrom be invited to a…
Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review. (Matter #0204).”
Communication, Councillor Lima, submitting the FY2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Budget Review. (Matter #0205).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Abreu, Gomes, Morad and Markey, requesting, that the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs discuss the Boston University Superfund Research Program’s findings that there exists a potential airborne health hazard emanating from contaminated water in New Bedford…
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #0206).”
Communication, Councillor Lima, submitting an article entitled “Potentially Harmful Air Contamination from New Bedford Harbor” dated December 5, 2019 by the Boston University’s School of Public Health. (To be Referred to the Committee on Environmental Affairs.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #0207).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Fisheries meet with Port of New Bedford Executive Director Edward C. Anthes-Washburn and the Deputy Director and In-House Counsel Pamela Lafreniere to discuss aquaculture…
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries. (Matter #0208).”
Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Lima, Giesta and Markey, requesting that in light of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s recent decision to solicit public input regarding a potential Southeastern Massachusetts Casino License, that the New Bedford City…
Referred to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Yes: Abreu, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradNo: CoelhoAbsent: Baptiste, Carney
From the minutes
“Referred to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Coelho OPPOSED; Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #0209).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council go on record in opposition to the closing of Fire Station 11 and that letters be sent immediately with an urgency regarding issues of public safety to the Mayor and the Fire Chief asking that they immediately reverse the decision of…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0210).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Giesta, Baptiste, Morad, Carney, Dunn, Markey and Gomes, requesting on behalf of the property owners that reside within the coverage area of Fire Station 11 that the Administration look at all possible temporary alternatives that…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0211).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Giesta, Baptiste, Morad, Carney, Dunn, Markey and Gomes, requesting that the Fire Chief attend a Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to discuss the fire coverage area of each of the City’s Fire Stations and provide…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0212).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Giesta, requesting, that Mass Dot and South Coast Rail officials meet with residents and business owners in the Church Street area of the proposed train station now to be located at the former Julius Koch USA, Inc., site for the purpose of explaining why the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0213).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Abreu, Coelho, Carney, Markey and Lopes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with officials from the Department of Inspectional Services, the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Fire Department, the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #0214).”
Related Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the City review the rules, regulations and the Code of Ordinances regarding tire disposal companies for future prohibition of the shredding and storage of tires. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.) Referred to the Committee on…
Referred to the Department of Tourism and Marketing
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Tourism and Marketing. (Matter #0216).”
Communication, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to the City Council, submitting the New Bedford Tax Increment Financing Board's Annual Program Report for 2019. (Copy all Councillors – January 31, 2020.)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0217).”
Communication, Schneider, Davignon & Leone, Inc., Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors, submitting to the City Council a copy of the Environmental Notification Form and supporting materials that was sent to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs regarding a proposed Concrete Wave…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0218).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Michelle Britte, homeowner, 112 Liberty Street, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.) (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0219).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Paradise of Fashions, INC. d/b/a Paradise Jewelry, for Permission to Erect and Maintain an Illuminated, Projecting Sign at 71 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0220).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Sugar Plum, LLC, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Sign at 752 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. 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 #0221).”
Communication, City Clerk Farias, submitting a report from the Commissioners of the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (Srpedd), regarding technical assistance given to New Bedford and highlights of their 2019 work program.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0222).”
Communication, City Clerk Farias, submitting a copy of a letter from Robert H. Ladino to Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, Executive office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, regarding protecting the health and safety of the public from toxic PFAS.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0223).”
Communication, City Clerk Farias, submitting copies of two letters to the Secretary of the Commonwealth Division of Public Records & Commissions and the Department of Housing & Community Development regarding the Appointments of Attorney John Walsh and Mr. Peter Selley with the Redevelopment…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0224).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Shayne Trimbell, New Bedford, MA, in support of eliminating the City’s Employee Residency Requirement.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #0225).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Arthur Motta, New Bedford, MA, in opposition of eliminating the City’s Employee Residency Requirement.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #0226).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Brandon Roderick, New Bedford, MA, in opposition of eliminating the City’s Employee Residency Requirement.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #0227).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of an email from Joyce Rowley, New Bedford, MA, in opposition of eliminating the City’s Employee Residency Requirement.
Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Waivers of Residency. (Matter #0228).”
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 the Board of Assessors for a meeting held on January 30, 2020; Bristol County Phep Coalition & Executive Board for meetings held on January 3 & 15,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0229).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1256 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 3, 2020, 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 #0230).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 255 Park Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 7, 2020, 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 #0231).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Old Plainville Road, P124/L47, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 7, 2020, 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 #0232).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 110 Whitman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 13, 2020, 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 #0233).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface of 1256 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 5, 2020, 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 #0234).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface of 255 Park Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 7, 2020, 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 #0235).”
Application, R. J. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface of Old Plainville Road, P124/L47, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 7, 2020, 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 #0236).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface of 110 Whitman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 13, 2020, 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 #0237).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 28, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 20 Peckham Street (#0238) 576-582 Brock Avenue (#0239) 381 South Second Street (#0240) 327 South Second Street (#0241)…
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 February 3, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1230 Purchase Street (#0254) 885 County Street (#0255) 92-94 Shawmut Avenue (#0256) 88 Hathaway Street (#0257) 315…
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 February 7, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1070 Braley Road (#0260) 195 Mill Street (#0261) Mulberry Street, from Larch Street to 8 Mulberry Street (#0262)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface of Purchase Street, South of Madison Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 29, 2020, 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 #0266).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 28, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 95 Norman Street (#0267) 95 Norman Street (#0268) 67 Burns Street (#0269) 47 Babbitt…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 28, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 53 Bedford Street (#0272) 53 Bedford Street (#0273) 358 North Front Street (#0274) 256…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frade’s Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 47 Burns Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 3, 2020, 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 #0280).”
Application, Cleanway Disposal & Recycling, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 21 Milford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 3, 2020, 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 #0281).”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 6, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 96 Armour Street (#0282) 19 Tisbury Street (#0283) 87 Burns Street (#0284)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 12, 2020, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 210 Park Street (#0285) 53 Bedford Street (#0286) 2117 Acushnet Avenue (#0287) 89…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) 4” Conduits in Jfk Memorial Highway, North of Conway Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020..”
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