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54 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Debora Coelho, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, Joseph P. Lopes, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be delayed in appearing at the City Council Meeting of Thursday, January 28, 2021 due to a previously scheduled commitment.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Received and Placed on File - Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0096).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of nine (9) 5" Conduits and one (1) Manhole in Hathaway Road, off Nauset Street. (Any questions or concerns, regarding this hearing, please contact the City Council Office, no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 28, 2021.)
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Petition placed on file - Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0097).”
An Order, Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Lopes – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes Presented to the Mayor for approval February 02, 2021.
Approved 10, 2021
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of nine (9) 5" Conduits in Nauset Street, North of Hathaway Road. (Any questions or concerns, regarding this hearing, please contact the City Council Office, no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 28, 2021.)
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Petition placed on file - Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0099).”
An Order, Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Lopes – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes Presented to the Mayor for approval February 02, 2021.
Approved 10, 2021
Hearing, Verizon New England, Inc & Nstar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one new (1) Pole (3/95.5) and relocation of one (1) pole (3/96) at 739 Church Street (Any questions or concerns, regarding this hearing, please contact the City Council Office, no later than 2:00 p.m.…
Hearing held
Petition placed on file
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Petition placed on file - Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0101).”
An Order, Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Lopes – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes Presented to the Mayor for approval February 02, 2021.
Approved 10, 2021
Communication, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, granting permission to Verizon New England, Inc for immediate approval to complete the work required for the installation of a new pole and the relocation of an existing pole due to safety concerns associated with the completion of the new Alma del Mar…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0103).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the City to execute a parking easement from the City of New Bedford to Community Action for Better Housing, Inc. in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00); the purpose of the Easement is to rectify access issues for the…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0104).”
An Order, that the Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of New Bedford to execute a parking easement from the City of New Bedford to Community Action for Better Housing Inc. in consideration of One Dollar($1.00). The easement is shown on Parking Easement Plan, As-102, Dated 6/24/2019,…
Approved 10, 2021
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jeffrey Teixeira, New Bedford, MA 02740 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0106).”
Application, Jeffrey Teixeira, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed - Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0107).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Emmanuel Matias, Dartmouth, MA 02747 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0108).”
Application, Emmanuel Matias, Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0109).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Alan Kendall, New Bedford, MA 02740 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0110).”
Application, Alan Kendall, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0111).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of David Hirshlag, Rochester, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0112).”
Application, David Hirshlag, Rochester, MA 02770, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0113).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Horacio Ferreira, Dartmouth, MA 02748 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0114).”
Application, Horacio H. Ferreira, Dartmouth, MA 02748, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0115).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Nilton Cordoniz, New Bedford, MA 02746 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0116).”
Application, Nilton Cordoniz, New Bedford, MA 02746, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0117).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Frank Stephens, New Bedford, MA 02740 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0118).”
Application, Frank Stephens, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0119).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of David Simoes, New Bedford, MA 02746 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0120).”
Application, David Simoes, New Bedford, MA 02746, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0121).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Tyler G. Trudelle, New Bedford, MA 02746 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0122).”
Application, Tyler G. Trudelle, New Bedford, MA 02746, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0123).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Richard M. Pimentel, Acushnet, MA 02743 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0124).”
Application, Richard M. Pimentel, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0125).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Vincent Rodrigues, New Bedford, MA 02745 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0126).”
Application, Vincent Rodrigues, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0127).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Justin Dion, East Taunton, MA 02718 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0128).”
Application, Justin Dion, Taunton, MA 02718, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer. Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. Abreu – yes; Baptiste – yes; Carney – yes; Coelho – yes; Dunn – yes; Giesta – yes; Lima – yes; Lopes – yes; Markey – yes; Morad – yes (#0129)…
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0130).”
Application, David St. Aubin, New Bedford, MA 02745, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0131).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Paul Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0132).”
Application, Paul Gordon, Acushnet, MA 02743, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0133).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of William T. Cambra, Dartmouth, MA 02747 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0134).”
Application, William T. Cambra, Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0135).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the reappointment of Kevin E. Paulson, Dartmouth, MA 02747 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0136).”
Application, Kevin E. Paulson, Dartmouth, MA 02747, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0137).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Daniel J. Perkins, Sr., Wareham, MA 02644 as a Special Police Officer.
Received and Placed on File
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0138).”
Application, Daniel J. Perkins Sr., Wareham, MA 02644, for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0139).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Council President Lopes, Councillors Giesta, Carney and Lima, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte (or his designee) come before the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment to discuss the City's…
Referred to SRTA, the Mitchell Administration, New Bedford Health Department and Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to SRTA, the Mitchell Administration, New Bedford Health Department and Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0141).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Markey, requesting that City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul and Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky appear before the Committee on Finance to brief the Committee on the status of outside counsel representing the City of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance- Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0142).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Lima, requesting that the Mitchell Administration work with the City’s public safety units (Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management) in regard to implementing a City-wide after hours and weekend Covid-19…
Referred to the Mitchell Administration
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to the Mitchell Administration – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval February 02, 2021. RETURNED UNSIGNED February 16, 2021. (Matter #0143).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the New Bedford Port Authority provide the members of the City Council with status report for aquaculture farming in New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries, City Solicitor, and Acting Port Authority Director
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries, City Solicitor, and Acting Port Authority Director – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0144).”
Petition, Edward W. Bolduc, Westport, MA 02790 d/b/a Cojo’s Toy World, 763 Purchase Street, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Second Hand Articles.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0145).”
Petition, Jason J. Aguiar, Swansea, MA 02777-4947 d/b/a Cojo’s Toy World, 763 Purchase Street, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-18 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Second Hand Articles.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0146).”
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a copy of an email and spreadsheet for the Excess and Deficiency (E&d) for the Greater New Bedford School District as a July 1, 2020. (Copy all Councillors via email January 13, 2021; To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0147).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a copy of a letter regarding the large turnover of employees at the New Bedford Port Authority. (To be Referred to the Committee on Fisheries.)
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Gomes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. (Matter #0148).”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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