MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting · 7:02 p.m.
May 11, 2021
65 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, 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: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late ()
- Coelho arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $581,000.00, from Free Cash to the OPEB Trust Fund ($390,000.00 for 2019 and $191,000.00 for 2020).
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho (Matter #0565).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Hundred Eight-one Thousand Dollars ($581,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: OPEB Cash………………………………………………………………..$581,000 ($390,000 for 2019 and $191,000 for 2020) To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho Presented to the Mayor for approval May 13, 2021. Approved May 19, 2021. (Matter #0566).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $477,000.00, from the Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho (Matter #0567).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Seventy-seven Thousand Dollars ($477,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Stabilization Fund………………………………………………………………..$477,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho Presented to the Mayor for approval May 13, 2021. Approved May 19, 2021. (Matter #0568).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,380.00, from Mis Charges and Services to Mis Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho (Matter #0569).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Three Hundred-eighty Dollars ($3,380) now standing to the credit of the account from Mis Chatges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Other Financing Uses………………………………………………………………..$3,380 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho Presented to the Mayor for approval May 13, 2021. Approved May 19, 2021. (Matter #0570).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Dennis Demarinis, Jr., New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2024.
Rule 30 Waived and Re-Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 30 Waived and Re-Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho. (Matter #0571).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Linda Haskins, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire May 2024.
Rule 38 Waived and Re-Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Re-Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho. (Matter #0572).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Brian Scott Lyons, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays . YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho. (Matter #0573).”
Application, Brian Scott Lyons, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho. (Matter #0574).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Alton Bakhshaliyev, d/b/a 039 Auto Sales, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 832 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740 and…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho. (Matter #0575).”
Special Permit Application, Alton Bakhshaliyev, d/b/a 039 Auto Sales LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 832 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Baptiste, Coelho
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Baptiste and Coelho. (Matter #0576).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4400, Flood Hazard Overlay District (Fhod), which updates definitions, requirements and references to the Bristol County Flood Insurance Rate Map (Firm) that will become…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Coelho. (Matter #0577).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, (Matter #0283).”
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Coelho (Matter #0283).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the four (4) Ordinances, amending Chapters 2, 10 and 19, as they pertain to the Department of Public Infrastructure and Environmental Stewardship, and the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, changing the name of the…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillors Coelho. (Matter #0578).”
An Ordinance, Article Xviii, Title and Section 2-213, Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship.
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Coelho (Matter #0359).”
An Ordinance, Xxi, 2-231 Amending Public Infrastructure Department
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Coelho (Matter #0360).”
An Ordinance, Article I, Amending Departmental Revolving Funds
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Coelho (Matter #0361).”
An Ordinance, Chapter 19, Personnel – Title of Director of Resilience and Departmental Stewardship
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, MoradAbsent: Coelho
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NOT PRESENT FOR VOTE: Councillor Coelho (Matter #0362).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on a Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting the Board of Health Director Damon Chaplin provide the Committee on Appointments and Briefings with a briefing on the City’s ability…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed - Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0579).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting the Board of Health Director Damon Chaplin provide the Committee on Appointments and Briefings with a briefing on the City’s ability to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to its residents once one has been developed and approved by the Fda.…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #1469).”
Report, Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Lima, Abreu, Gomes, Morad and Markey, requesting, that the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs discuss the Boston University Superfund Research…
Recommended by the Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0580).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (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. (Referred to the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment – February 13, 2021.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0207).”
Report, Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste, Gomes, Abreu, Morad, Carney, Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Dunn and Giesta, requesting that the Special Committee on…
Recommended by the Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0581).”
Report, Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment, recommending to the City Council to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Dunn, Carney, Lima, Markey, Giesta and Council President Lopes, requesting that a Representative from Eversource come…
Recommended by the Committee on Infrastructure & Redevelopment
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0582).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Dunn, Carney, Lima, Markey, Giesta and Council President Lopes, requesting that a Representative from Eversource come before the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Redevelopment to provide a status report of the condition and quality of all underground gas…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0239).”
Loan Order, Ordered, that $420,692.00 is appropriated to pay the costs of improving Abolition Row Park for recreational purposes through the completion of Phase 2 including patio pavement, lighting, interpretive walls and structures and other amenities and all other costs incidental and related…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, and Morad. Presented to the Mayor for approval May 13, 2021. Approved May 19, 2021. (Matter #0150).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the New Bedford Traffic Commission and the New Bedford Police Department begin evaluating the possibility of establishing Red Light Cameras in the City of New Bedford if the Massachusetts Legislature approves the Governor’s measure allowing…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0583).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that a representative from Abc Disposal Service, Inc., be invited to a Committee of Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss issues with yard waste, recycling, and trash collection.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0584).”
Communication, City Clerk, on behalf of the City Treasurer, requesting that the City Council set the City Treasurer’s Bond at $350,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0587).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Jr., Chairman, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting Election Calendar for the 2021 Preliminary and Municipal Elections with all required dates and deadlines, to be approved by the City Council as mandated by M.g.l. 54, before publication.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0588).”
Communication/Email, Council President Lopes, submitting a letter from Eric C. Cohen, Executive Director, New Bedford Retirement Board, confirming the FY 2022 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) allowance of 3% to retirees in accordance with Chapter 32, Section 103, effective July 01, 2021.
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0589).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a copy of the letter from Director of Inspectional Services and Commissioner of Buildings, Danny Romanowicz, to Diana Henry, Chair of the Historical Commission, regarding the immediate demolition of 115, 117 and 121 Union Street, due to the fact…
Received and Placed on File
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File – Yeas 11, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. (Matter #0591).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, as the State and City continue to ease social restrictions on dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic, that the City consider the reopening of City Hall until 4 PM along with all its offices and departments of service with safety precautions being in place…
Removed from the TABLE
The minutes list each councilor’s vote, but the list does not match the 10–0 count, so individual votes are not shown. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm.
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE – Yeas 10, Nays 0. YEAS: Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad. NAYS: Councillor Coelho. (Matter #0308).”
Citation, Councillors Markey and Morad, honoring Gwen P. Kimball, in recognition of the celebration of her 100th Birthday on April 30, 2021, and with sincere wishes that the Good Lord give her many more happy and healthy years ahead.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0592).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Co-Creative Center, that the following street(s) be Closed: Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, on Thursday, May 06, 2021, at 4:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of a “Gather Hear” Tour, An Outdoor…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2021 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2021 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021. (Matter #0593).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0593).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, 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 06, 2021, from 10:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0594).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill, and Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, on the Following Thursdays, June 10, 2021, July 08, 2021,…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Jay J. Lewis, New Bedford, MA 02740 with Hanover Insurance Group in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
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 Bristol County Phep for a meeting held on April 20, 2021, Cemetery Board for a meeting held on April 12, 2021, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0597).”
Application, Sean Whelan Contracting Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1959 Purchase Street (Car Barn), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2021, 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 #0598).”
Application, Mass Renewables, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 123 Mott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 26, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0600).”
Application, Franklin Utility Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 Stetson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2021, 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 #0601).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Valley View Drive/Hathaway Road, Plot 121/Lot 121, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2021, 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 #0602).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 168 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0603).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 23 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0604).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 127 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0605).”
Application W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1283-1287 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0606).”
Application Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 59 County Street/Nelson Street Side Lot, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 2021, 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 #0607).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 262 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 23, 2021, 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 #0608).”
Application, Franklin Utility Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 31 Stetson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2021, 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 #0609).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Valley View Drive/Hathaway Road Plot121/Lot 121, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 27, 2021, 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 #0610).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 168 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0611).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 23 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0612).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 147 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 30, 2021, 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 #0613).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1283-1287 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 2021, 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 #0614).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 59 County Street/Nelson Street side lot, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 2021, 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 #0615).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 11 Hassey Street, Corner of Hassey Street on Wright Street side (#0616) 379 W. Clinton Street, Corner of Brownell 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 23, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Hathaway Road, from Nausett Street to Mt. Pleasant Street (#0629) 65 Hatch Street (#0630) 172 Hatch Street (#0631) 123…
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, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Phillips Road, working from Holly Tree Lane to 1884 Phillips Road
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0642).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 848 Belleville Avenue, corner property with Wood Street (#0643) Lot 542 Lambeth Street, Edgewood Street – Tarkiln Hill…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frade’s Disposal Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 06, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 118 LePage Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0645).”
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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