June 24, 2021

Ordered, that the schedule of rates and charges for wastewater service adopted by the City Council pursuant to Section 16-94 the New Bedford Code of Ordinances on September 28, 2006 and amended on June 26, 2008 and June 23, 2016, is hereby rescinded, effective fourteen (14) days from the adoption…

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, in the amount of $71,800.000 to finance the costs of capital planning and construction of water distribution and treatment systems improvements including Quittacas Water Treatment Plant upgrades, a lead service abatement…

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Loan Order,

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, in the amount of $57,000,000 to finance the costs of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including capital planning, wastewater treatment plant improvements,…

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Loan Order,

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $125,000.00 now standing to the account from Fire Charges and Services in the amount of $25,000.00, Solicitor Salaries and Wages in the amount of $25,000.00, Police Salaries and Wages in the amount of…

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In City Council City of New Bedford June 24, 2021 Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Twenty – Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Charges and Services ($25,000), Solicitor Salaries and Wages ($25,000), Police Salaries and Wages ($25,000), Public…

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $14,000.00 now standing to the credit of the account from Treasurer Salaries and Wages to Assessors Salaries and Wages.

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In City Council City of New Bedford June 24, 2021 Ordered, that the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Treasurer Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Assessors Salries and…

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $109,000.00 now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages in the amount of $70,000.00 and Facilities and Fleet Capital Outlay in the amount of $39,000.00 to Facilities…

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In City Council City of New Bedford June 24, 2021 Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred and Nine Thousand Dollars ($109,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages ($70,000) and Facilities and Fleet Capital Outlay ($39,000) and be and the same is…

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Related Motion, Councillor Morad requesting, that Personal Director Judith Perkins supply to the Committee on Finance a listing of all employees within the New Bedford Fire Department including all fire personal, Afscme and Unit C employees, providing the employee name, the 2021 budgeted salary and…

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jennifer Carloni, City Planner, New Bedford, MA, to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2023.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kimberly A. Griffith, Psy.D. New Bedford, MA, to the Board of Health, Dr. Griffith will be replacing Dr. Craig Longo who term has expired; this term will expire in February 2024.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kelley Cabral- Mosher New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, Ms. Cabral-Moser will be replacing the late Kathleen P. Towers; this term will expire in June 2024.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael Mello, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission, Mr. Mello will be replacing Carol F. Walsh, whose term has expired; this term will expire in February 2024.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Catherine Kramer, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, Ms. Kramer will be taking a seat on the Commission previously held by the late Kenneth Machado; this term will expire in December 2023.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Matthew D. Provencher, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission, Mr. Provencher will be taking a seat on the Commission vacated by Jason Oliveira; this term will expire in December 2022.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Rebecca Linhart, New Bedford, MA, to the Conservation Commission, Ms. Linhart will be replacing Jacob Gonsalves whose term has expired; this term will expire June 2023.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Raymond J. Houtman, New Bedford, MA, to the New Bedford Port Authority, Mr. Houtman will be replacing Richard Canastra who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2023.

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Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Angela Johnston, New Bedford, MA, to the Traffic Commission, Ms. Johnston will be replacing the late Richard Simmons; this term will expire in December 2021.

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An Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Article Xviii – Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship (Passed to a Second Reading – May 11, 2021.)

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An Ordinance, Chapter 2, Article Xxi, Section 2-231 – Energy Management Program .

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An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19 -7 – Director of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship.

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An Ordinance, amending Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-47 – New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund – Controlled by Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship (Passed to a Second Reading – May 11, 2021.)

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Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting the Mitchell Administration and the New Bedford School Department establish a dual enrollment program with a focus on cyber security. (To be Referred to the New Bedford School Committee, Superintendent Anderson, and Mayor Mitchell.)

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Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting on behalf of the residents that live on Frederick Street that the Traffic Commission approve the installation of a crosswalk on Frederick Street across East Rodney French Boulevard. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)

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Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting on behalf of the residents that live on or around East and West Beach that the Traffic Commission approve the installation of speed tables along East and West Rodney French Boulevards. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)

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Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board review the following request to rezone properties shown on Assessors Map as Map 31, Lot 142 (13 Rivet Street); Map 31, Lot 143 (1 Rivet Street); Map 31, Lot 197 (371, 383 R South Front…

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Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, increased Police patrols in the Downtown historical area due to the increasing foot traffic and criminal activity around Custom House Square and the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, throughout the historical district business owners are…

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Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that letters be sent to Governor Baker, Massachusetts Dot, and our State Legislative Delegation, requesting immediate action in addressing the trash, the overgrowth of trees, weeds and bushes along Route 195 east and west, to include all exits from…

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Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anthony Snow, 12 Humes Street, Pawtucket, Ri 02860 d/b/a Cab Transportation LLC, 12 Welby Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License, to carry…

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Petition, Doreen Borge, 10 Clark Road, Lakeville, MA 02347 d/b/a Jb’s This and That LLC, 1832 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, requesting that she 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…

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Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute, 336 Acushnet Avenue, Suite C, New Bedford, MA 02740 for permission to place three (3) kiosks on a public walkway along MacArthur Drive from June 15, 2021 - October 20, 2021.

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In City Council City of New Bedford June 24, 2021 Ordered, that permission be granted to Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute, 336 Acushnet Avenue, Suite C, New Bedford, MA 02740 for permission to place three (3) kiosks on a public walkway along MacArthur drive, from June 15, 2021 –…

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Written Motion, Council President Lopes, in light of the State of Emergency that the Commonwealth has been operating under since March of 2020, will, by the Governor’s Declaration, expire on June 15, 2021, requesting that the City Council comply with the regular requirements of Open Meeting Law and…

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Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring the Cape Verdean Independence Day Recognition Award Recipients – 2021, Paulo Paris, Candida Rose, Rae Fortes, Marlena Johnson, Lexi Barros, Brian Rudolph, Mickey Gonsalves, Brendan Kurie, John “Boo” Rice, Greg “Smooth” Simpson, Ken “Nippy” Hall, Al Howard,…

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Citation, Councillors Morad and Baptiste, honoring Private First Class Lionel N. Girouard, in celebration of his 101st Birthday on April 23, 2021, and with heartfelt thanks for his dedicated service to our Country as an Artillery Gunman during World War II.

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The following Resolution was presented by Councillor Morad, Council President Lopes, Councillors Carney, Giesta, Gomes, and Markey, honoring James L. O'brien, Superintendent Director of School, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, on the occasion of his retirement. in City…

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Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Whaling Museum, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 8:00 A.m. to 10:00 P.m. (For Valet Parking), for the purpose of A Picnic on the Hill.…

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Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Marketing and Tourism, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lower Union Street, from North Water Street to Front Street (With No Access from Route 18) and Front Street, from Union Street to Hamilton Street, on…

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Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Leaders in Training LLC, that the following street(s) be Closed: (Monte’s Park) Acushnet Avenue, from Russell Street to Manny Costa Way, on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 10:00 A.m. to Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 9:00 P.m., for the purpose…

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Petition/Indemnity Agreement, 30 30 Vision, LLC., for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting non -illuminated Sign to overhang City property by 24ft x 36ft. at 30 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…

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Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting copies of letters congratulating the newly appointed Police Officers for the City of New Bedford.

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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 Bristol County Phep Coalition Board for a meeting held on May 18, 2021, and the Park Board for a meeting held on April 21, 2021.

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Application, R.w. Bryant Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 33 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 West Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 95-127 West Rodney French Boulevard (Kilburn Mill), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 97 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 25 Borden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 59 Armsby Street Ns-127E- 449 Cummington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Valley View Drive Plot 121/Lot 121, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Plot 137A Lot 264-266 Kensington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Map 134 Lot 123 Almy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, C. Naughton Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Union Street, from County Street to Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 880 Bristol Street, Plot 130, Lot 460, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 218 Stevenson Street, Plot 132, Lot 431, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 837 Pine Hill Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Acushnet Avenue ws 507 s x Pontiac Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at (Left) West South Lambeth Street, North by Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at (Right) West South Lambeth Street, North by Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk…

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 14 West Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 95-127 West Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 97 Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 25 Borden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 59 Armsby Street Ns – 127E 449 Cummington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Valley View Drive Plot 121/Lot 121, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Plot 137A Lot 264-266 Kensington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Map 134 Lot 123 Almy Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, C. Naughton Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of Union Street from County Street to Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 880 Bristol Street, Plot 130, Lot 460, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 218 Stevenson Street Plot 132, Lot 431, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 837 Pine Hill Drive Plot 132, Lot 431, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Acushnet Avenue ws 507 S x Pontiac Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of (Left) West South Lambeth Street, North by Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of (Right) West South Lambeth Street, North by Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

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Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Independent Street to County Street

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Applications, Abc Disposal Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 52 Whitelock Street (#0946) 62 Branscomb Street (#0947) 494 Oliver Street (#0948) 169…

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