MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting · 7:00 p.m.
October 28, 2021
72 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your New Bedford ballot: 15 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
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
Every vote, in order
Hearing, on Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) new Fo Stub Pole in Ward Street. (Note: Work described in this permit has been installed prior to approval and signed off by DPI, dated September 21, 2021.)
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1650).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $7,924,694 for the purpose of paying the costs of repairs to the Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School located at 145 Essex Street, New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1652).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1653).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council to follow the Planning Board’s recommendation to deny the request from Paul Vaz Construction, Inc., 93 Perry Street, New Bedford, Ma, to rezone Sw Howard Avenue, Plot 116/Lot 29 from Mixed-Use Business to Industrial A.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1654).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, to City Council, submitting a request from Paul Vaz of Vaz Construction Inc, 93 Perry Street, New Bedford, MA to rezone Sw Howard Avenue, Plot 116/Lot 29 from Mixed- Use Business to Industrial A.
Rezoning Denied per Planning Board Recommendation
From the minutes
“Rezoning Denied per Planning Board Recommendation. (Matter #1118).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval, as Amended, of the Appointment of Robert Dickinson as City Auditor for the City of New Bedford, and that Mr. Dickinson be established at a Salary M17, Step 1 ($100,169) on the Unit C Salary Schedule.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed as Amended
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed as Amended. (Matter #1655).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting the Appointment of Robert Dickinson as City Auditor, for the City of New Bedford, also requesting that Mr. Dickinson be established at Salary Step 4 ($108,926) on the Unit C Salary Schedule, which is commensurate with his professional…
Appointment Confirmed and Salary Amended to M17, Step 1 ($100,169.00)
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Salary Amended to M17, Step 1 ($100,169.00) – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1502).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the parents at Irwin M. Jacobs School, that the Traffic Commission approve the installation of "School Zone" signs on the corners of David Street and Woodlawn Street and Brock Avenue, as well as the installation of "Slow Children…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1656).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that Mr. Michael Flynn and Mr. James Comfort from Flynn, Wirkus and Young, PC come before the Committee on Fisheries to discuss the mission of the Seaworthy Foundation.
Referred to the Committee on Fisheries
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Fisheries. (Matter #1657).”
Written Motion, Councillor Markey, requesting that the Traffic Commission look into the feasibility of restricting 18 wheel tractor trailer trucks using the Phillips Road/Church Street exit off of Route 140 north, due the truck traffic on Phillips Road that is increasing as the Industrial Park…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1658).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring Kendal Hubert, in recognition of being honored by M.o.l.i.f.e. as the recipient of the 2021 Katie Brienzo Personal Achievement Award and with thanks for her continued efforts to enhance the lives of so many in our community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1659).”
Citation, Councillors Morad, Markey, Council President Lopes, Councillors Lima, Gomes, Giesta, Dunn, Coelho, Carney, Baptiste and Abreu, honoring James L. O’brien in recognition of being honored at the 2021 Prince Henry Society Man of the Year and sincere thanks for your exemplary career and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1660).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to Purchase Street, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 5:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha Night. Granted Provisionally by the 2021 City Council President Joseph…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1661).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Veteran’s Day participants, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rockdale Avenue, from Kempton Street to West Clinton Street; Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Market Street to Elm Street;…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Julianne Medeiros, homeowner, 23 Oaklawn Street, that the Traffic Commission install a “Handicap Parking” space in front of said address. (Copy of Handicap Placard enclosed.)
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1663).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Shianne Costa d/b/a Cozy Crib, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Circular Projecting Sign to overhang City Property by 12” x 15” at 1 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1664).”
Constable Bond, Thiago Henrique Lopes, New Bedford, MA 02746 with Western Surety Company in the amount of $5,000.00.
Approved
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a letter to the Senior Sunset Supper and Social Friends regarding the fall dinner program being delivered remotely again this year and hopefully being together for the Holiday Senior Supper and Social Dinner.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1666).”
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 October 14, 2021; Bristol County Phep Board & Executive Committee for a meeting held on September 18,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1667).”
Application, United Cleaning & Restoration, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 800 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 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 #1668).”
Application, Sean Whelan Contracting Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1959 Purchase Street (Car Barn), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1669).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 423 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1670).”
Application, C.c. Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 739 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 28, 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 #1671).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Hathaway Road (formerly Building 19), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1672).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Durant Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1673).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Kilburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1674).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Hathaway Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1675).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Tilton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1676).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Mount Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1677).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Fairmount Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1678).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Lexington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1679).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ash Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1680).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1681).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Summit Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1682).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Liberia Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1683).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Sutton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1684).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Pope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1685).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1686).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Merrimac Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1687).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 366 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1688).”
Application, W.c. Smith &Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 155 Brooklawn Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1689).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 212 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1690).”
Application, Ace Asphalt Co/Fairhaven Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 68 Gisele’s Way, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1691).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 203 Milford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1692).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1283-1287 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 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 #1693).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 423 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1694).”
Application, C.c. Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 739 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1695).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Hathaway Road (former Building 19), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1696).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Durant Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1697).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Kilburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1698).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Hathaway Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1699).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Tilton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1700).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Mount Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1701).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Fairmount Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1702).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Lexington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1703).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Ash Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1704).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1705).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Summit Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1706).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Liberia Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1707).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Sutton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1708).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Pope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1709).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1710).”
Application, AllState Sales Group, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Merrimac Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1711).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 366 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1712).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 155 Brooklawn Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 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 #1713).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 212 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1714).”
Application, Ace Asphalt/Fairhaven Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 68 Gisele’s Way, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1715).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 203 Milford Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 19, 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 #1716).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1283-1287 Acushnet Avenue provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 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 #1717).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 18, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Phillips Road, working from Holly Tree Lane to 1884 Phillips Road (Including Intersections) (#1718)
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 October 20, 2021, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 107 Central Avenue (#1719) 262 – 264 Church Street (#1720) 626 Church Street (#1721) 666 Church Street (#1722) 285…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →