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May 24, 2022
108 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Derek Baptiste
During the meeting:
- Dunn arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Baptiste, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, due to an illness.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0872).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 295 Tinkham Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0776).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0777).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 189 Tinkham Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0778).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0779).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 70 Earle Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0780).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0781).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 40 Concord Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0782).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0783).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 177 Princeton Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0784).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0785).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 430 Ashley Boulevard. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0786).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0787).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 19 Ernest Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0788).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0789).”
Hearing, New Cingular Wireless Pcs d/b/a At&t Wireless for location of one small cell wireless facility attached to utility pole located near 494 Wood Street. (Continued from the May 12, 2022 City Council Meeting.) Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0790).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until May 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. – May 12, 2022.
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #0791).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a report submitted by Attorney Edward Pare, regarding the installation of a proposed At&t Mobility personal wireless services “small cell” facility to be located on a utility pole near 295 Tinkham Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0873).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City appropriates $2,100,200 as a match requirement for waterfront capital improvements by the New Bedford Port Authority.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0874).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0875).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, to control municipal employee healthcare costs by accepting the provisions of Sections 21-23 of Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, LimaAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 7. (Councillors Markey, Morad and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0876).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, LimaAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 7. (Councillors Markey, Morad and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0877).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Home Rule Petition concerning Covid Death Benefits.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0878).”
An Act,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0879).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the lease of the entire third floor of the Quest Center Building at 1213 Purchase Street.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0880).”
Request For Proposals (RFP) for the lease of Office Space at 1213 Purchase Street.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0881).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Ashley Payne as the Director of Tourism and Marketing, at a salary of Grade M-11, $69,302.00.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0882).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Elizabeth Blanchard, Md, Fasco, New Bedford, MA, to the Board of Health; Dr. Blanchard will be replacing Dr. Sarah Morris, whose term has expired; this term will expire in April 2023.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0883).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Joseph Goulart, New Bedford, MA, as a Special Police Officer.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0884).”
An Application,
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0538).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Petition, Ryan Cote, Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a Eye of the Dog Vintage, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0885).”
Petition, Ryan Cote, Dartmouth, MA 02747, d/b/a Eye of the Dog Vintage, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other…
Residency Waiver Granted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Dunn
From the minutes
“Residency Waiver Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0695).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Thomas Vinagre, d/b/a Navigator Automotive, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle General Repair at 1593 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0886).”
Special Permit Application, Thomas Vinagre, d/b/a Navigator Automotive, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle General Repair at 1593 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #0887).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Thomas Vinagre, d/b/a Navigator Motors LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 1615 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0888).”
Special Permit Application, Thomas Vinagre, d/b/a Navigator Automotive, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 1615 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #0889).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to accept the New Bedford Historical Commission’s findings and take a twelve (12) month delay in the demolition of 19 Taber Street (Map 40/Lot 5).
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0890).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review – 19 Taber Street (Map 40/Lot 5) circa 1912, Two Story Primary Building and 1913 Garage, the property at 19 Taber Street retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials,…
Demolition Granted with a 12-month delay
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted with a 12-month delay. (Matter #0342).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Demolition of 13-19 Commercial Street (Map 47/Lot 189).
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0891).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission to City Council Re: Building Demolition Review 13-19 Commercial Street (Map 47/Lot 189) Circa 1790 timber-frame building and 1851 wood-frame south addition, the buildings are architecturally and historically significant, representative of…
Demolition Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to transfer to the Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet to discuss the present housing shortage and…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0892).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet to discuss the present housing shortage and cost in the City, and further, that the Administration explain how it’s dealing with this present housing crisis in New Bedford.
Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs. (Matter #1782).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza, look into installing Expression Swings in parks throughout the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0893).”
Written Motion, Council President Gomes, requesting that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza, look into installing Expression swings in parks throughout the City, the recreational swings allow parents and infants or young children to swing together face-to-face in one unit;…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the City file a Home Rule Petition for a liquor license for the Whaling City Golf Course Bar & Restaurant that mirrors the liquor…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0894).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the City file a Home Rule Petition for a liquor license for the Whaling City Golf Course Bar & Restaurant that mirrors the liquor license held by the Airport Grille.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Whaling City Baseball League’s Board of Directors, Mary Rapoza, Director of…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0895).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Whaling City Baseball League’s Board of Directors, Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation, a representative of the Mayor’s Office and City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott, for the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City, Airport Commission, and management immediately address the airport signage located at Hathaway Road, Shawmut Avenue, Mount…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0896).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City, Airport Commission, and management immediately address the airport signage located at Hathaway Road, Shawmut Avenue, Mount Pleasant Street and Downey Street, said signage needs to be replaced due to the fact it is not visible because of…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford put Riley Brothers Construction on notice that they will be held accountable and responsible for any damages…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0897).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford put Riley Brothers Construction on notice that they will be held accountable and responsible for any damages done during construction and installation of new gas lines throughout the City, to include City streets, sidewalks,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Carney requesting, that the City Council meet with the Park Board and Director of Park’s Recreation and Beaches, Mary S. Rapoza, to discuss the issue of the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0898).”
Related Motion, Councillor Carney, that the City Council meet with the Park Board and Director of Parks Recreation and Beaches, Mary S. Rapoza, to discuss the issue of the Pope’s Park property to see what steps can be taken to clearly define the use of this park.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Coelho and Abreu, requesting that the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management work with Abc Disposal Service, Inc. to make sure that trash,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0899).”
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Coelho and Abreu, requesting that the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management work with Abc Disposal Service, Inc. to make sure that trash, furniture, mattresses, etc., left in front of properties are those of the homeowner before issuing a Citation and if…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City and State update the City Council on the future and completion date of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, discuss…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0900).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City and State update the City Council on the future and completion date of the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, discuss plans for paving the entire parcel, installation of electricity, security cameras and the possibility of a storage…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Board of Park Commissioners Chairman Peter Boswell, Director of Parks,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0901).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Board of Park Commissioners Chairman Peter Boswell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, Craig Dixon, Representative of New Bedford…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches appear before the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0902).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, Council President Lopes, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to detail the Administration’s plan to control the Canada geese population in the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that a representative from Abc Disposal Service, Inc., be invited to a Committee on Appointments & Briefings meeting to discuss…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0903).”
Written Motion, Council President Lopes, requesting that a representative from Abc Disposal Services, Inc. be invited to a Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss issues with yard waste, recycling and trash collection.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Markey, requesting that the owner of "Rubber Duck Car Wash" located at 2712 Acushnet Avenue, come before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0904).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Markey, requesting that the owner of "Rubber Duck Car Wash" located at 2712 Acushnet Avenue, come before the Committee on Appointments & Briefings to discuss concerns which have been brought forth by the neighborhood and abutting property owners as it pertains…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Re-Precincting Plan for the City of New Bedford as required by Massachusetts law, and a Communication, Mayor…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0905).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Re- Precincting Plan for the City of New Bedford as required by Massachusetts law.
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Proposed Ward and Precinct Lines.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion Council President Lopes, requesting that the Mitchell Administration provide the City Council with the updated Cold Weather Shelter Plan.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0906).”
Written Motion Council President Lopes, requesting that the Mitchell Administration provide the City Council with the updated Cold Weather Shelter Plan.
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) by inserting title “Assistant City Clerk” at a pay grade M-12. Passed to a Second Reading – April 28, 2022.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Dunn
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0678).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) by inserting title “Assistant City Council Clerk” at a pay grade M-10. Passed to a Second Reading – April 28, 2022.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Dunn
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0679).”
Written Motion, Council President Abreu, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in Order to Hold Budget Interview Sessions on Thursday, June 2, 2022 and Monday, June 6, 2022.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0907).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Committee on Labor and Industry be discharged of the following matters and said items be referred to the Committee on Ordinances: Written Motion, Councillors Dunn and Burgo, Requesting that the Committee on Labor and Industry meet with the…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillors Dunn and Burgo, requesting that the Committee on Labor and Industry meet with the members of the Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores (Cct) to review and discuss the Pescando Justicia’s Code of Conduct.
Discharged from the Committee on Labor and Industry and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Dunn
From the minutes
“Discharged from the Committee on Labor and Industry and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0683).”
Communication, Councillor Dunn, submitting the Pescando Justricia’s Code of Conduct.
Discharged from the Committee on Labor and Industry and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Dunn
From the minutes
“Discharged from the Committee on Labor and Industry and Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0684).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Eric Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Contributory Retirement System regarding the COLA allowance of 3% for retirees effective July 1, 2022.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0909).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 8:00 P.m., to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Whaling Museum Summer Benefit. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Cvpa and the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Union Street and Spring Street, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Thursday, June 09, 2022, from 3:00 P.m. to 10:00…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, between Union Street to William Street, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 10:00 P.m., on the Following Fridays: June 03, June 17, July 01, July 15,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street, between Route 18 to North Water Street and Rose Alley, between Front Street to North Water Street, from 1:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., on the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of The New Bedford Firefighters Local 841 Union, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Hussey Street, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 7:00 A.m., to 11:00 A.m., for the purpose of the Iaff Fallen Firefighter…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Cove Street, from Jfk Memorial Highway to Abbott Street; East Rodney French Boulevard, from Abbott Street to Ruth Street; Abbott Street, from Cove Street to Ruth Street; Gifford Street @ Morton Court and Harbor…
Permission Granted
Minutes, 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 meetings held on April 28 and May 05, 2022; the Cemetery Board on March 30 and April 13, 2022; Board of Health on February 03,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0916).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 Seventh Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2022, 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 #0917).”
Application, Sweeney Excavating Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 115 Coggeshall Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2022, 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 #0918).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0918).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 99 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2022, 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 #0919).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 1 Seventh Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 2022, 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 #0920).”
Application, Sweeney Excavating Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 115 Coggeshall Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2022, 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 #0921).”
Application, W.c. Smith and Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 99 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2022, 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 #0922).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 11, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 5 Spruce Street (#0923) 149 Townsend Street (#0924) 519 North Front Street (#0925) 5 Reynolds Street (#0926) 978 Ludlow…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Vaz Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 172 Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2022, 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 #0936).”
Application, Capeway Roofing Systems, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16-32 Market Street (New Bedford Main Library), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2022, 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 #0937).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) Fo stub pole on Maple Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 236' of Conduit and Cable and one (1) Handhole in Parker Street, near the Intersection of Summer Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022..”
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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