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June 23, 2022
73 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Hugh Dunn
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Dunn, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022, due to a work conflict.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1130).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a/Eversource Energy, for location of approximately 200’ of Conduit and Cable and one (1) Handhole and one (1) Manhole in Chestnut Street.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1131).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1132).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a Veto of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) by inserting title "Assistant City Clerk".
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1133).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a Veto of an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) by inserting title "Assistant City Council Clerk."
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1134).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $11,170,000 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned building, including but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1135).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1136).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $5,000,000 to pay costs of acquiring the land and building in the city at 449 North Street and for remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the building and property for use as a central…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1137).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1138).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Amended Host Community Agreement with Metro Harvest, Inc., of East Freetown, Massachusetts, for a State license for the sale of recreational adult use marijuana at its proposed facility at 507-513 Church Street in New Bedford.
Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #1139).”
First Amended Host Community Agreement, An Agreement between the City of New Bedford and Metro Harvest, Inc., to operate a recreational adult use marijuana facility at 507-513 Church Street.
Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation and Host Community Agreements Review. (Matter #1140).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Lease Extension and Amendment on behalf of the New Bedford Airport Commission
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1141).”
Lease Extension and Amendment,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1142).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Gary Lunsford, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as Director of Zoological Services – Buttonwood Park Zoo, at Grade M-16, Salary Step 6 ($107,476) on the Unit C Salary Schedule.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1143).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to Grant the Demolition of Ns Manomet Street (Map 105/Lot 207) circa 1940 coal bin structure.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1144).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review – Ns Manomet Street (Map 105/Lot 207) circa 1940 coal bin structure; the structure is associated with the Manomet Mills, an early 20th century textile mill complex which became a National…
(Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) Demolition Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“(Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) Demolition Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0811).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to Grant the Demolition of 24 N Front Street (Map 79/Lots 2 & 4) Buildings 4, 12, 19, western part of 2, formally known as Revere Copper site.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1145).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review – 24 N Front Street (Map 79/Lots 2 & 4) Buildings 4, 12, 19, western part of 2; a historic resources survey, funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission found the…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0812).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to Grant the Demolition of 24 N Front Street (Map 79/Lots 2 & 4) Buildings 1, 3, 3A, eastern part of 2, formally known as the Revere Copper site.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1146).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review Re: 24 N Front Street (Map 79/Lots 2 & 4 ) Buildings 1, 3, 3A, eastern part of 2; a historic resources survey, funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission found the…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0813).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council to Grant the Demolition of 24 N Front Street (Map 79 Lots 2 & 4) Buildings 15, northern part of 14, and eastern part of 10, formally known as the Revere Copper site.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1147).”
Communication/Demolition, The New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review, 24 N Front Street (Map 79 Lots 2 & 4) Buildings 15, northern part of 14, and eastern part of 10; a historic resources survey, funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Historical…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0814).”
Report, Committee on Appointment & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Jenny Mejia, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Jenny’s Transportation LLC, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, the Application for a New Private Livery License to carry…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointment & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1148).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jenny Mejia, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Jenny’s Transportation LLC, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
Livery License Approved
From the minutes
“Livery License Approved. (Matter #0691).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval on behalf of Jenny Mejia, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Jenny’s Transportation LLC, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, the Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License to carry…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1149).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jenny Mejia, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Jenny’s Transportation LLC, 88 Sagamore Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
RENEWAL of Livery License Approved
From the minutes
“RENEWAL of Livery License Approved. (Matter #0692).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1150).”
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.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Approved
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Approved – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0883).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Ashley Payne, as the Director of Tourism and Marketing, at a salary of Grade M-11, $69,302.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1151).”
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.
Rule 40 Waived and Appointment Approved
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived and Appointment Approved – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) SWORN-IN. (Matter #0882).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Orders of Taking for Recorded Land and Registered Land for the Acushnet Avenue at Peckham Road/Sassaquin Avenue Intersection Improvements Projects and Appraisal Summaries for temporary and permanent easements across…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1152).”
Recorded Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of reconstructing portions of Acushnet Avenue at Peckham Road/Sassaquin Avenue, including but not limited to roadway and…
ADOPTED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #0943).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Burgo, GiestaAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Burgo and Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #0943).”
Registered Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of reconstructing portions of Acushnet Avenue at Peckham Road/Sassaquin Avenue, including but not limited to roadway and…
ADOPTED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #0944).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Burgo, GiestaAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillors Burgo and Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #0944).”
Appraisal Summaries
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0945).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended, that the City appropriates $2,100,200 as a match requirement for waterfront capital improvements by the New Bedford Port Authority; and that the Port Authority shall issue periodic statements on…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1153).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates $2,100,200 as a match requirement for waterfront capital improvements by the New Bedford Port Authority including but not limited to the replacement of fendering systems and associated shoreside improvements to the area known as South Terminal including the areas…
Adopted as Amended to include that the Port Authority shall issue periodic statements on expenditures of how the funds are spent to the City Council
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended to include that the Port Authority shall issue periodic statements on expenditures of how the funds are spent to the City Council – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0875).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $332,419.00 from Health, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $285,000.00 and Mis, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $47,419.00 to General Government Unclassified, Other Financing Uses.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1154).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-two Thousand Four Hundred and Nineteen Dollars ($332,419) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Salaries and Wages ($285,000) and Mis Salaries and Wages ($47,419) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows:…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0953).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $200,000.00 from Solicitor, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $100,000.00; CFO, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $60,000.00; Purchasing, Salaries & Wages in the amount of $25,000.00 and…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1155).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) now standing to the credit of the account from: Solicitor Salaries and Wages………………………………..………………..$100,000 CFO Salaries and Wages……………………………………………………...……$60,000 Purchasing Salaries and Wages…………………………………………….…$25,000 Assessors…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0955).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $8,000.00 from CFO, Salaries & Wages to Mayor, Salaries & Wages.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1156).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) now standing to the credit of the account from CFO Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mayor Salaries and Wages……………………………………………..…………$8,000 To be certified and approved by the Department…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Dunn
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0959).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the CPA annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023 for committee administrative expenses and community preservation projects in Fiscal Year 2023.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1157).”
Communication, Community Preservation Committee, submitting the CPA annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023 recommended by the Community Preservation Committee for administrative expenses and community preservation projects in Fiscal Year 2023.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the InForce 911 program.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1158).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira and Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet in executive session pursuant to exemption #4 of the Open Meeting Law ("To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto,") for the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1159).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission to City Council, Re: Building Demolition Review - 1 Rear Coffin Avenue (Map 100/Lot 117) a Circa 1902 masonry mill building, the building is architecturally and historically significant and is a contributing resource within the Whitman…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1160).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner to City Council Re: Building Demolition Review of 242 Walnut Street (Map 46, Lot 133) a Circa 1877, wood framed, carriage shed, the structure is located in the County Street National Register Historic District; the structure is of no…
Demolition Granted
Petition, Jerry Dugan, Jr., Middletown, Ri 02842, d/b/a/ New Bedford Hauling, 1245 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, 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 Secondhand…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1163).”
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brooklawn Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue; Acushnet Avenue, from Wood Street to Earle Street; Earle Street,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Madeira Avenue, on: Thursday, August 04, 2022, from: 5:00 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Madeira Avenue to Belleville Avenue for a distance of 300 feet, on Sunday, August 07, 2022, from 10:00…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue; Madeira Avenue, from Davis Street to Tinkham Street; Hathaway…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Belleville Avenue (starting at Hathaway Street – near Sunshine Donuts) North to Wood Street; Wood Street, West from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, and William Street, from South Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill, on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 2:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of the Washington Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: David Street, from Roosevelt Street to East Rodney French Boulevard, on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 8:00 A.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Washington Club’s First…
Permission Granted
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 meetings held on May 19 and 26, 2022; Gnb Regional Refuse Management District on April 14 and May 12, 2022; Library…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1170).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Beverly Street – Map 134/Ex Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 07, 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 #1171).”
Application, B and B Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 198 Herman Melville Boulevard/Hervey Tichon Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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 #1172).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 68 North Front Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1173).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ns William Street 800 + w x Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1174).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 625 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1175).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Beverly Street – Map 134/Ex Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 07, 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 #1176).”
Application, B and B Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 198 Herman Melville Boulevard/Hervey Tichon Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 08, 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..”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 68 North Front Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1177).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of Ns William Street 800 + w x Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1178).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 625 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1179).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 27, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 164 Ash Street, between Arnold Street and Union Street (#1180) 37 Ashley Street, between Ruth Street and David Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mac Disposal, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 09, 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 #1192).”
Application, Atsa Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 575 Union Street on the Rotch Street side, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 15, 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 #1193).”
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