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July 21, 2022
140 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: 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: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste
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 Thursday, July 21, 2022, due to a family commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1198).”
Communication, City Council President Abreu, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022, due to a personal commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1199).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 236' of Cable and Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Parker Street, near the intersection of Summer Street. Hearing continued until July 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. – June 09, 2022.
Hearing held
Petition Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0940).”
An Order, Hearing Continued until July 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. – June 09, 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 #0941).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of the Airport’s vacant lot on the East Side of Mount Pleasant Street (Assessor’s Map #123-08).
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1200).”
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of the Airport’s vacant lot on the East Side of Mount Pleasant Street (Assessor’s Map #123-08)
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1201).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Two Orders, authorizing the City to enter into capital leases for the purchase of replacement vehicles assigned to Ems, the Fire Department and the Police Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1202).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into a six-year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of two equipped ambulances. Submitted for City Council approval in accordance with M.g.l. c.30B, Section 12 (b) for contracts in excess of three years’…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1203).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into a five-year lease with All American Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of thirteen Police vehicles and related equipment and six staff vehicles and related equipment for the Fire Department. Submitted for City Council…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1204).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Carlos Dacunha, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; this term will expire in December 2023.
Motion was made to Waive Rule 38 and Confirm Reappointment – FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Giesta, Gomes, MoradAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Waive Rule 38 and Confirm Reappointment – FAILED – Yeas 6, Nays 3. (Councillors Giesta, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1205).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Steven Caton, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire in May 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1206).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Barbara Mcdonald, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire in May 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1207).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of John Walsh, New Bedford, MA, to the Redevelopment Authority; this term will expire in July 2027.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1208).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Sean M. Carney, New Bedford, MA, to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire in June 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Burgo, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #1209).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Carol Pimentel, New Bedford, MA, to the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee; Ms. Pimentel will be replacing Patrick Walsh, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1210).”
Loan Order, appropriating $5,000,000.00 to pay costs of acquiring the land and building in the City at 449 North Street and for remodeling, reconstruction and making extraordinary repairs to the building and property for use as a central kitchen for the New Bedford Public Schools. Passed to a…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1138).”
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 – Yeas 9, Nays 0 – May 24, 2022. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) Presented to the Mayor for approval May 26,…
Passed to be Ordained, notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained, notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (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 – Yeas 9, Nays 0 – May 24, 2022. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) Presented to the Mayor for approval…
Passed to be Ordained, notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained, notwithstanding the disapproval of the Mayor – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0679).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council and the Park Board Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Derek Pimentel, with a request that the bench be placed in the family’s preferred location of the…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1211).”
Communication, The Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Derek Pimentel.
Approved
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council and the Park Board Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Alice Sherman, with a request that the bench be placed in the family’s preferred location at Hazelwood…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1212).”
Communication, The Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Alice Sherman.
Approved
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council and the Park Board Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Sarah D. Clark, with a request that the bench be placed in close proximity to the Senior Center at…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1213).”
Communication, The Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Sarah D. Clark.
Approved
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council and the Park Board send a positive recommendation for erecting a plaque or memorial honoring Leo E. Larrivee, with a request that it be placed at the walking path at Buttonwood Park.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1214).”
Written Motion, Councillors Bousquet and Winterson, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, consider creating a pocket park or monument to honor and recognize the City’s greatest track hero; the “Whaling City Wonder”, French Canadian Leo E. Larrivee, who brought home…
Referred to the Park Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Park Board. (Matter #0678).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that the Mayor execute on behalf of the City of New Bedford, an Activities and Use Limitation (Aul) for the Nemasket Lots, the lots contain 85,797+/- square feet or 1.970+/- acres.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1215).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, an Activities and Use Limitation (Aul) for the Nemasket Lots, in substantially the same form as the attached draft. The Nemasket Lots contain 85,797 +/- square feet or 1.970 +/- acres and is shown on a…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Ordinances, referring the Home Rule Petition to the City Council and recommending that the Administration forward the Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1216).”
An Act, Authorizing the City of New Bedford to qualify City Employees for certain death benefits when the cause of death is related to Covid-19.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0879).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Emily Arpke as City Auditor.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1217).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Emily Arpke as City Auditor.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Dunn
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Dunn not present for vote.) (Matter #0946).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Adrianna Jade Baptista, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1218).”
An Application, Adrianna Jade Baptista, New Bedford, MA 02740 for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Approved
From the minutes
“Appointment Approved. (Matter #1025).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1219).”
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…
Waiver of Residency Granted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Waiver of Residency Granted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1163).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1220).”
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.
Appointment Confirmed and Salary Request Approved
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Salary Request Approved – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1143).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council request that the City Solicitors Office and the Cemetery Board cover the full costs as they relate to the repair of the Pacheco- Young headstone.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1221).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a communication from Judy Pacheco Young, New Bedford, MA 02745, regarding the severe damage done to her husband’s headstone at Rural Cemetery.
Referred to the Solicitor’s Office and Cemetery Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Solicitor’s Office and Cemetery Board. (Matter #1120).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Lease Extension and Amendment between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Airport Mini Storage, Inc.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1222).”
Lease Extension and Amendment,
Lease Extension and Amendment Approved
From the minutes
“Lease Extension and Amendment Approved. (Matter #1142).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the 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,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, MoradNo: Dunn, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillors Dunn and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1223).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, MoradNo: Dunn, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillors Dunn and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1136).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Demolition of 1 Rear Coffin Avenue (Map 100/Lot 117).
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1224).”
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…
Motion was made to Grant Demolition – FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Markey, MoradNo: Dunn, Gomes, Lima, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Grant Demolition – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 4. (Councillors Dunn, Gomes, Lima and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1160).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, that the Mayor’s Office, City Solicitor’s Office, Planning Department, Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Inspectional Services, New Bedford Historical Commission, any other City departments involved, and any outside entities…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Gomes, Lima, Markey, MoradNo: Giesta, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillors Giesta and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1225).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Demolition of 40 Edison Street (Map 107/Lot 109).
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1226).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review – 40 Edison Street (Map 107/Lot 109) a circa 1910 two story masonry boiler room and pump house; the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is the…
Demolition Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that the City of New Bedford, as Grantee of Foreign Trade Zone #28 (Ftz 28), be authorized to apply to the United States Foreign Trade Zones…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1227).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that the City of New Bedford, as Grantee of Foreign Trade Zone #28 (Ftz 28), be authorized to apply to the United States Foreign Trade Zones Board and applicable federal agencies to reorganize Ftz 28 to an Alternative Site Framework (Asf);…
Approved
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford recognize Herb Rego for his dedication and commitment to the residents of the City, by naming the…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1228).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City of New Bedford recognize Herb Rego for his dedication and commitment to the residents of the City, by naming the bathhouse on West Rodney French Boulevard the “Herb Rego Memorial Lifeguard Center.”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with Personnel Director Vezina and a representative from the Mayor’s…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1229).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with Personnel Director Vezina and a representative from the Mayor’s office, for the purpose of discussing the creation of a token of appreciation for City workers when they pass away, as a…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a letter from the Committee to Honor the late Thomas Wayne Barao, New Bedford High School Basketball Player Class of 1968,…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1230).”
Communication, Council President Lopes, submitting a letter from the Committee to Honor the late Thomas Wayne Barao, New Bedford High School Basketball Player Class of 1968, regarding naming the basketball court at Ashley Park in Mr. Barao’s honor.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the new Public Safety building on Brock Avenue be named the “Sgt. Joseph Camara Public Safety Center” in honor of Staff Sgt.…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1231).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the new Public Safety building on Brock Avenue be named the “Sgt. Joseph Camara Public Safety Center” in honor of Staff Sgt. Joseph Camara, who dedicated his life to the Citizens of New Bedford as a Police Officer, and also served our Country in…
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 the residents of Melville Towers, to discuss the ongoing problem of the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1232).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the residents of Melville Towers, to discuss the ongoing problem of the elevators being down and out of order, making it an unsafe situation for daily use or if need be, evacuation; and further,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Giesta, Council President Lopes and Councillor Morad, requesting that the Committee on City Property, meet with the members of the Cemetery Board for the purpose…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1233).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Giesta, Council President Lopes and Councillor Morad, requesting that the Committee on City Property, meet with the members of the Cemetery Board for the purpose of discussing the rules and regulations governing Cemetery plots and clarifying what can and cannot be…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Lima, Carney and Coelho, requesting that City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, Director of…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1234).”
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Council President Lopes, Councillors Lima, Carney and Coelho, requesting that City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Mary Rapoza, and the Director of Purchasing Molly Gilfeather, be invited…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Bonnie Waite, 112 Peckham Road, Acushnet, requesting that Kathleen Street be changed to Spooner Farm Lane, the Spooner Family-owned land for decades…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1235).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Bonnie Waite, 112 Peckham Road, Acushnet, requesting that Kathleen Street be changed to Spooner Farm Lane, the Spooner Family- owned land for decades along Kathleen Street; and this name change would give recognition to a family that contributed so…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Pereira submitting a copy of letter to the Park Board of Commissioners regarding the proposed pay-to-park system at the Marine Park on Pope’s Island.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1236).”
Communication, Councillor Pereira, submitting a copy of letter to the Park Board of Commissioners regarding the proposed pay-to-park system at the Marine Park on Pope’s Island.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillors Baptiste and Pereira, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Members of the Board of Park Commissioners regarding the parking plan at Marine Park and Noah’s Place…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1237).”
Communication, Councillors Baptiste and Pereira, submitting a copy of letter sent to Members of the Board of Park Commissioners regarding the parking plan at Marine Park and Noah’s Place Playground.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Maltais, 578 County Street, requesting that Representatives from Riley Brothers Construction Company, Eversource Gas, and DPI Commissioner Jamie Pone, attend an upcoming Committee on Appointments and Briefings meeting to discuss the…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1238).”
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Markey, requesting that Map 135, Lot 9 (Ws Braley Road) and Lot 11 (Ws Braley Road) be rezoned from Industrial C to Residential B, this change would be consistent with the Residential B lots which abut these parcels of land.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1239).”
Communication, Council President Abreu, submitting a letter from Attorney John Markey, from Markey & Walsh Attorneys at Law regarding the rezoning of Map 135, Lots 9&11.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1240).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Carney, and Dunn, requesting that the Traffic Commission and the Administration immediately rescind their policy which was instituted on June 24, 2022, in which the Traffic Commission voted to increase metered parking fines…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1241).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a petition signed by businesses in the Downtown and Acushnet Avenue areas opposed to the increase in parking fines.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1242).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, that letters of support be sent to our Federal delegation, Senators Markey, Warren and Congressman Keating, requesting that the HUD’s Senior Citizens Housing Rules be reviewed and reverse the current practice of allowing mix-use in Senior Housing, other than 65 and…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Burgo not present for vote.) (Matter #1243).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Mayor and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, authorize night time and weekend painting of crosswalks and directional arrows due to the abundance of intersections in need of this work across the City; this work can be done during said hours when there…
Referred to the Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte
From the minutes
“Referred to the Administration and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte. (Matter #1244).”
Written Motion Councillors Carney, Giesta, Dunn and Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Finance meet with the Director of Labor Relations, the Interim CFO, the City Auditor and the Administrator of the ARPA funds to address the feasibility of developing a bonus structure and payout for City…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1245).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lima and Gomes, requesting, that Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz, Planning Director Jennifer Carloni, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul, and Health Director Damon Chaplin, come before the Committee on Public…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1246).”
Petition, Paul Bryant, Boston, MA 02199, d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers/Fall River Financial MA, LLC, 268 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, requesting that he be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a Pawnbrokers License and License to Deal in…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1247).”
Petition, Paul Bryant, Boston, MA 02199, d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers/Fall River Financial MA, LLC, 1351 Acushnet 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 Pawnbrokers License and License to Deal…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1248).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Oliver A. Compres, 881 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA 02740; William Perez, 66 Pleasant Street, Providence, Ri 02906; Juan Reyes-Garcia, 39 Whitman Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 and Sandy D. Joaquin, 92 Libra…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1249).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for the Women in Military Service Memorial located at Fort Taber Park for the placement of two (2) stone benches.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1250).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Jr., Chairperson, Board of Election Commissioners, requesting the approval of a change of polling location from Campbell School, Ward 1B and newly created sub-precinct 1B-1 to CareOne of New Bedford. (Copy all Councillors via email – July 11, 2022.) Polling Location…
) Polling Location Change Approved
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“) Polling Location Change Approved – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1251).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Jr., Chairperson, Board of Election Commissioners, requesting the approval of a change of polling location from the Kennedy Youth Center, Ward 5A and 5B, to the Kennedy Donavan Center, 385 County Street, the emergency move is necessary due to the ongoing and delayed…
) Polling Location Change Approved
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“) Polling Location Change Approved – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1252).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Morris Keninston, Paul Fernandez, Esmael Almeida, William Mouyos, William Miranda, Stephens Lima, David Lahti and Taylor Souza, on being Appointed New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1253).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Owen Azevedo, George Coto and Evan Bretal-paiva, in recognition of their appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1254).”
Resolution, Councillors Carney and Burgo, honoring Feliciano Vierra “Flash” Tavares, Patriarch of the Musical Tavares Family.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1255).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Monday, June 27, 2022, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Flag Raising on City Hall Steps.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1256).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1256).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bedford Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Pleasant Street and Purchase Street, at the Wing Street Intersection, on Saturday, July 02, 2022, from 10:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Vendor Court.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1257).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1257).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Russell Street South to Bedford Street, (Monte’s Park Basketball Court) on Saturday, July 02, 2022, from 8:00 A.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Peter Britto Classic. Please Note:…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1258).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1258).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Howland Terrace to Grinnell Street, on Saturday, July 02, 2022, from 8:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Bisca Club.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1259).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1259).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed, due to the Recognition Day Parade: Rockdale Avenue, from Hawthorn Street to Kempton Street, from 8:00 A.m. to 12:00 P.m. (Noon ) on Saturday, July 02, 2022, (for Parade Assembly) and Union Street, from Rockdale…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1260).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1260).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, 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…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1261).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1261).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Alison Wells Fine Art Gallery and Celia’s Boutique, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to Purchase Street on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 5:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for live music on Aha! Night.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 06, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 06, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1262).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1262).”
Written Motion, Council President Abreu, requesting that following street (s) be Closed William Street, Johnny Cake Hill to North Water Street on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 8 AM to 10 P.m. for purpose of the Whaling Museum Summer Benefit.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABREU ON FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ABREU ON FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022. (Matter #1263).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1263).”
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, August 11, 2022, from 2:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Abreu and Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Hope Street, on Thursday, August 04, 2022, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to Sunday, August 07, 2022, at…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Nye Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Ashley Boulevard, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 2:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m. for the purpose of the Global Learning Charter Public School’s Back to School Night. (Note: Rain Date…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councilor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); on Thursday, August…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Nataniel Barbosa d/b/a United Barber Shop, for Permission to Erect and Maintain an Illuminated 4 Foot Sign to Overhang City Property at 78 Rockdale Avenue, 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 #1268).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Ian Shields, d/b/a Coastal Provisions, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Non-Illuminated, 24-inch Circular Sign and a 12 inch Circular Sign to Overhang City Property at 142 Arnold Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1269).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, David Eaton, d/b/a Krav Maga South Coast, for Permission to Erect and Maintain an Illuminated 5 Foot Sign to Overhang City Property at 457 Ashley Boulevard, 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 #1270).”
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 June 30, 2022, the Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on May 31, 2022, the Gnb…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1271).”
Application, D.f. Pray, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 117 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1272).”
Applications, Smart Coats, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 06, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 196-200 Union Street to Pleasant Street (#1273) 185-187 Union Street to Pleasant Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, U-Haul Company of Southern MA & Cape Cod, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 261 Walnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1275).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 133 Pleasant Street (#1276) 516 Belleville Avenue (#1277)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 30 Adams Street (#1278) 71 Peckham Street (#1279)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 747 Wildwood Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1280).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 106 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 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 #1281).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 984 Sharon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1282).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 38 Shore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1283).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1123 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1284).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 149 Appleton Street (#1285) Kingcroft Street (Plot 130B/Lot 455) (#1286)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 133 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1287).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 516 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1288).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 30 Adams Street (#1289) 71 Peckham Street (#1290) 747 Wildwood Road (#1291) 106 Pleasant Street (#1292)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 984 Sharon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1293).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 38 Shore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1294).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1123 Old Plainville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1295).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 149 Appleton Street (#1296) Kingcroft Street (Plot 130B/Lot 455) (#1297)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Cottage Street, working in street and sidewalk, opposite 96 Cottage Street, including Hawthorn St. Intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1298).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Shawmut Avenue, between Potter Street and Coggeshall Street, including all Intersections (#1299) Belleville Avenue, cross…
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 July 06, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3982 Acushnet Avenue (#1301) 2344 Acushnet Avenue (#1302) 39 Bismark Meadows Road (#1303) 373 Belleville Avenue (#1304)…
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 July 11, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3243 Acushnet Avenue (#1331) 3830-3842 Acushnet Avenue (#1332) 373 Coffin Avenue (#1333) 361-363 Farm Street (#1334) 152…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 88 Tinkham Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1342).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 55-57 Branscomb Street (#1343) 230 County Street (#1344) 39 Sagamore Street (#1345) 59 Linden Street (#1346)
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 64 Covell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 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 #1347).”
Applications, Abc Disposal Service, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 08, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 270 Tinkham Street (#1348) 370 Cedar Street (#1349) 341 Oliver Street (#1350) 217…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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