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March 9, 2023
86 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Ian Abreu
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 09, 2023, due to a recent death in his family.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0449).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc & Nstar Electric Company for joint location of one (1) mid-span pole and one (1) stub pole in Mount Pleasant Street, to upgrade existing service.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #0450).”
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 #0451).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Resolution, authorizing the Mayor to apply for federal financial assistance from the United States of America.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0452).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The United States Congress has made funding available to the City of New Bedford, through the U.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
Adopted
Substantial Amendment to the FY2021 Action Plan – Home – Arp Allocation Plan,
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0454).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to the City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Cheryl McCormack Academy of Dance, 731 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford, MA in the amount of $646.72. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to the City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement for Kevin Oakley, 286 Palmer Street, New Bedford, MA in the amount of $627.65. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Home Rule Petition, authorizing the City of New Bedford to grant a Utility Easement to the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth at Fort Taber Park.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0457).”
An Act, authorizing the City of New Bedford to grant a Utility Easement to the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth at Fort Taber Park.
Adopted
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Article Xi – New Bedford Historical Commission; Historic Districts.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0458).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1366).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council allow the petitioner to withdraw the request for a zoning change at 229-241 Coffin Avenue (City Assessors Map 104, Lot 43).
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0459).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a request from Michael A. Kehoe, Partridge Snow and Hahn LLP, on behalf of Parallel Products Solar Energy LLC to Rezone 229-241 Coffin Avenue (City Assessors Map 104, Lot 43) the old Sunbeam Bakery Building, from…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, expanding the City’s existing Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip) Zone from the downtown business district to include the entire City.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0460).”
Ordered, that the City Council of the City of New Bedford hereby approves an amendment to the existing Downtown New Bedford Housing Development (Hd) Zone and Housing Development Incentive Program Plan, originally approved by the New Bedford City Council on March 29, 2013, and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0329).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, amending the existing lease between Nor East Aviation Services, Inc. and the City of New Bedford.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0461).”
Ordered, that the Mayor and the Chairman of the Airport Commission are hereby authorized to enter into and execute a lease amendment between the City of New Bedford and Nor East Aviation Services, Inc., which amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto, (1) increases the square footage of Nor…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that representatives from the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Infrastructure and the Department of…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0462).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that representatives from the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Infrastructure and the Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to provide said…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Ordinance, amending Chapter 17 of the City Code – Relative to the Use of Marijuana in Public.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0463).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17 of the City Code – Relative to the Use of Marijuana in Public. Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0 – September 22, 2016.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances hold a meeting to explore additional areas within the City that may be suitable for the location of marijuana facilities…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0464).”
Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances hold a meeting to explore additional areas within the City that may be suitable for the location of marijuana facilities and how potential amendments to the Marijuana Establishments and Medical Marijuana Treatment…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council create an Ordinance that would require any surplus property greater than $100.00 in value be inventoried and appear before the City…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0465).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council create an Ordinance that would require any surplus property greater than $100.00 in value be inventoried and appear before the City Council’s Committee on City Property prior to being sold or auctioned off, and any City property…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that the City review the rules, regulations and the Code of Ordinances regarding tire disposal companies for future prohibitions of the shredding and…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0466).”
Related Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that the City review the rules, regulations and the Code of Ordinances regarding tire disposal companies for future prohibitions of the shredding and storage of tires.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide a list of all City and public school positions that are paid less than $15/hour, and all positions whose annual…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0467).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide a list of all City and public school positions that are paid less than $15/hour, and all positions whose annual rate calculates to less than $15/hour; and further, that the Committee on Ordinances review said list…
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, Copy of City of Northampton Ordinance 17.244, To Establish a Minimum Wage for Municipal Employees.
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Ordinance, Copy of an Ordinance from the City of Boston, entitled “Boston Jobs and Living Wage Ordinance.”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances discuss and review the Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance including implementation, fines, enforcement, and other topics related…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0468).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances discuss and review the Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance including implementation, fines, enforcement, and other topics related to the ban.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that the City of New Bedford cease facilitating home equity theft through the contracting of predatory tax debt collectors, like Tallage, that impose a 16%…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0469).”
Written Motion, Councillor Dunn, requesting that the City of New Bedford cease facilitating home equity theft through the contracting of predatory tax debt collectors, like Tallage, that impose a 16% interest rate and take the entire value of the property at foreclosure sale, even when the sale…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that City Planner Jennifer Carloni and Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer Daniel Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0470).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that City Planner Jennifer Carloni and Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer Daniel Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss and provide an update regarding the action plan and proposed timeline for a City- wide comprehensive…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, a detailed matrix which reflects the current Unit C job position –…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0471).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, a detailed matrix which reflects the current Unit C job position – titles and grade as compared to the new recommended Unit C job position – title and grade, said…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, the Unit C Salary Schedule – Part Time Rate and the related…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0472).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson the Unit C Salary Schedule – Part Time Rate and the related Non- Residents Part Time Rate reflecting the 10% reduction, said information shall be provided to the Committee…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Interim Chief Financial Officer, the City Auditor, and the Treasurer/Collector or representatives of these offices appear before the Committee on…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0473).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Interim Chief Financial Officer, the City Auditor, and the Treasurer/Collector or representatives of these offices appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the status of the City's current 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and further to…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Administration amend the Enhanced Façade Improvement Program by immediately suspending the 25% match requirement for all applicants under said…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0474).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Administration amend the Enhanced Façade Improvement Program by immediately suspending the 25% match requirement for all applicants under said program; and further, that this Motion be referred to the Committee on Finance for discussion with…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Gomes, Council President Morad and Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that pursuant to Section 53 of Chapter 18A of the Massachusetts General Laws, that the following nonbinding public opinion advisory question, or other question of similar form and context as…
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: OliverAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0475).”
Related Motion, Councillors Burgo, Baptiste, Giesta, Carney, Lima, Gomes, Markey and Council President Morad, requesting, that the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs hold a public hearing to discuss the possibility of rent stabilization in the City of New Bedford.
Adopted
Written Motion Councillors Gomes, Burgo, Council President Morad, requesting that an advisory opinion ballot question be placed on the ballot for the next municipal election as follows:- ''Shall the term of Office of Mayor of the City of New Bedford be reduced from the current four years to two…
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0477).”
Written Motion Council President Morad, requesting that the City Council hereby revokes the acceptance of Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws.
Adopted – FAILED
Yes: Carney, Gomes, MoradNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 7. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0478).”
Written Motion Council President Morad, requesting that pursuant to Section 16 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, that upon a vote by the City Council to revoke acceptance, that a question be placed on the ballot for revocation of Section 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws by the…
WITHDRAWN – Substitute Motion Allowed
From the minutes
“WITHDRAWN – Substitute Motion Allowed. (Matter #0479).”
Substitute Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that an advisory ballot question be placed on the ballot regarding the revocation of the acceptance of Sections 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws as follows:- “Shall the City of New Bedford revoke the acceptance of Sections 3…
Reconsideration Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: CarneyAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Reconsideration Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #0480).”
ADOPTED
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Lima, MarkeyAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“ADOPTED – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Giesta, Lima and Markey OPPOSED.) (Matter #0480).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira and Abreu, requesting on behalf of David Bizarro, that Plot 17A-Lot 87 (Es Osborn Street); Plot 17A-Lot 86 (Es Osborn Street) and Plot 17A-85 (Es Osborn Street) be rezoned from Residential B to Mixed Use Business. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0481).”
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the Committee on Affordable Housing & Homeless Affairs discuss options for Special Protections for Transit Corridors: A multi-issue response to today’s gentrification and unintended consequences of transit improvements in the City New Bedford and…
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 #0482).”
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the Committee on Affordable Housing & Homeless Affairs review the City’s current Accessory Buildings and Uses Ordinance.
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 #0483).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Oliver and Council President Morad, requesting that the Administration budget $20,000 in the upcoming FY24 budget for the purpose of assisting Neighborhoods United and Crime Watch Groups across the City; this money…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0484).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Public Infrastructure’s Water Department and residents of the Durfee Street, between Shawmut Avenue and Cedar Street for the purpose of discussing several issues with the water in…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0485).”
Communication, Councillors Abreu and Baptiste, submitting an Ordinance, amending Paragraph (i) of Section 4133B of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, relative to “Marijuana Establishment Hours of Operation”.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0486).”
An Ordinance, (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0487).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Anastasios LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0488).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Anastasios Kolitsis, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Anastasios LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0489).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park, in front of Goulart Square Bakery, in memory of Jose A. Gaspar. (To be Referred to the Special…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #0490).”
Communication, Councillor Pereira, submitting a copy of letter addressed to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for a Dam, Levee and Seawall Grant Application for the final design of improvements to the East Beach Pier. (To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0491).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Nancy Cabral, in recognition of the celebration of her 50th Birthday and with wishes that the Good Lord give her continued health and happiness.
Adopted and Presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted and Presented at a later date. (Matter #0492).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for a meeting held on February 09, 2023; the Park Board for a meeting held on January 18, 2023; the Planning Board for meetings…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0493).”
Application, Sunrun Installation Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 215 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 21, 2023, 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 #0494).”
Application, South Coast Improvement Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 46-50 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 21, 2023, 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 #0495).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0495).”
Applications, Danella Line Service of MA, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 22, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Purchase Street, between Russell Street and Madison Street (#0496) Purchase…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Brownell Avenue and Richfield Street (#0500) 137 Rounds Street…
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 February 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Dunbar Street (#0503) 49 Templeton Street (#0504)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Edison Street (Edison Street Storage) Intersecting Belleville Street, Edison Street and Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 02, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0505).”
Applications, Danella Line Service of MA, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 22, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Purchase Street, between Russell Street and Madison Street (#0506) Purchase Street, between Wing Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Brownell Avenue and Richfield Street (#0510) 137 Rounds Street (#0511) 550 County Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Dunbar Street (#0514) 49 Templeton Street (#0515)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 40 Edison Street (Edison Street Storage) Intersecting Belleville Street, Edison Street and Nash Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 02, 2023, 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 #0516).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 22, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 303-305 Central Avenue (#0517) 204 Central Avenue (#0518) 139 Hathaway Street (#0519) 170 Dartmouth Street (#0520)
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 February 23, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 154 Whitman Street (#0521) 20 Salisbury Street (#0522) 60 Ocean Street (#0523) 118 Locust Street (#0524) 41 Linden…
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 March 01, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 171 Bonney Street (#0531) 35 Commercial Street (#0532) 317 Belair Street (#0533) 72 Acushnet Avenue (#0534) 80 County…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 23, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 147 Rotch Street (#0543) 935 Rockdale Avenue (#0544) 10 Robeson Street (#0545) 46 Bonney Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Long Roofing, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 183 Glennon Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 24, 2023, 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 #0547).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on February 23, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 27 Cedar Street (#0548) 516 Pleasant Street (#0549) 65 Forest Street (#0550) 11 Desautels…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for location of two (2) jointly owned anchors on Bonney Street and two (2) jointly owned poles and two (2) jointly owned anchors on Winsor Street, to provide necessary system reliability.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR MARCH 23, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR MARCH 23, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for location of two (2) jointly owned poles, one (1) jointly owned anchor and one (1) jointly owned sidewalk guy on Hemlock Street; two (2) jointly owned anchors and two (2) sidewalk guys in Bolton Street and one…
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR MARCH 23, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR MARCH 23, 2023..”
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