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March 23, 2023
66 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Maria E. Giesta
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Giesta, to Members of the City Council, notifying that she will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023, due to her not feeling well.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0554).”
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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0555).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records, with the condition that damaged sidewalks be repaired or replaced by Eversource
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records, with the condition that damaged sidewalks be repaired or replaced by Eversource. (Matter #0556).”
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…
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0557).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records, with the condition that damaged sidewalks be repaired or replaced by Eversource
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records, with the condition that damaged sidewalks be repaired or replaced by Eversource. (Matter #0558).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Joan Swain, New Bedford, MA, to the Council on Aging; this term will expire in December 2025.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0559).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Edward C. Anthes-washburn, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission; Mr. Washburn will be replacing Adam Simmons, whose term expired in 2015; this term will expire in December 2024.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0560).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Section 2100 (Districts) by inserting: MacArthur Drive District (Mdd).
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Giesta
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1631).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, amending the Unit C Schedule, set forth in Chapter 19, Section 19-7.1 (b) of the Code of Ordinances, by adjusting the step dates assigned to Unit C employees who were currently employed on October 1, 2022.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0561).”
An Ordinance, amending the Unit C Schedule, set forth in Chapter 19, Section 19-7.1 (b) of the Code of Ordinances, by adjusting the step dates assigned to Unit C employees who were currently employed on October 1, 2022.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0324).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council request that the Administration look into the possibility of an Educational Bill and incentives for current Police Officers to increase steps and hiring pay.
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0562).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, requesting that the City Solicitor obtain appraisals and prepare an Order of Taking for land located on County Street, from Nelson Street to Union Street, for the purpose of acquiring permanent and temporary…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0563).”
Ordered, that the City Solicitor be and is hereby requested to obtain appraisals of land located on County Street, from Nelson Street to Union Street, as shown on the attached plan entitled “Preliminary Right of Way Plans Property Plan”, sheets 1 through 13, for the purpose of acquiring permanent…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request from the Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. to enter into a long-term lease agreement with the City of New Bedford, that this matter be…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0564).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request from the Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. to enter into a long-term lease agreement with the City of New Bedford, that this matter be referred to the Committee on City Property to issue a Request for Proposals.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on City Property and Mary Rapoza, Director, Parks, Recreation and Beaches, meet with Mr. Joseph Pacheco, President,…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0565).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on City Property and Mary Rapoza, Director, Parks, Recreation and Beaches, meet with Mr. Joseph Pacheco, President, and Commodore of the Low Tide Yacht Club and the Fort Rodman Marine Educational Association, for the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu and Oliver, requesting, that the Administration look into leasing or purchasing the nursing home facilities in the City that are closed, such as the former Hallmark Nursing Home on Rockdale Avenue and the former Sassaquin Nursing Home on Acushnet Avenue, to…
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 #0566).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, Councillors Giesta, Oliver, Pereira, Carney, Markey, Lima, Baptiste, Gomes and Abreu, requesting that the City allow for the temporary naming of Purchase Street, between School and Spring Streets the “Yellow Brick Road” between April 27, 2023 – April 30,…
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Laurence Lutvak, for the purposes of discussing an idea he has pertaining to the Moby Dick Read-A-Thon weekend, Mr. Lutvak would like to discuss with the City Council the possibility of having…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0568).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with the Museum Director and Security Personnel of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, to review the policies and procedures for hiring personnel at the Museum; and further, to discuss who was…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0569).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Teofilo DaSilva, 24 Nye Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 d/b/a Family Friendly Transportation, 24 Nye Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0570).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jerry Gil, 146 Holly Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, d/b/a J&n Transportation, 146 Holly Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery License to…
To June 30, 2024.) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“to June 30, 2024.) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0571).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Brittany Botelho, 185 Hathaway Road, Acushnet, MA 02743, d/b/a Project Independence Services, INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private…
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0572).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Karla Mejia Abarca, 57 Fair Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a Karla Mejia Transportation, 57 Fair Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
To June 30, 2024.) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“to June 30, 2024.) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0573).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Jacqueline D’Guzman-Carrero, 188 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a Portillo’s Transportation, 188 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0574).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Camille Taylor, 14 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, d/b/a Ct Live Your Best Life, 14 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0575).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0576).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a Yessica Coreas Transportation, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0577).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Knn Transportation, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0578).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a Knn Transportation, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a Renewal of a Private Livery…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0579).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, Chairman of the School Committee, to City Council, submitting an Order, relative to the proposed construction of a new or reconstructed DeValles School on its present site or as expanded to the north by the acquisition of six (6) parcels bordered by Rivet, Orchard,…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Giesta, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #0580).”
An Order, (To be Referred to the Committee on City Property.)
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Giesta, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #0581).”
Communication, Andrew O’Leary, Assistant Superintendent of the New Bedford Public Schools to City Council, regarding the site acquisition options for the new DeValles/Congdon School. (To be Referred to the Committee on City Property.)
Referred to the Committee on City Property
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Giesta, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #0582).”
Communication, Janine da Silva, Chairperson, Community Preservation Committee, submitting the Community Preservation Committee’s FY23 Community Preservation Act Funding recommendations.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0583).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Jr., Chairperson, Board of Election Commissioners, to Mayor Mitchell, recommending that the City adopt Early In-Person voting hours for the 2023 Municipal Election. (Copy all Councillors via email March 21, 2023; To be Received and Placed on File.)
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0584).”
Communication, Councillor Pereira, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Dawn Guarriello, Chairperson, Massachusetts Architectural Board, in support of the granting of a variance to allow the Verdean Veterans Memorial Hall the installation of a temporary chair lift.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0585).”
Communication, Councillors Baptiste, Markey, Giesta, Oliver, Lima, Pereira, Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Congressman William Keating, in support of the YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts (YWCA) grant application to the U.s. House’s…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0586).”
Communications, Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad, submitting copies of letters sent to Governor Maura Healey, former Governor Charlie Baker and Department of Housing and Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, in support of our State Representative’s communication to Yvonne Hao,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0587).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from the Realtor Association of Southeastern Massachusetts (Rasem) stating their opposition to the rent stabilization motion heard at the City Council Meeting of March 09, 2023. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on…
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 #0588).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Baptiste, honoring Taunton Federal Credit Union, in recognition of the Union Street Branch Ribbon Cutting Celebration and with sincere appreciation for your continued commitment to serving the financial needs of our community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0589).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Lima, honoring Coastal Provisions, LLC, in recognition of the Ribbon Cutting Celebration and with best wishes for many years of successful operation in satisfying the food and beverage cravings of their faithful customers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0590).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Lieutenant Bruce Duarte, Jr., in recognition of his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the Bristol County House of Correction.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0591).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Center for the Performing Arts, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Spring Street, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 12:00 A.m. (Midnight) to Thursday, April 13, 2023,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford and the Earth Day Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Market Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:00 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Earth Eve…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure repair the light that is currently out on pole 5/24, located on East Rodney French Boulevard, on the east side of the street, just south of 1285 East Rodney French Boulevard. (To be Referred to the Department…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0594).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure immediately reinstall the light that is out on pole 590 v/z 108, located on Rockdale Avenue, at the curve of Lemos Street, on the north side of the road; and further, that the Curve Sign located a block north…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Traffic Commission. (Matter #0595).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, 786 Convenience INC., d/b/a Indo-Pak Pita Food Mart & Smoke Shop, for Permission to Erect and Maintain an Illuminated 12-inch by 12-inch, Non- Projecting Sign at 600 Cottage Street. 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 #0596).”
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 Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on February 13, 2023, the Board of Health for a meeting held on December 08, 2022 and the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0597).”
Application, Mr. Chimney (The Chimney Guy), for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 242 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 07, 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 #0598).”
Application, Greenwood Industries, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 5 Sycamore Street, working on the Pleasant Street side, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 09, 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 #0599).”
Application, Pimental Contractors LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 Johnny Cake Hill/Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 14, 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 #0600).”
Application, Seaside Masonry, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Corner of Route 18 and Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 20, 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 #0601).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 121 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 09, 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 #0602).”
Applications, Newport Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Nash Road and King Street to a Four-Way Intersection at Church Street (#0603)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1280 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 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 #0605).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 121 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 09, 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 #0606).”
Applications, Newport Construction Co., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Nash Road and King Street to a Four-Way Intersection at Church Street (#0607) Park Avenue to Irvington Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1280 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 17, 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 #0609).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 08, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 14 Roosevelt Street (#0610) Potter Street, working from Rockdale Avenue to 439 Potter Street (#0611) 19 Jean Street…
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 2111 – 2113 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 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 #0619).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 16, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 385 Wood Street (#0620) Intersection of Holly Street and Belleville Avenue (#0621) 241 Belleville Avenue (#0622) 129…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Nstar Electric Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 08, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Elm Street and Acushnet Avenue #SNV4019 (#0624) Market and Pleasant Streets #SNV4004 (#0625) 1 North Sixth…
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 for location of approximately 322’ of Conduit and Cable and two (2) Manholes in Commercial Street, to provide electric service to 13-15 Commercial Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR APRIL 13, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR APRIL 13, 2023..”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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