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May 25, 2023
99 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two (2) Fo Poles and one (1) Anchor in June Street, to provide electric service to Lot 726 June Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0902).”
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 #0903).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 54’ of Conduit and Cable and two (2) Handholes in Purchase Street, to provide electric service to 475 Purchase Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0904).”
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 #0905).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 45’ of Conduit and Cable and one (1) Manhole in River Road, this work is necessary part of the 4k V conversion system improvement project.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0906).”
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 #0907).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 75’ of Conduit and Cable in Nash Road, to provide electric service to 40 Edison Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0908).”
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 #0909).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a copy of the Final Fiscal Year 2023 Office of Housing and Community Development Action Plan, which sets forth activities to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Home Investment Partnership (Home)…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0910).”
Booklet, Final Fiscal Year 2023 Office of Housing and Community Development Action Plan.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0911).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 3, Article I, Section 3-1, relative to the Governing Airport Commission Membership.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0913).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0914).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $25,000.00 from Airport, Other Financing Uses, to Airport Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0915).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Other Financing Uses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Capital Outlay………………………………………………….………..$25,000 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0916).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $150,000.00 from Water Salaries and Wages to Water Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0917).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Supplies and Materials……………………………………….………..$150,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0918).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $150,000.00 from Wastewater Salaries and Wages to Wastewater Supplies and Materials.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0919).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Wastewater Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Wastewater Supplies and Materials………………..…………….………..$150,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0920).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $3,000.00 from Clerk of Committees Supplies and Materials in the amount of $1,000.00 and Clerk of Committees Charges and Services in the amount of $2,000.00 to City Clerk Charges and Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0921).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Clerk of Committees Supplies and Materials ($1,000) and Clerk of Committees Charges and Services ($2,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Clerk Charges…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0922).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher Amaral, New Bedford, MA, as a Member of the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire in April 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0923).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 10 Finance, Taxation; Property, by establishing two Revolving Funds for Emergency Medical Services (Ems).
Passed to be Ordained
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained. (Matter #0265).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, for the rezoning of Plot 17A-Lot 87 (Es Osborn Street); Plot 17A-Lot 86 (Es Osborn Street) and Plot 17A-85 (Es Osborn Street) from Residential B to Mixed Use Business.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0924).”
An Ordinance, rezoning Plot 17A-Lot 87 (Es Osborn Street); Plot 17A-Lot 86 (Es Osborn Street) and Plot 17A-85 (Es Osborn Street) from Residential B to Mixed Use Business.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0925).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Paragraph (i) of Section 4133B of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, relative to “Marijuana Establishment Hours of Operation”.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0926).”
An Ordinance, amending Paragraph (i) of Section 4133B of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, relative to “Marijuana Establishment Hours of Operation”. (To be Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board.)
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0487).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Edward C. Anthes-washburn, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0927).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Edward C. Anthes-washburn, New Bedford, MA, to the Airport Commission.
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Giesta, Gomes and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0560).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Communication and Application of Anthony Pais Lopes, Jr., New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0928).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Anthony Pais Lopes, Jr., New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Appointment Approved
From the minutes
“Appointment Approved. (Matter #0671).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefing, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application of a New Livery License, on behalf of Renee DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a United Care Transport, INC., 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745. (Term of License…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0929).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Renee DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a United Care Transport, INC., 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
New Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“New Livery License Granted. (Matter #0698).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Renee DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a United Care Transport, INC., 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0930).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Renee DePina, 61 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740, d/b/a United Care Transport, INC., 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, 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 #0699).”
Report, Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the Special Committee on Affordable Housing & Homeless Affairs review the City’s Comprehensive Housing Plan…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0931).”
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the Special Committee on Affordable Housing & Homeless Affairs review the City’s Comprehensive Housing Plan titled “Building New Bedford: Strategies to Promote Attainable Housing for All in a Thriving New Bedford.”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Comprehensive Housing Plan,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the Committee on Affordable Housing & Homeless Affairs discuss options for Special Protections for Transit…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0932).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the staff from Steppingstones, Inc. come before the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0933).”
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the staff from Steppingstones, Inc. come before the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs to discuss the work that they are doing with the homeless.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Pereira and Abreu, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, come before the Committee on City Property to discuss the Hazelwood Park…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0934).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira and Abreu, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, come before the Committee on City Property to discuss the Hazelwood Park upgrades, and further; to discuss the possibility of adding pickleball courts to the upgrades.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting the DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte appear before the Committee on City Property, to update the City Council on the Rodney French Boulevard road…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0935).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting the DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte appear before the Committee on City Property, to update the City Council on the Rodney French Boulevard road improvement project. Adopted – February 23, 2023.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on City Property meet with the new owners of the former Hallmark Nursing Home on Rockdale Avenue and the former Sassaquin Nursing…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0936).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on City Property meet with the new owners of the former Hallmark Nursing Home on Rockdale Avenue and the former Sassaquin Nursing Home on Acushnet Avenue for the purpose of discussing what their plans are at said locations.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0937).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, New Bedford, MA, to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0329).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in order to hold Quasi Committee of the Whole Meetings on Monday, June 5, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0938).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances meet to discuss drafting an Ordinance which would hinder the availability of gasoline for illegal purposes and to address the ongoing public safety issues surrounding the operation of all-terrain vehicles, mini-cycles,…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0939).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Oliver, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration discuss the feasibility of erecting a dedication plaque honoring Philip C. Paleologos at the corner of Shawmut Avenue and…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration. (Matter #0940).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the residents of Ash Street, between Union Street and Arnold Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure take immediate action to address the conditions of the roadway in said area, or provide an action plan as to when and how this…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0941).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the owners of Engineered Industrials Group Inc., Jaime Goulart and Maria C. Goulart of 101 Seymour Street, be invited to a Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting, to discuss their ongoing business practice in a residential neighborhood…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – FAILED
Yes: Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey and Council President Morad IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0942).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: – 455 West Clinton Street, (Map 44, Lot 479) a circa 1923, concrete block masonry and wood frame garage structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic…
Demolition Granted
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: – 19 Jean Street, (Map 92, Lot 45) a circa 1940, concrete block masonry warehouse structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the…
Demolition Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Mdbc Realty, LLC, 46-50 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, to encroach on the City sidewalk for an ADA compliant door, to swing open three feet at 46-50 Union Street. (Submitted by Councillor Baptiste.)
Approved
Ordered, that permission be granted to Mdbc Realty, LLC, 46-50 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach on the City sidewalk for an ADA compliant door, to swing open three feet at 46-50 Union Street. Be It Further Ordered, That said permission is hereby granted subject to…
Adopted
Communication, Councillors Carney, Lima and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Rabbi Raphael Kanter and Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, thanking them and the members of the Congregation for the invitation to participate in the Synagogue’s…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0947).”
Communication, Councillors Carney, Giesta, Gomes and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Francisco Fonseca, President, New Bedford Sports Club, thanking the Club for their invitation to participate in the Club’s 50th Anniversary celebration. (To be Received and Placed on…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0948).”
Citation, Council President Morad, honoring Denis & Deborah Lawrence, in recognition of the Celebration of their 35th Wedding Anniversary, with Wishes that the Good Lord will give you many more happy years together.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0949).”
Citation, Councillor Markey and Council President Morad, honoring Debra L. Lee, Director, Council on Aging, on the occasion of her retirement after 11 years of dedicated service to the City of New Bedford and with sincere wishes that the Good Lord bestow continued health and happiness in her…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0950).”
Citation, Councillor Carney, Council President Morad and Councillor Pereira, honoring Pat Sheehan, in recognition of his historic visit to the City of New Bedford and for his unwavering commitment to the causes of those he represents as a member of the Sinn Fein.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0951).”
The following resolution was presented by Councillor Gomes to Antone “Chubby” Tavares. City of New Bedford in City Council May 25, 2023 Resolution Honoring Antone “Chubby” Tavares, on the Occasion of His Retirement Whereas, Antone “Chubby” Tavares, the group’s founder and maker of the world…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0952).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, from 8:00 A.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, to 8:00 A.m., on Monday, July 17, 2023, for the purpose of The…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from William Street to Spring Street; Union Street, from Pleasant Street to Johnny Cake Hill/Bethel Street; Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Spring Street and Second Street, from William…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10:00 A.m. Through Sunday, July 30, 2023, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue, westerly through Buttonwood Park, to Brownell Avenue; Buttonwood Street, from the Monument to Lake Street and Oneida Street, from Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial Parkway…
Permission Granted
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 School Street to Spring Street, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 12:00 A.m. (Midnight) 11:59 P.m. (Noon), for the purpose of a…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street; William Street, from Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill and Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 3:00 P.m. to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of the residents in the area of Brownell Avenue, Gaywood Street and Pinette Street, requesting, that the crosswalks and the centerlines be painted yellow at these intersections along with the Court Street entrance to Buttonwood Park, these crosswalks are…
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 #0959).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Ms. Dulce Matos, President of the Day of Portugal Organization, thanking her and the members of the organization for their invitation to this year’s opening day ceremony and flag raising.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0960).”
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 Park Board for meetings held on February 15, 2023 and March 15, 2023 and from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a meeting held on February 07,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0961).”
Application, CertaPro Painters, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 686 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0962).”
Application, Pod’s Enterprises, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 542 Kirby Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0963).”
Application, Barletta Heavy Division, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at East Side of Purchase Street, between Willis Street and Pearl Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 16, 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 #0964).”
Application, Collins Construction Co. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 160 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 18, 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 #0965).”
Application, R.w. Bryant Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 198 Herman Melville Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0966).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Allen Street, at the intersections of Rockdale Avenue, John Street and Kirby…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Ponte’s Excavating Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 16 Bass Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0969).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: George Street, btw. Rodney French Boulevard and Brock Avenue (#0970) Allen Street,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 305 North of Braley Road ws Acushnet Avenue, Plot136/Lot 276 (#0974) 1127 Beverly Street…
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 867 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 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 #0976).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1475 Morton Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 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 #0977).”
Application, R.w. Bryant Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 198 Herman Melville Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0978).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 09, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Allen Street, at the intersections of Rockdale Avenue, John Street and Kirby Street (#0979) Pequot Street,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Ponte’s Excavating Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 16 Bass Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 10, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0981).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: George Street, btw. Rodney French Boulevard and Brock Avenue (#0982) Allen Street, btw. Homer Street and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 305 North of Braley Road ws Acushnet Avenue, Plot136/Lot 276 (#0986) 1127 Beverly Street (#0987)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 867 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0988).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1475 Morton Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0989).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 863 Brock Avenue (#0990) 445 Chancery Street (#0991) 75 Belleville Road (#0992) 53 Ashley Street (#0993) 16 Ashley Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 1884 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 19, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1003).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 22, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1020 Pleasant Street (#1004) 82 Aquidneck Street (#1005) 97 Luke Street (#1006) 159 Newton Street (#1007)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
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“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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