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August 17, 2023
110 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Maria E. Giesta, William “Brad” Markey
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Communication, Councillor Markey, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2023, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1397).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, to Members of the City Council, informing that she will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on August 17, 2023, due to testing positive for Covid-19.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1398).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 75’ of 3-4” Conduit, 10’ of 1-4” Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Russell Street, to provide electric service to 71 Russell Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, August 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, August 17, 2023. (Matter #1399).”
Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7 pm
From the minutes
“Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7 pm. (Matter #1399).”
An Order,
Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7pm
From the minutes
“Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7pm. (Matter #1400).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 10' of 3-4" Pvc Conduit and one (1) Handhole in Elm Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 189 Elm Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, August 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, August 17, 2023. (Matter #1401).”
Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7 pm
From the minutes
“Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7 pm. (Matter #1401).”
An Order,
Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7pm
From the minutes
“Hearing continued until September 14, 2023 at 7pm. (Matter #1402).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, pursuant to G.l. c. 79, § 7A, which waives the appraisal requirement and the right to any damages to which the City may be entitled to with respect to two (2) permanent easements and one (1) temporary easement, to be acquired for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1403).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the City of New Bedford to accept a donation of a mural to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches from artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas, which will be placed in the Department’s reception area.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1406).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford accepts a donation of a mural to the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches from artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas pursuant to M.g.l. C. 44, § 53A1/2.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Scott Grant, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1408).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Rebeca Linhart, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1409).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kimberly Rioux, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1410).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Diana Henry, New Bedford, MA to the Historical Commission; this term will expire February 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1411).”
Loan Order, appropriating $7,650,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings.
Tabled – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Morad, PereiraNo: Abreu, Carney, Lima, OliverAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Tabled – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 4. ( Councillors Abreu, Carney, Lima and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0782).”
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Burgo, Lima, MoradAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Burgo, Lima and Morad OPPOSED. (Matter #0782).”
Adopted – FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Lima, Morad, PereiraNo: Carney, Gomes, OliverAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 6, Nays 3. ( Councillors Carney, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0782).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that on the November 2023 Ballot, a question be placed whether the City should create a Charter Review Commission.
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Order Appropriating $4,054,139 for the Replacement of the Windows, Curtainwall, Doors, and Storefront at the Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the city of New Bedford as follows: That the City appropriate the amount of Four Million Fifty-Four Thousand One…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1174).”
An Order Appropriating $3,718,236.00 for the Replacement of the Roof at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the city of New Bedford as follows: That the City appropriate the amount of Three Million Seven Hundred Eighteen Thousand Two Hundred and…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1176).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Sections 2-60; 2-61; 2-62 and 2-63 of the City Code – Relative to the Clerk of Committees. Passed to a Second Reading – July 20, 2023. Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Presented to the Mayor for Approval August 21, 2023. Veto received August 28, 2023 at 3:49…
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 0. Presented to the Mayor for Approval August 21, 2023. VETO received August 28, 2023 at 3:49 pm. (Matter #1307).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Safira Goncalves, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1414).”
Application, Safira Goncalves, New Bedford, MA 02740, for Appointment as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1095).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Heather Sylvia Chew, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1415).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Heather Sylvia Chew, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; Ms. Chew will be replacing George N. Smith, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1186).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Member of the Board of Health.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1416).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA 02740, as a Member of the Board of Health; Mr. Weiner will be replacing Dr. Patricia Andrade, whose term has expired; this term will expire February 2025.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1187).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council waive the balance due by the Maltais’ in the amount of $17,839.94 for the cost of the repairs associated with 578 County Street.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed and Referred to the City Solicitor
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Carney, Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Referred to the City Solicitor – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Carney not present for vote.) (Matter #1417).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that the City Solicitor obtain an appraisal of land for Assessors Map 23, Lot 158 (property known as the “Goodyear Site”) and prepare an Order of Taking, for the purpose of…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1418).”
Ordered, that the City Solicitor be and hereby is requested to obtain an appraisal of land being shown as Lot 1 and containing 8.02 acres or 349,379 sq. ft. on a plan of land entitled, “Approval Not Required, Orchard Street, Assessors Map 23, Lot 158, New Bedford, Massachusetts” drawn by Farland…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, OliverAbsent: Giesta, Markey, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1258).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Gabriel Macedo, 12 Stapleton Street, New Bedford, 02744 d/b/a Demacedo Transportation, 12 Stapleton…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1419).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Gabriel Macedo, 12 Stapleton Street, New Bedford, 02744 d/b/a Demacedo Transportation, 12 Stapleton Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Order, accepting a thirty (30) year Term Preservation Restriction granted by the Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford, Inc., to the New Bedford Historical Commission…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1420).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for review and approval, accepting a thirty (30) year Term Preservation Restriction granted by the Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford, Inc., to the New Bedford Historical Commission for property containing about 2,952…
NO FURTHER ACTION
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Request for Proposals, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the sale and development of an Advanced Manufacturing Campus on 100 acres of the Whaling City Golf Course property on…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1421).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Request for Proposals for the sale and development of an Advanced Manufacturing Campus on 100 acres of the Whaling City Golf Course property on Hathaway Road.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Request for Proposals,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Draft Request for Proposals, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the lease of the entire third floor of the Quest Center Building at 1213 Purchase Street.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1422).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting, Draft Request for Proposals for the lease of the entire third floor of the Quest Center Building at 1213 Purchase Street.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Request for Proposals, (Draft)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Berklee College of Music Professor Jackie Santos and Berklee College of Music Vice President of Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship Krystal Prime-Banfield for the purpose of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1423).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira, Abreu, Giesta, Carney, Oliver, Council President Morad, Gomes and Burgo requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with New Bedford business owners and residents to discuss the issues surrounding the Licensing Board's Rule 48, the ban of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1425).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, submitting the Reappointment of Dennis W. Farias, New Bedford, MA, 02745, as City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council for a three-year term, expiring August of 2026.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1426).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Markey, requesting, that the New Bedford Police Department increase police patrols in the area of Morton Avenue and Hanover Street due to the increase in speeding incidences and criminal activity; and further, that the Traffic Division conduct speed radar…
Referred to the New Bedford Police Chief and the Commanding Officer of Station 3
From the minutes
“Referred to the New Bedford Police Chief and the Commanding Officer of Station 3. (Matter #1428).”
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Pereira and Abreu, Carney, Oliver, Lima, Baptiste, Gomes, and Council President Morad requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances explore the enactment of an Ordinance or City policy to establish parental paid leave to provide compensation for a period of time…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1429).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission install “Slow, Curve Ahead” signage in both the northbound and southbound directions of County Street, from Spring Street to Madison Street; and further, that the Traffic Commission install solar speed limit signage in both…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1430).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Baptiste, Carney, Abreu, Oliver and Lima, requesting, that the Mayor take $50,000 $100,000 of ARPA monies to purchase 10 to 12 solar radar speed limit signs; this signage is needed throughout the City to reduce speeding.
Referred to the Mayor and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mayor and the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1431).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Carney, Lima, Baptiste, Abreu, Council President Morad and Oliver requesting, that Mayor Mitchell, Senator Montigny, Representatives Cabral, Hendricks, Markey, Schmid and Strauss convene an emergency meeting with the Governor's Office, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor…
Referred to Mayor Mitchell, Senator Montigny, Representatives Cabral, Hendricks, Markey, Schmid and Strauss, the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Referred to Mayor Mitchell, Senator Montigny, Representatives Cabral, Hendricks, Markey, Schmid and Strauss, the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1432).”
Communication, Associate City Solicitor Pavao, to City Council, submitting appraisals summaries for the proposed County Street Traffic Improvement Project, prepared by Bernard P. Giroux, Asa, Mra and obtained in accordance with the provisions of G.l. Chapter 79, Section 7A.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1433).”
Communication, Associate City Solicitor Pavao, to City Council, submitting Orders of Taking to acquire the permanent and temporary easements that are needed for the County Street Traffic Improvement Project.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1435).”
Registered Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of conducting roadway, geometric, and traffic control improvements to County Street from Nelson Street to Union Street, and…
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nay 0. (Matter #1436).”
Rule 40 Waived – Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #1436).”
Recorded Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of conducting roadway, geometric, and traffic control improvements to County Street from Nelson Street to Union Street, and for…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1437).”
Rule 40 Waive
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta, Markey
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waive – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1437).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint Form from Kyle Duarte, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board regarding the Public Hearing that took place on July 24, 2023, on the Ban of the Sale of Alcohol in containers less…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #1438).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint Form from Mark Custodio, New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board regarding the Public Hearing that took place on July 24, 2023 on the Ban of the Sale of Alcohol in containers less…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #1439).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint Form from Sendhabhai Patel, New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board regarding the Public Hearing that took place on July 24, 2023 on the Ban of the Sale of Alcohol in containers…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #1440).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of an Open Meeting Law Complaint Form from Narendra Patel, New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board regarding the Public Hearing that took place on July 24, 2023 on the Ban of the Sale of Alcohol in containers…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #1441).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Theresa Brum, a New Bedford resident, to the City Council regarding the litter problem of our city and possible suggestions to alleviate the problem.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1442).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Patricia Tapper, in recognition of her commitment and dedication to the Office of the Attorney General and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1444).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 2:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! New Bedford. Granted Provisionally by the 2023 City Council President…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1445).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from School Street to Spring Street, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 12:00 A.m. (Midnight) to Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 12:00 P.m., (Noon) for the purpose of a Party for the Zeiterion…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1446).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Morelands Terrace, from Ash Street to Stetson Street, on Monday, August 07, 2023 from 5:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Neighborhood Rally.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023. (Matter #1447).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1447).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be Closed: Arnold Place, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 2:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Please Note: Rain Date of Sunday,…
Permission Granted
From the minutes
“Permission Granted. (Matter #1448).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the All Scholastic Athletic Program, that the following street(s) be Closed: Ash Street, from Middle Street to Elm Street, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of Youth Celebration Day. Permission…
Permission Granted
From the minutes
“Permission Granted. (Matter #1449).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Markey, requesting, on behalf of the residents of Morton Avenue, that the Traffic Commission implement and install “20 miles an hour” signage on Phillips Road, north and south of Hanover Street and south on Hanover Street to the corner of Morton Avenue; and…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1450).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Wendy Jackson, 127 Cedar Street, that the Department of Public Infrastructure, or their designated contractor, repair the cracked sidewalk and street in front of said address; water is collecting in front of the driveway as a result of the…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1451).”
Constable Bond, Joseph C. Latimer, Somerset, MA 02726, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
Communication, Council President Morad submitting a copy of a letter from Theresa Brum, regarding the public outreach meeting held at Normandin Middle School on June 13, 2023, that was hosted by Southcoast Renewables, LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1453).”
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter of thanks written to Vice Chairman, Al Barbosa, of the Senhor da Pedra Club, regarding her invitation to Senhor da Pedra Club’s annual mass, procession and feast celebration to be held the weekend of August 19th and 20th, 2023.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1454).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for meetings held on June 29 and July 14, 2023; Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on June 27, 2023;…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1455).”
Application, Triple G. Construction, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 Desautels Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 19, 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 #1456).”
Application, Collins Construction Co. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 160 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1457).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 261 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1458).”
Application, John J. Oliveira & Sons Stamped Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 46 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1459).”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 229 - 241 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1460).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 158 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1461).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 365 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1462).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 168 Smith Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1463).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 Fielding Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 31, 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 #1464).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 31, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Brownell Avenue (Richfield Street – Hawthorn Street) (#1465) 140 Cottage Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of Purchase Street and Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 01, 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 #1467).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 206 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 04, 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 #1468).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 Granfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1469).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 377 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 03, 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 #1470).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 271 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 08, 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 #1471).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 252 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 11, 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 #1472).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 261 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1473).”
Application, John J. Oliveira & Sons Stamped Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, of 46 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1474).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 229 - 241 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1475).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 158 River Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1476).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 365 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1477).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 168 Smith Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1478).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 12 Fielding Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 31, 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 #1479).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 31, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Brownell Avenue (Richfield Street – Hawthorn Street) (#1480) 140 Cottage Street (Union Street - Arnold…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Purchase Street and Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 01, 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 #1482).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 206 Austin Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 04, 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 #1483).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 14 Granfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1484).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 377 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 03, 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 #1485).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 271 Belleville Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 08, 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 #1486).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 252 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 11, 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 #1487).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 202 Blackmer Street (#1488) 448 – 450 Rockdale Avenue (#1489) 672 – 674 Rockdale Avenue (#1490) 97 Maxfield Street (#1491)
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 August 03, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 42 – 50 Union Street (South Water Street – Jfk Memorial Highway) (#1492) 61 – 63 Branscomb Street (Corner property with…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Win-Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 68 Lafayette Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 01, 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 #1500).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 03, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 455 County Street (#1501) 684 Purchase Street (#1502) 385 Rockdale Avenue (#1503) 184 State…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Always Available Bargain Cleanouts, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 657 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1506).”
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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