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September 14, 2023
96 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, due to an illness.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1507).”
Resolution Recognizing August 21ST Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day Whereas, The State Of Massachusetts is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our state; and Whereas, The fentanyl crisis in the United States is a serious public safety threat with…
Adopted
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 August 17, 2023 – July 20, 2023. Hearing…
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on file. (Matter #1399).”
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 #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 August 17, 2023 – July 20, 2023. Hearing continued until…
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on file. (Matter #1401).”
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 #1402).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $7,850,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings, including projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities, general office…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1510).”
Loan Order,
Amended and Referred to Finance Committee – FAILED
Yes: Carney, OliverNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Amended and Referred to Finance Committee – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 8 – ( Councillor Carney and Oliver in FAVOR. (Matter #1511).”
Passed to a Second Reading, As Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Carney, OliverAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading, As Amended – Yeas 8, Nays2. (Councillor Carney and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #1511).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City approves and accepts the 30 Year Term Preservation Restriction granted by the New Bedford Women’s Center, Inc to the New Bedford Historical Commission.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1512).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford hereby approves and accepts the enclosed Preservation Restriction granted by the New Bedford Women’s Center, Inc. to the New Bedford Historical Commission, for property containing about .50944 acres of land, more or less, improved by a building thereon known as…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Morad, OliverAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillor President Morad and Councillor Shawn Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #1513).”
Preservation Restriction Agreement, between the Women’s Center, Inc. and the City of New Bedford by and through the New Bedford Historical Commission.
Approved
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,000.00 from Fire Code Enforcement, Reserve for Appropriation, to Fire, Charges & Services in the amount of $1,500.00 and Fire, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $500.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1515).”
Ordered, that the sum Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Code Enforcement Reserve for Appropriation be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated as follows: Fire Charges and Services…………………………………………………………$1,500 Fire Supplies and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting the Reappointment of Joseph Goulart, New Bedford, MA as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Approved
From the minutes
“Reappointment Approved. (Matter #1517).”
Application, Joseph Goulart, New Bedford, MA, for Reappointment as a Special Police Officer.
Reappointment Made and Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Made and Confirmed. (Matter #1518).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Martires Heredia-Cuevas, d/b/a Dominic Auto Services, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, Body Repair and General Repair at 31 Scott Street, New Bedford, MA 02744,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1519).”
Special Permit Application, Martires Heredia-Cuevas, d/b/a Dominic Auto Services, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, Body Repair and General Repair at 31 Scott Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1520).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Jordan J. Rebello, d/b/a Neighborhood Auto Sales & Service, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 930 County Street, New Bedford,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1521).”
Special Permit Application, Jordan J. Rebello, d/b/a Neighborhood Auto Sales & Service, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, General Repair and Light Service at 930 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1522).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of David Mattos, 319 Reed Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A-1 Transportation & Logistics, 35 Summit Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1523).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of David Mattos, 319 Reed Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A-1 Transportation & Logistics, 35 Summit Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1304).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Robert Ekstrom as Chief Financial Officer.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1524).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Robert Ekstrom as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2023.
Appointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1266).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, for the rezoning of Plot 132I-Lot35 (Ws Acushnet Avenue) from Residential A and Mixed-Use Business to Mixed-use Business in its entirety.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1525).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1526).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the TIF Application and Resolution for a five (5) TIF Agreement for Windward Power Systems, Inc. and Superfly Enterprises, LLC, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1527).”
Resolution Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Agreement with Windward Power Systems Inc., and Superfly Enterprises LLC Whereas, Windward Power Systems Inc., and Superfly Enterprises LLC, applied for designation as a Certified Project under the Massachusetts Economic Development…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1302).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1528).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Michael Gagne, Interim Chief Financial Officer, appear before the Committee on Finance in March 2023 to provide the Committee with updated financial…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1529).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Michael Gagne, Interim Chief Financial Officer, appear before the Committee on Finance in March 2023 to provide the Committee with updated financial information detailing Covid-19 expenses submitted to FEMA for reimbursement; and further, that the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Oliver, Abreu, Pereira, Burgo, Giesta, Baptiste, Carney and Markey requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Judith Keating, the Director of Personnel and Evan Bielski, President of the New Bedford Police Union, to discuss the feasibility of…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1530).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, ,Carney, Baptiste, Markey and Abreu requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the New Bedford Port Authority, a representative of Vineyard Wind, and local business owners to discuss the parking situation in the neighborhood surrounding…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1531).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: – 82 Harvard Street, (Map 89, Lot 95) a circa 1940, wood frame garage structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is of no…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Juan D. Reyes Garcia, 39 Whitman Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Lejare Transportation, LLC, 39 Whitman Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, 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 #1533).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Clasky Common Park (Pope Street side) in memory of Pfc Justin Candido Kirby.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1534).”
Communication, Manny DeBrito, Board of Election Commissioner, to City Council, submitting the Election Warrant for the Tuesday, October 03, 2023 City Preliminary Election for Mayor, Councillor at Large and Councillor Ward Five, the warrant needs to be signed by the majority of the City Council and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1535).”
Communication, Councillor Pereira and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Chairman Peter Boswell and the New Bedford Board of Park Commissioners, regarding Reggae on West Beach.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1536).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Gomes, honoring Robert and Rosalie Fouquette, in recognition of, Big Wheel Truck Sales, Inc.’s 40th Anniversary Celebration – a family- owned business serving local law enforcement and residents of the Greater New Bedford area and with thanks for…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1537).”
Citations, Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad, honoring Francisco Antonio Dos Santos Abreu, Joao Marcos Dos Santos Ferreira Pontes, Joana Lopes Monteiro, Norberto Junio Gomes Vieira and Daniel Tiago Aguiar Valente, in recognition of the development of an aquatic robot-guided by Gps –…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. ( (Matter #1538).”
Citation, Councillor Giesta and Council President Morad, honoring Professor Jorge Miguel Goncalves Monteiro, in recognition of his dedicated guidance and leadership of the students from Escola Secundaria Francisco Franco in the development of the award-winning Spar Project.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1539).”
Citation, Councillor Carney, Council President Morad, Councillors Oliver and Pereira, honoring the Honorable Carlos Manuel De Silveira Ferreira, Mayor of Horta Municipality, in recognition of the momentous celebration to honor the 50th Anniversary of the Sister City Agreement between the City of…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1540).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hunter Street, from Maxfield Street to Hillman Street, on Saturday, September 02, 2023, from 10:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of the Todman Block Party.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023. (Matter #1541).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1541).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Elm Street, from Purchase Street to Pleasant Street, on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 8:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the purpose of Removing Material/Items from 700 Pleasant Street (Bay Crane Northeast, LLC).
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023. (Matter #1542).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1542).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Cisco Brewers, that the following street(s) be Closed: Beginning at Cisco Brewers New Bedford Parking Lot (1482 East Rodney French Boulevard), proceed Left out of Parking Lot along East Rodney French Boulevard to the Gate of Fort Taber…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Downtown New Bedford, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Union Street, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue, and Purchase Street, from Spring Street to William Street, on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 A.m. to 6:00…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the residents in the area of 316 Davis Street, that the Traffic Commission install “no parking anytime – tow-away zone” signage in front of said address, where the fire hydrant is located.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1545).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on July 27, 2023; Licensing Board for a meeting held on July 24, 2023…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1546).”
Application, Barletta Heavy Division, Inc., 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 August 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 #1547).”
Application, Bay Crane Northeast, LLC., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 700 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1548).”
Application, Mr. Chimney, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 306 Court Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 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 #1549).”
Application, Jives, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 789 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1550).”
Applications, Jdq Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 168 Durfee Street (#1551) 34 Sidney Street (#1552)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 96 Lombard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 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 #1553).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 462 Bolton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1554).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 46-48 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 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 #1555).”
Applications, Newport Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 31, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Park Avenue to Irvington Street (including intersections) (#1556) Nash Road and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 01, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 70 North Street (#1558) 162 North Street (#1559)
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 397 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 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..”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Plot 130B/Lot 37 and Plot 130C/Lot 725 (Victoria Street (Ss) 178’ E x Wildwood Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 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 #1561).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 639 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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 #1562).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 20 Greenbrier Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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 #1568).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1290 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1569).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services , for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on, September 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue at Conduit Street (#1570) Hillman Street at County…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jives, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 789 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1572).”
Applications, Jdq Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 17, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 168 Durfee Street (#1573) 34 Sidney Street (#1574)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 96 Lombard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 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 #1575).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, to Disturb the Surface, of 462 Bolton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1576).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 46-48 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 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 #1577).”
Applications, Newport Construction Company, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 31, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Park Avenue to Irvington Street (including intersections) (#1578) Nash Road and King Street to Church…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications , Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 01, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 70 North Street (#1580) 162 North Street (#1581)
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 397 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 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 #1582).”
Application,Rj Canessa Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Plot 130B/Lot 37 and Plot 130C/Lot 725 (Victoria Street (Ss) 178’E x Wildwood Road), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 05, 2023, 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 #1583).”
Application Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 639 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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 #1584).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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 (#1585) Allen…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 20 Greenbrier Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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 #1590).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 1290 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1591).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue at Conduit Street (#1592) Hillman Street at County Street (#1593)
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 18, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Irvington Street, working from Brook Street to Maywood Street including all intersections (#1594) Hudson Street,…
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 September 01, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Brock Avenue, Ricketson Street to Coral Street (#1597) 92-94 Campbell Street (#1598) 119 Division Street (#1599) 347…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource, to Disturb the Surface, of Barkers Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 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 #1616).”
Application, NewPro Operating, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 465 Chancery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1617).”
Application, Vaz Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 63 Query Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1618).”
Application, Rusty’s Junk Removal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 104 Hazard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1619).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 06, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 15 Durfee Court (#1620) 644 Kempton Street (#1621) 44 Independent Street (#1622)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Northeast Recycling, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1418 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1623).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 50’ of 2-4” Pvc Conduits in Hervey Tichon Boulevard, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 198 Herman Melville Boulevard.
Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 14’ of 2-4” Pvc Conduits in Purchase Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to the New Bedford Pedestrian Bridge over Route 18.
Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 13’ of 2-4” Pvc Conduits in Potomska Street at Macarthur Drive, this work is necessary to provide electric service to the Commerce Terminal.
Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 45’ of 8-5” Pvc Conduits in Bolton Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 302 Bolton Street.
Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing ordered for Thursday, September 28, 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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