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October 26, 2023
87 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $3,657,943.00 to pay costs of Eminent Domain Land Taking for property located 651 Orchard Street, for the purpose of constructing a new facility serving Grade K-5 on an alternate site to consolidate the student…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1755).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance, in its Second Reading Stage
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, OliverAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading and Referred to the Committee on Finance, in its Second Reading Stage – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Pereira not present for vote.) (Matter #1756).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $122,043.00 from the Hotel and Lodging Taxes, to the Arts, Culture Revolving Fund, Charges and Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1757).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1758).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $100,000.00 from Water Enterprise Fund Receipts, to Water, Other Financing Uses.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1759).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1760).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $100,000.00 from Wastewater Enterprise Fund Receipts, to Wastewater, Other Financing Uses.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1761).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1762).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $1,349,235.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Waste Collection and Disposal, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1763).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1764).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $93,673.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Solicitor, Salaries & Wages.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1765).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1766).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $2,172,445.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1767).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1768).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $1,455,609.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1769).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1770).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $467,181.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1771).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1772).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $99,377.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1773).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1774).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $77,435.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1775).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1776).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $29,083.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1777).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1778).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $10,275.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1779).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1780).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Keith Wayne Soares, New Bedford, MA 02740 as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1781).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1782).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 16, Article V, Sewer Charges.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0630).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 3, Article I, Section 3-1, relative to the Governing Airport Commission Membership.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0914).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Article II, relating to the residency of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors. (Passed to a Second Reading– September 28, 2023.)
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #1265).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Home Rule Petition authorizing the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors of the City of New Bedford to be a non-resident.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #1656).”
Home Rule Petition, authorizing the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors of the City of New Bedford, to be a non-resident.
Home Rule Petition Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Home Rule Petition Adopted - Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #1263).”
Report, Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs, recommending that over the next 30 days that the City Council accept written letters, either for or against Rent Stabilization and as the letters are received and distributed to the City Council that they be referred to the…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1783).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order authorizing the Mayor to enter into a ninety-nine (99) year lease with the Zeiterion Theater for property located at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford; Adoption of the Order authoring the Mayor to terminate…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1784).”
Ordered, that the Mayor of the City of New Bedford is authorized, in accord with Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2019, to enter into a ninety-nine (99) year lease relative to the property located at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, upon terms set forth in the lease attached.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1268).”
Ordered, that Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor of the City of New Bedford, is hereby authorized to execute and to cause to be recorded at the Bristol County (S.d.) Registry of Deeds, any and all necessary documents to terminate the State Theatre Condominium Trust and remove it from the provisions of…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1785).”
Revised Lease, as amended, between the City of New Bedford and the Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Giesta and Council President Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1786).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the original ninety-nine (99) year Lease (Draft), with the Zeiterion Theater, for property located at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1787).”
Lease, (Draft)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Oliver and Gomes, requesting, that the Administration, State Representative Antonio Cabral, the Traffic Commission, the Department of Public Infrastructure, MassDOT, and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (Srpedd) be invited to a meeting…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhood and the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhood and the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1788).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Oliver, on behalf of the parents and faculty of children attending Nazarene Christian Academy, 764 Hathaway Road, requesting, that the Traffic Commission and the City, install solar powered School Zone signage on Hathaway Road, and that the signage be placed a…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhood and the Traffic Commission and the Dartmouth Police Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhood and the Traffic Commission and the Dartmouth Police Department. (Matter #1789).”
Communication, Manny DeBrito, Board of Elections Commissioner, to City Council, submitting the Election Warrant for the Tuesday, November 07, 2023, Municipal Election, for Mayor, Assessor, School Committee, Councillor at Large, Councillor Ward One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six, the warrant needs…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1790).”
Communication, Councillor Burgo submitting a copy of an email regarding Rent Stabilization from Zach Boyer. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs. (Matter #1791).”
Communication, Councillor Burgo submitting a copy of an email regarding Rent Stabilization from Lena Silva. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Affordable Housing and Homeless Affairs. (Matter #1792).”
Citation, Councillor Burgo, Council President Morad, and Councillors Baptiste and Carney, honoring the International Church of the Nazarene, in recognition of their 75 years of fostering fellowship, promoting tolerance and serving the people of New Bedford.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1793).”
Citations, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola and Assistant Deputy Chief Derek Belong, in recognition of their promotions with the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and best wishes from a grateful City.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1794).”
Citations, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Captains Robert Holmes and Justin Kagan, in recognition of their promotions with the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and best wishes from a grateful City.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1795).”
Citations, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Lieutenants Donald Williams and Julio Martinez, in recognition of their promotions with the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and best wishes from a grateful City.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1796).”
Citations, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Sergeants James Marinelli, Jordan Ferreira, Gene Fortes, Agnieszka Ciarka, Brian Crosby and David Jorge, Jr., in recognition of their promotions within the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1797).”
Citations, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Officers Christopher Cotter, Tyler Viera and Nathan Goncalo, in recognition of their receiving the Life- Saving Award from the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and best wishes from a grateful…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1798).”
Citation, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Detective Lavar Gilbert, in recognition of his receiving the Chief’s Award from the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and best wishes from a grateful City.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1799).”
Citation, Council President Morad, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste and Oliver, honoring Natasha Patricio, in recognition of her receiving the Chief’s Award from the New Bedford Police Department, with congratulations and best wishes from a grateful City.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1800).”
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 Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the residents in the area of Brownell Avenue and Carroll Street, that a stop sign be placed in an easterly direction on Carroll Street, on the northwest corner, at the intersection of Brownell Avenue. (To be Referred to the Traffic…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1803).”
Application, D.f. Pray, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 133 Union Street - No. 2nd Street; No. 2nd Street, from Union Street - Barker’s Lane; from No. 2nd Street to the end of 32 Barker’s Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 12, 2023, subject to ratification…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1804).”
Application, A Plus General Contracting, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Acushnet Avenue and Bentley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1805).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 6 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1806).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 220 Adelaide Street (#1807) 969 Crescent Street (#1808) 65 Forest Street (#1809)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 689 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1810).”
Application, Jr & Sons Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1297 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1811).”
Applications, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 18, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Fern Street (#1812) 38 Milford Street (#1813)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 154 Brooklawn Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1814).”
Application, Fairhaven Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Park Avenue, south side Tarkiln Hill Road - Worcester Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1815).”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 6 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1816).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 220 Adelaide Street (#1817) 969 Crescent Street (#1818) 65 Forest Street (#1819)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Cardoso Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 689 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1820).”
Application, Jr & Sons Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1297 Phillips Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 13, 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 #1821).”
Applications, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 18, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 73 Fern Street (#1822) 38 Milford Street (#1823)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavating, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 154 Brooklawn Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1824).”
Application, Fairhaven Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Park Avenue, south side Tarkiln Hill Road - Worcester Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1825).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 11, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 488 - 490 Ashley Boulevard (#1826) 26 - 28 Felton Street (#1827) 217 – 219 Irvington Street (#1828) 70 Lombard 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 October 13, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 861 Ashley Boulevard (#1838) 33 Washburn Street (#1839)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 145 - 147 West Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1840).”
Application, Couto Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 65 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1841).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint Relocation of one pole on Cherokee Street, this work is necessary for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project by MassDOT.
Received and placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and placed on file. (Matter #1842).”
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 #1843).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint Relocation of two poles on Sassaquin Avenue, this work is necessary for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project by MassDOT.
Received and placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and placed on file. (Matter #1844).”
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 #1845).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint Relocation of one pole on June Street, this work is necessary for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project by MassDOT.
Received and placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and placed on file. (Matter #1846).”
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 #1847).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint Relocation of seven poles on Acushnet Avenue, this work is necessary for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project by MassDOT.
Received and placed on file
From the minutes
“Received and placed on file. (Matter #1848).”
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 #1849).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy, for joint location of one stub pole on Shawmut Avenue, this work is necessary to support the existing pole line.
Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 09, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 09, 2023..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one Pole on Acushnet Avenue, this work is necessary for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project by MassDOT.
Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of approximately 205’ of Conduit and Cable and two new jointly owned poles on Rockdale Avenue; and 15’ of Conduit and Cable on Bolton Street at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue, this work is…
Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 79’ of Conduit and Cable in Nash Road, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 376 Nash Road.
Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Received And Hearing ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023..”
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