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November 9, 2023
68 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: 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: Ian Abreu
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Members of the City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, November 09, 2023, due to illness.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1850).”
Hearing, Ordered, that Howland Street from Acushnet Avenue to South Second Street, be renamed Tavares Way. (Please note there are no houses or businesses on said street.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Hearing, 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 9, 2023 – October 26, 2023.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1852).”
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 #1853).”
Hearing, 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 – October 26, 2023.…
Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded in Book of Location Order Records. (Matter #1855).”
Hearing, 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…
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1856).”
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 #1857).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 79’ of Conduit and Cable in Church Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 376 Nash Road. Received And Hearing Ordered For Thursday, November 9, 2023 – October 26, 2023.
Hearing Held
Petition placed on file
From the minutes
“Petition placed on file. (Matter #1858).”
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 #1859).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the New Private Livery License, 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1860).”
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…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1533).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the New Private Livery License, on behalf of Valery Morpeau, 152 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a J and V, 152 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1861).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Valery Morpeau, 152 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a J and V, 152 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry passengers…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1664).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that Ms. Soraia Fonseca come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to further discuss her ideas on Children’s Advocacy/Mental…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1862).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that Ms. Soraia Fonseca come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to further discuss her ideas on Children’s Advocacy/Mental Health. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Carney and Dunn, requesting that the Traffic Commission and the Administration immediately rescind their policy…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1863).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Carney and Dunn, requesting that the Traffic Commission and the Administration immediately rescind their policy which was instituted on June 24, 2022, in which the Traffic Commission voted to increase metered parking fines…
NO FURTHER ACTION
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 a representative from the Mitchell Administration, DPI Commissioner Jamie…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1864).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with a representative from the Mitchell Administration, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and a representative from New Bedford Waste Services, the company that took over for Abc Disposal, regarding the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Burgo, Morad and Lima, requesting that Mr. Erik Rousseau, Administrator, SRTA meet with the Committee on…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1865).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, Council President Abreu, Councillors Burgo, Morad and Lima, requesting that Mr. Erik Rousseau, Administrator, SRTA meet with the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to explain why SRTA is eliminating bus routes throughout the City, including Route 2 deviation…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that Griffin Court, from South Second Street to Jfk Memorial Boulevard be Renamed to Tavares Way, in honor of the band Tavares, for the contributions they have made to the City both musically and personally; and further, that a hearing be held in City…
Adopted as Amended
Hearing called for Thursday, January 11, 2024
From the minutes
“Hearing called for Thursday, January 11, 2024. (Matter #1866).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste and Council President Morad, requesting, on behalf of D.f. Pray, General Contractors, that the following street(s) be Closed: Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, from Monday, November 06, 2023, to Thursday, November 30, 2023, for the…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2023. (Matter #1867).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1867).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste and Council President Morad, requesting, on behalf of D.f. Pray, General Contractors, that the following street(s) be Closed: Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, from December 01, 2023 to May 31, 2024, for the purpose of utility work,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with the New Bedford Police Union for the purpose of discussing the Union’s concerns expressed in a letter from the Union leadership and the vote of no confidence in Police Chief Paul Oliveira;…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1869).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Chief of Police Paul Oliveira to a meeting to discuss the Police Department's policy and procedures on reporting crime to the public and to City officials, specifically regarding shootings…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #1870).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Khalil Arsanios, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a New Bedford Transportation, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, 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 #1871).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, to the City Council, submitting a Motion, passes 3- 0 at its Open Meeting on August 17, 2023, requesting that the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Order, relating to M.g.l., Chapter 59, Clause 41C, increasing the amount exemption for qualifying…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1872).”
Ordered, That pursuant to M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C, the exemption amount is hereby increased to $1,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2024.
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Burgo submitting a copy of an email regarding Rent Stabilization from Maria Rosario. (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 #1874).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, recognizing Terry Lopes, for being honored by M.o.l.i.f.e. as the recipient of the 2023 Katie Brienzo Personal Achievement Award and with thanks for his continued efforts to enhance the lives of so many in our community.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1875).”
Citation, Councillor Markey and Council President Morad, honoring Hannah (Nancy) H. Martin, in recognition of the Celebration of her 100th Birthday on November 3, 2023, and Wishes that the Good Lord will give her continued Health and Happiness.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1876).”
Citation, Council President Morad and Councillor Gomes, honoring Frederick J. Toomey, in recognition of 25+ years of volunteer service to The New Bedford Port Society and with sincere appreciation for your leadership and advocacy on behalf of the Port Society and restoration of the Seamen's Bethel…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1877).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, honoring Carlos Fernandes, in honor of his Appointment as a New Bedford Police Officer.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1878).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Kasey Lynn Tetreault, Treasure Hill Thrift Emporium, in recognition of the Grand Opening and for making New Bedford work again.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1879).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madison Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, on Thursday, November 02, 2023, from 8:00 A.m. to 12:00 P.m., for the purpose of Tree Trimming at the Intersection of Madison Street and South Sixth…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2023
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDA M. MORAD, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2023. (Matter #1880).”
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1880).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Market Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and Water Street, from Union Street to Elm…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Ian Daley, Taunton, MA 02780, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
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 Board of Assessors for meetings held on August 4, August 17, September 7, September 20 and October 5, 2023; Community Preservation Committee for a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1883).”
Application, Coastal Glazing LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 47 North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 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 #1884).”
Application, Pods of New England, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 107 Robeson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 27, 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 #1885).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Potter Street – Lot 122 (#1886) Potter Street – Lot 123 (#1887)
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 October 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 52 Tarkiln Hill Road (F.k.a. 58 Tarkiln Hill Road) 505 Purchase Street
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1888).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 549 County Street (Corner Lot - North Street side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 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 #1889).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 198 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 26, 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 #1890).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 27, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 513 North Front Street (#1892) 1502 Purchase Street (#1893)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1894).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Jean Street / Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 02, 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 #1895).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Potter Street - Lot 122 (#1896) Potter Street - Lot 123 (#1896a)
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 October 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 52 Tarkiln Hill Road (F.k.a. 58 Tarkiln Hill Road) (#1897) 505 Purchase Street (#1898)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 549 County Street (Corner Lot - North Street side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 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 #1899).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 198 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 26, 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 #1900).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 27, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 513 North Front Street (#1901) 1502 Purchase Street (#1902)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Jean Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1903).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Jean Street / Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 02, 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 #1904).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 24, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Jouvette Street, from County Street to 100 Jouvette Street (including intersections) (#1905) Division Street, from…
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 165 Frank Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 26, 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 #1909).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 322 Ashley Boulevard (#1910) West Rodney French Boulevard, from Calumet Street to South Rodney French Boulevard…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 65 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 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 #1912).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 02, 2023, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 55 Rotch Street (#1913) 86 Campbell Street (#1914) 88 Jouvette Street (#1915) 111 Rochambeau…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for joint location of one Pole in Orchard Street, this work is necessary for system improvements and reliability.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023..”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for joint location of one Pole in Acushnet Avenue, this work is requested by MassDOT for the Acushnet Avenue improvement project.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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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