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April 8, 2024
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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 – September 14, 2023.)…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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. (Matter #1534).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Carney)
The following motion was not read, as the Committee was informed that the application was withdrawn. 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 Buttonwood…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in honor of Ed and Rosemary Ruel.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in honor of ED AND ROSEMARY RUEL. (Matter #2025).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
The reading of the following motion was waived per request of the Clerk. 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 Hazelwood Park (at the center croquet…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0263).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Carney)
Related Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and the Administration plan a dedication ceremony for the newly named Tavares Brother’s Way. (Referred – January 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0008)
To table this matter at this time, with the condition that the Chair work with Ms. Janet Barbosa, Representative of the Mayor’s Office, in planning a dedication ceremony.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table this matter at this time, with the condition that the Chair work with Ms. Janet Barbosa, Representative of the Mayor’s Office, in planning a dedication ceremony. (Matter #0008).” (Motion: Carney, second: Abreu)
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