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April 24, 2024
23 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Project 21: The request is $102,500.00. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, Inc. plans to restore the Aldrich Kempton home on 549 County Street. The building, now known as YWCA Drayton House, provides twelve residences to low-income women. The restoration plans include the restoration of the building…
To receive and place on file the letter submitted by Kristina da Fonseca, Executive Director, SouthCoast Fair Housing.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the letter submitted by Kristina da Fonseca, Executive Director, SouthCoast Fair Housing..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Giesta)
The Chair referenced her earlier comment made at the beginning of the meeting that she would take individual roll call votes on each project presented. On a motion by Councillor Morad the Committee Voted: to approve $35,000.00 for the Boys and Girls Club Playground – Project 1. This motion passed…
To approve $35,000.00 for the Boys and Girls Club Playground – Project 1.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $35,000.00 for the Boys and Girls Club Playground – Project 1..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $25,000.00 for the Cape Verdean Ultramarine Band and Club – Project 2.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $25,000.00 for the Cape Verdean Ultramarine Band and Club – Project 2..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $250,000.00 for the Capitol Theater Interior Restoration – Project 3.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Choquette, Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $250,000.00 for the Capitol Theater Interior Restoration – Project 3..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $50,000.00 for the City Clerk Record Preservation Phase III – Project 4.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $50,000.00 for the City Clerk Record Preservation Phase III – Project 4..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $275,000.00 for the Citywide Signage for Parks – Project 5.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $275,000.00 for the Citywide Signage for Parks – Project 5..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $13,200.00 for the Digitization of Maritime Records Phase III – Project 6.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $13,200.00 for the Digitization of Maritime Records Phase III – Project 6..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $60,000.00 for the First Baptist/Steeple Playhouse Restoration – Project 7.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $60,000.00 for the First Baptist/Steeple Playhouse Restoration – Project 7..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $65,000.00 for the Howland Family Portrait Conservation – Project 8.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $65,000.00 for the Howland Family Portrait Conservation – Project 8..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $95,000.00 for the James Arnold Mansion Mansard, Dormer and Cornice Repair – Project 9.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, LopesNo: Baptiste, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $95,000.00 for the James Arnold Mansion Mansard, Dormer and Cornice Repair – Project 9..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $85,000.00 for the Johnson House Electrical System Upgrade – Project 10.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $85,000.00 for the Johnson House Electrical System Upgrade – Project 10..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $30,000.00 for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Archives Phase II – Project 11.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $30,000.00 for the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center Archives Phase II – Project 11..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $285,000.00 for the New Bedford Superior Courthouse Façade Restoration – Project 12.
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, LopesNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $285,000.00 for the New Bedford Superior Courthouse Façade Restoration – Project 12..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $50,800.00 for the Riverside Park Heat Island Relief Project – Project 13.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $50,800.00 for the Riverside Park Heat Island Relief Project – Project 13..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $185,000.00 for the Roberto Clemente Park Improvements – Project 14.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $185,000.00 for the Roberto Clemente Park Improvements – Project 14..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $23,5000.00 for the Rotch-Jones-Duff House Securing History – Project 15.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $23,5000.00 for the Rotch-Jones-Duff House Securing History – Project 15..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $225,000.00 for the Strand Theater Restoration – Project 16.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $225,000.00 for the Strand Theater Restoration – Project 16..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $255,000.00 for the Talbot Apartments Restoration – Project 17.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $255,000.00 for the Talbot Apartments Restoration – Project 17..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $25,000.00 for the Underground Railroad Café and Gallery – Project 18.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $25,000.00 for the Underground Railroad Café and Gallery – Project 18..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $25,000.00 for the William H. Carney Lodge #200 – Project 19.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $25,000.00 for the William H. Carney Lodge #200 – Project 19..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $40,000.00 for the YMCA Renovation – Project 20.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $40,000.00 for the YMCA Renovation – Project 20..” (Motion: Morad)
To approve $102,500.00 for the YWCA Residential Services – Project 21.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Choquette
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor , the Committee VOTED: to approve $102,500.00 for the YWCA Residential Services – Project 21..” (Motion: Morad)
To amend the Community Preservation Act Funding recommendations to $1,915,000.00.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: to amend the Community Preservation Act Funding recommendations to $1,915,000.00..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Oliver)
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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