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May 8, 2024
6 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
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:05)
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 Hazelwood Park (at the center croquet court) in memory of Ruth Nicolaci. (Referred – February 22, 2024.) (Matter…
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 Hazelwood Park in memory of Ruth Nicolaci.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, 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 Hazelwood Park in memory of Ruth Nicolaci. (Matter #0263).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications discuss making New Bedford a Purple Heart City with signage that would recognize the City residents who have received the Purple Heart, and further that the signage would be located at the borders…
To table the matter at this time, as well as send the Purple Heart City guidelines information to the City’s Veterans Agent, Christopher Gomes.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time, as well as send the Purple Heart City guidelines information to the City’s Veterans Agent, Christopher Gomes. (Matter #0114).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lopes, Lima, Abreu, Carney, Giesta and Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications look into finding an appropriate location in the downtown area honoring Joe Jesus for the love and dedication he had for the City of New Bedford.…
To remove the item from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To remove the item from the table..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Gomes)
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Oliver, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration discuss the feasibility of erecting a dedication plaque honoring Philip C. Paleologos at the corner of Shawmut Avenue and…
To amend the Motion by adding Celeste Paleologos’ name.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To amend the Motion by adding Celeste Paleologos’ name..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Carney)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Gomes)
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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