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June 27, 2024
152 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Ian Abreu, Leo Choquette
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, submitting a letter informing Council President Carney and Honorable Members of the City Council, that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, due to a prior personal out of state commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1089).”
Communication, Councillor Choquette, to the City Council, notifying Council President that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, due to a last minute family medical issue
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1090).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 30’ of Conduit and one Manhole in North Second Street and 105’ of Conduit and one Manhole in Barker’s Lane, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 117 Union Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1091).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1092).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 40’ of Conduit, in Hyacinth Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 171 Rivet Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1093).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1094).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Amended Support Agreement between the City of New Bedford and the Zeiterion Theatre, Inc., with a term of seven (7) years.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1095).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1096).”
Support Agreement,
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1097).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 17, Section 17-14, Telephonic and Burglar Alarm System.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1098).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1099).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Paul Souza, New Bedford, MA, 02746, to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire in December 2026.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Approved
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Approved – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1100).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Re-appointment of Robert C. Bromley, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Veterans Advisory Board; this term will expire in December 2026.
Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Approved
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Appointment Approved – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1101).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Reverend Dr. Sandra Gatlin Whitley, New Bedford, MA, 02744, to the Council on Aging, Reverend Whitley will be replacing Zachary R. Boyer, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1102).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James R. Gagnon, a United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Veterans Advisory Board, Mr. Gagnon will be replacing Anthony Resendes, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1103).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of William Comeau, a United States Army Veteran, New Bedford, MA, 02745, to the Veterans Advisory Board, Mr. Comeau is replacing Elizabeth C. McNamara, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1104).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $73,250.00 from Health Insurance, to Zoo, Charges & Services in the amount of $23,500.00 and Zoo, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $49,750.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1105).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seventy-three Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($73,250) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Charges and Services………………………………………………………..$23,500 Zoo Supplies and…
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Giesta, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 3. (Councillors Giesta, Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0766).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council, Grant the Street Closing: a portion of Spring Street, from Purchase Street to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot, from Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 A.m. to Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00 P.m., for the purpose…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1106).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Spring Street, from Purchase Street to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot, from Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 A.m. to Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at…
Permission Granted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council, Grant the following sidewalk be obstructed: a portion of Purchase Street (starting at the Zeiterion property) and onto Spring Street (to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot), from Thursday, July 11, 2024 to Tuesday,…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1107).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following sidewalk(s) be Obstructed: a portion of Purchase Street (starting at the Zeiterion property) and onto Spring Street (to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot), from Thursday, July 11, 2024…
Permission Granted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $34,800,000.00 for the purpose of financing the capital planning, construction and all associated costs for implementation of water distribution and treatment systems improvements.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1108).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0758).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for rates and charges for wastewater services for Fiscal Year 2025.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Referred to a Special City Council Meeting, to be held on Monday, July 08, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
From the minutes
“Referred to a Special City Council Meeting, to be held on Monday, July 08, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. (Matter #1109).”
An Order,
Referred to the Special City Council Meeting to be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special City Council Meeting to be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers. (Matter #0755).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1110).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $300,000 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1111).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $8,300 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund, whose…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1112).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $50,000 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, whose…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1113).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $12,638.00 is…
Adopted
The minutes record 7–2 with 9 councilors present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Matter #0784).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes, PereiraNo: Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1114).”
An Order, as Amended,
Adoption FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes, PereiraNo: Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Adoption FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0780).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1115).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $110,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1116).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $55,000.00 is hereby…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Golf Course Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1117).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Golf Course Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $20,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1118).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $3,500.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Brittany B. Botelho, 185 Hathaway Road, Acushnet, MA 02743 d/b/a Project Independence Services, INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1119).”
Motion to Amend Approved
From the minutes
“Motion to Amend Approved. (Matter #1119).”
Motion for a Term of License – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion for a Term of License – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. (Matter #1119).”
Approved and License Granted
From the minutes
“Approved and License Granted. (Matter #1119).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Brittany B. Botelho, 185 Hathaway Road, Acushnet, MA 02743 d/b/a Project Independence Services, INC., 250 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery…
Motion to Amend Approved
From the minutes
“Motion to Amend Approved. (Matter #0862).”
Motion for a term of License – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion for a term of License – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (Matter #0862).”
Approved and Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Approved and Livery License Granted. (Matter #0862).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Carlos A. Tavares, 273 Loftus Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, Fernando Jorge Pereira Rodrigues, 258 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 and…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1120).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Carlos A. Tavares, 273 Loftus Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, Fernando Jorge Pereira Rodrigues, 258 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 and Joseph Manuel Sanchez, 798 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Joy…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0861).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Chris Lamontagne, 236 Hemlock Street, Apt. #2S, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Cardinal Logistics, INC., 236 Hemlock Street, Apt. #2S, New…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1121).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Chris Lamontagne, 236 Hemlock Street, Apt. #25, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a Cardinal Logistics, INC., 236 Hemlock Street, Apt. #25, New Bedford, MA 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0863).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Flor Pineda, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, d/b/a Flor Transportation, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Term of License – July…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1122).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Flor Pineda, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, d/b/a Flor Transportation, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, hereby submitting a copy of the Applications requesting a New Private Livery License, to carry…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0864).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Michele S. Tsaliagos, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health; Ms. Tsaliagos will be replacing Dr. Kimberly A. Griffith, who has resigned; this term will expire in February 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1123).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michele S. Tsaliagos, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health, Ms. Tsaliagos will be replacing Dr. Kimberly A. Griffith, who has resigned; this term will expire in February 2027.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Sworn-in) (Matter #0832).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Kristine Cunningham, New Bedford, MA to the Library Trustees; Ms. Cunningham will be replacing Kimberly Ferreira, whose term expired in April 2024; this term will expire in April 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1124).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kristine Cunningham, New Bedford, MA to the Library Trustees, Ms. Cunningham will be replacing Kimberly Ferreira, whose term expired in April 2024; this term will expire in April 2027.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Sworn-in) (Matter #0833).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Cara Busch, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Board of Library Trustees; Ms. Busch will be replacing Joshua Amaral who has resigned; this term will expire in April 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1125).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Cara Busch, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Board of Library Trustees, Ms. Busch will be replacing Joshua Amaral who has resigned; this term will expire in April 2027.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Sworn-in) (Matter #0640).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Von Marie Moniz, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Human Rights Commission; this term will expire in December 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1126).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Von Marie Moniz, New Bedford, MA, 02740, to the Human Rights Commission; this term will expire in December 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – May 07, 2024.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – May 07, 2024.) (Matter #0642).”
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Choquette
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Sworn-in) (Matter #0642).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the request by the Board of Election Commissioners, to change the polling location of the Holy Name of Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ward & Precinct 3D) to the Taber Mill Community Center, and from Taber Mill…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed. #1127)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request by the Board of Election Commissioners, to change the polling location of the Holy Name of Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ward & Precinct 3D) to the Taber Mill Community Center, and from Taber Mill Community Center (Ward & Precinct 3C) to…
Request Granted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, as Amended, for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Ems, Capital Outlay.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed and Adopted as Amended to $384,028.00
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed and Adopted as Amended to $384,028.00. (Matter #1128).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred Sixty-four Thousand, and Twenty Eight Dollars ($464, 028) $384,028 now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Capital Outlay………………………………………………………….$464,028 $384,028 To be…
Adopted, as Amended to $384,028
From the minutes
“Adopted, as Amended to $384,028. (Matter #0468).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Ems, Salaries and Wages in the amount of $338,517.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1129).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventeen Dollars ($338,517) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Salaries and Wages………………………………………………………………$338,517 To be…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $75,000.00 from Health Insurance, to Ems, Charges & Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1130).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Charges and Services……………………………………………………………… $75,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $295,000.00 from Health Insurance, to Police, Charges & Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1131).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($295,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Charges and Services……………………………………………………………..$295,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to Police, Charges & Services, in the amount of $113,110.00. Recommendation Followed.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1132).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand, One Hundred and Ten Dollars ($113,110) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Charges and Services……………………………………………………………..$113,110 To be certified…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $280,000.00, from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages to Fire Salaries and Wages.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1133).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Salaries and Wages be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Salaries and Wages…………………………………………………………………$280,000 To be…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $100,000.00, from Employee Benefits Charges and Services to Fire Charges and Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1134).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Employee Benefits Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Charges and Services……………………………………………………………….$100,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $45,000.00 from Health Insurance, to Elections, Charges & Services in the amount of $40,000.00 and Elections, Supplies & Materials in the amount of $5,000.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1135).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty-five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Elections Charges and Services…………………………………………………………...$40,000 Elections Supplies and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $6,040.00, from Auditor Charges and Services to Tourism Salaries and Wages.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1136).”
Motion to Adopt - FAILED
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt - FAILED – Yeas 5. Nays 3. (Councillors Burgo, Carney Gomes, Lopes and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1136).”
An Order,
Motion to Adopt - FAILED
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt - FAILED – Yeas 5. Nays 3. (Councillors Burgo, Carney Gomes, Lopes and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0982).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $350,000.00, from Health Insurance Charges and Services, to Public Infrastructure, Charges and Services in the amount of $50,000.00 and Public Infrastructure, Supplies and Materials in the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1137).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Health Insurance Charges and Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Charges and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,013,217.00, from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Special Projects Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1138).”
Motion to Adopt - FAILED
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt - FAILED – Yeas 2. Nays 6. (Councillors Gomes and Lopes IN FAVOR.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1138).”
An Order,
Motion to Adopt - FAILED
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt - FAILED – Yeas 2. Nays 6. (Councillors Gomes and Lopes IN FAVOR.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0986).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $2,750,000.00, from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Other Financing Uses.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Tabled
An Order,
Tabled
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $1,492,238.00 from Wastewater Retained Earning to the Fiscal Year 2025 Wastewater Budget.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Tabled
An Order,
Tabled
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,708,644.00, from Water Retained Earnings to Water Stabilization Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1141).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Million Seven Hundred and Eight Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty-four Dollars ($4,708,644) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Retained Earnings be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 6, Nays 2 (Councillors Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0990).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $4,250,000.00, from Water Retained Earnings to Water Other Financing Uses.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Motion to Adopt – FAILED
Yes: Gomes, LopesNo: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 6. (Councillors Gomes and Lopes IN FAVOR.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1142).”
An Order,
Motion to Adopt – FAILED
Yes: Gomes, LopesNo: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette
From the minutes
“Motion to Adopt – FAILED – Yeas 2, Nays 6. (Councillors Gomes and Lopes IN FAVOR.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0992).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $33,500.00 from Snow, to Assessors, Charges & Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1143).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty-three Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($33,500) now standing to the credit of the account from Snow be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Assessors Charges and Services……………………………………………………….$4,708,644 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $28,000.00 from CFO Salaries and Wages Account in the amount of $20,000.00 and Auditor, Charges and Services in the amount of $8,000.00 to Mayors, Salaries and Wages.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1144).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty-eight Thousand Dollars ($28,000) now standing to the credit of the account from CFO Salaries and Wages Account ($20,000) and the account from Auditor Charges and Services (8,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mayors Salaries…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 1 (Councillor Morad OPPOSED. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0980).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to Waste Collection and Disposal, Charges and Services in the amount of $1,896,712.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1145).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Million, Eight Hundred Ninety-six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($1,896,712) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Waste Collection and Disposal Charges and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services in the amount of $2,200,000.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1146).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: General Government Unclassified Charges and Services…………………………$2,200,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $2,484,000.00, from City Council Salaries and Wages in the amount of $35,000.00; Assessors Salaries and Wages in the amount of $72,000.00; Treasurers Salaries and Wages in the amount of…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1147).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million, Four Hundred and Eighty-four Thousand Dollars ($2,484,000) now standing to the credit of the account from : City Council Salaries and Wages $ 35,000 Assessors Salaries and Wages $ 72,000 Treasurers Salaries and Wages $ 60,000 Labor Relations Salaries and Wages…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $5,710,000.00, from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $3,170,000.00 and the OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $2,540.000.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1148).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Million, Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($5,710,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Stabilization Fund……………………………………………………………………...$3,170.000 OPEB Trust…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council, take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Order and Support Agreement with Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. for the management and operation of the Zeiterion Theatre building as a performing arts center.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1149).”
An Order, that the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to enter into a seven-year Support Agreement with Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. for the management and operation of the Zeiterion Theatre building as a performing arts center.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Support Agreement, between the City of New Bedford, a municipal corporation with an address of 133 William Street, New Bedford MA and Zeiterion Theatre, Inc., a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation with an address of 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Robert Ekstrom provide the Committee on Finance a detailed listing of costs associated with the newly signed Capitol Waste Services contract from…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1150).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that CFO Robert Ekstrom provide the Committee on Finance a detailed listing of costs associated with the newly signed Capitol Waste Services contract from inception through April 30, 2024, these expenditures will be discussed in conjunction with the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Orders for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account to various funds.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1151).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Orders for the Transfer out of the Free Cash Account, to the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $3,170,000.00; to the OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $1,270,000.00; to General Government Unclassified, Charges & Services in the amount of…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Transfer from the Free Cash Account, to the Stabilization Fund in the amount of $3,170,000.00 and the OPEB Trust Fund in the amount of $1,270,000.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1152).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Abreu, requesting, that our Federal Legislative Delegation consider amending the American with Disabilities Act to include the following verbiage as it relates to sober homes "sober homes purporting to be allowed in single family zones districts shall have to…
Rule 17 Waived and Referred to the Federal Legislative Delegation
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived and Referred to the Federal Legislative Delegation – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1153).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira, Oliver and Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Audit open an investigation into the Fiscal Year 2024 deficit spending by Departments who are in violation of M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 31 “liabilities in excess of appropriations forbidden”.
Referred to the Committee on Audit
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Audit. (Matter #1154).”
Written Motion, Councillors Pereira, Oliver and Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Audit receive quarterly monthly reports for expenditures from every department and account.
Motion Amended to request Monthly reports and Referred to the Committee on Audit, CFO Robert Ekstrom, the Auditor and the Administration
From the minutes
“Motion Amended to request Monthly reports and Referred to the Committee on Audit, CFO Robert Ekstrom, the Auditor and the Administration. (Matter #1155).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Giesta, requesting, that the Mitchell Administration and New Bedford Tourism Office, allocate the appropriate funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to assist Club Madeirense S.s. Sacramento’s request of the City to nationally broadcast this year’s…
Referred to the Mitchell Administration, New Bedford Tourism Office, and CFO Robert Ekstrom
From the minutes
“Referred to the Mitchell Administration, New Bedford Tourism Office, and CFO Robert Ekstrom. (Matter #1156).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with a representative of Eversource Electric and Vineyard Wind to discuss the possibility of working with the City to get the Butler Flats lighthouse, a beacon of light, lit again.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the Southcoast Community Foundation
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings and the Southcoast Community Foundation. (Matter #1157).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City take immediate action with ARPA money to revitalize the Mother Teresa Park, located at North and Chestnut Streets, this park was dedicated to Mother Teresa and has become a beacon within the community not only for the neighborhood kids,…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications. (Matter #1158).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Glenda B. Reyes, 68 Erin Court, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a Reyes Transportation, 68 Erin Court, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New Private Livery License to carry…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1159).”
Communication, Ramon Silva, Senior Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to City Council, submitting a 10-year TIF agreement for Horacio’s Inc. and a 5-year STA for WildFish LLC dba Red’s Best.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1160).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Horacios’s, Inc.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1161).”
Resolution, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Agreement with WildFish LLC and Ss Hassey LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1162).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a letter of support for Case #4564, a special permit petition submitted by Tin Woodman, LLC to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1163).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Illinois Street, from Pine Grove Street to St. Gabriel Church Parking Lot (All Saints School) on Sunday, June 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Church Picnic. Granted Provisionally…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1164).”
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 May 15, 2024, May 23, 2024 and May 31, 2024; the Board of Health for all meeting held from February 02,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1165).”
Application, Kamp Construction Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 98 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2024, 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 #1166).”
Application, A.p. Whitaker & Sons, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1157 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2024, 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 #1167).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction between Butler Street and East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 2024, 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 #1168).”
Application, Communications Construction Group, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 69 Maple Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 2024, 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 #1169).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at ss Hathaway Road 122 wx Apple Tree Lane (E) ww - 25191, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2024, 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 #1170).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 957 Glen Street (#1171) 66 Oakland Street (#1172)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Danella Line Services of MA, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 474 Mount Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2024, 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 #1173).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, between Butler Street and East Rodney French Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 2024, 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 #1174).”
Application, Communications Construction Group, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 69 Maple Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 2024, 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 #1175).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of ss Hathaway Road 122 wx Apple Tree Lane (E) ww - 25191, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2024, 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 #1176).”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 957 Glen Street (#1177) 66 Oakland Street (#1178)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Danella Line Services of MA, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 474 Mount Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2024, 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 #1179).”
Application, Eversource Gas to Disturb the Surface, of 294 Cedar Street, Locust Street – Parker Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 11, 2024, 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 #1180).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 21, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Rockdale Avenue, Allen Street – Bluefield Street (#1181) 53 Mary Street (#1182) Warwick Street, Rockland Street –…
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 135 Summer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 2024, 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 #1193).”
Application, A.p. Whitaker & Sons, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1440 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 2024, 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 #1194).”
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