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July 18, 2024
70 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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
During the meeting:
- Burgo arrived late ()
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Burgo, 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 of Thursday, July 18, 2024, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1201).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,013,217.00, from Wastewater Retained Earnings to Wastewater Special Projects Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1202).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1203).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, 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 Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1204).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1205).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Partial Termination of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation (Aul) for construction of a new elementary school at the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant site.
Referred to the Committee on City Property – FAILS _
The minutes record 2–8 with 11 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
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – FAILS _ Yeas 2, Nays 8. (Councillors Abreu and Carney IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1206).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1206).”
Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of New Bedford, a Partial Termination of Notice of Activity and Use Limitation (Aul) for the construction of a new facility serving grades K-5 on an alternative site to consolidate the student populations of the existing…
Referred to the Committee on City Property – FAILS _
The minutes record 2–8 with 11 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
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – FAILS _ Yeas 2, Nays 8. (Councillors Abreu and Carney IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1207).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo
From the minutes
“Adopted. – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Burgo not present for vote.) (Matter #1207).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip) Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement, and Resolution, approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a ten (10) year Tax Increment Exemption (TIE), on behalf of Franklin…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1208).”
Tax Increment Exemption Agreement, between the City and Franklin Hospitality Corp.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1209).”
Resolution,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1210).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the following individuals as New Bedford Police Officers, to be sworn in on July 26, 2024: Jonathan Andrew Noah Brum Matthew Caron Matthew Costa Orlando Franco Jose Velez Cassie White
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1211).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, relative to an annual modification in the Unit C Salary Schedule. Passed to a Second Reading – June 13, 2024.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Burgo not present for vote.) (Matter #0998).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-19.1 of the Code of Ordinance, Relative to the Repeal of the Single Use Plastic Bag Ban Prohibition.
TABLED
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of concerned residents, that the Traffic Commission erect additional speed limit signs on Rockdale Avenue and place a digital speed limit sign on or around 676 Rockdale Avenue; and further, that the Department of Public…
Referred to the Traffic Commission, Department of Public Infrastructure, and New Bedford Police Department
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission, Department of Public Infrastructure, and New Bedford Police Department. (Matter #1212).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the New Bedford Traffic Commission and the Department of Public Infrastructure consider the installation of a speed table on Alva Street to address the concerns of the residents.
Referred to the Traffic Commission and the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission and the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1213).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliver, Morad, Abreu, Lopes, Baptiste, Giesta, Carney and Gomes, requesting, that Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Executive Secretary to the Traffic Commission Laurie Alfonso, City Solicitor Eric Jaikes, Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom, and a representative from the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1214).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte and the appropriate representative from Eversource's Roadway Repair Division appear before the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods to review the detailed listing of streets in the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1215).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Oliver, Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Pereira, Carney and Gomes, requesting that our State Delegation establish a mechanism for the licensing, inspection and health requirements for any property in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that will be used in the capacity of…
Referred to our Local State Delegation
From the minutes
“Referred to our Local State Delegation. (Matter #1216).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Pereira and Choquette, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Michelle Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship, to discuss New Bedford's Floodplain Management and explore the possibility of joining FEMA's Community Rating System.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1217).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Facilities and Fleet Management Director Jennifer Vieira, Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the construction currently being performed at the former Downtown Police Station located at 572…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1218).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting a Motion passed 2-0 at its Open Meeting on June 20, 2024, and requesting the City Council Adopt, and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the annual Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2025, as determined by the Commissioner…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1219).”
City of New Bedford City Council July 18, 2024 Ordered, That pursuant to M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 3.4% for Fiscal Year 2025. Said increase is equal to the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1220).”
City of New Bedford City Council July 18, 2024 Ordered, That the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 3.4% for Fiscal Year 2025. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1221).”
City of New Bedford City Council July 18, 2024 Ordered, That the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C is hereby increased by 3.4% for Fiscal Year 2025. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1222).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 11 William Street, (Map 53, Lot 105) a circa 1949, one story concrete block and stucco building, advising that “the structure is located with the Bedford-Landing Local Historic District and…
Demolition Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Demolition Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1223).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Zachary Andrade, Joseph Jorge, Kyle King, Jordan Mello, Devin Ouimet, Hermis Rivera and Shawn Souto, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Firefighters.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1224).”
Citation, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Jason and Melanie Pepin, in recognition of the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the new downtown location of Ground Floor Coffee Company and with heartfelt wishes for many years of growth and success.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1225).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes. requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Maxfield Street, from Summit Street to Rockdale Avenue, on Saturday, July 06, 2024, from 10:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of A Neighborhood Block Party. Granted Provisionally by the 2024 City Council…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1226).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street, (For an Event at Custom House Square and Wings Court) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 9:00 A.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of The 3RD Eye Open.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Middle Street, from Cedar Street to Emerson Street, and the Intersection of Ash Street and Elm Street, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of Youth Celebration Day.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Second Street to Bethel Street, on Thursday, August 08, 2024, at 4:00 P.m. to 9:30 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Night Summer in the Seaport. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); on Friday, August…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Acushnet Avenue, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 5:30 P.m. to 6:30 P.m., for the purpose of Together We Can – an Overdose Awareness Event. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brooklawn Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue; Acushnet Avenue, from Wood Street to Earle Street; Earle Street, from Acushnet…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Madeira Avenue to Belleville Avenue for a distance of 300 feet, on Sunday, August 04, 2024, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Madeira Avenue, on: Thursday, August 01, 2024, from: 5:00 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue; Madeira Avenue, from Davis Street to Tinkham Street; Hathaway Street, from North…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Jason W. Parillo, on behalf of Parallel 1260 Shawmut Ave LLC/Handup US LLC, 100 Duchaine Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745, for permission to erect and maintain a non-illuminated, 67.89” x 40.22”, projecting sign at 229 – 241 Coffin Avenue, New Bedford, MA,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1236).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Barbara Diane Yell, on behalf of RoyalT LLC, 1856 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, for permission to erect and maintain an illuminated, 76” x 111”, projecting sign at 1856 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746, Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1237).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for meetings held on June 6, 2024 and June 20, 2024; the Cemetery Board for a meeting held on May 15, 2024; the Board of…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1238).”
Application, Colantonio, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at portion of Purchase Street onto all of Spring Street (from the Zeiterion property to entrance of DeMello Bldg. construction site), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 03, 2024, subject to ratification by…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1239).”
Application, Communications Construction Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 97 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1240).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 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 #1244).”
Application, New England Boring Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1296 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 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 #1248).”
Application, Pro Paving & Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 84 Grape Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 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 #1249).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 63 David Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 28, 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 #1250).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Herman Melville Boulevard (Plot 072/Lot 0294 and Plot 072/Lot 0301), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 08, 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 #1251).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1259).”
Application, Farland Corp. Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 327 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 09, 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 #1260).”
Application, Pond View Excavation, Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 145 – 147 West Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 10, 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 #1261).”
Application, Communications Construction Group, to Disturb the Surface, of 97 James Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 24, 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 #1262).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 40 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 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 #1266).”
Application, New England Boring Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, of 1296 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 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 #1270).”
Application, Pro Paving & Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 84 Grape Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 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 #1271).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 63 David Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 28, 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 #1272).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Herman Melville Boulevard (Plot 072/0294 and Plot 072/0301), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 08, 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 #1273).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1 Johnny Cake Hill, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1281).”
Application, Farland Corp,. Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 327 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 09, 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 #1282).”
Application, Pond View Excavation, Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 145 – 147 West Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 10, 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 #1283).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 319 South Second Street, Grinnell Street – South Street (#1284) 612 Whittier Street, Hawthorn Street – Plymouth Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 03, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 139 Fair Street, Hemlock Street – Bolton Street (working in street & intersection) (#1286) 734 Brock Avenue, Mott Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 03, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Lucy Street, working from Acushnet Avenue to Bartlett Street (including intersections) (#1299) 3770-3792 Acushnet Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 8 Mulberry Street (#1303) 55 Plymouth Street (#1304) 1532 Acushnet Avenue (#1305) 651 Purchase…
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 14 Reynolds Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1310).”
Application, Hiller Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 44 Bourne Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 09, 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 #1311).”
Application, Couto Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 549 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 10, 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 #1312).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. for location of underground Conduit line in Acushnet Avenue, this work is necessary to bring service to a pedestrian bridge shelter/building in connection with the New Bedford Commuter Rail project.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, August 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, August 13, 2024..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 35' of Conduit in North Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 449 North Street, a New Bedford Public Schools property.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, August 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, August 13, 2024..”
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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