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October 15, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Shane A. Burgo, Leo Choquette, Linda M. Morad
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:12)
- Pereira arrived late (7:33)
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing on an Application, Kholoud Swenson, d/b/a Mikos Auto Group, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 319 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Application Received – May 06, 2024.) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 and…
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on Application, Kholoud Swenson, d/b/a Mikos Auto Group, Inc., for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 319 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on APPLICATION, Kholoud Swenson, d/b/a Mikos Auto Group, Inc., for a SPECIAL PERMIT for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 319 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Oliver, second: Giesta)
Public Hearing on an Application, Chris Correia and Jordan Rebello, d/b/a Neighborhood Auto Sales, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 297 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Application Received – September 12, 2024.) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on…
To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing to Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Gomes)
Petition, Elizabeth Silva, Westport, MA d/b/a Dewey’s Finds, 52 Brigham Street, Suite #7, New Bedford, MA requesting that she be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Petition, Elizabeth Silva, Westport, MA d/b/a Dewey’s Finds, 52 Brigham Street, Suite #7, New Bedford, MA requesting that she be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the PETITION, Elizabeth Silva, Westport, MA d/b/a Dewey’s Finds, 52 Brigham Street, Suite #7, New Bedford, MA requesting that she be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES. (Matter #1366).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Denise Affonseca, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Miss Dee’s Transportation, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Denise Affonseca, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Miss Dee’s Transportation, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Application for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of DENISE AFFONSECA, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA d/b/a MISS DEE’S TRANSPORTATION, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #1445).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Ana L. Valentin Burgos, 627 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Gerana’s Transportation, INC., 211 Weld Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire June…
To Table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To Table the matter at this time. (Matter #1446).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Giesta)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Matthew Thomas Pauliks, Lakeville, MA as a Constable. (Referred – September 26, 2024.) (Matter Id #1557)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Matthew Thomas Pauliks, Lakeville, MA as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of MATTHEW THOMAS PAULIKS, Lakeville, MA as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #1557).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Oliver)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Michael J. Harrington, Esq., as an Assistant City Solicitor for a term to expire December 31, 2024. (Referred – September 26, 2024.) (Matter Id #1553)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Michael J. Harrington, Esq., as an Assistant City Solicitor for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of MICHAEL J. HARRINGTON, ESQ., as an ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR for a term to expire December 31, 2024. (Matter #1553).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Carney)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Matthew D. Provencher, New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board, replacing Marcelino “Sonny” Almeida, whose term has expired; this term will expire June 2028. (Referred – September 26, 2024.) (Matter Id #1554)
To receive and place on file an Email/Communication from Christina Connelly, Coo, City of New Bedford, withdrawing the Appointment of Matthew D. Provencher, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board. Appointments & Briefings Committee October 15, 2024
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file an Email/Communication from Christina Connelly, COO, City of New Bedford, withdrawing the APPOINTMENT of MATTHEW D. PROVENCHER, New Bedford, MA, to the LICENSING BOARD. Appointments & Briefings Committee October 15, 2024 (Matter #1554).”
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on Appointment of Matthew D. Provencher, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on APPOINTMENT of MATTHEW D. PROVENCHER, New Bedford, MA, to the LICENSING BOARD. (Matter #1554).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Oliver)
Communication, Councillors Pereira, Abreu and Gomes, submitting a Petition from residents of the South End of the City of New Bedford related to the sewage treatment facility located on South Rodney French Boulevard. (To be Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings, the Department of…
To Table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To Table the matter at this time. (Matter #1584).” (Motion: Pereira, 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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