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October 24, 2024
80 recorded votes, 2 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:
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Ordered, that the following petroleum license hereby be Revoked: 620 Belleville Avenue, originally granted to Nashawena Mills Corp. on April 27, 1950 – one steel 25,000 gallon fuel oil tank. (Note: Tanks were removed in September of 2019 in accordance with the requirements of the Office of…
Adopted
Communication, Jeffrey Glassman, on behalf of and President of Darn It Inc, requesting that the petroleum storage at 620 Belleville Avenue be Revoked, said facility has not stored, used or kept gasoline, kerosene or fuel oil at this location since the removal of the storage tank by Norman…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1729).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $30,064.00 in the Airport, Purchase of Services account for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1730).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1731).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $8,816.00 in the Arts, Culture and Tourism Fund, Purchase of Services account for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1732).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee in Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee in Finance. (Matter #1733).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Health Insurance Purchase of Services in the amount of $3,000,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1734).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1735).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $495,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Facilities and Fleet Purchase of Services in the amount of $495,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1736).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1737).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $485,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Solicitor Personal Services in the amount of $85,000.00 and Solicitor Purchase of Services in the amount of $400,000.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1738).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1739).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $142,307.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Auditor Personal Services in the amount of $64,872.00 and Auditor Purchase of Services in the amount of $77,435.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1740).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1741).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $100,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Ems Personal Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1742).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1743).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $76,989.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Labor Relations Personal Services in the amount of $66,314.00 and Labor Relations Purchase of Services in the amount of $10,675.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1744).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1745).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $50,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Assessors Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1746).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1747).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $40,017.00, from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Zoo Purchase of Services in the amount of $22,627.00 and Zoo Supplies in the amount of $17,390.00.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1748).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1749).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Appropriation of $20,500.00, from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1750).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1751).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Emergency Appointment of Nicholas Nanopoulos, New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board for a period of 60 days from the date of his swearing in, Mr. Nanopoulos will temporarily occupy the seat held by Edmund F. Craig, Jr. who has resigned.
Rule 38 Waived, Emergency Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Emergency Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1752).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kamile Khazan, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire December 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1753).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Arthur Glassman, New Bedford, MA to the Plannig Board; this term will expire November 2027.
Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived and Reappointment Confirmed – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1754).”
City of New Bedford City Council September 12, 2024 A Bond Order to Authorize the Borrowing of Funds to Pay Costs of Paving the Runway 5 Perimeter Road at the New Bedford Regional Airport and for the Payment of All Costs Incidental and Related Thereto. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1435).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Sections 2210 & 2200 – Appendix A – The Table of Principal Use Regulations – relating to Uses in the Waterfront Industrial District. Councillor Pereira made a motion to strike Sections 3&4 of the Ordinance. Amendment Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. ( Councillors Abreu,…
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Giesta and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1571).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 5400 and Section 5370 for Site Plan Review; Approval of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 1200 for Definitions, Section 2230 for Table of Use Regulations, and Section…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1755).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 5400 and Section 5370 for Site Plan Review.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – September 12, 2024;
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board – September 12, 2024; (Matter #1428).”
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1428).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 1200 for Definitions, Section 2230 for Table of Use Regulations, and Section 2000, Use and Dimensional Regulations and Appendix A – Table of Principal Use Regulations.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1429).”
An Ordinance, as Amended, amending Chapter 9, Section 4000, establishing the Kings Highway Transit Oriented Development District (Kh-tod).
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1430).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, the revolving fund known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $5,000.00 is…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1756).”
City of New Bedford City Council June 13, 2024 Ordered, that in accordance with M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $5000 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of a 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1757).”
Petition, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting 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…
Residency Waiver Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Residency Waiver Granted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1366).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council, Approval of 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.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1759).”
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…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1445).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1760).”
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.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1553).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to City Council, Approval of the Appointment of Matthew Thomas Pauliks, Lakeville, MA as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1761).”
Application,
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1558).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1762).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Matthew D. Provencher, New Bedford, MA, to the Licensing Board, replacing Marcellino “Sonny” Almeida, whose term to has expired; this term will expire June 2028.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1763).”
Special Permit Application, Kholoud Swenson, d/b/a Mikos Auto Group, Inc., for a Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals, at 319 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Application Received – May 06, 2024.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Audit, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Audit review all expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for various city departments as requested by the Committee.
Recommended by the Committee on Audit
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1765).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Audit review all expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for various city departments as requested by the Committee.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Public Safety & Neighborhoods Committee meet with Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Fire Chief Scott Kruger and Emergency Medical Services (Ems) Director Michael Thomas for the purpose of implementing EpiPens and nasal spray treatments in every…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1766).”
Written Motion, Councillors Choquette, Abreu and Gomes, Baptiste and Council President Carney, requesting, that the Board of Health, the Department of Inspectional Services, Paul Oliveira, Chief of Police, Scott Kruger, Chief of the New Bedford Fire Department and Mr. Robert Hughes (owner, House of…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1767).”
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. Passed to a Second Reading – June 13, 2024.
Removed from the TABLE
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE. (Matter #1000).”
Passed to Be Ordained – Failed,
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to Be Ordained – Failed, Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes and Oliver in FAVOR) (Matter #1000).”
Constable Bond, Richard A. Moniz, Dartmouth, MA 02747, in the amount of $5,000.00, with Hanover Insurance Company. Approved.
Approved
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 08, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 19 Hathaway Road (#1769) North Water Street @ Elm Street (#1770) 2147…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Electric, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 08, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: South Second Street, between Walnut Street and School Street (#1772) Weld Street,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1088 June Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1774).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 159 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1775).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 117 Union Street (rear of building, at Barker’s Lane), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 15, 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 #1776).”
Application, Eversource Electric, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 175 MacArthur Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 16, 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 #1777).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 154 Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 17, 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 #1778).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 140 Nauset Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1779).”
Application, Nelm Corp Building Fun, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Rodman School, 497 Mill Street at intersection of Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1780).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 08, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 19 Hathaway Road (#1781) North Water Street @ Elm Street (#1782) 2147 Acushnet Avenue (#1783)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 08, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: South Second Street, between Walnut Street and School Street (#1784) Weld Street, between State Street and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 1088 June Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1786).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 159 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1787).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 117 Union Street (rear of building, at Barker’s Lane), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 15, 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 #1788).”
Application, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, of 175 MacArthur Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 16, 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 #1789).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 154 Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 17, 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 #1790).”
Application, Century Paving & Construction Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 140 Nauset Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1791).”
Application, Nelm Corp Building Fun, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Rodman School, 497 Mill Street at intersection of Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1792).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 08, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 77 - 79 Belleville Road (#1793) 67 Conduit Street (#1794) Brier Street – Rockdale Avenue, intersection of Brier 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 October 17, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 16 Bullard Street (#1796) 76 - 78 Hemlock Street (#1797) Intersection of Purchase Street and Cedar Grove Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas., to Disturb the Surface, of 4462 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 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 #1800).”
Application, 1-800-Pack-rat, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 169 Aquidneck Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1801).”
Application, Win-Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Walden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 30, 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 #1802).”
Application, Win-Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Wamsutta Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 03, 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 #1803).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company for location of approximately 117’ of Conduit in Rodney French Boulevard, this work is necessary to upgrade failed electrical equipment at customer station #697.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, November 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, November 14, 2024..”
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