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October 28, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (6:02)
- Gomes arrived late (6:02)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park (400 Rivet Street or Swift Street) in honor of Rodolfo & Maria Amelia Almeida. (Referred – August…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park (400 Rivet Street or Swift Street) in honor of Rodolfo & Maria Amelia Almeida.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park (400 Rivet Street or Swift Street) in honor of RODOLFO & MARIA AMELIA ALMEIDA. (Matter #1363).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located at Fort Taber, near the military museum, or Buttonwood Park (not in the Buttonwood Park Zoo), in memory of Nancy and Edwin…
To receive and place on file the Communication submitted by the applicants.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the Communication submitted by the applicants. (Matter #1447).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located at Fort Taber, near the military museum, or Buttonwood Park (not in the Buttonwood Park Zoo), in memory of Nancy and Edwin Mello.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located at Fort Taber, near the military museum, or Buttonwood Park (not in the Buttonwood Park Zoo), in memory of NANCY and EDWIN MELLO. (Matter #1447).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of Nyell Richard Nascimento, “Naz”. (Referred – September 12, 2024.) (Matter Id #1448)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of Nyell Richard Nascimento, “Naz”.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of NYELL RICHARD NASCIMENTO, “NAZ”. (Matter #1448).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at any City beach, biking and/or walking path, in memory of Fatima Moniz Castelo. (Referred – September 12, 2024.)…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at any City beach, biking and/or walking path, in memory of Fatima Moniz Castelo.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at any City beach, biking and/or walking path, in memory of FATIMA MONIZ CASTELO. (Matter #1449).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located at Hazelwood Park the northeast green at Hazelwood Park (west facing bench), in memory of Donald Poitras. (Referred –…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located at Hazelwood Park the northeast green at Hazelwood Park (west facing bench), in memory of Donald Poitras.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located at Hazelwood Park the northeast green at Hazelwood Park (west facing bench), in memory of DONALD POITRAS. (Matter #1450).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of Hadley Ann Peternel, to be located on Brownell Street, in front of the Zoo. (Referred – October 10, 2024.)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of Hadley Ann Peternel, to be located on Brownell Street, in front of the Zoo.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque, in memory of HADLEY ANN PETERNEL, to be located on Brownell Street, in front of the Zoo..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Lopes)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications discuss making New Bedford a Purple Heart City with signage that would recognize the City residents who have received the Purple Heart, and further that the signage would be located at the borders…
To remove from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table. (Matter #0114).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Gomes)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications discuss making New Bedford a Purple Heart City with signage that would recognize the City residents who have received the Purple Heart, and further that the signage would be located at the borders of the City and including any highw
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications discuss making New Bedford a Purple Heart City with signage that would recognize the City residents who have received the Purple Heart, and further that the signage would be located at the borders of the City and including any highway entrances. (Matter #0114).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Council President Carney, Councillors Giesta, Lopes, Pereira, Oliver and Burgo, 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…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1158).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Carney)
Related Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and the Administration plan a dedication ceremony for the newly named Tavares Brother’s Way. (Referred – January 11, 2024.) (Matter Id #0008)
To recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Related Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and the Administration plan a dedication ceremony for the newly named Tavares Brother’s Way.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the RELATED MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications and the Administration plan a dedication ceremony for the newly named TAVARES BROTHER’S WAY. (Matter #0008).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
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