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November 14, 2024
137 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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, 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 on Rodney French Boulevard.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1804).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1805).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, notifying of the establishment and posting for hire a full-time position titled “Director of Data Management.”
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, ChoquetteNo: Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 7. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney and Choquette IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1806).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1806).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement for $1.00 in favor of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for electric service at the School Department’s new central kitchen, located at 449 North Street.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1807).”
City of New Bedford City Council November 14, 2024 Ordered, that the Mayor is authorized to execute an easement from the City of New Bedford to Nstar Electric Co. d/b/a Eversource Energy a Massachusetts Corporation an easement in the form attached hereto for property located at 449 North Street.
Adopted
Easement, between the City of New Bedford and Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the Department of Public Infrastructure is authorized to retain a licensed appraiser to determine the value and just compensation for a portion of a parcel located within the discontinued right of way of Cedar Grove Street to…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, MoradThe minutes spell one name “Oliveira”; the only councilor with a similar name is Councilor Oliver, so it is read as Oliver. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Oliveira and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1810).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1810).”
City of New Bedford City Council November 14, 2024 Ordered, that the Department of Infrastructure by its Commissioner, Jamie Ponte, is authorized to retain a licensed appraiser to determine the value and just compensation for a portion of a parcel located within the discontinued right of way of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
The minutes record 5–6 but name 4 councilors as in favor, so the names and the count do not match; individual votes are not shown. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1811).”
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the Mayor and City Council President are authorized on behalf of the City to accept a grant of easement from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the new pedestrian bridge over Route 18.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1812).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1813).”
Easement, between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1814).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, to update the permit fee schedule for obstructions and disturbances on City Rights-of-Ways.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1815).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1816).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $13,494,375.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1817).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1818).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $500,000.00 for improvements to the North Trail at Buttonwood Park Project which borrowing shall be reimbursed upon receipt of $500,000.00 from the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC)…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1819).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1820).”
City of New Bedford City Council November 14, 2024 Resolution to File and Accept Grants with and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (“PARC”) Grant Program for Improvements to the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $1,500,000.00 for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for building a new elementary school to replace the Charles S. Ashley Elementary School located at 122 Rochambeau Street and the Jireh Swift…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1822).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1823).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy located at 247 Elm Street.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1824).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1825).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School located at 145 Essex…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1826).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1827).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School located at 286 South Second…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1828).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1829).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Carlos Pacheco Elementary School located at 261 Mount Pleasant…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1830).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1831).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Ellen R. Hathaway located at 256 Court Street.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1832).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1833).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School located at 361 Cedar Grove…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1834).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1835).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School located 1097 Braley Road.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1836).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1837).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $150,000.00 for the purpose of paying the costs associated with a schematic design and feasibility study for the proposed roof replacement project at Whaling City Jr/Sr. High School located at 455 County Street.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1838).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1839).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 10 of the City Code, to make the Code consistent with the recent consolidation of the City Council Office and the Clerk of Committees Office.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1840).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 10 of the City Code, to make the Code consistent with the recent consolidation of the City Council Office and the Clerk of Committees Office.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0958).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1841).”
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.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1363).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1842).”
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…
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1447).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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”.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1843).”
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”.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1448).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1844).”
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.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1449).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1845).”
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.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1450).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1846).”
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.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1665).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement from the City of New Bedford to Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of installing and maintaining utility services for the Ev Station…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1847).”
City of New Bedford City Council September 26, 2024 Ordered, that the Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of New Bedford to execute an easement from the City of New Bedford to Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for an easement in city-owned property, being a portion of…
Adopted
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council, that the proposal submitted by Historic Built, 75A Cummins Highway, Boston, MA 02131 has been hereby selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to an RFP for the property owned by the City at 170 Cove Street.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1848).”
City of New Bedford City Council November 14, 2024 Ordered, that the City Property Committee recommend approval of the sale of 170 Cove Street, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to…
Referred to the Committee on City Property – FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property – FAILED – Yeas 4, Nays 7. (Councillors Burgo, Gomes, Morad and Oliver IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1849).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #1849).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council, that the proposal submitted by South Coast Investments, Inc., 45 Slocum Road, Suite 3, Dartmouth, MA 02747, has been selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to an RFP for the property owned by the City at 384…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1850).”
City of New Bedford City Council November 14, 2024 Ordered, that the City Property Committee recommend approval of the sale of 834 Kempton Street, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor not present for vote.) (Matter #1851).”
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending to the City Council, that the proposal submitted by Gwozdz Development, LLC, 84 Spring Street, Suite 1, New Bedford, MA 02740 has been selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to an RFP for the property owned by the City at 754 Brock…
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1852).”
City of New Bedford City Council November 14, 2024 Ordered, that the City Property Committee recommend approval of the sale of 754 Brock Avenue, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending, that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Giesta, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Airport Director Scot Servis appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the source of…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1854).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Giesta, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom and Airport Director Scot Servis appear before the Committee on Finance to discuss the source of funding for a recently issued Request for Proposal for a consultant contract for "Air Service…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – August 13, 2024.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – August 13, 2024.) (Matter #1358).”
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending, that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte provide the Committee on Finance with a summary report detailing current and past due…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1855).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte provide the Committee on Finance with a summary report detailing current and past due Commercial, Industrial, Municipal and Residential accounts for Water and Wastewater billings as of…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending, that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Retirement Board Executive Director Eric C. Cohen be invited to attend a meeting of the Committee on Finance to provide a general…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1856).”
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting, that New Bedford Retirement Board Executive Director Eric C. Cohen be invited to attend a meeting of the Committee on Finance to provide a general overview of the operation of the Retirement Board; and further, to discuss the annual COLA…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending, that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1857).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1858).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1859).”
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.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Request for Proposal for the disposition and development of Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1860).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a Request for Proposal for Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Request for Proposal, disposition and development of Police Station #2.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Request for Proposal for the disposition and development of Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1861).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a Request for Proposal for Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Request for Proposal, disposition and development of Fire Station #3.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Request for Proposal for the disposition and development of Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue.
Recommended by the Committee on City Property
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1862).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a Request for Proposal for Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Request for Proposal, disposition and development of Fire Station #11.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion Councillor Morad, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the current application of Sections 19-7 and 19-7.1 of the City Code and consider any amendments should it be determined that the application of said Sections needs to be clarified.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1863).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the property owners that live on Maple Street, that the New Bedford Traffic Commission install Yield Signs on the corner of Maple Street and Rounds Street.
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1864).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Pereira, Abreu and Carney, requesting, that the Traffic Commission and the Department of Public Infrastructure take immediate action to make Cove Road west a single lane, from Margin Street at the Veterans Monument west to Crapo Street and Cove Road, where traffic…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Traffic Commission, the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and that Rule 40 be Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Traffic Commission, the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and that Rule 40 be Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1865).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City Council go on record against the request from Eversource Energy to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the State Regulators, to approve a 25% to 30% increase in the natural gas rate, and that the Massachusetts Department of…
Referred to our State Legislative Delegation, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to our State Legislative Delegation, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1866).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances meet with Department of Inspectional Services Commissioner Danny Romanowicz and Board of Health Director Stephanie Sloan, to discuss the policies and procedures for issuing trash and health violations, and how these…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1867).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a response letter from Mayor Mitchell, relative to the August 26, 2024 Public Safety & Neighborhoods Committee request for information regarding the use of ARPA funds for the purchase of solar radar speed limit signs.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1868).”
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from the Pimental Family regarding a donation of a vacant lot to the City of New Bedford.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1869).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a letter from William M. Strauss, Massachusetts State Representative, sent to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (Boem), Office of Renewable Energy Programs, regarding the recently proposed Central Atlantic 2 Call Area (Docket No. Boem-2024-0040)…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1870).”
Communication, Councillor Periera, submitting a response letter from Jennifer Carloni, City Planning Director, relative to an October 9th Ordinance Committee request for clarification of Section 4247B (ii) “Adaptive Reuse of Historic Properties” Design Standards for the Kings Highway Transit…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1871).”
Communication, Councillor Periera, submitting a response letter from Jennifer Carloni, City Planning Director, relative to a September 19th Ordinance Committee request for additional information on lease requirements relative to the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Ordinance.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1872).”
Citations, Councillors Baptiste, Morad and Oliver, honoring, Paul J. Vento, Edmund A. Connolly, Richard M. Cotter, William E. Sylvia, Edmond Paczosa, Anthony Ramos, Albert Houde, Gerard Marcotte, Everett Furtado, Manuel Faria, Ronald S. Ploude, Hubert J. O’neill, Edmund Tavares, Jochim Robert and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1873).”
Citation, Councillor President Carney and Councillors Choquette, Gomes and Morad, honoring, Ken Levesque, United States Marine Corp (Ret.), in recognition of your outstanding commitment to fellow Veterans and the selection as the 2024 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1874).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Union Street to William Street, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 2:30 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Night. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Market Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and Water Street, from Union Street to Elm…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Matthew Thomas Pauliks, Taunton, MA 02347, in the amount of $5,000.00, with Ngm Insurance Company.
Adopted
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 Community Preservation Committee for meetings held on July 30, 2024 and October 22, 2024; the Board of Health for meetings held on September…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1878).”
Applications, D.f. Pray, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 25, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 278 Union Street, from Eighth Street to Spring Street (#1879) 133 Union Street to North…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Imperatore Crane & Rigging, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 572 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1881).”
Applications, Eversource Electric, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Cedar Grove Street and Purchase Street (#1882) Intersection of Cedar…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, New England Boring Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 22, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 856 Acushnet Avenue (#1884) 47 Belleville Avenue (#1885) 67 Kilburn Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dandel Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Dias Field, Es Mt. Pleasant Street (working on Jefferson Street side of field), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1890).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 606 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1891).”
Applications, Daniels Asphalt Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 951 - 953 Fairfield Street (#1892) 959 – 961 Fairfield Street (#1893) 975 -…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 51 Myrtle Street (#1900) 931 Westland Street (#1901) 138 Metcalf Street (#1902) 69…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dupre Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 25 Seventh Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 01, 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 #1906).”
Application, R & R Sons Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1907).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 197 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1908).”
Applications, Eversource Electric, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ashley Boulevard, between Deane Street and Durant Court (#1909) Belleville Avenue, at…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Downing Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 212 Nemasket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1924).”
Applications, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 21, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Intersection of Cedar Grove Street and Purchase Street (#1925) Intersection of Cedar Grove Street and State…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, New England Boring Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 22, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 856 Acushnet Avenue (#1927) 47 Belleville Avenue (#1928) 67 Kilburn Street (#1929) 139 Mount Pleasant…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dandel Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Dias Field, Es Mt. Pleasant Street (working on Jefferson Street side of field), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 23, 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 #1933).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 606 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1934).”
Applications, Daniels Asphalt Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 951 - 953 Fairfield Street (#1935) 959 - 961 Fairfield Street (#1936) 975 - 977 Fairfield Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 51 Myrtle Street (#1943) 931 Westland Street (#1944) 138 Metcalf Street (#1945) 69 Ridgewood Road (#1946) 114 Oakdale…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 25 Seventh Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 01, 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 #1949).”
Application, R & R Sons Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, of 1 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1950).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 197 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1951).”
Applications, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ashley Boulevard, between Deane Street and Durant Court (#1952) Belleville Avenue, at Victoria Riverside Lofts…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1141 Joyce Street (#1963) 171 Cedar Street (#1964)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 805 Hathaway Road (#1965) 809 Hathaway Road (#1966)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Downing Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 212 Nemasket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1967).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 24, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 201 - 203 Bonney Street, Rivet Street – Thompson Street (#1968) Logan Street, working from the intersection of…
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 383 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1971).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 05, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 74-76 Duncan Street (#1972) 96 Grinnell Street (#1973) 340 Nash Road (#1974) 149 Query Street (#1975) 198 Summer…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Nstar Electric Co. d/b/a Eversource Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of Washburn Street/Belleville Avenue Intersection/Belleville Avenue btw. Kilburn St. & Cedar Grove St., provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1980).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 06, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 91 - 93 Adams Street, Summer Street - Myrtle Street, working in street and street to house (#1981) 140 Nauset Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Harvey Waste & Recycling, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 22, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 300 Wilson Street (#1983) 311 Collette Street (#1984) 17-19 Austin Court (#1985)…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mac Disposal, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 611 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1988).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 442’ of Conduit and two manholes in Hathaway Boulevard, this work is necessary to provide electric service to the Hetland Ice Rink at 310 Hathaway Boulevard.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, November 26, 2024..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 10’ of Conduit in Purchase Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 684 Purchase Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, November 26, 2024..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 5’ of Conduit in Taber Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 37 Taber Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Tuesday, November 26, 2024..”
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