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November 26, 2024
2 meetings this evening, 88 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:02 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Special (tax classification) meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, 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: Derek Baptiste
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Council President Carney, to City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, calling a Special Meeting of the City Council for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, to Hold A Hearing on Tax Classification for Fiscal Year…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1989).”
Legal Ad, Published, Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the New Bedford Standard-times, Giving Notice of Tax Classification Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 6:00 P.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1990).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, submitting Informational Packet to assist Councillors in selection of Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2025.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1991).”
Ordered, That the Minimum Residential Factor of 0.8562 for Local Assessment Be and the Same Is Hereby Adopted for Fiscal Year 2025. (Shift of 1.73%.) Minimum Residential Factor of 0.8582 (shift of 1.7200) Failed – Yeas 5, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes and Pereira Opposed.)…
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1992).”
7:06 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
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:
- Baptiste arrived late ()
84 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1993).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1994).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1995).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1996).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1997).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1998).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the following seven (7) individuals for confirmation by the City Council as New Bedford Police Officers, all of whom have been sworn-in on November 22, 2024; Angel Medina, Calob Jardin, Andrew Kirby, Matthew Bilodeau, Ryan Santos, Thomas…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1999).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Reverend Michael S. Racine, New Bedford, MA to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire December 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2000).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Patricia Costa, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2001).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Bruce Duarte, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2002).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Nancy Feeney, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2003).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Deborah Mimoso, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2004).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jane Stott, New Bedford, MA to the Council on Aging; this term will expire November 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2005).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Jeffrey Costa, New Bedford, MA to the Human Rights Commission; this term will expire December 2027.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #2006).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Rosemary M. Saber, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees, replacing Helen Rogers, who has resigned; this term will expire April 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2007).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Glen G. Chandler, New Bedford, MA to the Library Board of Trustees, replacing Elsie R. Fraga, who has resigned; this term will expire April 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2008).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting the Reappointment of Jonathan Melo, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2010).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2011).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, submitting the Appointment of Gregory Michael Saucier, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2012).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #2013).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 1200 for Definitions, and Section 2230 for Table of Use Regulations and Section 2000, Use and Dimensional Regulations and Appendix A – Table of Principal Use Regulations.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Giesta
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Giesta not present for vote.) (Matter #1429).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 5400 and Section 5370 for Site Plan Review.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Lopes, Morad
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Lopes and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1428).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 4000 Establishing the Kings Highway Transit Oriented Development District (Kh-tod).
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 #1430).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
NO FURTHER ACTION
Special Permit 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.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of a Petition, Deborah A. Carmel, Sandwich, MA d/b/a First Unitarian Church Thrift Shop, 71 Eighth Street, New Bedford, MA, requesting that she be granted a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2016).”
Petition, Deborah A. Carmel, Sandwich, MA d/b/a First Unitarian Church Thrift Shop, 71 Eighth Street, 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…
Waiver of Residency Granted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Burgo
From the minutes
“Waiver of Residency Granted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Burgo not present for vote.) (Matter #1663).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Rafaela Arita Guerra, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Rafaela’s…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2017).”
New Private Livery License, on behalf of Rafaela Arita Guerra, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Rafaela’s Transportation, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30, 2025.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1664).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Re-appointment of Kamile Khazan, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire December 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2018).”
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.
Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #1753).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, as Amended and Adoption of the Act, as Amended, relating to Vacancies in the Office of Mayor in the City of New Bedford.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2019).”
City of New Bedford City Council March 14, 2024 Ordered, that the Mayor of the City of New Bedford is authorized to petition the General Court for a special act entitled, “An Act Relating to Vacancies in the Office of Mayor in the City of New Bedford”; as hereto attached, provided, however, that…
Adopted as AMENDED
An Act, as Amended, Relating to Vacancies in the Office of Mayor in the City of New Bedford.
Adopted as AMENDED
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 (c) Personnel, inserting the title “Supervisor of Local Building Inspectors” at pay grade M-6.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2020).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.)
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1426).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2022).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $20,500.00, from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2023).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2024).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2025).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $100,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Ems, Personal Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2026).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2027).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $50,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Assessors, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2028).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2029).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed (Matter #2030).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2031).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #2032).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on City Property meet with Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, Mary Rapoza, and a representative from the Administration to discuss the opening of the Ashley Park Warming House community room for a senior citizen day program;…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #2033).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of a letter sent to the Office of the Attorney General notifying them of six Ordinances that were passed/amended regarding Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, in compliance with MGL C. 40A, S.5.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2034).”
Communication, Councillors Giesta and Morad, submitting a copy of a Communication/Email from the Honorable Richard T. Moses, in opposition to the fifteen-year Extended Lease Proposal for the Homers Wharf parking lot to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #2035).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Angel Medina, Matthew Bilodeau, Thomas Pimentel, Calob Jardin, Ryan Santos, Isaque Macedo and Andrew Kirby, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #2036).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Imperatore Crane & Rigging, that the following streets be Closed: A Portion of Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Market Street, on November 18, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for the purpose of placing a crane and construction…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #2037).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Front Street, from Rose Alley to Hamilton Street (Fireworks); Acushnet Avenue, from Union Street to William Street (Cirque De Light) and Lower Union Street, from Route 18 to Water Street (With No Access From…
Permission Granted
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 September 26, 2024, October 10, 2024, October 30, 2024 and November 7, 2024.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #2039).”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 174 Townsend Street (#2040) 9 York Street (#2041)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 151 Alva Street (#2042) 115 Willow Street (#2043) 11 Durfee Street (#2044)
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 November 15, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: North Front Street at 143 & 154 North Front Street (#2045) 3 Kilburn Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, R&r Sons Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Plot 120 / Lot 0002, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2051).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 475 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2052).”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 174 Townsend Street (#2053) 9 York Street (#2054)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 151 Alva Street (#2055) 115 Willow Street (#2056) 11 Durfee Court (#2057)
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 November 15, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: North Front Street at 143 & 154 North Front Street (#2058) 3 Kilburn Street (#2059) Logan Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, R&r Sons Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, of Plot 120 / Lot 0002, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2064).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 475 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2065).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Dolphin Street, West Rodney French Boulevard to dead end (including intersections), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 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 #2066).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 630 West Rodney French Boulevard, Hudson Street – Portland Street (working in street and street to house) (#2067)…
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 November 19, 2024, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1870 Purchase Street, Linden Street – Logan Street (working in street and street to house) (#2070) 90 James…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Win-Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 12 Pope Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 19, 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 #2074).”
Application, Advanced Compactor & Containers Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 38 Sidney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #2075).”
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