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April 10, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 60 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:01 p.m. · Committee on Audit
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on Audit: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Ian Abreu, Joseph P. Lopes
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
The following item was taken out of order, without objection. Written Motion, Councillors Pereira, Oliver and Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Audit receive monthly reports for expenditures from every department and account. (To be Referred to the Committee on Audit, CFO Robert Ekstrom, the…
To remove from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table. (Matter #1155).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Morad)
To receive and place on file the Financial Analysis Report, covering six months, ending December 31, 2024, submitted by the Office of the City Auditor.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the Financial Analysis Report, covering six months, ending December 31, 2024, submitted by the Office of the City Auditor. (Matter #1155).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Morad)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1155).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Morad)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Audit ask the Administration to provide the Committee with a list of all contractors that contract for service work, engineering, etc., awarded by the City over the past eight years; and further, that the list be provided to the…
To remove from the table.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To remove from the table. (Matter #1670).”
To receive and place on file the packet listing all current contracts in place with the City.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the packet listing all current contracts in place with the City. (Matter #1670).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Morad)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Morad, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1670).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Morad)
7:00 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, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Joseph P. Lopes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:04)
54 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Councillor Lopes, to Council President Burgo and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing, regretfully, that he is unable to attend the City Council meeting of Thursday, April 10, 2025, due to a previously scheduled work commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0526).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Angela Clarke, New Bedford, MA, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; Ms. Clarke will be replacing Heather Sylvia Chew, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0527).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of James (Jim) Mckeag, New Bedford, MA, to the Planning Board as an Alternate; Mr. McKeag will be replacing Shayne M. Trimbell, who has been appointed as a full-time member; this term will expire in September 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0528).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Community Preservation Act FY25 Funding Recommendations for 23 22 projects totaling $2,000,000.00 $1,850,000.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0529).”
City of New Bedford City Council April 10, 2025 Ordered, that the following Community Preservation Project Act FY25 projects and funding amounts be approved. Projects Amount 105 Ashley Boulevard Redevelopment $ 100,000.00 193 - 197 Union Street $ 250,000.00 Ahsc - Acushnet Commons $ 50,000.00 Ahsc…
Order Adopted as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Oliver, PereiraNo: MoradAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Order Adopted as Amended – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0530).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Ordinances, amending Chapter 17 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-18 - Noncriminal disposition of violations of certain ordinances, rules and regulations and amending Chapter…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0531).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 17 – Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions.
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: PereiraAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #0094).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 17, Section 17-18 – Noncriminal Disposition of Violations of Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations.
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: PereiraAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #0095).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 17-28 – Chapter 40U of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Passed to a Second Reading
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: PereiraAbsent: Lopes
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading - Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #0096).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Pereira, requesting, on behalf of the Clarks Point Neighborhood Association, that the City and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches look to install a solar beacon light on the lighthouse located on top of Fort Taber; and further, that Parks,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #0532).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that P.a. Landers, Inc., be asked to come before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to explain to the Council why they are not informing businesses or the Department of Public Infrastructure why they are beginning work without proper…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0533).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Director of Personnel, Jose Gouveia, provide to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole a listing by City Department and Enterprise Fund of all vacant positions as of May 15, 2025; said listing shall include the date each position…
Referred to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole, the Director of Personnel and the Chief Financial Officer
From the minutes
“Referred to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole, the Director of Personnel and the Chief Financial Officer. (Matter #0534).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Chief Financial Officer Robert Ekstrom provide to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole a listing of all active and inactive Revolving Funds by City Department and Enterprise Fund; said listing shall include the amount that was…
Referred to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole and the Chief Financial Officer
From the minutes
“Referred to the City Council's Budget Quasi Committee of the Whole and the Chief Financial Officer. (Matter #0535).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Joshua Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, provide the Committee on Finance a complete listing of all projects funded within the Community Development Block Grant Funding Budgets for FY2021, FY2022, FY2023, FY2024 and FY2025; said…
Referred to the Committee on Finance and the Director of Housing and Community Development
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance and the Director of Housing and Community Development. (Matter #0536).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 1007 Rockdale Avenue, (Map 62, Lot 06), a Circa 1911 Wood Framed Shed Structure, advising that “the structure is not located in a National Register Historic District; the structure is of no…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Gabriel DaRosa, 56 Westwood Drive, Dartmouth, MA, 02747, d/b/a Bluebird Transportation, 458 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025 - June…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0538).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a request from Jose S. Castelo and Rene Trial to Rezone Ss Bates Street, Plot 108 – Lot 317, from Industrial “A” to Residential “C”.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0539).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a Petition for Dionne R. Reyes, Fall River, MA d/b/a Saver’s Thrift Dept. Store, 1014 King’s Highway, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal in…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0540).”
Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, requesting that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to William Street, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11:00 A.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Benefit Poker Run to benefit K9’s for Warriors & Legends Never Die. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the following streets be Closed: Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street and Wing Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, (Location - Serenity Gardens Open Space at 41 Bedford Street) on Saturday, April 19, 2025,…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, George M. Caggiano, Jr., on behalf of Lamacchia Realty, Inc., 451 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452, for permission to erect and maintain a non- illuminated, 18” x 120”, projecting sign at 86 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA. Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0543).”
Constable Bond, Rebekah Tomlinson, Acushnet, MA, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, submitting the Notice of License Application pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 91 Waterways License Application by the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency.
Received and Placed on File. (0545)
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 a meeting held on January 13, 2025; the Board of Health for a meeting held on April 02, 2025; and the Park Board for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0546).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis Farias submitting a response from Legislative Counsel David Gerwatowski regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint from Patrick Higgins of Patrick Higgins and Associates of Northport, Al.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0547).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 90 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2025, 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 #0548).”
Applications, New England Boring Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 26, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 231 Walnut Street (#0549) 77 Newton Street (#0550)
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 March 25, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 717 Pine Hill Road (#0551) ss Hapwell Street, Lot 1 - 154 Hapwell Street (#0552) ss Hapwell…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 8 Chancery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2025, 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 #0554).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1157 Acushnet Avenue (#0555) 2147 Acushnet Avenue (#0556) 684 Purchase…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 209 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, 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 #0558).”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 126 Hawthorn Street (#0559) 171 Cedar Street (#0560)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Farland Corp., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 229 – 241 Coffin Avenue (#0561) 252 Coffin Avenue (#0562)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Minkin Construction, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at ss Hammond Street, Plot 123A / Lot 53, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, 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 #0563).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 86 Court Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, 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 #0564).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Plot 134 / Lot 0307, end of Bartlett Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 03, 2025, 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 #0565).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 315 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 07, 2025, 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 #0566).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 90 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2025, 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 #0567).”
Applications, New England Boring Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 26, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 231 Walnut Street (#0568) 77 Newton Street (#0569)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Able Asphalt, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 717 Pine Hill Drive (#0570) ss Hapwell Street, Lot 1 - 154 Hapwell Street (#0571) ss Hapwell Street, Lot 2 - 160…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 81 Chancery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2025, 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 #0573).”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 28, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1157 Acushnet Avenue (#0574) 2147 Acushnet Avenue (#0575) 684 Purchase Street (#0576)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 209 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, 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 #0577).”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 126 Hawthorn Street (#0578) 171 Cedar Street (#0579)
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 April 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 229 - 241 Coffin Avenue (#0580) 252 Coffin Avenue (#0581)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Minkin Construction, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of ss Hammond Street, Plot 123A / Lot 53, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, 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 #0582).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 86 Court Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2025, 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 #0583).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating Co., to Disturb the Surface, of Plot 134 / Lot 0307, end of Bartlett Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 03, 2025, 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 #0584).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 315 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 07, 2025, 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 #0585).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 27, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 36 Belleville Road (#0586) Spooner Street, from Lombard Street to Dartmouth Street (including intersections) (#0587)
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 April 03, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Tobey Street, working from Acushnet Avenue to 1113 Tobey Street (including intersections) (#0588) Tobey Lane, working…
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 April 04, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 207 Sawyer Street (#0593) 107 Ridgewood Road (#0594) 119 Lowell Street (#0595) 245 - 247 Irvington Street (#0596) 121…
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 23 Robeson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 2025, 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 #0608).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 27’ of Conduit and one handhole in Warren Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to the new City lighting cabinet on the north side of Warren Street close to the corner of Rodney French…
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 24, 2025..”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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