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April 24, 2025
92 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:13)
- Pereira arrived late (7:15)
Every vote, in order
Hearing, 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…
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0609).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0610).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, in the amount of $38,100,000.00, to authorize a borrowing to pay the costs of Capital Planning and Construction of Water Distribution and Treatment Systems Improvements including a Lead Service Abatement Program, Transmission…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0611).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0612).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, in the amount of $32,200,000.00, to authorize a borrowing to pay the costs of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including Wastewater Collection System Improvements,…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0613).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0614).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $12,500.00, from Cable Access Supplies to Cable Access Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0615).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500) now standing to the credit of the account from Cable Access Supplies be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Cable Access Personal Services………………………………………………$12,500 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting that the City Council reconsider their decision regarding the Board of Election Commissioners’ recommendation that the 2025 Preliminary Election be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Pereira
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #0617).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Steven Caton, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire May 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11. Nays 0. (Matter #0618).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Barbara Mcdonald, New Bedford, MA, to the Cemetery Board; this term will expire May 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11. Nays 0. (Matter #0619).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Henry G. Bousquet, New Bedford, MA, to the Election Commission; this term will expire April 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11. Nays 0. (Matter #0620).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Deloris Joseph, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire April 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11. Nays 0. (Matter #0621).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Sidney A. Murray, II, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Relations Commission; this term will expire April 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11. Nays 0. (Matter #0622).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Thiago Henrique Lopes, 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 #0623).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0624).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates $13,494.375.00 $9,320,249.00 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 facilities, general office space, replacement…
Motion was made to Table - FAILED
Yes: CarneyNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Motion was made to Table - FAILED – Yeas 1, Nays 10. (Councillor Carney IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1818).”
Passed to a Second Reading as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Carney
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading as Amended – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #1818).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Carney, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Carney and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1818).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 17, Section 17-14 Telephonic and Burglar Alarm Systems.
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 #1099).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Reappointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0625).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Alex J. Weiner, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Health, this term will expire February 2028.
Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed, Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0146).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Florentino Correa, Fall River, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0626).”
An Application, Florentino Correa, Fall River, MA, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0459).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Michael Gonzalez, New Bedford, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0627).”
An Application, Michael Gonzalez, New Bedford, MA, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0461).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Alex Rodriguez, Sr., Dartmouth, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0628).”
An Application, Alex Rodriguez, Sr., Dartmouth, MA, for Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0463).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0629).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2025.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0233).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0630).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Yvain Junior Normil, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Reliable Transit Express, 219 Acushnet Avenue, #3, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2025…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0234).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0631).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30,…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0324).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0632).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Christian Cornejo Cabrera, 87 Rivet Street, #2, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Cabrera Transportation, LLC, 162 Division Street, #2, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0325).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order for the Transfer of $40,000.00 from Free Cash to Assessors Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0633).”
Ordered, that the sum on Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Assessors Purchase of Services…………………………………………….….$40,000 To be certified and approved by the Department Head.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #0440).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Transfer of $42,000.00 from Free Cash to Workers’ Compensation Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0634).”
Ordered, that the sum on Forty-two Thousand Dollars ($42,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Workers’ Compensation…………………………………………………….….….$42,000 To be certified and approved by the Department Head.
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Transfer of $54,000.00 from Free Cash to Mis Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0635).”
Ordered, that the sum on Fifty-four Thousand Dollars ($54,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Purchase of Services………………………………………………….….….$54,000 To be certified and approved by the Department Head.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: CarneyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Carney OPPOSED; Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0434).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Transfer of $84,238.00 from Free Cash to Auditor Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0636).”
Ordered, that the sum on Eighty-four Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty- Eight Dollars ($84,238) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Auditor Purchase of Services…………………………………………………..$84,238 To be certified and…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Transfer of $93,100.00 from Free Cash to Public Infrastructure Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0637).”
Ordered, that the sum on Ninety-three Thousand, One Hundred Dollars ($93,100) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Purchase of Services…………………………..$93,100 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Carney, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Carney and Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0430).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Transfer of $150,000.00 from Free Cash to Solicitor Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0638).”
Ordered, that the sum on One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Solicitor Purchase of Services……………………………………………….$150,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Carney, Giesta, Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0428).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Transfer of $731,000.00 from Free Cash to Fire Personal Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0639).”
Ordered, that the sum on Seven Hundred Thirty-one Thousand Dollars ($731,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Personal Services……………………………………………………………$731,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, as Amended, for the Transfer of $795,558.77 from Free Cash to Waste Collection and Disposal, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0640).”
Ordered, that the sum on Eight Hundred and Five Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty-nine Dollars ($805,559),Seven Hundred and Ninety-five Thousand, Five Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars and Seventy-seven Cents ($795,558.77 now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, PereiraNo: Carney, Lopes, Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Carney, Lopes, Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #0424).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Council President Burgo, Councillors Abreu, Choquette, Oliver, Lopes and Carney, requesting, on behalf of the City Residents and Businesses, that the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0641).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Council President Burgo, Councillors Abreu, Choquette, Oliver, Lopes and Carney, requesting, on behalf of the City Residents and Businesses, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings Committee meet with a representative of Eversource to discuss the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order for the Transfer of $15,500.00 from Free Cash to Elections Capital Outlay.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0642).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Mr.& Mrs. Michael Pimental, that a streetlight be installed on pole 8239/2VZ, located in front of 37 Maryland Street, as this location becomes very dark at night for the residents in the area.
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #0643).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Mee Hong Restaurant, 120 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 61 ft. long, 3ft. projecting Awning.
PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED
From the minutes
“PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT GRANTED. (Matter #0644).”
Ordered, That permission be granted to Mee Hong Restaurant, 120 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, for permission to encroach onto City property with a 61 ft. long, 3ft. projecting Awning at 120 Cove Street. Be It Further Ordered, That said permission is hereby granted subject to…
Adopted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for the Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao Felipe De Sa Ramos, 312 Davis Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Jsr Transportation LLC, 312 Davis Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0646).”
Communication, Janine da Silva, Chair, Community Preservation Committee, submitting for reconsideration of the City Council, the CPA Project: Acushnet River Rowing Center Dock.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0647).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting on behalf of Sister Trans Figuration, Immaculate Conception Church and the St. Anthony of Padua Church, that the following streets be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Ingraham Street to Duncan Street, on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm for…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0648).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, on behalf of The Gallery Bar LLC, that the following streets be Closed: Kenyon Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue, on Saturday, June 07, 2025, from 4:00 P.m. to Sunday, June 08, 2025 at 2:00 A.m., for the purpose of the Southcoast…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, from Crapo Street to Bonney Street, on Friday, June 07, 2025, from 10:00 A.m., Through Sunday, June 09, 2025, to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of Our…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Veteran’s Services, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pearl Street, from Pleasant Street to County Street; Pleasant Street, from Pope Street to Pearl Street; Parker Street, from Hathaway Street to County Street;…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the United Way of Greater New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Friday, May 09, 2025, at 7:30 A.m. to 9:15 A.m., for the purpose of the United Way’s Annual…
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 a meeting held on March 20, 2025; the Board of Health for a meeting held on February 24, 2025; Greater New Bedford…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0653).”
Application, Td Design and Development Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Plot 72 / Lot 303, ws State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 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 #0654).”
Application, Gza GeoEnvironmental, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Cape Street, to Conway Street, to Hassey Street, to Wright Street, to MacArthur Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 11, 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 #0655).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 260 Shaw Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 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 #0656).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Washburn Street, between Acushnet Avenue and Belleville Avenue (#0657) Thompson…
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 April 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 33 Cape Street (#0662) 68 Conway Street (#0663) 25 and 77 Wright Street (#0664)…
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 463 Oliver Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 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 #0667).”
Applications, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1050 Pleasant Street (#0668) 11 David Street (#0669)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mht Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 64 John Vertente Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 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 #0670).”
Application, Aguiar Landscaping, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 528 - 540 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 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 #0671).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 260 Shaw Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 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 #0672).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 07, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Washburn Street, between Acushnet Avenue and Belleville Avenue (#0673) Thompson Street, between Dartmouth…
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 April 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 33 Cape Street (#0678) 68 Conway Street (#0679) 25 and 77 Wright Street (#0680) 8, 11, 49, & 57 Hassey…
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 463 Oliver Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 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 #0683).”
Applications, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1050 Pleasant Street (#0684) 11 David Street (#0685)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mht Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 64 John Vertente Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 16, 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 #0686).”
Application, Aguiar Landscaping, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 528 - 540 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 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 #0687).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Townsend Street, Shawmut Avenue – 91 Townsend Street, working in street & street to houses, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 09, 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 #0688).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 10, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 54 Wright Street (#0689) 18 Wright Street (#0690) 88 Pierce Street (#0691) 213 Ohio Street (#0692) 350 South Front…
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 Bryant Lane, working from 139 Bryant Lane to 212 - 214 Bryant Lane (including intersections), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 15, 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 #0697).”
Application, Eversource Electric, to Disturb the Surface, of Washburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 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 #0698).”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 100 ft. of overhead conductors in Flaherty Drive, approximately 823 ft. southerly of its intersection with Samuel Barnet Boulevard; this work is to extend the 115-kilovolt transmission…
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025..”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 200 ft. of overhead conductors in Duchaine Boulevard, approximately 575 ft. southerly of its intersection with Samuel Barnet Boulevard; this work is to extend the 115-kilovolt…
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025..”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 70 ft. of overhead conductors in Phillips Road, approximately 351 ft. northerly of its intersection with Birchwood Drive; this work is to extend the 115-kilovolt transmission line from…
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025..”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 60 ft. of overhead conductors in Acushnet Avenue, approximately 1,003 ft. northerly of its intersection with Almy Steet; this work is to extend the 115- kilovolt transmission line from…
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, May 8, 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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