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May 13, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Linda M. Morad
Absent: Shawn Oliver
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (7:15)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Tree to be located at Hazelwood Park (on a hill looking down, if possible), in memory of Dakota Sylvia. (Matter Id #0239) (Referred – February 27,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Dakota Sylvia with a referral to the Park Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Dakota Sylvia with a referral to the Park Board. (Matter #0239).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
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 Buttonwood Park, in memory of Deborah G. Roher. (Matter Id #0491) (Referred – March 27, 2025.)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Deborah G. Roher with a referral to the Park Board.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application in memory of Deborah G. Roher with a referral to the Park Board. (Matter #0491).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet to discuss the establishment of a monument to memorialize Carl Pimentel on a parcel of land donated by the Pimentel Family, identified as Map 10 Lot 108. (Matter Id #0208) (Referred – February…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0208).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
The following item was not read into the record. Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet to discuss a location to honor the late Mr. Peter Britto, the Champion of youth basketball; Mr. Britto was a committed and dedicated beacon in…
To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #0259).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
The following item was not read into the record. Written Motion, Councillors Coelho, Lopes, Lima, Abreu, Carney, Giesta and Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications look into finding an appropriate location in the downtown area honoring Joe Jesus for the love and…
That the item remain on table at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: That the item remain on table at this time. (Matter #0571).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
The following item was not read into the record. Related Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the same course of action, the installation of American flags and poles be placed at the following monuments: Monte’s Park playground, located at Acushnet Avenue and Russell Street, in honor of…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0824).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
The following item was not read into the record. Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Oliver, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration discuss the feasibility of erecting a dedication plaque honoring Philip…
That the matter remain on the table at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: That the matter remain on the table at this time. (Matter #0940).” (Motion: Morad, second: Choquette)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to honor Korean War Veteran Andre Lopes by naming the new pedestrian bridge over John F. Kennedy Boulevard in his honor, namely the “Andre Lopes Memorial Bridge.” (Matter Id #0110) (Referred – January 23, 2025.)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0110).” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
The following items were not read into the record, and No Further Action was taken Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City Council go on record in support of sending a letter to Congressman William Keating and the National Park Service, requesting that the Federal Government…
To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #1645).” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Communication, Council President Morad, submitting a letter from Peter Boswell, Chair, Board of Park Commissioners, regarding the April 25, 2018 Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meeting vote to bring a Motion to the full Council relative to the National Park Service designation of Ft.…
To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #0862).” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste, Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey and Morad, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with a Representative of the Mitchell Administration, the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie…
To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #0407).” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, Council President Carney, Councillors Giesta, Lopes, Pereira, Oliver and Burgo, requesting, that the City take immediate action with ARPA money to revitalize the Mother Teresa Park, located at North and Chestnut Streets, this park was dedicated to Mother Teresa and…
To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To Waive the Reading and recommend that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #1158).” (Motion: Morad, second: Carney)
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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