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June 23, 2025
115 recorded votes, 108 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
Every vote, in order
Communication, City Council President Burgo, to City Clerk Farias, calling a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 P.m., City Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, for the FY26 Final Budget/Budget Cut Session.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1115).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Assessors – Personal Services account by $21,441.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Burgo and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut Assessors – Purchase of Services account by $17,958.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Giesta, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Burgo, Giesta and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Assessors – Supplies account by $100.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Assessors – Other Charges/Expenses account by $3,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Auditors – Personal Services account by $22,284.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Burgo and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Pereira, Morad and Abreu, duly seconded, to cut Auditors – Purchase of Services account by $17,155.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut CFO – Personal Services account by $7,787.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Burgo and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut CFO – Purchase of Service account by $970.00.
Adopted
The minutes record 6–5 but name 6 councilors as opposed, so the names and the count do not match; individual votes are not shown. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut CFO – Supplies account by $50.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Burgo, Carney and Giesta OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut CFO – Other Charges/Expenses account by $50.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut City Clerk – Personal Services account by $15,953.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut City Clerk – Purchase of Services account by $1,613.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut City Clerk – Supplies account by $100.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut City Council – Personal Services account by $23,892.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, OliverNo: Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut City Council – Purchase of Services account by $1,107.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, OliverNo: Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Gomes, Lopes, Morad and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut City Council – Supplies account by $208.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Carney, Giesta, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut City Council – Other Charges/Expenses account by $380.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, MoradNo: Baptiste, Carney, Lopes, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Lopes, Oliver and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Carney, duly seconded, to cut Community Services – Personal Services account by $20,000.00,
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut Community Services – Purchase of Services account by $23,889.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Commuity Services – Supplies account by $383.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Carney, Lopes, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Lopes and Morad OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Commuity Services – Other Charges/Expenses account by $536.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, MoradNo: Baptiste, Carney, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Oliver and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Elections – Personal Services account by $5,281.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut Elections – Purchase of Services account by $85,943.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut Ems – Personal Services account by $143,451.00.
Adopted
Yes: Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira, Morad and Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Ems – Purchase of Services account by $12,408.00.
Adopted
Yes: Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, and Carney OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Ems – Supplies account by $10,678.00.
Adopted
Yes: Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut Facilities & Fleet Management – Personal Services account by $128,241.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Facilities & Fleet Management – Purchase of Services account by $207,116.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliveira, Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Facilities & Fleet Management – Supplies account by $242,161.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Facilities & Fleet Management – Other Charges/Expenses account by $100.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, OliverNo: Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Morad and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Giesta and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Fire – Personal Services account by $300,000.00.
Adopted
The minutes record 7–3 but name 4 councilors as opposed, so the names and the count do not match; individual votes are not shown. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira, Morad and Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Fire – Purchase of Services account by $10,333.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste and Burgo OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Fire – Supplies account by $5,031.00.
Adopted
Yes: Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney and Giesta OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Fire – Other Charges/Expenses account by $2,126.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, and Choquette OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Health – Personal Services account by $54,330.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED..”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Pereira, and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Health – Purchases of Services account by $11,281.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Health – Supplies account by $5,000.00.
Adopted
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays . (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Inspectional Services – Personal Services account by $77,973.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Inspectional Services – Purchase of Services account by $1,593.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Labor Relations – Personal Services account by $19,373.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Burgo, Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Labor Relations – Purchase of Services account by $42,500.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
Written Motion, by Councillor Oliver, duly seconded, to cut Library– Personal Services account by $39,208.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Library– Purchase of Services account by $75,007.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Carney, duly seconded, to cut Licensing – Personal Services account by $1,050.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta and Morad OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver and Abreu, duly seconded, to cut Management Information Systems – Personal Services account by $54,973.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Gomes, Lopes, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Gomes, Lopes and Morad OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Pereira, Morad and Abreu, duly seconded, to cut Management Information Systems – Purchase of Services account by $162,654.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Management Information Systems – Supplies account by $188.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Management Information Systems – Other Charges/Expenses account by $12,098.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Mayor – Personal Services account by $21,371.00.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Planning – Personal Services account by $19,059.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Abreu and Baptiste OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Planning – Purchase of Services account by $23,250.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Lopes, duly seconded, to cut Police – Personal Services account by $1,000,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Police – Purchase of Services account by $159,699.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Police – Supplies account by $27,137.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Police – Other Charges/Expenses account by $22,494.00.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Public Infrastructure – Personal Services account by $284,517.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Public Infrastructure – Purchase of Services account by $110,840.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Public Infrastructure – Supplies account by $29,367.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira, Abreu and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Purchasing – Personal Services account by $11,715.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira, Abreu and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Recreation and Parks – Personal Services account by $24, 152.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Recreation and Parks – Purchase of Services account by $1,027.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira, Abreu and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Resilience and Environmental Stewardship – Personal Services account by $16,585.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Burgo, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Resilience and Environmental Stewardship – Purchase of Services account by $30,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Burgo, Carney, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Burgo, Carney, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Solicitors – Personal Services account by $43,211.00.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Solicitors – Purchase of Services account by $320,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Solicitors – Supplies account by $10,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Solicitors – Other Charges/Expenses account by $713.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Tourism and Marketing – Personal Services account by $3,460.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Oliver and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Tourism and Marketing – Purchase of Services account by $5,500.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Traffic Commission – Personal Services account by $7,274.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira, Abreu and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Treasurer – Personal Services account by $27,190.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Burgo, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Treasurer – Purchase of Services account by $27,190.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Veterans – Personal Services account by $29,010.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Baptiste and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Veterans – Other Charges/Expenses account by $200,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Zoological – Personal Services account by $77,883.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Zoological Services – Purchase of Services account by $16,992.00.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Zoological Services – Supplies account by $21,228.00.
Adopted
Yes: Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, GomesAbsent: Abreu
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney and Gomes OPPOSED.) (Councillor Abreu not present for vote.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut City Utilities - Purchase of Services account - by $29,266.00.
Adopted
The minutes record 7–3 with 11 councilors present and do not say who did not vote, so individual votes are not shown. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 3. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Health Insurance - Purchase of Services account - by $750,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Pereira, duly seconded, to cut School Department - by $1,700,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Oliver, Giesta, Carney and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Snow Removal - by $150,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes and Morad OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Sullivan’s Ledge – reduce allocation for EPA unfunded mandate by $150,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, MoradNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Oliver and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Waste Collection – reduce waste collection allocation by $175,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Oliver and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Giesta and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Zeiterion Theatre – remove expense allocation by $583,996.00.
Adopted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad, Pereira and Giesta, duly seconded, to cut Airport Enterprise Fund – Personal Services account by $16,862.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, PereiraNo: Burgo, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Burgo, Gomes, Lopes and Oliver OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Airport Enterprise Fund – Purchase of Services account by $26,559.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Cable Access Enterprise Fund – Personal Services account by $14,552.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Cable Access Enterprise Fund – Purchase of Services account by $14,119.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Cable Access Enterprise Fund – Supplies account by $444.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Cable Access Enterprise Fund – Personal Services account by $14,552.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Cable Access Enterprise Fund – Purchase of Services account by $14,119.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Gomes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Cable Access Enterprise Fund – Supplies account by $444.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Morad, duly seconded, to cut Water Enterprise Fund – Personal Services account by $509,029.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Gomes, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Gomes, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Water Enterprise Fund – Purchase of Services account by $347,665.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Water Enterprise Fund – Supplies account by $92,835.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Morad and Pereira, duly seconded, to cut Wastewater Special Revenue Fund – Personal Services account by $193,205.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 5. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Carney, duly seconded, to cut Wastewater Special Revenue Fund – Purchase of Services account by $1,000,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Abreu, Choquette, Gomes, LopesAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Choquette, Gomes and Lopes OPPOSED.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.).”
Written Motion, by Councillors Pereira and Morad, duly seconded, to cut Wastewater Special Revenue Fund – Supplies account by $65,318.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Choquette, Giesta, Lopes, Morad, PereiraNo: Burgo, Carney, Gomes, OliverAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Burgo, Carney, Gomes and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.).”
Written Motion, by Councillor Gomes, duly seconded, to cut Wastewater Special Revenue Fund – Other Charges/Expenses account by $9,783.00.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Lopes and Pereira OPPOSED.).”
Ordered: That to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the sum set against several municipal accounts in the following schedule are hereby appropriated from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts of the fiscal…
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0811).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums set against the Airport account are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from airport receipts of fiscal year,…
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0812).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0812).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums set against the Hotel and Lodging Tax account are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from airport receipts of…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #0813).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0813).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums set against the Enterprise Fund account are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from enterprise fund receipts…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0814).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0814).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the sum of Sixty-six Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars (66,500) now standing to the credit of the account of Ccda-traffic Handicap Parking be and the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0815).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0815).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums set against the Downtown Parking account are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from enterprise fund receipts…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0816).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0816).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums set against the DPI/Wastewater account are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from wastewater receipts of the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0817).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0817).”
Ordered, that in order to provide for the payment of current expenses of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, the following sums set against the DPI/Water account are hereby appropriated in twelve equal monthly increments from water receipts of the fiscal…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #0818).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Council President Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #0818).”
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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