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June 26, 2025
108 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Derek Baptiste, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver
Absent: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Ryan J. Pereira
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:30)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Pereira, to Vice-President Carney and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing that he will not be attending tonight’s City Council meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025, due to illness.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1116).”
Communication, Councillor Burgo, to Vice-President Carney and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing that he will not be attending tonight’s City Council meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025, due to a prior commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1117).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 20’ of Conduit in Shawmut Avenue, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 1166 Shawmut Avenue.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1118).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1119).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 125’ of Conduit and one manhole in Spring Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 278 Union Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1120).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1121).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 101’ of Conduit in Eighth Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 278 Union Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1122).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1123).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement between the New Bedford Airport Commission and the Trustees of the 5 Hangar Trust and Approval of the Lease Agreement, between the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1124).”
Ordered, that Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor of the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement between the New Bedford Airport Commission and the Trustees of the 5 Hangar Trust in the form of the Lease attached.
Adopted
Lease Agreement,
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, rescinding authorized, unissued debt in the amount of $118,876,793.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1125).”
An Order Rescinding Authorized, Unissued Debt of the City Be It Ordered by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as Follows: that the City hereby rescinds the following amounts of authorized, unissued debt for which the related projects are complete or abandoned, and no liability remains:…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0822).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that the Community Preservation Committee restore $150,000.00 for the Acushnet River Rowing Center Dock Project that was previously removed by the City Council on April 10, 2025, which would bring the funding to…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1126).”
An Order, that the Community Preservation Committee restore $150,000.00 for the Acushnet River Rowing Center Dock Project that was previously removed by the City Council on April 10, 2025, which would bring the funding to the original requested amount of $2,000,000.00.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1127).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Petition, 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Tabled
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #1128).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1128).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a Petition, 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…
Tabled. Removed from the Table. Residency Waiver Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Tabled. Removed from the Table. Residency Waiver Granted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0540).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Eric Medeiros, d/b/a Hathaway Road Holdings, LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Light Service, at 366 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1129).”
Special Permit Application, Eric Medeiros, d/b/a Hathaway Road Holdings, LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Light Service, at 366 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA 02740. Public Hearing Held – June 17, 2025.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #1130).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Petition, Jerome Alferes, Mattapoisett, MA d/b/a Temptations Guitars and Comics, 2331B Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Tabled
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #1131).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1131).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a Petition, Jerome Alferes, Mattapoisett, MA d/b/a Temptations Guitars and Comics, 2331B Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a License to Deal…
Tabled Removed from the Table. Residency Waiver Granted
Yes: Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Tabled Removed from the Table. Residency Waiver Granted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0928).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Street Closing: William Street, from Bethel Street to North Water Street (encompass full width of street; eastbound travel lane, three (3) metered parking spots and north sidewalk into construction site), on…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1132).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Consigli Construction, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Bethel Street to North Water Street (encompass full width of street; eastbound travel lane, three (3) metered parking spots and north sidewalk into…
Permission Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Street Obstruction: A portion of North Water Street, the southbound lane and west sidewalk, from William Street to 1/3 of the way to Elm Street, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00 A.m. to Thursday, December…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1133).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Consigli Construction, that the following street(s) be Obstructed: a portion of North Water Street, the southbound lane and west sidewalk, from William Street to 1/3 of the way to Elm Street, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00 A.m. to…
Permission Granted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council Grant the Street Obstruction: A portion of Bethel Street, the northbound parking spots and east sidewalk, from William Street to 1/3 of the way to Elm Street, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00 A.m. to Thursday,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1134).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Consigli Construction, that the following street(s) be Obstructed: a portion of Bethel Street, the northbound parking spots and east sidewalk, from William Street to about 1/3 of the way to Elm Street, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00…
Permission Granted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1135).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $330,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0874).”
Eport, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and…
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1136).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and Structures Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $133,000.00 is…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0868).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1134).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $188,545.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0866).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department and the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1138).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $170,000.00 (School -…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0864).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, Amending the Order Adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2024 and signed by the Mayor on July 9, 2024, which, in accordance with M.g.l., Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the Revolving…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1139).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose amount limited at $55,000.00 is hereby authorized at $105,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025.
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0858).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1140).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $120,000.00 is hereby authorized…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0872).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1141).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $230,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0870).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1142).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $208,514.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, OliverNo: MoradAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0860).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Resolution, approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Couto Residences, 4586 Acushnet Avenue.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1143).”
Resolution Approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Couto Residences, 4586 Acushnet Avenue Whereas, Couto Residences has submitted a Housing Development Incentive Program (Hdip) application and is seeking certification under the Massachusetts…
Adopted
Yes: Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #0985).”
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Burgo, requesting that representatives from Primary Care for All Americans (PC4AA) come before the…
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1144).”
Written Motion, Council President Burgo, requesting, that representatives from Primary Care for All Americans (PC4AA) come before the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues to provide a briefing on their work and discuss how their initiatives could…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Director of Community Services Cynthia Wallquist, the Acting Director of the…
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1145).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Director of Community Services Cynthia Wallquist, the Acting Director of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Jen Vieira and the Chairperson of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities Dennis DeMarinis be invited to a meeting…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, that letters of support be sent to our Federal delegation, Senators Markey, Warren and Congressman…
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1146).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, that letters of support be sent to our Federal delegation, Senators Markey, Warren and Congressman Keating, requesting that HUD’s Senior Citizens Housing Rules be reviewed and reverse the current practice of allowing mix-use in Senior Housing, other than 65 and…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Chairman George Smith and Members of…
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1147).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Chairman George Smith and Members of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, the Council on Aging Board, the Director or Representative of the New Bedford Housing Authority and a…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Veterans Affairs, Elderly, Youth, Health, Housing & Disability Issues, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council submitting a copy of an email from Rhonda Siciliano, HUD responding to the residents'…
Recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1148).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council submitting a copy of an email from Rhonda Siciliano, HUD responding to the residents' issues/concerns at Melville Towers.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Mis Director, John Costa, along with City Council Clerk Dennis Farias for the…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1149).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Mis Director, John Costa, along with City Council Clerk Dennis Farias for the purposes of discussing the creation of a New Bedford City Council Facebook page along with a Twitter page, the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting that Commissioner of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Appointments and Briefings to discuss the new permitting system…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1150).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Burgo, requesting that the MassDOT team, Gareth Saunders, Liaison Government & Public Affairs, Valerie Kilduff, Project Manager, Design-Build Major…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1151).”
Written Motion, Council President Burgo, requesting that the MassDOT team, Gareth Saunders, Liaison Government & Public Affairs, Valerie Kilduff, Project Manager, Design-Build Major Projects, City Planner Jennifer Carloni and DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte, update the Committee on Appointments &…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review and consider revisions to the current Body Art Ordinance, specifically Section 4000 – Special Regulations, Section 4200 – Body Art, with the goal of updating the current provisions of the Ordinance to reflect the…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1152).”
Written Motion, Councillors Oliver and Gomes, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure immediately address the ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of Hathaway Road and Rockdale Avenue by installing guardrails at the corner of the property located at 1396 Rockdale Avenue,…
Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration. (Matter #1153).”
Petition, Justin Williamson, Somerset, MA d/b/a Side Quest Complete LLC, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, 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 Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1154).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting a Motion passed 3-0 at its Open Meeting on June 05, 2025, and requesting the City Council Adopt and the Mayor Approve the Three Orders relating to the annual Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2026, as determined by the Commissioner…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1155).”
Ordered, That the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons qualifying under M.g.l. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C is hereby increased by 2.9% for Fiscal Year 2026; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted - Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #1156).”
Ordered, That the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 2.9% for Fiscal Year 2026; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted - Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #1157).”
Ordered, That pursuant to M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 2.9% for Fiscal Year 2026; said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted - Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Adopted - Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #1158).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Bench and Plaque to be located on the corner of Ash Street and Morgan Street, inside the baseball diamond fence where the memorial is located, in honor…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications. (Matter #1159).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection, giving notice that the waterways application by the City of New Bedford to dredge and to construct and maintain a stormwater drain with headwall, wingwalls and anti-scour riprap at 0 Washburn Street and in and over the waters of the Acushnet…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1160).”
Citation, Council President Burgo and Councillor Morad, honoring Cheryl McCORMACK Academy of Dance, in recognition of the celebration of the studio's 60th Dance Recital where the amazing talents of all the dancers shine and dreams of performance come true.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1161).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Cole Terceira, Benjamin Souza, Jonathan Rice, Axel Rodriguez, Isabel Ciulla-monteiro, Helder Silva, Keegan Cravinho, Johnny Vongsouna, Jacob Polanco, Edwin Yat-toj, Meagan Pereira, and Dany Pina, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Police…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1162).”
Resolution Honoring Father Michael Racine, on the 30TH Anniversary of His Ordination as A Roman Catholic Priest and on the Occasion of His Departure from the Greater New Bedford Area Whereas, Father Michael Racine, observed the Thirtieth Anniversary of his Ordinance in June 2025, and during these…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1163).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Port Society, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, (for an Event at 15 Johnny Cake Hill, the New Bedford Port Society - Seamen’s Bethel) on Saturday, August 16,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street, (for an Event at Custom House Square and Wings Court) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 8:00 A.m. to 10: P.m., for the purpose of the 3rd Eye Open Hip Hop…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 5:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Baptiste and Council President Burgo, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed, on Saturday, July 05, 2025, Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Acushnet Avenue; Rockdale Avenue, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Bisca Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, at Howland Terrace and Wing Street, on Saturday, July 05, 2025, from 11:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Week Activities.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Bentos Bar and Grill, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Market Street, on Saturday, July 05, 2025, from 11:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Independence Day Block Party.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: South Sixth Street, from Bedford Street to Wing Street; Wing Street, from South Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; Pleasant Street, from Wing Street, to Bedford Street and Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Burgo, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Leaders in Training, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, at Russell Street, (Monte’s Park Basketball Court), on Saturday, July 05, 2025, from 9:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m.; and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Whaling Museum that the following street(s) be Closed: North Water Street, at the Elm Street Intersection; on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 7:00 A.m. to 11:00 A.m., the purpose of Moving an Azorean Boat. Permission…
Permission Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for meetings held on April 30, 2025, May 29, 2025 and June 5, 2025; the Cemetery Board for a meeting held on February 26,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1173).”
Application, Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 133 William Street (left of entrance to City Hall), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1174).”
Application, Epic (Every Place is A Concept Southcoast), for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 752 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 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 #1175).”
Application, Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 133 William Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1176).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 38 South Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1177).”
Application, National Park Service, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 33 William Street, along North Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1178).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 Austin Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1179).”
Applications, Dirty Diggin Construction LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 521 Kempton Street (#1180) 526 Kempton Street (#1081)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Coffin Avenue, between Acushnet Avenue & No. Front Street (#1182) Corner of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 606 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1184).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1211 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 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 #1185).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 86 North Water Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 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 #1186).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1 Austin Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1187).”
Applications, Dirty Diggin Construction LLC, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 521 Kempton Street (#1188) 526 Kempton Street (#1189)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Frank Corp. Environmental Services, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Coffin Avenue, between Acushnet Avenue & North Front Street (#1190) Corner of County Street and…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 606 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 18, 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 #1192).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 1211 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 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 #1193).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 89 North Water Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 20, 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 #1194).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 12, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 744 Belleville Avenue (#1195) 494 Church Street (#1196) 796 Church Street (#1197) 716 Coggeshall Street (#1198) 1045…
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 June 18, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 19 Hathaway Road (#1207) 165 Hemlock Street (#1208) 40 Heman Melville Boulevard (#1209) 276 MacArthur Drive (#1210) 2188…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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