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July 17, 2025
94 recorded votes, 6 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 (7:23)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Baptiste, to City Council, notifying that he expects to be late for the City Council meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025, due to a family commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1222).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Pine Street, from Macarthur Drive to end of public street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1223).”
An Order,
Approved with conditions that police detail be provided, that roads are fully restored within 2- year timeframe, and that a copy of the MOA be provided
From the minutes
“Approved with conditions that police detail be provided, that roads are fully restored within 2- year timeframe, and that a copy of the MOA be provided. (Matter #1224).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1224).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Macarthur Drive, from Walnut Street to Pine Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1225).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1226).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Walnut Street, from South Second Street to Macarthur Drive to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1227).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1228).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Second Street, from School Street to Walnut Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1229).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1230).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in School Street, from County Street to South Second Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1231).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1232).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in County Street, from Linden Street to School Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1233).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1234).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Linden Street, from State Street to County Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1235).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1236).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in State Street, from Weld Street to Linden Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1237).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1238).”
Hearing, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Weld Street, from Jfk Memorial Boulevard to State Street to improve system reliability.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1239).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1240).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Medeiros, to Fire Chief.
Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1241).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $750,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Health Insurance, Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1247).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1248).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $495,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Zeiterion Theatre, Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes, Morad and Oliver IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1249).”
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1249).”
Ordered, That the sum of Four Hundred and Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($495,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zeiterion Theatre, Purchase of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED
Yes: Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, OliverNo: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Baptiste, Giesta, Gomes, Morad and Oliver IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1250).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, PereiraNo: Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 7, Nays 4. (councillors Giesta, Gomes, Morad and Oliver OPPOSED.) (Matter #1250).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $175,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Waste Collection & Disposal, Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Baptiste OPPOSED.) (Matter #1251).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Baptiste OPPOSED.) (Matter #1252).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $63,662.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Mis, Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1253).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1254).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Peter Boswell, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Park Commissioners for a term to expire May 2030.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
The minutes record 9 yes votes 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
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Councillor Baptiste not present for vote.) (Matter #1255).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications meet with Rosemary Gill, President & CEO of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, to discuss a portrait tribute of Armand Marchand and George Charbonneau, founder of the New Bedford Festival Theatre…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, as amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, as amended – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1256).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lopes, Choquette and Carney, requesting, that the portion of Purchase Street in front of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, from School Street to Spring Street, be renamed from “Yellow Brick Road” to the “Armand R. Marchand Way,” honoring his over 50 years of…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications and the Administration
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications and the Administration. (Matter #1257).”
Written Motion, Councillors Carney, Abreu and Giesta, requesting that City Solicitor Eric Jaikes appear before the Committee on City Property to explain the delay with the Purchase and Sale Agreement which was awarded to Gwozdz Development, Inc., and South Coast Investments, Inc., and Historic…
Referred to the Committee on City Property as Amended
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property as Amended. (Matter #1257).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Internal Affairs meet with the City Solicitor, Treasurer-Collector, Chief Financial Officer and Personnel Director, along with the City Council’s Legal Representative, for the purpose of discussing longevity payments, and how this…
Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs. (Matter #1259).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that the Administration, CFO, Treasurer or the Personnel Director provide the City Council with a copy front and back of the that was from mayor Mitchell for his $900.00 longevity reimbursement.
Adopted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods meet with the CEO or designated representative for E.l. Harvey Trash & Recyclables, along with representatives from the New Bedford Health Department and the Department of Public Infrastructure, for…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1261).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, install 4’ x 8’ plywood signage at East Beach, West Beach, Hazelwood Park, and Fort Taber; this signage would welcome visitors to these areas and also provide instruction on the…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods. (Matter #1262).”
Communication, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 110 Eighth Street, (Map 52/Lot 256), a Circa 1947 Wood and Concrete Block Garage, advising that “the structure is located in the County Street National Register Historic District; the garage structure…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Glenda B. Reyes, 68 Erin Court, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Glenda Reyes Transportation, LLC, 68 Erin Court, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1264).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Rafaela Arita Gerra, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Rafaela’s Transportation, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1265).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Khalil B. Arsanios, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA d/b/a International Transportation, LLC, 1220 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30,…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #1266).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, In conjunction with the $3,290,458.00 Charter Ruled item, that the Administration, the School Department and the CFO submit to the Committee on Finance the formula by which they are calculating the FY2026 School Department’s net school spending appropriation, said…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1267).”
Resolution Acknowledging the Month of July as Cabo Verdean Heritage Month in the City of New Bedford Whereas, The City of New Bedford is home to one of the largest and most vibrant Cabo Verdean communities in the United States, with a deep history rooted in the 19th-century immigration of Cabo…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1268).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Anthony Street, from Bedford Street to Grove Street, from 6:00 P.m. to 10:30 P.m. on Saturday, July 05, 2025, for the purpose of a Neighborhood Block Party. Granted Provisionally by the 2025 City Council President…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1269).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Housing Authority, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Union Street to William Street and Barker’s Lane, from Acushnet Avenue to North Second Street, on Tuesday, July 08, 2025, from 10:00 A.m. to…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1270).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Spring Street, from Purchase Street to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot, from Tuesday, July 01, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025, for the purpose of…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1271).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Celia’s Boutique, that the following street(s) Be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to Purchase Street, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 5:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Band Playing Event on Aha! Night. Granted…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1272).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Ash Street, between Middle Street and Elm Street; on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., the purpose of Youth Celebration Day. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta and Abreu requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brooklawn Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue; Acushnet Avenue, from Wood Street to Earle Street; Earle Street, from Acushnet…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Madeira Avenue, on: Thursday, July 31, 2025, from: 5:00 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the purpose of the Feast…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Madeira Avenue to Belleville Avenue for a distance of 300 feet, on Sunday, August 03, 2025, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Giesta and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue; Madeira Avenue, from Davis Street to Tinkham Street; Hathaway Street, from North…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bethel Street, from William Street to Union Street; on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 1:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., the purpose of Scallopalooza. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Second Street to Bethel Street, On Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 3:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m, for the purpose of Summer in the Seaport Activities. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Department of Health, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from North Sixth Street to Acushnet Avenue and Pleasant Street, from Market Street to William Street, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 5:00…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Colantonio, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Spring Street, from Purchase Street to the entrance of the DeMello Building parking lot, from Friday, August 01, 2025 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for the purpose…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be Closed: Arnold Place, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, on Saturday, August 09, 2025, from 2:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Please Note: Rain Date of Sunday,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Ms. Melissa Letendre, that the following street(s) be Closed: Maple Street, from Chancery Street to Hawthorn Terrace, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 1:00 P.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Block Party. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); on Friday, August…
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 June 12, 2025; the Board of Health for meetings held on March 27, 2025 and April 29, 2025; the Gnb…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1285).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 7 Plymouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 23, 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 #1065).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Spooner Street, between Dartmouth Street and Lombard Street (#1287) John Street,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at End of Bartlett Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1290).”
Applications, R&r Sons Concrete, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 30, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ss Sheffield Street (#1291) 228 Bolton Street (#1292)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ss Hapwell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1293).”
Application, J. Derenzo Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 08, 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 #1294).”
Application, Roto Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 283 Cedar Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1295).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1480 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1296).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Summer Street @ Reynolds Street intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1297).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 120 County Street (#1298) 90 Walden Street (#1299)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 7 Plymouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 23, 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 #1300).”
Applications, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 25, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Spooner Street, between Dartmouth Street and Lombard Street (#1301) John Street, between Westbrook Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of End of Bartlett Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1304).”
Applications, R&r Sons Concrete, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 30, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Ss Sheffield Street (#1305) 228 Bolton Street (#1306)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, W.c. Smith, to Disturb the Surface, of Ss Hapwell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 02, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1307).”
Application, J. Derenzo Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 11 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 08, 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 #1308).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 283 Cedar Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1309).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1480 Sassaquin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1310).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, of Summer Street @ Reynolds Street intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1311).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 120 County Street (#1312) 90 Walden Street (#1313)
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 July 03, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 175 William Street (#1314) 45 Princeton Street (#1315) 359 Orchard Street (#1316) 98 Nash Road (#1317) 1039 - 1041…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, R P Valois & Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 608 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 26, 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 #1330).”
Application, Win Waste Innovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 171 Penniman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 27, 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 #1331).”
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