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August 21, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 128 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:33 p.m. · Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on Appointments and Briefings: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, 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: Derek Baptiste
During the meeting:
- Abreu arrived late (6:44)
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Public Hearing on an Application, Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendes, d/b/a Casa Do Benfica, No. 27, Inc., for a Special Permit for a Club or Lodge, to be located at 34 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746. (Application Received – July 22, 2025.) (Duly advertised in The Standard-Times on Thursday,…
To receive and place on file the Application, Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendes, d/b/a Casa Do Benfica, No. 27, Inc., for a Special Permit for a Club or Lodge, to be located at 34 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 and open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the APPLICATION, Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendes, d/b/a Casa Do Benfica, No. 27, Inc., for a SPECIAL PERMIT for a CLUB or LODGE, to be located at 34 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746 and open the public hearing..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Burgo)
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing..” (Motion: Burgo, second: Oliver)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application, Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendes, d/b/a Casa Do Benfica, No. 27, Inc., for a Special Permit for a Club or Lodge, to be located at 34 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746.
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Giesta and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION, Jose Barbosa and Derek Mendes, d/b/a Casa Do Benfica, No. 27, Inc., for a SPECIAL PERMIT for a CLUB or LODGE, to be located at 34 Beetle Street, New Bedford, MA 02746..” (Motion: Giesta, second: Oliver)
7:01 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
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 (7:11)
125 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Councillor Baptiste, to City Council , notifying that he expects to be late for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, as he will be attending a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at that time.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1338).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $3,290,458.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to School Department. Referred to the Committee on Finance – Failed – Yeas 2, Nays, 9. (Councillors Morad and Oliver in Favor.) Charter Ruled by Councillor…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1243).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Council President Burgo and Councillor Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1243).”
An Order, Referred to the Committee on Finance – Failed – Yeas 2, Nays, 9. (Councillors Morad and Oliver in Favor.) Charter Ruled by Councillor Morad – July 17, 2025.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“NO FURTHER ACTION – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1244).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, OliverNo: Burgo, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Council President Burgo and Councillor Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1244).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Appropriation of $2,831,359.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to the School Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1339).”
Ordered, That the sum of Two Million, Eight Hundred Thirty-one Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty-nine Dollars ($2,831,359) now standing to the credit of the account from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated as follows: School…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1340).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $132,572.00, from Police Purchase of Services to Mis Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Lopes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1341).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Lopes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #1342).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $60,386.00, from Public Infrastructure Purchase of Services to Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1343).”
Ordered, That the sum of Sixty Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty-six Dollars ($60,386) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Capital…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B, to establish a Stabilization Fund to be called Cable Television Public Education and Government Access Stabilization Fund.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1345).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1346).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, requesting the City Council’s approval of a change of Polling Location of Precincts 3A and 3C (Hayden McFadden School) to Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (121 Mt. Pleasant Street.)
Approved
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Heather Haggerty, New Bedford, MA, to the New Bedford Port Authority; Ms. Haggerty will be replacing Raymond J. Houtman who has resigned; this term will expire December 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1348).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appropriation of $803,586.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to School Department. Referred to the Committee on Finance – Failed – Yeas 2, Nays 9. (Councillors Morad and Oliver in Favor.) Charter Ruled by Councillor Morad –…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1245).”
Ordered, That the sum of Eight Hundred Three Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-six Dollars ($803,586) 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: School…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1246).”
An Ordinance, Rezoning Ss Bates Street, Plot 108/Lot 317, from Industrial “A” to Residential “C”. Passed to Second Reading – June 12, 2025.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 11, Nays 0.. (Matter #1027).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4000, establishing the Clasky Common Transit Oriented Development Overlay District (Cc-tod) and Section 1200, for Definitions, Appendix A – Table of Principal Use Regulations, and Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations.
Approved 26, 2025
Appendix – A, Table of Principal Use Regulations (as Amended), Passed to a Second Reading – June 12, 2025. Passed to be Ordained - Yeas 10, Nays 1 (Councillor Morad Opposed.) Councillor Giesta having voted on the prevailing side made a Motion to Reconsider her vote. Reconsideration Adopted – All…
Approved 26, 2025
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Petition, Marc DeCambra, Taunton, 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,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1349).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a Petition, Marc DeCambra, Taunton, 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…
Waiver of Residency Granted
From the minutes
“Waiver of Residency Granted. (Matter #1038).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1350).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a 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…
Waiver of Residency Granted
From the minutes
“Waiver of Residency Granted. (Matter #1154).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Antwaun Donyeh Murphy, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1351).”
An Application,
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1021).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Motor Vehicle Special Permit Application, Adriano Vicente, 58 Willard Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Av Auto Sales, 1532 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 for a Motor Vehicle Special…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1352).”
Motor Vehicle Special Permit Application, Adriano Vicente, 58 Willard Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Av Auto Sales, 1532 Cove Road, New Bedford, MA 02744 for a Motor Vehicle Special Permit for Auto Sales and/or Rentals. (In Committee on Appointments & Briefings – July 22, 2025)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of Anna Nunes, that the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications meet with a representative from the Department of Public Infrastructure to discuss the placement of a memorial plaque on the bench in front of the Lincoln Elementary School,…
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications and the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications and the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1354).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, pursuant to Chapter 53, Section 18A of the Massachusetts General Laws, requesting, that a non-binding public opinion question be placed on the Municipal Ballot on November 04, 2025, substantially as follows: “Should United States Citizenship be a requirement…
Adopted - FAILED
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, OliverNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted - FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Council President Burgo, Baptiste, Councillors Giesta, Gomes, Morad and Pereira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1355).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Ordinance Committee meet with Legal Counsel Atty. David Gerwatowski to establish an Ordinance in the City of New Bedford that would require any person hired by the New Bedford Police Department to be a citizen of the United States; and further,…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 11, Nay 0. (Matter #1356).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the New Bedford Board of Health hold a public hearing on the proposed waste transfer facility by Parallel Products, doing business as South Coast Renewables, with the residents of the far north end of New Bedford; this meeting would provide an…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods and the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods and the Board of Health. (Matter #1357).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, 7th, 12th and 13th Rows of Table “J Industrial” of Appendix A – The Table of Principal Use Regulations, Relative to Special Permit Authority.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1358).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City take immediate action to enforce the Code of Ordinances, Sections 22-13 and 17-18, related to advertising on trees, poles, and streets of the City; illegally attached signage carries a mandatory fine, and said fine can be assessed daily on…
Referred to the Department of Inspectional Services
From the minutes
“Referred to the Department of Inspectional Services. (Matter #1359).”
Communication, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 955 Rockdale Avenue, (Map 62 / Lot 93), a Circa 1936 Wood-Framed Garage, advising that “the structure is not located within a National Register Historic District; the garage structure is of no notable…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Tanya DePina, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Comfort Transportation, LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30,…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #1361).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Sumaria Bokhari and Ali Bokhari, 3 Revolutionary Way, Apt. 110, Hopkinton, MA d/b/a Magic Wheels Transportation, LLC, 44 Liberty Street, New Bedford, MA.…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1362).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Denise Affonseca, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Miss Dee’s Transportation, 240 County Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1363).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Rutilia Aguilar Orrego. 7 Phillips Avenue, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Transportation Cabrera Aguilar, 7 Phillips Avenue, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA. (License…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1364).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Venancio Mendes, 35 Independent Street, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Venancio Transportation, 35 Independent Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30,…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1365).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Thierry Uwizeye, 109 Robeson Street, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Mel Transportation, 109 Robeson 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 #1366).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection, Waterways Regulation Program, providing public notice of the waterways application by the New Bedford Port Authority to authorize a change in use of filled tidelands and a marine bulkhead for water-dependent industrial and supporting uses at 40…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1367).”
Communication, Councillors Gomes and Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to President Donald J. Trump, requesting that Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services issue an…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1368).”
Communication, Council President Burgo, submitting a copy of a letter dated July 23, 2025, from City Solicitor Eric Jaikes regarding an opinion request related to the confirmation of the Police Chief.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1369).”
Communication, Council President Burgo, submitting a copy of a letter dated July 25, 2025, to City Solicitor Eric Jaikes responding to his opinion request related to the confirmation of the Police Chief.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1370).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that Legal Counsel Gerwatowski, on behalf of the City Council, file a Declaratory Judgement with the appropriate Court as to the procedure for the confirmation of the Chief of Police; and further, requesting a legal ruling as to what is the role of…
Adopted
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Sue Braga, in recognition of her role as the founder of National Night Out, and Latisha Silva, Ken Resendes, Joy Trudeau, Bob Souza and Celeine Saraiva, for their roles as Long-Term Organizers of National Night Out, and for their many significant contributions…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1372).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Lt. Jeffrey Peckham, Firefighter Peter Poulin, Firefighter Kevin Verville, Captain Michael Eugenio, Firefighter Richard Flood, Lt. Stephen Peixoto, District Chief Gary Raposa, Lt. Ernest Letendre, Firefighter David Sinagra, Lt. Alcino Marques, Firefighter…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1373).”
Resolution Honoring the Northeastern Federation of Colored Women’s Blub (Nfcwc) Whereas, the Northeastern Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs (Nfcwc) was established on June 3, 1986, originally as the New England Federation of Women’s Clubs by trailblazing activist Mary H. Dickerson of Rhode…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1374).”
Resolution Honoring the Kickoff to Lifestream, Inc.’s 50TH Anniversary Celebration Whereas, LifeStream, Inc. was established in 1976, and has served the Greater New Bedford area with distinction for nearly five decades, providing essential services that empower individuals with intellectual and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1375).”
Resolution Honoring the 200th Anniverary of the Bethel African Methodist Epscopal Church New Bedford, Massachusetts 1822 - 2022 Whereas, the New Bedford City Council takes great pride in recognizing individuals and institutions that have contributed immeasurably to the cultural, spiritual, and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1376).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Union Street, (abutting Custom House Square), on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 3:00 P.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Summer in…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1377).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the Global Learning Charter Public School, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Nye Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 3:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of Back to School Night.…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1378).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Eighth Street, from William Street to Union Street, on Friday, August 01, 2025, from 3:00 P.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of accommodating a Film Crew.…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1379).”
Written Motion, Councillor Carney, requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Bedford Street, from Anthony Street to Cottage Street, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12:00 P.m.(Noon) to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of A 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 #1380).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Elm Street, from 9:00 A.m. to 3:00 P.m. on Saturday, August 09, 2025, for the purpose of a Back to School Backpack Drive. Granted Provisionally by the 2025 City Council…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1381).”
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, August 14, 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 #1382).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Grove Street, from Borden Street to Cottage Street, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of an End of Summer Play Day. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Bullard Street to Nye Street, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 2:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Love the Ave/Hispanic Heritage Month. Also: That Nye Street Pocket Park and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Rivet Street, from Bonney Street to Crapo Street, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 8:30 A.m. to 4:30 P.m., for the purpose of Cuts for School. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Pariseault Builders, that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Purchase Street, from William Street to Mechanics Lane, on Tuesday, September 02, 2025, from 7:00 A.m. to 3:30 P.m., for the purpose of delivery of construction…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: South Sixth Street, from Union Street to Spring Street, (for an Event at Abolition Row Park) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., for the purpose of the 3rd Eye Open Hip Hop Festival/ Sixth…
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, from Elm Street to Union Street; on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 7:00 A.m. to 12:00 P.m. (Noon), for the purpose of Moving an Azorean Boat…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more, on behalf of Joy Pereira, 291 Brownell Avenue, that the Forestry Division trim back the tree and dead branches of the tree located on Pinette Street, at the south side of the property; and further, that the City Arborist determine whether…
Referred to the Forestry Division of the Department of Public Infrastructure
From the minutes
“Referred to the Forestry Division of the Department of Public Infrastructure. (Matter #1389).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, John Goggin d/b/a Brick Pizzeria, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 3 ft. x 5 ft. Illuminated Projecting Sign to Overhang City Property at 163 Union Street, New Bedford, MA.
Petition/Indemnity Agreement Granted
From the minutes
“Petition/Indemnity Agreement Granted. (Matter #1390).”
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified,
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified, (Matter #1390).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting a copy of a letter received from Andrew Strumfels, Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs for the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, in response to a letter of opposition sent by the Council…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1391).”
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 June 20, 2025 and July 17, 2025; the Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on July 17,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1392).”
Application, Permit Puller, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 199 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1393).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 - 20 Austin Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 16, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1394).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 32 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 16, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1395).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 0 Penniman Street @ Reynolds Street intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1396).”
Application, Dirty Diggin’ Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 Ashland Place, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1397).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at West side of Purchase Street, from Coggeshall Street to Penniman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1398).”
Application, Manafort Brothers, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1166 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 21, 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 #1399).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 229 - 241 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 22, 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 #1400).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 705 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1401).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1936 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1402).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 615 - 689 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 24, 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 #1403).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 220 Aquidneck Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 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 #1404).”
Application, Able Asphalt., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 161 Alva Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1405).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 850 Terry Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1406).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1279 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1407).”
Applications, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: School Street, between Purchase Street & County Street (#1408) Walnut Street, corner of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Soil X Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 0 Purchase Street, Wing Street, Acushnet Avenue and Howland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 15, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1410).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 18 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1411).”
Application, Jc Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 494 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1412).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 18 - 20 Austin Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 16, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1413).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 32 Sycamore Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 16, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1414).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 0 Penniman Street @ Reynolds Street intersection, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1415).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 14 Ashland Place, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1416).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, of West side of Purchase Street, from Coggeshall Street to Penniman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1417).”
Application, Manafort Brothers, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1166 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 21, 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 #1418).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 229 - 241 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 22, 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 #1419).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Son, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 705 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1420).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 1936 Shawmut Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 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 #1421).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 615 - 689 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 24, 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 #1422).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 220 Aquidneck Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 28, 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 #1423).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 16 Alva Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1424).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 850 Terry Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1425).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1279 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 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 #1426).”
Applications, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: School Street, between Purchase Street and County Street (#1427) Walnut Street, Corner of MacArthur Boulevard (#1428)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Soil X Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 0 Purchase Street, Wing Street, Acushnet Avenue and Howland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 15, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1429).”
Application, D.w. White Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 18 Wright Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1430).”
Application, Jc Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 494 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1431).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 21, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 287 Adelaide Street (#1432) 126 Mott Street (#1433)
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 23, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 106 Hadley Street (#1434) 119 Reynolds Street (#1435)
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 31, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 83 Locust Street (#1436) 111R MacArthur Drive (#1437) 111R MacArthur Drive (#1438)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Grant Street, from Alva Street to Cornell Street (including intersections), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 05, 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 #1439).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Nemasket Street, working from Alva Street to 317 Nemasket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 05, 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 #1440).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 07, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Alva Street from Winslow Street to Nemasket Street (including intersections) (#1441) 24 Cotter Street (#1442) 832…
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 August 11, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 85 Bay Street (#1444) 84 Moss Street (#1445) 526 Purchase Street (#1446)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 0 County Street, Grinnell Street – Wing Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 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 #1447).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 72 - 74 Dunbar Street (#1448) 2298 - 2300 Acushnet Avenue (#1449) 65 Crapo Street (#1450) 92 - 110 South Second Street…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 1029 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1464).”
Application, Prime Dumpster Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 46 Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 21, 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 #1465).”
Application, Trexan LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1501 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on July 21, 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 #1466).”
Application, Seaspray Container Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 255 Shaw Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1467).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 3’ of Conduit and one new handhole in Seventh Street, this work is necessary to move electric service from the backyard of the property to the front of the property at 21 Seventh Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 45’ of Conduit in the Right of Way of Bedford Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 561 Allen Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 20’ of Conduit, from existing MH8000/368 to William Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 11 William Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 33’ of Conduit and a Handhole at 71 Borden Street, this work is necessary to provide service to 71 Borden Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
Petition, Verizon, New England, Inc. for location of approximately 355’ of underground Conduit line in County Street between North Street and Hillman Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to an antenna on a light pole at the northwest corner of County Street and Hillman Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
Petition, Network Building and Consulting on behalf of Verizon New England, Inc for location of four-inch Conduits at the Ne side of the intersection of County Street and Cedar Grove Street, this work is necessary for the MassDOT Rehabilitation Project.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
Petition, Network Building and Consulting on behalf of Verizon New England, Inc. for location of four-inch Conduits at the intersection of Purchase Street and Coggeshall Street to Purchase Street at the intersection of Penniman Street; and Purchase Street at the intersection of Cedar Grove Street,…
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, September 11, 2025..”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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