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September 16, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Ian Abreu, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Linda M. Morad
Every vote, in order
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. (Matter Id #1348) (Referred – August 21, 2025.)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Heather Haggerty, New Bedford, MA, to the New Bedford Port Authority.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of HEATHER HAGGERTY, New Bedford, MA, to the NEW BEDFORD PORT AUTHORITY. (Matter #1348).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
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.) (Matter Id…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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.) (Matter #1264).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
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.) (Matter Id…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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.) (Matter #1265).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
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.…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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. (License to Expire – June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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. (License to Expire – June 30, 2026.) (Matter #1362).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
Appointments & Briefings Committee September 16, 2025 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…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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 - June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Baptiste and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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 - June 30, 2026.) (Matter #1363).” (Motion: Baptiste, second: Gomes)
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…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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 to Expire - June 30, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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 to Expire - June 30, 2026.) (Matter #1364).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Baptiste)
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,…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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, 2026.) (Matter #1365).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
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.)…
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the 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.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the 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.) (Matter #1366).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Baptiste)
Communication, Councillor Gomes, submitting a Host Community Agreement Proposal Application on behalf of Shamar James, Founder/CEO of THConnect, LLC, dba Houz of Diesel, seeking to operate a co-located adult-use marijuana retail and product manufacturing establishment at 301 Herman Melville…
To remove from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To remove from the table. (Matter #0116).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
To receive and place on file an informational timeline packet submitted by the applicants.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file an informational timeline packet submitted by the applicants. (Matter #0116).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Burgo)
To send a letter to the staff of the Cannibis Control Commission that had received invites to the meeting asking why they did not attend; and further, request that the Mayor reconvene the Host Community Agreement Screening Committee as soon as possible.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To send a letter to the staff of the Cannibis Control Commission that had received invites to the meeting asking why they did not attend; and further, request that the Mayor reconvene the Host Community Agreement Screening Committee as soon as possible. (Matter #0116).”
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0116).” (Motion: Gomes, second: Lopes)
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