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September 25, 2025
95 recorded votes, 1 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 (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 10’ of Conduit on Wood Street from a pole 760815 across city owned sidewalk to customer installed handhole at 494 Wood Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1542).”
An Order,
Approved with condition that police detail be present
From the minutes
“Approved with condition that police detail be present. (Matter #1543).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1543).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 40’ of Conduit on Orchard Street, this work will provide upgraded service to Orchard Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1544).”
An Order,
Approved with condition that police detail be present
From the minutes
“Approved with condition that police detail be present. (Matter #1545).”
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1545).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order and a Lease Agreement between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air, Inc. for the access to a certain tract of land for the operation and servicing of aircraft and related activities.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1546).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1547).”
Lease Agreement,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1548).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the City of New Bedford to accept a donation of real estate from Wayland Development Corp., consisting of 2 parcels shown on City of New Bedford Assessors Map 132 as Lot 62 and the second on Map 132 as Lot 6.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1549).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1550).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Shayne Trimbell, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire October 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1551).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Peter Cruz, New Bedford, MA to the Planning Board; this term will expire August 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1552).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Connor Worden, New Bedford, MA to the Conservation Commission, Mr. Worden will be replacing Dennis Audette, who has resigned: this term will expire June 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1553).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Michael J. Mcluskey, Acushnet, MA, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1554).”
An Application,
Reappointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Reappointment Confirmed. (Matter #1555).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Maria Adamides, New Bedford, MA, as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1556).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1557).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Plaque to be located at Monte’s Park in the northeast corner in honor of Antone T. Fortes with a referral to the Park Board.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1558).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Banner to be located at Monte’s Park, in the northeast corner, in honor of Antone T. Fortes.
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1040).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Bench and Plaque to the located on the corner of Ash Street and Morgan Street, inside the baseball diamond fence in…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1559).”
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…
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1159).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a dedication of Diamond #3 at Brooklawn Park in honor of the Founders of the Whaling City Youth Baseball League, Milton Weaver,…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1560).”
Communication, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for the Dedication of Diamond #3 at Brooklawn Park in honor of the Founders of the Whaling City Youth Baseball League, Milton Weaver, Lucian Beauregard, and Leo…
Memorial Application Approved
From the minutes
“Memorial Application Approved. (Matter #1039).”
Report, Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, recommending to the City Council Approval of a memorial plaque on the bench in front of the Lincoln Elementary School, located on the corner of Query Street and Ashley Boulevard in memory of Leontina Dacosta, and that DPI Commissioner Jamie…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications
Recommendation Followed to Approve and Refer to DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and Superintendent of Schools Andrew O’ Leary
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed to Approve and Refer to DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and Superintendent of Schools Andrew O’ Leary. (Matter #1561).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Heather Haggerty, New Bedford, MA, to the New Bedford Port Authority.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1562).”
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.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1348).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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 –…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1563).”
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.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1264).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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 –…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1564).”
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.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1265).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1565).”
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.…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1362).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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.…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1566).”
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…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1363).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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,…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1567).”
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…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1364).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1568).”
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,…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1365).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1569).”
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.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1366).”
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 Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1570).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund, whose revenue collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $60,000 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the CPA Annual Budget for fiscal year 2026, for Committee administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1571).”
Communication, submitting CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2026, for Committee administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2026.
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, to accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 200A, Section 9A, to provide the City with the tools necessary to dispose of abandoned funds held in the custody of the City.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1572).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford accept G.l. c. 200A, §9A to enable the City to dispose of Unclaimed Funds held by the City.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #0989).”
Report, Special Committee on Housing, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on Citizen’s Input Time – Joseph Quigley, 192 Walnut Street, #8, New Bedford, MA 02740, speaking on “Tenant Perspectives”.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Housing
Referred to the Special Committee on Housing – July 22, 2025, from the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Housing – July 22, 2025, from the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1573).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1573).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order for the Transfer of $45,000.00 from Free Cash to Tourism Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1574).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order for the Transfer of $28,000.00 from Free Cash to Facilities and Fleet Management Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1575).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order for the Transfer of $20,500.00 from Free Cash to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1576).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1577).”
Related Motion,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting that the Mayor submit an appropriation to the City Council for approval in the amount of $100,000 for the special purpose of providing funds to the Board of Health to acquire independent legal representation for the anticipated appeal of its decision…
Referred to the Administration
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Administration – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1578).”
Communication, Assistant Attorney General Flynn, Division of Open Government, submitting a decision regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgin on March 28, 2025, alleging that the New Bedford City Council violated the Open Meeting Law.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1579).”
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as follows: Section 1. Paragraph € of section 19-7.1 of chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by inserting , after the words “Classification Plan” the following words:- “and other employees not governed by a collective…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1580).”
Text Message Wording, from Councillor Morad to City Councillors, regarding information leaked to local media. At some point, Councilor Leo Choquette provided information regarding the longevity pay ordinance to a member of the press, Chris McCarthy. Sometime thereafter, Councilor Morad sent a group…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1581).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, submitting a letter from Blair Bailey, General Counsel for the New Bedford Port Authority, regarding the Port Authority’s vote to sell the real property known and numbered as 276 MacArthur Drive, incorporating New Bedford Assessors Map 59, Lots 170, 171, 173, 149…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1582).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the Preliminary Election Warrant for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, this warrant has been signed by the majority of the City Council and will be posted on the 7th day prior to the Election date as mandated by…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1583).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, submitting the Board of Health’s Decision and Statement of Findings for South Coast Renewables LLC application for site suitability for property located at 100 Duchaine Boulevard, New Bedford, MA.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1584).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 9 Comprehensive Zoning, by adding Section 4200D – Solar Energy Systems.
Removed from the TABLE
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE. (Matter #1484).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1484).”
An Ordinance,
Removed from the TABLE
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE. (Matter #1485).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1485).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 9 Comprehensive Zoning – Relative to Accessory Dwelling Units.
Removed from the TABLE
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE. (Matter #1486).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1486).”
An Ordinance,
Removed from the TABLE
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE. (Matter #1487).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #1487).”
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 Thursday, October 02, 2025, from 7:00 A.m. to 3:30 P.m., for the purpose of the delivery of roofing…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Abreu, requesting, on behalf of New Bedford High School, that the following streets be Closed: Parker Street, from Hathaway Boulevard to Liberty Street, on Sunday, October 05, 2025, from 11:30 A.m. to 4:30 P.m., for the purpose of the New Bedford High School’s Annual Band…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Downtown New Bedford, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street; Union Street to William Street; on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for Fall Fest 2025. Please Note: Rain Date of Saturday,…
Permission Granted
Application, Mario’s Roofing, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 96 Washington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1588).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 366 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1589).”
Application, A. Ferrara Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ws State Street, 157 & 159 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1590).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 272 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September17, 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 #1591).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1186 Chaffee Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 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 #1592).”
Application, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 561 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 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 #1593).”
Applications, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 22, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue @ Conduit Street @ Covell Street meeting point (#1594) County Street @…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 366 Hathaway Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1596).”
Application, A. Ferrara Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Ws State Street, 157 & 159 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1597).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 272 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 17, 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 #1598).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 1183 Chafee Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 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 #1599).”
Application, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 561 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 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 #1600).”
Applications, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 22, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue @ Conduit Street @ Covell Street meeting point (#1601) County Street @ McMurray Court intersection…
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 September 10, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 15 Greenbrier Drive (#1603) Winslow Street, from Alva Street to Oesting Street (including intersections) (#1604)
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 Intersection of Cedar Grove Street and Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1605).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 39 Moynan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1606).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 19, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 19 Whitman Street (#1607) 240 - 242 Rounds Street (#1608) 90 Bonney Street (#1609) 11 - 13 Matthew Street (#1610)…
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 408 Chancery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 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 #1612).”
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