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October 23, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 76 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:30 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, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad
Absent: Derek Baptiste, Brian K. Gomes, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
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. (Matter Id #1553) (Referred – September 25, 2025.)
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #1553).” (Motion: Morad, second: Lopes)
Communication (Matter Id #1556)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Maria Adamides, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of MARIA ADAMIDES, New Bedford, MA as a CONSTABLE. (Matter #1556).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Giesta)
Appointments & Briefings Committee October 23, 2025 Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a New Bedford Transportation, LLC, 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a New…
To table the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Giesta, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time..” (Motion: Abreu, second: Giesta)
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, Brian K. Gomes, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Maria E. Giesta, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad
73 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Hearing, Network Building + Consulting on behalf of Verizon New England, Inc. for location of one (1) 45-foot Midspan Pole and one (1) Cable in Hathaway Road, near 19 Hathaway Road.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1685).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1686).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $17,421,338.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1687).”
Loan Order,
Adopted – FAILED
The minutes record 0–11, more votes than the 8 councilors listed as present; this looks like a typo. Individual votes are not shown until it is confirmed. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 0, Nays 11. (Matter #1688).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $21,865,465.00 for accelerated repair projects at the Sgt. William Carney Memorial Academy, Hayden-McFadden Elementary School and Casimir Pulaski Elementary School.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1689).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1690).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $7,911,603.00 for accelerated repair projects at the Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School, Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School and Carlos Pacheco Elementary School.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1691).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1692).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $200,000.00 to pay the costs of a schematic design/feasibility study as required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority with respect to the proposed accelerated repairs to the Trinity Day Academy.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1693).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1694).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Resolution, adopting the 2025 City of New Bedford Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1695).”
Resolution,
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #1696).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that in accordance with Section 19-7(c) of the New Bedford Code of Ordinances, the Mayor is hereby authorized to advertise, negotiate the salary of and hire, between now and March 1, 2026, for the position of Executive Finance and…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1697).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1698).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, for the Transfer of $1,076.00, from Fire Code Enforcement Reserve for Appropriation to Fire Other Charges and Expenses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1699).”
Ordered, That the sum of One, Thousand, Seventy-six Dollars ($1,076) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Code Enforcement Reserve Appropriation be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Other Charges and Expenses…………………………………………….…$1,076 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Daniel Higgins, New Bedford, MA to the Election Commission, replacing Lisa Dunaway, who has resigned; this term will expire April 2029.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1701).”
Communication, Councillors Morad and Oliver, submitting a copy of letter from Mayor Mitchell to the Board of Election Commissioners, regarding the appointment Daniel Higgins as the temporary Republican member to fill the Board’s vacancy. Received and Placed on File. Councillor Oliver having voted…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1702).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $132,572.00 from Police Purchase of Services to Mis Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1703).”
Ordered, That the sum of One Hundred Thirty-two Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventy-two Dollars ($132,572) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Purchase of…
Adopted
The minutes record 11–0, more votes than the 8 councilors listed as present; this looks like a typo. Individual votes are not shown until it is confirmed. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1342).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, that 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1704).”
Order Establishing A Stabilization Fund for A Cable Television Public Education and Government Access Enterprise Fund Ordered, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B, there is hereby established a Stabilization Fund to be called “Cable Television Public…
Adopted
The minutes record 11–0, more votes than the 8 councilors listed as present; this looks like a typo. Individual votes are not shown until it is confirmed. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1346).”
An Order,
Adopted – FAILED
The minutes record 5–6, more votes than the 8 councilors listed as present; this looks like a typo. Individual votes are not shown until it is confirmed. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – FAILED – Yeas 5, Nays 6. (Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1248).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council refer the following matter to the Committee on Audit: Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad and Carney, requesting that within the next 30 days, the City Auditor, City Solicitor and Interim Chief Financial…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1706).”
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Giesta, Gomes, Markey, Morad and Carney, requesting that within the next 30 days, the City Auditor, City Solicitor and Interim Chief Financial Officer provide a detailed accounting of all monies spent to date from the $250,000 appropriated by the City Council in…
Referred to the Committee on Audit
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Audit. (Matter #1383).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council refer the following matter to the Committee on Audit: Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Markey, requesting that City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul and Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1707).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Markey, requesting that City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott, Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul and Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky appear before the Committee on Finance to brief the Committee on the status of outside counsel representing the City of…
Referred to the Committee on Audit
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Audit. (Matter #0142).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting the previously requested report from Josh Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, providing a listing of all projects funded within the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1708).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting the previously requested report from Josh Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, providing a listing of all projects funded within the Community Development Block Grant Funding Budgets for FY2021 through FY2025.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Joshua Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, provide the Committee on Finance a complete listing of all projects funded within the…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1709).”
Written Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting that Joshua Amaral, Director of Housing and Community Development, provide the Committee on Finance a complete listing of all projects funded within the Community Development Block Grant Funding Budgets for FY2021, FY2022, FY2023, FY2024 and FY2025; said…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and Police Chief Thody consider immediately filling vacant positions within the New Bedford Police Department, including the Deputy Chief position, the North End Captain position and several Sergeant positions; these leadership…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, Mayor Mitchell and Police Chief Thody
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, Mayor Mitchell and Police Chief Thody. (Matter #1710).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the family of Elaine Lima, that the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications consider a suitable memorial in honor of Mrs. Lima’s continued support of the City of New Bedford and the Downtown Business Community.
Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications. (Matter #1711).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting, that, pursuant to M.g.l. Chapter 44, Section 33, that the City Council (after having made request of the Mayor on September 25, 2025, and said requested funds having not been appropriated by the Mayor after seven days of said request) make…
Adopted
The minutes record 11–0, more votes than the 8 councilors listed as present; this looks like a typo. Individual votes are not shown until it is confirmed. We have asked the City Clerk to confirm (Oct. 1, 2026).
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1712).”
Communication, Councillor Lopes, submitting petitions signed by City residents regarding the number of sober homes, group homes and rooming houses being established in residential areas of the City.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1713).”
Communication, Manuel DeBrito, Board of Election Commissioners, to City Council, submitting the Municipal Election Warrant for Tuesday, November 4, 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 #1714).”
Communication, Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a copy of a certificate and a written instrument from MassDOT, informing that on September 24, 2025, the MassDOT-Highway Division altered the location of a section(s) of Interstate Route 195 in New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1715).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring the New Bedford Music Academy, INC., in recognition of the Ashley Boulevard Ribbon Cutting Celebration – where with instruction and encouragement, the talents of music students shine and dreams of performance come true.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1716).”
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 16, 2025, from 7:00 A.m. to 12:00 P.m., for the purpose of demobilization of roofing…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1717).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for a meeting held on September 25, 2025.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1718).”
Application, Ram Sema, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 24 - 26 Wing Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1719).”
Application, Dellbrook Jks, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1418 – 1440 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1720).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 301 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1721).”
Application, Danella Line Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 540 Acushnet Avenue – to the intersection of Pearl Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1722).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 278 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 10, 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 #1723).”
Application, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 278 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 10, 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 #1724).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 50 Foley Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1725).”
Application, Arne Excavating, LLC for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 796 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1726).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 819 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1727).”
Application, Danella Line Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 551 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1728).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 57 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1729).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 301 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1730).”
Application, Danella Line Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 540 Acushnet Avenue – to the intersection with Pearl Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1731).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 278 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 10, 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 #1732).”
Application, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 278 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 10, 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 #1733).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 50 Foley Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1734).”
Application, Arne Excavating, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 796 Mt. Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1735).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 819 Tarkiln Hil Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1736).”
Application, Danella Line Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 551 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1737).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 57 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1738).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 08, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 370 Teresa Street (#1739) 48 Babbitt Street (#1740)
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 October 10, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 195 Whitman Street (#1741) 543 Maxfield Street (#1742)
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 October 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 278 Union Street (#1743) 125 Fair Street (#1744) 117 Locust Street (#1745)
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 118 Locust Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1746).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 57 Sylvia Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1747).”
Application, E.l. Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 122 – 124 Norman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1748).”
Applications, E.l. Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 430 - 432 Sawyer Street (#1749) 935 Rockdale Avenue (#1750) 945 Tradewind 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 132 Rotch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1754).”
Application, Alberto Frias Construction, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Mosher Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 20, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1755).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of two Manholes and approximately 212’ of Conduit at 1418 Acushnet Avenue and Deane Street, this work is necessary to provide service to 1418 Acushnet Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 10’ of Conduit and a Handhole in Bolton Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 41 Rockdale Avenue.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 15’ of Conduit and a Handhole in Purchase Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 1546 Purchase Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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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