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November 13, 2025
76 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:08)
- Gomes arrived late (7:07)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Lopes, to Council President Burgo and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing that he will be attending tonight’s City Council Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, due to a business commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1776).”
Communication, Councillor Choquette, to City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, due to illness.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1777).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber. (Matter #1778).”
An Order,
Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber. (Matter #1779).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber. (Matter #1780).”
An Order,
Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber. (Matter #1781).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber. (Matter #1782).”
An Order,
Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber
From the minutes
“Hearing Continued until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber. (Matter #1783).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jason Thody as the New Bedford Police Chief.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1784).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order appropriating $5,703,804.00 to pay costs of an accelerated repair project at the Whaling City Jr./Sr. High School.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1785).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1786).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order appropriating $150,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Health Department, Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1787).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Fifty Tyhousand Dollars ($150,000) 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: Health Department Purchase of Services………………………………$150,000 To be…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1788).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 10, Section 10-47, Departmental Revolving Funds, to establish the Street Obstruction and Disturbances Revolving Fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1789).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1790).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order and Temporary Easement Agreement between the Airport Commission, Airport Mini Storage and Eversource; this easement will expire on July 31, 2034.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1791).”
Ordered, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized on behalf of the City of New Bedford to negotiate and execute the Easement, a copy of which is attached hereto;
Adopted
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1792).”
Temporary Easement Agreement, Between the Airport Commission, Airport Mini Storage and Eversource; this Easement will expire July 31, 2034.
Approved
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1793).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of George M. Viveiros, New Bedford, MA to the Board of Park Commissioners, replacing Lee Blake who has resigned; this term will expire May 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1794).”
Reconsideration, Councillor Burgo, having voted with the prevailing side on the question of: Adoption of an Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $750,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Health Insurance Purchase of Services, at the regular City Council…
Reconsideration FAILED
Yes: Burgo, Giesta, PereiraNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Morad, OliverAbsent: Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Reconsideration FAILED – Yeas 3, Nays 6. (Council President Burgo, Councillors Giesta and Pereira IN FAVOR.) (Matter #1795).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Appointment of Maria Adamides, New Bedford, MA as a Constable.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1796).”
An Application, Maria Adamides, New Bedford, MA, Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1557).”
Petition, Ksea Swift and Justin Swift, East Freetown, MA d/b/a Swift Sales, 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 License to Deal in Junk, Old Metals or Any Other Secondhand Articles.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1797).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a letter from Joseph Gomes, expressing his concerns regarding property taxes and senior adjustments, highlighting the difficulties seniors face in making ends meet and remaining in their homes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1798).”
Communication, Daniel Higgins, to City Council, submitting a letter of resignation, dated October 28, 2025, for the New Bedford Water Board, effective immediately.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1799).”
Citations, Councillor Morad and Council President Burgo, honoring Dr. Aminah Pilgrim, Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie and Reverend Karen Leblanc, for being honored by the YWCA as recipients of the 2025 Women of Distinction Award and with thanks for their commitment to improving the lives of women and girls…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1800).”
Citation, Councillor Morad and Council President Burgo, honoring Jaliyah Gonsalves, for being honored by the YWCA as a recipient of the 2025 Spirit of Leadership Award and with thanks for her commitment to improving the lives of women and girls through leadership, advocacy and community service.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1801).”
Citation, Councillor Morad and Council President Burgo, honoring Julia Monaghan, for being honored by the YWCA as a recipient of the 2025 Yvonne M. Drayton Award and with thanks for her commitment to improving the lives of women and girls through leadership, advocacy and community service.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1802).”
Citations, Council President Burgo and Councillor Gomes, honoring Elizabeth Saulnier, Christine Kelley, Michael McHUGH, Dorene McHUGH, Matthew O'donnell, Lorene Sweeney, Karen Chin, Jacob Chin, Olga Rodriguez and Christina Lambert-gorwyn, South Coast Neighbors United, in recognition of their…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1803).”
Citation, Councillor Morad, honoring James Reid, Chief Warrant Officer, United States Air Force and United States Army, Retired, for his 18 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of the Veterans Transition House; his leadership in the expansion of the New Bedford facility and the services…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1804).”
Resolution Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Fernandes 2025 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year Whereas, Lieutenant Colonel Emmanuel Fernandes is a New Bedford native who enlisted into the Massachusetts Army National Guard in 1988 as a Private First Class, serving as a Combat Medic…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1805).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Middle Street, from Pleasant Street to Purchase Street, on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, from 6:00 A.m. to 10:00 A.m., for the purpose of installation of signage on the Bank of America. (Please Note: Street will…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1806).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from Union Street to Elm Street; Market Street, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; William Street, from North Sixth Street to Water Street and Water Street, from Union Street to Elm…
Permission Granted
Petition Indemnity Agreement, Selmar Eggers Property LLC dba Coastal Bubbles & Wine Bar, 1 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to erect and maintain a flag mounted non-illuminated, 34” x 30”, projecting sign to overhang City property; Provisionally Granted, subject to the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1808).”
Petition Indemnity Agreement, National Downtown Club, 26 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to erect and maintain an illuminated, 18” x 32”, projecting sign to overhang City property; Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1809).”
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 meetings held on October 02, 2025, October 09, 2025 and October 16, 2025; the Community Preservation Committee for a meeting…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1810).”
Application, Vanaria & Sons Site Development, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 230 Hathaway Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1811).”
Applications, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 28, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 21 Seventh Street (#1812) 71 Borden Street (#1813)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Roto - Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 9 Bentley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1814).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 67 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1815).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1112 Braley Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1816).”
Application, Jh Landscaping & Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 382 Oliver Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1817).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1338 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 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 #1818).”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 109 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 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 #1819).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ws Lambeth Street, swc Lambeth Street & Edgewood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 03, 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 #1820).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 212 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1821).”
Application, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at South Second Street, School Street - Walnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1822).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1083 Dutton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 06, 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 #1823).”
Application, Vanaria & Sons Development, to Disturb the Surface, of 230 Hathaway Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1824).”
Applications, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 28, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 21 Seventh Street (#1825) 71 Borden Street (#1826)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Roto - Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 9 Bentley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1827).”
Application, Dupre Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 67 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1828).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1112 Braley Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1829).”
Application, Jh Landscaping & Construction, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 382 Oliver Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1830).”
Application, Mjd Excavating, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1338 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 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 #1831).”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 109 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 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 #1832).”
Application, R.j. Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Ws Lambeth Street, swc Lambeth Street and Edgewood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1833).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of212 Grinnell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1834).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1083 Dutton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 06, 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 #1835).”
Application, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of South Second Street, School Street – Walnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 07, 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 #1836).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 22, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 3773 Acushnet Avenue (#1837) 396 Elm Street (#1838) 18 Wright Street (#1839) 9 Holden Street (#1840) 3 Oakland Street…
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 24, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 194 Summer Street (#1843) 118 Shawmut Avenue (#1844)
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 28, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 71 Sagamore Street (#1845) Kenyon Street, from North Street to Belleville Avenue, 80 ft. each direction @ all…
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 29, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Es Braley Road, P136/L0541 (#1847) 20 North Water Street (#1848)
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 31, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 854 Belleville Avenue (#1849) 1113 – 1117 Acushnet Avenue (#1850) 16 Gosnold Street (#1851)
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 229 – 241 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1852).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 295 cedar Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 04, 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 #1853).”
Application, E.l. Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 Hemlock Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1854).”
Application, E.l. Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 287 Rivet Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 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 #1855).”
Application, E.l. Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 122 - 124 Norman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 29, 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 #1856).”
Application, E.l. Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 945 Tradewind Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 30, 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 #1857).”
Application, E.l. Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 177 – 179 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on October 31, 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 #1858).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 389 – 391 Farm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1859).”
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc. for location underground Conduit line to bring service to an antenna on a light pole in County Street, between North Street and Hillman Street.
RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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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