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November 25, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 76 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:04 p.m. · Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Special Committee on Environmental Affairs: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (6:19)
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Resolution, adopting the 2025, City of New Bedford Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Oliver, the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Adoption Discussion presentation was received and…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Resolution, approving the 2025, City of New Bedford Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: to recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the RESOLUTION, approving the 2025, City of New Bedford Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan..” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
The Committee followed the Chair’s recommendation to Waive the Reading and take No Further Action on the following items: Loan Order, in the amount of $6,800,000.00 to pay the costs of Buttonwood Park Pond and Dam Rehabilitation and Dredging Project. (Matter Id #1952) (Referred to the Committee on…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: to follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #1952).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte, Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Director Michele Paul and the Health Department Director Damon Chaplin appear before the Committee on Environmental…
To follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “No Further Action” on the matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Gomes, the Committee VOTED: to follow the Chair’s recommendation to waive the reading and take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the matter at this time. (Matter #0238).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Gomes)
7:00 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, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Leo Choquette
73 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Councillor Giesta, to Members of the City Council, informing that he is unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1863).”
Citation, Councillor Lopes, Council President Burgo and Councillors Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Morad, Oliver and Pereira, posthumously honoring Bruce J. Oliveira, in recognition of his being honored by The Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford as the recipient of the 2025 Robert…
Rule 23A Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Choquette
From the minutes
“Rule 23A Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1864).”
Adopted
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. Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1778).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers – November 13, 2025.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (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. Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1780).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers – November 13, 2025.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (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. Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council…
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1782).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers – November 13, 2025.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1783).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting two proposed Resolutions; a Resolution to file and accept grants with and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, for the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC)…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1867).”
A Resolution, To file and accept grants with and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, for the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program for Improvements to the Common.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1868).”
A Resolution, For the dedication of Riverside Park.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1869).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Connor Worden, New Bedford, MA, to the Conservation Commission; this term will expire June 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1870).”
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.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Choquette
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1553).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Cheryl Ann Viveiros, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission; this term will expire in December 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1871).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Cheryl Ann Viveiros, New Bedford, MA to the Traffic Commission, replacing Angela Johnston, whose term expired in December 2024; this term will expire in December 2027.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Choquette
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1702).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Duria Arsanios, d/b/a New Bedford Transportation, LLC, 11 Franklin Street, New Bedford, MA. (License will expire June 30, 2026.)
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1872).”
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 Private Livery License, to carry passengers for hire over…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1502).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Jailene M. Guzman Carrero, d/b/a Dj Transportation, 458B Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1873).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Jailene M. Guzman Carrero, d/b/a Dj Transportation, 458B Maxfield Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1624).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Dulfeu Amado, d/b/a Grace Transportation, 837 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30, 2026.)
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1874).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Dulfeu Amado, d/b/a Grace Transportation, 837 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire – June 30, 2026.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1625).”
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao M. Pires, d/b/a Blue Line Transportation, 62 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1875).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao M. Pires, d/b/a Blue Line Transportation, 62 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #1626).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1876).”
Ordered, that in accordance with Section 19-7(c) of the New Bedford Code of Ordinances, the Mayor of the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to advertise, negotiate the salary of and hire between now and March 1, 2026 for the position of Executive Finance and Operation Manager in the Auditor’s…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: Burgo, GiestaAbsent: Choquette
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 2. (Councillor President Burgo and Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1698).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Order between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air, Inc. for access to a certain tract of land for the operation and servicing of aircraft and related activities.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1877).”
Ordered, that Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor of the City of New Bedford is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement between the New Bedford Airport Commission and the Sandpiper Air, Inc. in the form of the Lease attached.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Choquette, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1547).”
Lease Agreement, City of New Bedford acting by and through the Airport Commission as Lessor and Sandpiper Air, Inc. as Lessee, for the access to land necessary for the full operation and servicing of aircraft and related activities.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraNo: GiestaAbsent: Choquette, Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Councillor Gomes not present for vote.) (Matter #1548).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1878).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1550).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1879).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1690).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1880).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1692).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1881).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1694).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council, Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $5,703,804.00 to pay costs of an accelerated repair project at the Whaling City Jr./Sr. High School.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1882).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1786).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $175,000.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Waste Collection & Disposal, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1883).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Order, submitted by Mayor Mitchell, for the Appropriation of $63,662.00 from Ordinary Revenue and Municipal Receipts to Mis, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1884).”
An Order,
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillors Morad, Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes and Oliver, requesting that the New Bedford City Council address a letter to the New Bedford Board of Health and Attorney Adam J. Brodsky, in full support of the upcoming legal filing in Suffolk County…
Referred to the New Bedford Board of Health and Attorney Adam J. Brodsky
From the minutes
“Referred to the New Bedford Board of Health and Attorney Adam J. Brodsky. (Matter #1885).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Ana L. Valentin Burgos, 627 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Gerana’s Transportation, INC., 211 Weld Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire - June 30, 2026.)…
Removed from the TABLE and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Removed from the TABLE and Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0322).”
Citation, Councillors Morad, Baptiste, and Council President Burgo, honoring the Silverstein Family, in recognition of the ribbon cutting celebration for their newest culinary adventure – Servedwell National Club, LLC – and with sincere appreciation for their continued investment in New Bedford and…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1886).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Front Street, from Rose Alley to Hamilton Street (Fireworks); Johnny Cake Hill, from Union Street to William Street; Lower Union Street, from Route 18 to South Second Street (With No Access From Route 18), from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Spring Street to Union Street, (In Front of Star Store Building) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 3:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Night December 2025. Permission…
Permission Granted
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; Water Street, from Union Street to Elm…
Permission Granted
Petition Indemnity Agreement, Brigette Benoit on behalf of Jnsq Home LLC, 58 Spring Street, New Bedford, MA, for Permission to Erect and Maintain two (2) non-illuminated signs, a 17”x26” sign and a 6”x26” rider sign, to overhang City property; Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval of the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1890).”
Constable Bond, Maria E. Adamides, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Application, Dellbrook Jks, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1418 – 1440 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1892).”
Application, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, Locust Street – Robeson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1893).”
Application, Dig It Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ws Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1894).”
Application, C. Naughton Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at City Wide, Lead Service Line Replacement Program, Phase III (see sketch), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1895).”
Application, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 40 Plymouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1896).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 212 Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1897).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 3355 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1898).”
Application, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, Locust – Robeson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1899).”
Application, Dig It Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Ws Orchard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1900).”
Application, C. Naughton, to Disturb the Surface, of City Wide, Lead Service Line Replacement Program, Phase III (see sketch), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1901).”
Application, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 40 Plymouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1902).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 212 Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1903).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 3355 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1904).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 168 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 12, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1905).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 129 Laurelwood Drive, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 13, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1906).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 14, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Brock Avenue, working from Ruth Street to Warren Street (#1907) 96 Purchase Street (#1908) 407 Chancery 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 November 18, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2 Jennings Court (#1912) 65 Covell Street (#1913) 422 Park Street (#1914) 151 – 153 Robeson Street (#1915)
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 November 19, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 103 Oak Street (#1916) Intersection of Hathaway Street and Ashley Boulevard (#1917)
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 543 Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1918).”
Application, El Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 191 Arnold Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1919).”
Application, KnB Realty Improvements, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 293 - 305 Ashley Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 21, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1920).”
Petition, Network Building + Consulting on behalf of Verizon New England, Inc. for location one (1) 50 foot midspan pole and one (1) 1½ meter Cable attachment to proposed pole in Phillips Road, near the address of 2284 Phillips Road.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, December 11, 2025
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, December 11, 2025..”
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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