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December 11, 2025
72 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Shawn Oliver, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Ian Abreu, Maria E. Giesta
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Abreu, to Members of the City Council, informing that he will is unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1991).”
Communication, Councillor Giesta, to Members of the City Council, informing that she is unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1992).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm, in City Council Chambers – November 25, 2025
NO FURTHER ACTION
Hearing, Network Building + Consulting on behalf of Verizon New England, Inc. for location of 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1923).”
An Order, Police detail must be onsite while construction is in progress.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1924).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Cristobal Jose Escobar, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board, replacing Christopher Holkamp who has resigned; this term will expire December 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1925).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Goncalo Medeiros Coelho, New Bedford as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1926).”
Application, Goncalo Medeiros Coelho, New Bedford, MA, Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1927).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Amancio Soares Ribeiro, New Bedford as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1928).”
Application, Amancio Soares Ribeiro, New Bedford, MA, Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1929).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Jeffrey David Foisy, New Bedford as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1930).”
Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1931).”
. an Order Appropriating $21,865,465 for Accelerated Repair Projects at the Sargent William Carney Memorial Academy, Hayden-mcfadden Elementary School and Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as follows: That the City appropriate the…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1690).”
. an 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. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as follows: That the City appropriate the amount…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1692).”
An Order Appropriating $5,703,804.00 to Pay Costs of an Accelerated Repair Project at the Whaling City Jr./Sr. High School. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the City of New Bedford as follows: That the City appropriate the amount of five million, seven hundred three thousand, eight hundred and…
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1786).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1786).”
City of New Bedford in City Council October 23 , 2025 A Bond Order to Pay Costs of A Schematic Design/Feasability Study as Required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority with Respect to the Proposed Accelerated Repairs to the Trinity Day Academy. Be It Ordered, by the City Council of the…
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1694).”
Report, Special Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Resolution, approving the 2025 City of New Bedford Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1932).”
Report, Special Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Morad, requesting that the Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Jamie Ponte, Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1933).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on Environmental Affairs, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Loan Order, in the amount of $6,800,000.00 to pay the costs of Buttonwood Park Pond and Dam Rehabilitation and Dredging Project.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1934).”
Loan Order, in the amount of $6,800,000.00 to pay the costs of Buttonwood Park Pond and Dam Rehabilitation and Dredging Project.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on City Property meet with the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Administration to review the current policy governing tree plantings on city-owned grass ribbons on newly paved streets throughout the City.
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #1935).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with Derek Santos, Executive Director for the New Bedford Economic Development Council, along with Board Members of the New Bedford Business Park, for the purpose of having a discussion on implementing…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Nays 9, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Nays 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1936).”
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes and Oliver, requesting, that the City Council send a letter to State Representative Christopher Markey, Representative Steven Xiarhos, and the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, regarding Bill H.4736, pertaining to establishing penalties for reckless or negligent…
Rule 17 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Giesta
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1937).”
Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, Oliver, PereiraAbsent: Abreu, Giesta
From the minutes
“Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #1937).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that a letter be sent to the New Bedford School Committee asking that they consider naming the new elementary school currently being built in the South End the “Congdon-DeValles-Oliveira Elementary School” after the late Bruce Oliveira, a long-term…
Referred to the School Committee
From the minutes
“Referred to the School Committee. (Matter #1938).”
Related Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that a letter be sent to the New Bedford School Committee asking that they consider the recently constructed New Bedford Public School Culinary and Nutrition Center be named after the late Bruce Oliviera, a long-term School Committee member who worked…
Referred to the School Committee
From the minutes
“Referred to the School Committee. (Matter #1939).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a letter from Eric Cohen, Executive Director for the New Bedford Contributory Retirement Board, regarding the FY27 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) base increase for retirees.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1940).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Carl Amado, Sonny Almeida, Mark Debrito, Manny Debrito, John Thomas, Brenda Grace, Rita Ribeiro, Lorraine Telo, Ramona Silva, Viola Pina, Cecilia Brito, Danny Santana, Ron Botelho, Nellie Raposo, Faith Barros Goodine, Phil Young and Paula Santos Young, Leshia…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1941).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Amanda Baptiste, Howie Mallowes and Albert Santos, Off the Boulevard Grille and Pizzeria, in recognition of the Grand Opening and your commitment and dedication to making New Bedford work again.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1942).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Lieutenant Kevin Farnworth, Firefighter Jonathan Rioux, Firefighter Scott Almeida, Firefighter Kyle King, Firefighter Michael Desouza, Firefighter Nicholas Corvi, Firefighter Jonathan Pacheco, Captain Robert Ferreira, Firefighter Eric Dosenberg,…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1943).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Captain Jeremiah Rochon, Captain David Valenzuela, Lieutenant Cory Boucher, Lieutenant Jason Hinchliffe, Lieutenant Ryan Lemieux, Lieutenant Kyle Martin, Lieutenant Arthur Mello, Lieutenant William Robertson and Lieutenant Manuel Valenzuela, in…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1944).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Andrew Cormier, Tevin Bell, Chandler Furtado, Kyle Medeiros, Ryan Dosenberg and Matthew Pereira, in recognition of their appointments as New Bedford Firefighters.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1945).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) Be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to William Street, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 3:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.m., for the purpose of Aha! Night NB Festive Event. (Please Note: This is an additional street…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #1946).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Mohsin Ali, on behalf of 775 Brock Avenue Convenience Store, Inc., 775 Brock Avneue, New Bedford MA 02744, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 10ft. illuminated in the parking lot at 775 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA; Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1947).”
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 30, 2025 and November 13, 2025; the Cemetery Board for a meeting held on August 27, 2025; the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1948).”
Application, Coastal Marine Construction LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 0 Leonards Wharf, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1949).”
Application, Poyant Signs, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 4 North Sixth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1950).”
Application, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Linden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1951).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ws Acushnet Avenue, Foley Drive (N.s.), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1952).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 888 Hillcrest Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1953).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 6 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1954).”
Application, Roto - Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Landry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 01, 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 #1955).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 834 - 836 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 02, 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 #1956).”
Application, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at State Street, from Linden Street to Weld Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 02, 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 #1957).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Es Phillips Road 1369/0309, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1958).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 619 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1959).”
Application, T & K Asphalt Services, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 278 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1960).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Landry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1961).”
Application, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Weld Street, from State Street to the Route 18 Ramp at Purchase Street, from provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1962).”
Application, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of Linden Street, County Street to State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1963).”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of Ws Acushnet Avenue Foley Drive (N.s.), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 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 #1964).”
Application, Jl Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 888 Hillcrest Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1965).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 6 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1966).”
Application, Roto - Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Landry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 01, 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 #1967).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 834 – 836 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 02, 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 #1968).”
Application, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of State Street, from Linden Street to Weld Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 02, 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 #1969).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of Es Phillips Road 136/0309, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1970).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 619 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1971).”
Application, T & K Asphalt Services, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 278 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1972).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Landry Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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..”
Application, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of Weld Street, from State Street to the Route 18 Ramp at Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 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 #1973).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Poplar Road @ Laurelwood Drive working on Poplar Road, 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 #1974).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 24, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 226 Sawyer Street (#1975) 52 Blaze Road (#1976)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 38 Hassey Street (#1977) Intersection of Collette Street @ Ashley Boulevard (#1978)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 26, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Holly Tree Lane, from Hillcrest Road to Pine Hill Road, including intersections (#1979) Longview Road, from the…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on December 08, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 56 Blueberry Terrace (#1982) 6 Greenbrier Drive (#1983) 540 Prescott Street (#1984)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Redbox, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 22 Robeson Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 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 #1985).”
Applications, El Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 25, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 25 Babbitt Street (#1986) 58 Fair Street (#1987)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, El Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 29 Arch Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on November 26, 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 #1988).”
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