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January 22, 2026
38 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Derek Baptiste
Every vote, in order
Petition, Verizon New England, Inc for location of Conduit at the Intersection of County Street and Allen Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to a node attached to a light pole for wireless service. (Note: Police Details will be engaged while the work is being completed.)
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0100).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0101).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one handhole and approximately 70’ of Conduit in Walnut Street, this work is necessary to provide upgraded service to Walnut Street.
Hearing Held,
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0102).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0103).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 38’ of Conduit in Walnut Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 198 Walnut Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0104).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0105).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $12,610,194.00 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…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0106).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0107).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the City Council go on record opposing the sale of nitrous oxide canisters and cylinders within the City to anyone under the age of 21; and further, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances draft an Ordinance to ban the sale of nitrous oxide…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Mitchell Administration, Health Department Director Stephanie Sloan, Police Chief Jason Thody and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Mitchell Administration, Health Department Director Stephanie Sloan, Police Chief Jason Thody and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes. (Matter #0108).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Choquette and Pemberton, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances consider drafting an Ordinance prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide–related products to individuals under the age of twenty-one (21) within the City of New Bedford, in response to growing public…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Mitchell Administration, Health Department Director Stephanie Sloan, Police Chief Jason Thody and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, the Mitchell Administration, Health Department Director Stephanie Sloan, Police Chief Jason Thody and City Solicitor Eric Jaikes. (Matter #0109).”
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings schedule a meeting prior to the Thursday, February 12, 2026 City Council meeting, for the purpose of allowing the residents of Illinois, Ohio, Jarry, Maryland, and Appleton Streets a forum in which they…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0110).”
Written Motion, Council President Pereira, requesting that the City Council adopt the attached proposed Ordinance Relative to City Council Committees.
Adopted
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, of the City Code, Relative to City Council Committees.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0112).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with the Archdiocese of Boston’s Planning Office for Urban Affairs to discuss the project timeline and proposed design plan for the former St. Killian’s Church property on Ashley Boulevard.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0113).”
Project Timeline and Design Plan, former St. Killian's Church on Ashley Boulevard.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0114).”
Communication, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: Ns Hathaway Road, (Map 121/Lot 202), Formerly part of 805 Hathaway Road, a circa 1938 Wood-Framed Barn/Garage Structure, advising that “the structure is associated with the Seth Hathaway family and is…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Suzete Rosa DePina, d/b/a Tia Suzete Transportation, 38 Trinity Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire - June 30, 2026.)
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0116).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Christopher Okafor, d/b/a Kik Transportation, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire - June 30, 2026.) Livery License Granted.
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0117).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Patricia J. Victor, on the celebration of her 90th Birthday and with Wishes that the Good Lord Give Her Continued Health and Happiness.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0118).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Patricia J. Victor, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, INC., in recognition of her contributions to the community by serving as a Foster Grandparent at the Carney Academy and the DeMello School and Junior Choir Director at the International Church of the…
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0119).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Juan Ortiz-sierra, Jean-claude David, Samuel Rodriguez, Cory Sims and Katelyn Adamides, in recognition of their Appointments as New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0120).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Whaling Museum, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, on Monday, February 09, 2026, from 7:00 A.m. to 1:00 P.m. Please Note: No Parking Both Sides of Johnny Cake Hill; William…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Samantha Isidora, on behalf of Salt 77 North Water Beauty Collective, 77 North Water Street, New Bedford MA 02740, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a projecting 18” x 3’4” non-illuminated sign at 77 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA; Provisionally Granted,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0122).”
Petition Indemnity Granted
From the minutes
“Petition Indemnity Granted. (Matter #0122).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for meetings held on November 20, 2025, December 11, 2025 and December 18, 2025; the Community Preservation Committee for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0123).”
Application, Haugland Energy, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ashley Boulevard, from Coggeshall Street to Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 12, 2026, 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 #0124).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Crescent Street, (Ns) 35’ E Plante Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2026, 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 #0125).”
Application, Haugland Energy, to Disturb the Surface, of Ashley Boulevard, from Coggeshall Street to Sawyer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 12, 2026, 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 #0126).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Crescent Street, (Ns) 35’ E Plante Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 14, 2026, 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 #0127).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, working from Allen Street to Spring Street (including all intersections), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 06, 2026, 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 #0128).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of 132 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 13, 2026, 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 #0133).”
Application, Homestead, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 226 Park Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 16, 2026, 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 #0137).”
Attest: Dennis W. Farias, City Clerk/ Clerk of the City Council Application, Trexan, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1501 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 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 #0121).”
Application, C. Naughton Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of City wide (see attached list), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 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 #0127).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on January 07, 2025, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Adams Street, County Street – Mt. Pleasant Street (working street & street to houses, including intersections & 50 ft.…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
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