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March 26, 2026
111 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Shawn Oliver
Every vote, in order
Communication, Councillor Burgo to Members of the City Council, informing, that he is unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0320).”
Communication, Councillor Oliver, to Council President Pereira and Honorable Members of the City Council, informing that he will not be attending tonight’s City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, due to a previously scheduled commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0321).”
Communication, Councillor Carney, to City Council, notifying that she expects to be late for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, as she will be attending the YWCA Red Dress Event.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0322).”
Hearing, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of 58’ of Conduit encased in concrete in South Street, this work is necessary to provide electric service to 65 Potomska Street for an Electric Bus Charging Station.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0323).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0324).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $91,054.00, from Airport Free Cash to Airport Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0325).”
Ordered, that the sum of Ninety-one Thousand, Fifty-four Dollars ($91,054) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Purchase of Services…………………………………………………...$91,054 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00, from Ems Capital Outlay to Ems Supplies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0327).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Capital Outlay be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Supplies………………………………………………….........................................$50,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the Order Adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on July 09, 2025, which, in accordance with M.g.l., Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the Revolving Fund under the control of the Community Services…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0329).”
Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on July 09, 2025, which, in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund,…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order amending the Order Adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on May 29, 2025, which, in accordance with M.g.l., Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ , the Revolving Fund under the control of the Ems Department,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0331).”
Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on May 29, 2025, which, in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Ems Department, known as the Ems Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose amount limited…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the payment of one outstanding invoice from a prior Fiscal Year, totaling $162.77, to be charged to the Airport Enterprise Fund.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0333).”
Ordered: that to provide for the payment of unpaid bills of a previous fiscal year of the City of New Bedford, the sum set against the Airport Enterprise Fund Supplies is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of 162.77.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the payment of one outstanding invoice from a prior Fiscal Year, totaling $39.99, to be charged to the General Fund, Labor Relations and Personnel Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0335).”
Ordered: that to provide for the payment of unpaid bills of a previous fiscal year of the City of New Bedford, the sum set against the Labor Relations and Personnel Department Supplies is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of 39.99.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the payment of one outstanding invoice from a prior Fiscal Year, totaling $39.99, to be charged to the General Fund, Health Department.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0337).”
Ordered: that to provide for the payment of unpaid bills of a previous fiscal year of the City of New Bedford, the sum set against the Health Department Supplies is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of 39.99.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Lease Extension and Amendment on behalf of the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air, Inc., Building 2.
Referred to the Special Committee on Airport
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Airport. (Matter #0339).”
An Order,
Referred to the Special Committee on Airport
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Airport. (Matter #0340).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of George Bolger, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Rights Commission; replacing Zoe Hansen-Dibello whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2028.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0341).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Zachary Nieder, New Bedford, MA, to the Human Rights Commission; replacing Chad Freitas whose term has expired; this term will expire April 2028.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0342).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Relative to Dimensional Requirements – Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Infill Development, and Multiple Buildings per Lot.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development – Yeas, 7, Nays 1. (Council President Perreira OPPOSED.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Economic Development – Yeas, 7, Nays 1. (Council President Perreira OPPOSED.) (Matter #0343).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Relative to Dimensional Requirements - Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Infill Development, and Multiple Buildings per lot.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development – Yeas, 7, Nays 1. (Council President Perreira OPPOSED.)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Economic Development – Yeas, 7, Nays 1. (Council President Perreira OPPOSED.) (Matter #1617).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended, Amending Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0344).”
An Ordinance (Draft), Amending Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1621).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 2, Article Vi, Section 2-105, of the City of New Bedford Code of Ordinances to conform with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024, signed into law by Governor Healey, regarding payment agreements…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0345).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 2, Article Vi, Section 2-105, of the City of New Bedford Code of Ordinances to conform with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024, signed into law by Governor Healey, regarding payment agreements for delinquent taxes.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0991).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the 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,…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0346).”
Loan Order,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0107).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the updated changes to the City’s Fund Balance Management Policy.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0347).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the attached updated City’s Fund Balance Management Policy.
Adopted City’s Fund Balance Management Policy
From the minutes
“Adopted City’s Fund Balance Management Policy. (Matter #0158).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $5,037,282.00 from Free Cash to Cable Access, Stabilization Fund.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0348).”
Ordered, that the sum of Five Million, Thirty-seven Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty-two Dollars ($5,037,282) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Cable Access Stabilization Fund………………………………………….$5,037,282 To…
Adopted,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted, Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0160).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $60,386.00 from Free Cash to Public Infrastructure, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0349).”
Ordered, that the sum of Sixty Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty-six Dollars ($60,386) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Purchase of Services……………….....................$60,386 To be…
Adopted,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted, Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0162).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $175,000.00 from Free Cash to Waste Collection and Disposal, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0350).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Waste Collection and Disposal, Purchase of Services……..….........$175,000 To be certified…
Adopted,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted, Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0164).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $84,700.00 from Free Cash to Tourism, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0351).”
City of Bedford in City Council February 12, 2026 Ordered, that the sum of Eighty-four Thousand, Seven Hundred Dollars ($84,700) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Tourism, Purchase of…
Adopted,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted, Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0166).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $70,000.00 from Free Cash to Recreation and Parks, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0352).”
City of Bedford in City Council February 12, 2026 Ordered, that the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Recreation and Parks, Purchase of…
Approved XXXX xx, 2026
From the minutes
“Approved XXXX xx, 2026. (Matter #0168).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $63,662.00 from Free Cash to Mis, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0353).”
City of Bedford in City Council February 12, 2026 Ordered, that the sum of Sixty-three Thousand, Six Hundred Sixty-two Dollars ($63,662) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis, Purchase of…
Adopted,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted, Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0170).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Order, for the Transfer of $17,610.00 from Free Cash to Auditor, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0354).”
City of Bedford in City Council February 12, 2026 Ordered, that the sum of Seventeen Thousand, Six Hundred and Ten Dollars ($17,610) now standing to the credit of the account from Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Auditor Purchase of…
Adopted,
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted, Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0172).”
Report, Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application, Moses N. Kisembo d/b/a Knd Auto Rentals, LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 297 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0355).”
Special Permit Application, Moses N. Kisembo d/b/a Knd Auto Rentals, LLC, for a Special Permit for Motor Vehicle Sales and/or Rentals at 297 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. Public Hearing Held – March 19, 2026.
Special Permit Granted
From the minutes
“Special Permit Granted. (Matter #0356).”
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Chief of Police Paul Oliveira to a meeting to discuss the Police…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0357).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods invite Chief of Police Paul Oliveira to a meeting to discuss the Police Department's policy and procedures on reporting crime to the public and to City officials, specifically regarding shootings…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods convene a series of sub-committee meetings to include representatives…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0358).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad and Lopes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods convene a series of sub-committee meetings to include representatives from the Traffic Division, Traffic Commission, Department of Public Infrastructure, New Bedford Police Department,…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the New Bedford Board of Health hold a public hearing on the proposed waste transfer facility by Parallel Products, doing…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0359).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the New Bedford Board of Health hold a public hearing on the proposed waste transfer facility by Parallel Products, doing business as South Coast Renewables, with the residents of the far north end of New Bedford; this meeting would provide an…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and Police Chief Thody consider immediately filling vacant positions within the New Bedford Police Department,…
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0360).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that Mayor Mitchell and Police Chief Thody consider immediately filling vacant positions within the New Bedford Police Department, including the Deputy Chief position, the North End Captain position and several Sergeant positions; these leadership…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0361).”
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.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a letter issued by the Law Offices of David J. Hoey P.c. to the City of New Bedford, pursuant to M.g.l. Ch. 258 § 4, relating to claims regarding the Estate…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0362).”
Communication, Councillor Morad, submitting a letter issued by the Law Offices of David J. Hoey P.c. to the City of New Bedford, pursuant to M.g.l. Ch. 258 § 4, relating to claims regarding the Estate of the late Paul N. Coderre, Jr. and his widow, Jane Coderre.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0363).”
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.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments & Briefings meet with Derek Santos, Executive Director for the New Bedford Economic Development…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0364).”
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…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, that Police Chief Jason Thody and the DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to explain why there were no operational cameras in the area of Ashley Boulevard and Tallman Street on the night of…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0365).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, that the Health Department and Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to address concerns regarding the property located on Conduit Street at the bottom of Shaw Street, and to determine what actions can…
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods. (Matter #0366).”
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo and Roy, requesting that the Legislative Counsel draft a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of New Bedford to implement a randomized lottery system for ballot placement of candidates to ensure fair ballot placement for all candidates.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Burgo, Carney, Oliver
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Matter #0367).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Ana Liz Valentin Burgos, 627 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA d/b/a Gerana’s Transportation, INC., 211 Weld Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30,…
Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing. (Matter #0368).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Rutilia Aguilar Orrego, d/b/a Transportation Cabrera Aguilar, 7 Phillips Avenue, Apt 1, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0369).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Rafaela Arita Guerra, d/b/a Rafaela’s Transportation, LLC, 122 Frank Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License Renewal…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0370).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Christopher and Deborah Okafor, d/b/a Kik Transportation, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License Renewal…
) Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0371).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, Dennis Farias, submitting a copy of a letter sent to the Office of the Attorney General notifying them of an additional Ordinance that was passed/amended regarding Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, in compliance with MGL C. 40A, S.5.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0372).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Leira Vazquez Berrocales, Cynthia Harrington, Nikolas Ketchie, Pedro Morais and Patrick Slason, 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 #0373).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of Sister Trans Figuration, Immaculate Conception Church and St. Anthony of Padua Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Ingraham Street to Duncan Street; (at St. Joseph’s Church) on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from…
Permission Granted
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, April 27, 2026, from 6:00 A.m. to 9:00 A.m. Please Note: No Parking Both Sides of Johnny Cake Hill; William…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Jesus Hernandez, d/b/a El Punto Del Sabor, 128 County Street, New Bedford, MA, for permission to erect and maintain an internally illuminated sign to overhang City property 60 1/2” x 97 1/2” at 128 County Street, New Bedford MA; 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 #0376).”
Constable Bond, Daniel Ortiz, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $5,000.00 with Ngm Insurance Company.
Approved
Constable Bond, Jeffrey David Foisy, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
Application, New England Construction Co., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 193 - 197 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0379).”
Application, Environmental Restoration, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Coffin Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 18, 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 #0380).”
Application, Dupre, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 615 - 689 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 20, 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 #0381).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 184 Harwich Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 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 #0382).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 146 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 11, 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 #0383).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, between Union Street – Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0384).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 57 Hassey Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0385).”
Application, Wc Smith and Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 - 3 Pine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0386).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 49 Potomska Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 19, 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 #0387).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 23 Linden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 20, 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 #0388).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 193 Summer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 23, 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 #0389).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 184 Harwich Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 10, 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 #0390).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 146 Rockland Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 11, 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 #0391).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, between Union Street – Elm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0392).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 57 Hassey Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0393).”
Application, Wc Smith and Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1 - 3 Pine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0394).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 49 Potomska Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 19, 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 #0395).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 23 Linden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 20, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council. Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. Presented to the Mayor for approval March 30, 2026. Approved March…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0397).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 12, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Valley Road, Hillcrest Road to Pinehill Drive (working in street/street to houses) (#0398) Valley Court, Valley Road to…
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 March 16, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Plymouth Street, Brigham Street – Brownell Street (including intersections & 50ft. in all directions) (#0400) Grinnell…
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 March 19, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 997 Lloyd Street (#0402) 2620 Acushnet Avenue (#0403) 107 - 109 Belleville Road (#0404) 127 Belleville Road (#0405) 198…
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 March 20, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 569 - 573 North Street (#0414) 588 - 598 Brock Avenue (#0415) 1060 Pleasant Steet (#0416) 615 - 689 Belleville Avenue…
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 March 23, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 686 - 688 Brock Avenue (#0418) 832 Rockdale Avenue (#0419)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, El Harvey New Bedford, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 536 Middle Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0420).”
Application, Costello Home Come Construction LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Mosher Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 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 #0421).”
Application, Cyclone Cleaning Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 2301 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 19, 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 #0422).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one Handhole and approximately 62’ of Conduit in Acushnet Avenue, this work is necessary to provide service to 1780 Acushnet Avenue.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 244’ of Conduit, enlarge two Manholes, re-roof a Manhole in Union Street, this work is necessary to provide service to 193 Union Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026..”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Ashley Boulevard, this work is necessary to improve system reliability.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026..”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Nash Road, this work is necessary to improve system reliability.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026..”
Petition, Cornerstone Energy Services on behalf of Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of underground electric transmission lines and associated appurtenances in Belleville Avenue, this work is necessary to improve system reliability.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, April 9, 2026..”
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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