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April 9, 2026
84 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Shawn Oliver
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Communication, Councillor Oliver, to City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, April 09, 2026, due to a scheduling conflict.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0423).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0424).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0425).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0426).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0427).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0428).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0429).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0430).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0431).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0432).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0433).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the City accept M.g.l. Chapter 71, Section 71F, to enable the School Department to establish a Non-Resident Tuition Revolving Fund.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0434).”
Ordered, that the City of New Bedford accept M.g.l. Chapter 71, Section 71F, to enable the Scholl Department to establish a Non-Resident Tuition Revolving Fund.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the payment of an outstanding invoice from a prior fiscal year totaling $4,182.01, to be charged to the account of Treasurer-Collector, Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0436).”
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 Treasurer-collector is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of 4,182.01.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the payment of an outstanding invoice from a prior fiscal year totaling $450.00, to be charged to the account of Department of Facilities and Fleet, Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0438).”
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 Department of Facilities and Fleet Purchase of Services is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of 450.00.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Zoning - establishing Form-based Code Districts.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinance and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinance and the Planning Board. (Matter #0440).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinance and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinance and the Planning Board. (Matter #0441).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Glen Chandler, New Bedford, to the Library Trustees, this term will expire April 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0442).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ann R. O’leary, New Bedford, to the Library Trustees, this term will expire April 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0443).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Rosemary Saber, New Bedford, to the Library Trustees, this term will expire April 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0444).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Brian Ayotte, New Bedford, to the Community Preservation Committee, this term will expire April 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0445).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Diana Henry, New Bedford, to the Historical Commission, this term will expire February 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0446).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Adrianna Baptista, New Bedford, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0447).”
An Application, Arianna Baptista, New Bedford, MA, Appointment as a Constable.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #0448).”
Loan Order, appropriating $13,787,624.00 for the purpose of paying the costs of replacement of the roof and accessibility upgrades at the Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School located at 286 South Second Street. Passed to a Second Reading – March 12, 2026.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0281).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Approval of the COLA base increase from $14,000 to $16,000, effective July 1, 2026, as detailed in a Communication dated November 26, 2025, submitted by Eric Cohen, Executive Director of the New Bedford Retirement Board.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0449).”
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.
Approved COLA increase
From the minutes
“Approved COLA increase. (Matter #1940).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for the Community Preservation Act FY26 Funding Recommendations for twenty (20) projects totaling $2,227,341.00.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0450).”
Ordered, that the following Community Preservation Act FY26 projects and funding amounts be approved. Projects Amount 105 Ashley Boulevard Redevelopment $ 100,000.00 Cape Verdean Veterans Artifacts and Documents $ 35,000.00 Former Friends Meeting House Restoration $ 15,000.00 Gallery X Systems…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0451).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Lopes and Choquette, that the City of New Bedford, through its Tourism & Marketing Office and all relevant departments and organizations, actively engage in regional planning and promotional efforts associated with the 2026 Fifa World Cup, as five group stage…
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Economic Development. (Matter #0452).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Maria DePina, 28 Windsor Circle, Brockton, MA and Maria L. Pires, 60 Foster Street, Brockton, MA, d/b/a Sister Express Transport, 109 Robeson Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term…
Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing. (Matter #0453).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Thierry Andrade Uwizeye, 38 Trinity Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a Mel Transportation, 109 Robeson Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30,…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0454).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Suzete Rosa De Pina, d/b/a Tia Suzete Transportation, 38 Trinity Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License Granted.
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0455).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Sean Ciminello, 22 Shannon Way, Dartmouth, MA, d/b/a Yes We Van, LLC, 651 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0456).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of David Bizarro, d/b/a Bizarro Transportation, 85 Osborne Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License Granted.
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0457).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Anthony DaRosa, 56 Westwood Drive, N. Dartmouth, MA, d/b/a Bluebird Transportation, LLC, 458 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0458).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Flor Pineda, d/b/a Flor Transportation, 7 Upton Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License Granted.
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0459).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Joao Filipe De Sa Ramos, d/b/a Jsr Transportation, LLC, 312 Davis Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0460).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Albert Williams, d/b/a Elite Transportation, 1 Deerfield Lane, Fairhaven, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License Granted.
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0461).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of Bc Crane Corp, that the following street(s) be Closed: a portion of Bullard Street, one lane closure, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue and a portion of Acushnet Avenue, one lane closure, from Nye Street to Bullard Street, on…
Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified. (Matter #0462).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of NB Roots and Branches, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from William Street to Union Street, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 7:00 A.m. to Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 11:00 A.m., for the purpose of the NB Roots and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Bedford Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street and Wing Street, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, (Serenity Gardens at 41 Bedford Street) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 A.m. to…
Permission Granted
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, Horatio’s INC./H and M Dartmouth Realty, INC., for Permission to Erect and Maintain a 9’ x 11’ Illuminated free standing sign at 64 John Vertente Boulevard, New Bedford, MA, Provisionally Granted, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0465).”
Petition Indemnity Granted
From the minutes
“Petition Indemnity Granted. (Matter #0465).”
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 Licensing Board for a meeting held on December 16, 2025; the Park Board for a meeting held on February 18, 2026; the Planning Board for a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0466).”
Application, Bc Crane Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1359 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 27, 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 #0467).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 245 Aquidneck Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 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 #0468).”
Application, Circle Earth Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 193 - 197 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 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 #0469).”
Application, Wc Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1157 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 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 #0470).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 620 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 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 #0471).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ashley Boulevard, from Sawyer Street to Deane Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 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 #0472).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 37 - 41 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 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 #0473).”
Application, New England Boring Contractors, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Mt. Pleasant Street x Nash Road - Improvement Project, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 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 #0474).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street x Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 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 #0475).”
Applications, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 117 - 119 Branscomb Street (#0476) 84 Irvington Street (#0477)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 245 Aquidneck Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 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 #0478).”
Application, Circle Earth Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 193 - 197 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 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 #0479).”
Application, Wc Smith & Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 1157 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 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 #0480).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 620 Church Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 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 #0481).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, of Ashley Boulevard, from Sawyer Street to Deane Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 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 #0482).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 37 - 41 Rockdale Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 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 #0483).”
Application, New England Boring Contractors, to Disturb the Surface, of Mt. Pleasant Street x Nash Road – Improvement Project, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 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 #0484).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street x Willis Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 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 #0485).”
Applications, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 117 - 119 Branscomb Street (#0486) 84 Irvington Street (#0487)
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 154 Matthew Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 24, 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 #0488).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Wing Street, from South Sixth Street to County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 25, 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 #0489).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 30, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 319 - 321 Hawthorn Street (#0490) 83 Ruth Street (#0491) 157 Maxfield Street (#0492) 72 Tinkham Street (#0493) 19…
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 Intersection of North Front Street and Kilburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 31, 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 #0498).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 506 Bolton Street (#0499) 24 North Front Street (#0500) 871 Belleville Avenue (#0501)
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 Ryan Street, from Brigham Street to Brownell Street (including intersections & 25 ft. in all directions), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 02, 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 #0502).”
Application, Chaffee Industrial Roofing, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1359 Acushnet Avenue at Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on March 27, 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 #0503).”
Application, Gmk Partners LLC d/b/a McGee Tano Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 109 Hillman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 01, 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 #0504).”
Application, Couto Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 375 South Second Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0505).”
Petition, Csl Consulting LLC on behalf of Old Dartmouth Historical Society – New Bedford Whaling Museum for location of conduits to be captured/buried below the pedestrian crossing being established in William Street, this work is necessary to connect the 11 William Street site to the existing…
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 100’ of Conduit and one Handhole in County Street, this work is necessary to provide service to 840 County Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 15’ of Conduit in Belleville Avenue, this work is needed to provide upgrade service to Belleville Avenue.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one Fo Pole with Anchor in Belleville Avenue, this work is needed to provide upgrade service to Belleville Avenue.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, April 23, 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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