April 21, 2026

2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

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Special Committee on Environmental Affairs: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee

Attendance

Present: Ian Abreu, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, James Roy

Absent: Ryan J. Pereira

During the meeting:

Gomes arrived late (7:05)

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Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting that Wendy Morrill and Tracy Wallace of South Coast Neighbors United appear before the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs to present community-based waste solutions for Greater New Bedford. (Matter Id #0429) (Referred – March 26, 2024.)

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To remove the matter from the table.

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Roy and seconded by Councillor Choquette, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matter from the table. (Matter #0429).” (Motion: Roy, second: Choquette)

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Table (set aside)Passed · Voice vote, names not recorded

To table the matter at this time.

From the minutes

“On motion by Councillor Choquette and seconded by Councillor Roy, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0429).” (Motion: Choquette, second: Roy)

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