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May 12, 2026
141 recorded votes, 1 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, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:07)
- Roy arrived late (7:07)
Every vote, in order
Hearing, 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. Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers – April…
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0511).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers – April 23, 2026.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0512).”
Hearing, 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. Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers – April 23, 2026.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0513).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers – April 23, 2026.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0514).”
Hearing, 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. Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers – April 23, 2026.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0515).”
An Order, Public Hearing continued to Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers – April 23, 2026.
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0516).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Update to the Veto of the Council’s approval of the increase “base” pension benefits for all City retirees.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0610).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting Request for Proposals for the disposition and development of the former Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street; The New Bedford Armory located at 989 Pleasant Street; the former Phillips Avenue School located at 249 Phillips Avenue;…
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0611).”
RFP - former Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0612).”
RFP - The New Bedford Armory located at 989 Pleasant Street
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0613).”
RFP - former Phillips Avenue School located at 249 Phillips Avenue
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0614).”
RFP - former Horatio A. Kempton School located at 135 Shawmut Avenue
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0615).”
RFP - the former William H. Taylor School located at 620 Brock Avenue
Referred to the Committee on City Property
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on City Property. (Matter #0616).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 16, Municipal Utilities and Services, Section 16-94 – Rate Charges, to provide the Council and the Administration greater flexibility in setting the wastewater rates.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0617).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0618).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for proposed wastewater rates for Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028 and proposed Wastewater Annual Base Charges for Fiscal Year 2027, to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0619).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0620).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, appropriating $20,400,000.00 for the purpose of financing the cost of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvement Plan.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0621).”
Loan Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0622).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,099,535.00 from General Stabilization, to Snow Removal, Purchase of Services in the amount of $1,933,404.00; Public Infrastructure, Purchase of Services in the amount of $101,316.00 and Facilities and Fleet…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0623).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0624).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the payment of four outstanding invoices from a prior fiscal year totaling 1,701.44 to be charged to the General Fund, Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, Supplies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0625).”
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 Supplies is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $1701.44
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order authorizing the payment of two outstanding invoices from a prior fiscal year totaling $475.00 to be charged to the General Fund, Department of Facilities and Fleet Management, Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0627).”
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 General Fund, Department of Facilities and Fleet Management is hereby approved to be expended in Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of 475.00.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, amending the order adopted by the City Council on March 26, 2026 and signed by Mayor on April 3, 2026 which in accordance with MGL 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 #0629).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $530,000.00 is hereby…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to authorize the City to advertise and employ within the next six months an Associate City Solicitor at M-15, Step 2.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0631).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing to execute a lease extension and amendment between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Bridgewater State University.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0632).”
Ordered, that Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor of the City of New Bedford, is hereby authorized to execute the lease extension and amendment between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Bridgewater State University, substantially in the form of the agreement attached hereto, subject to approval as to…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Camille Taylor, d/b/a Ct Live Your Best Life Transportation, INC., 14 Beetle Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0634).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Camille Taylor, d/b/a Ct Live Your Best Life Transportation, INC., 14 Beetle Street, Apt. 1, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 - June 30, 2027.)
Livery License Renewal Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Renewal Granted. (Matter #0293).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Renee Ledbetter, New Bedford, to the Election Commission, replacing Donald Gaudette, Jr., who has resigned; this term will expire April 2027.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0635).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Renee Ledbetter, New Bedford, to the Election Commission, replacing Donald Gaudette, Jr., who has resigned; this term will expire April 2027.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, Roy
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0286).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0636).”
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.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, Roy
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0341).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0637).”
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.
Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, Roy
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0342).”
Report, Special Committee on the Airport, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order, for a Lease Extension and Amendment on behalf of the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air, Inc., Building 2.
Recommended by the Special Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0638).”
Ordered, that Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor of the City of New Bedford, is hereby authorized to execute a Lease Agreement between the New Bedford Airport Commission and Sandpiper Air Inc., substantially in the form of the Lease attached hereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor.
Adopted
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Celestin Wilkend, d/b/a Cris Transportation, 1 Warwick…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0639).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Celestin Wilkend, d/b/a Cris Transportation, 1 Warwick Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to expire – June 30, 2026.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings explore the possibility of creating a Special Committee on Automation and Artificial…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0640).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings explore the possibility of creating a Special Committee on Automation and Artificial Intelligence.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Pereira and Choquette, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Michele Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship, to…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0641).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu, Pereira and Choquette, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Michele Paul, Director of Environmental Stewardship, to discuss New Bedford's Floodplain Management and explore the possibility of joining FEMA's Community Rating System.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Special Committee on the Airport, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting that Airport Manager Scot Servis appear before the Special Committee on the Airport , to discuss the status of continuing upgrades to the New…
Recommended by the Special Committee on the Airport
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0642).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting, that Airport Manager Scot Servis appear before the Special Committee on the Airport , to discuss the status of continuing upgrades to the New Bedford Municipal Airport in FY 2024-2025.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Burgo, requesting, that the Committee on Economic Development be discharged from further consideration of the following matters: Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Relative…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, Roy
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0643).”
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. (Matter Id…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Discharge from Committee and Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Discharge from Committee and Recommendation Followed. (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 Ordinances – October 09, 2025.)
Passed to a Second reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second reading. (Matter #1617).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette and Council President Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Economic Development meet with EDC Director Derek Santos, Housing and Community Development Director Josh Amaral, City Planner Jennifer Carloni, and City Solicitor Jaikes to discuss how the new…
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Economic Development. (Matter #0644).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting, that the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs meet with Atty. Eric Jaikes, City Solicitor, along with the owner of A-1 Asphalt located at 1861 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, and the Owner of Pico Stone, located at 104 River Road, New Bedford, in…
Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Environmental Affairs. (Matter #0645).”
Written Motion, Council President Pereira, requesting that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Southcoast Neighbors United to discuss deployment of Scnu air sensors across New Bedford and to further discuss current environmental and health issues in the South End.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0646).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting, that the Planning Department and the Planning Board cease conducting Zoom meetings for Site Plan Review proceedings and hold all such public meetings in person where all members of the public have the opportunity to attend; and further, that failure…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Planning Board. (Matter #0647).”
Written Motion, Councillor Choquette, requesting, that Jennifer Carloni, Director of Planning, and Atty. Eric Jaikes, City Solicitor, appear before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss procedural violations regarding the notification of abutters related to the Hangar project at the New Bedford…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0648).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of Fabio J. Teixeira DaGraca, d/b/a Graca’s Solutions Transportation, 175 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA. (License to Expire - June 30, 2026.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing. (Matter #0649).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License on behalf of Fabio J. Teixeira DaGraca, d/b/a Graca’s Solutions Transportation, 175 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 - June 30, 2027.)
Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing. (Matter #0650).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Denise Affonseca, d/b/a Miss Dee’s Transportation, 240 County 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 #0651).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Renne DePina, 4 Tisbury Street, New Bedford, MA, d/b/a United Care Transport, INC., 189 Wood Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.)…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0652).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Chris Lamontagne, d/b/a Cardinal Logistics, Incorporated, 236 Hemlock Street, Apt 2S, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #0653).”
Communication, Keegan Werlin LLP, Attorneys at Law, submitting a copy of the Final Decision of the Energy Facilities Siting Board, issued on April 22, 2026, regarding petitions by Nstar Electric Company, dba Eversource Energy, and New England Power Company, dba National Grid.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0654).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates $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 facilities, general office space, replacement of capital…
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0107).”
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Gomes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: Carney, Choquette, Lopes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 3. (Councillors Carney, Choquette and Lopes OPPOSED.) (Matter #0107).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring Aylemnis Torres, Jacob Days, Ryan Saunders and Kevin Crespo, 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 #0655).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Rodrigues Network Dunkin Donuts, in recognition of the Grand Re-Opening of their Union Street – South Sixth Street location, New Bedford runs on Dunkin Donuts.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0656).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Carlos Rodrigues, Rodrigues Network Dunkin Donuts, in recognition of his hard work and continuing commitment and dedication to making New Bedford work again - New Bedford runs on Dunkin Donuts.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0657).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Lynsey Surtel, Rodrigues Network Dunkin Donuts, in recognition of her hard work and continuing commitment and dedication to making New Bedford work again - New Bedford runs on Dunkin Donuts.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #0658).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, from Hathaway Street to Tinkham Street and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Hope Street, on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 6:00 A.m., Through…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Day of Portugal Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:30 P.m. to 7:00 P.m., for the purpose of The Annual Day of…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady’s Chapel, that the following street(s) be Closed: Pleasant Street, from William Street to Market Street, at 11:00 A.m. Through 1:30 P.m., and Pleasant Street, from William Street to Union Street, at 1:30 P.m. Through 3:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of The New Bedford Firefighters Local 841 Union, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lake Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Hussey Street, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 7:00 A.m. to 11:30 A.m., for the purpose of the Iaff Fallen…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Marketing and Tourism, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lower Union Street, from North Water Street to Route 18 and Union Street, from North Water Street to South Second Street (With Both the Intersections at…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from Union Street to William Street, on Friday, July 03, 2026, from 10:00 A.m. to 9:30 P.m., for the purpose of an Independence Day Summer Sound Concert. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, that the following street(s) be Closed: Lower Union Street, from Rt. 18 and North Water Street, from 12:00 P.m. (Noon) to 10:00 P.m. on the following Fridays; June 26, July 17, August 07, August…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, on behalf of The Gallery Bar LLC, that the following street(s) be Closed: Kenyon Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 3:00 P.m. to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 2:00 A.m., for the purpose of the Southcoast…
Permission Granted
Constable Bond, Adrianna J. Baptista, New Bedford, MA, in the amount of $5,000.00 with the Western Surety Company.
Approved
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 February 11, 2026, March 11, 2026, March 25, 2026, April 1, 2026, April 8, 2026 and April 16, 2026; the…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0668).”
Application, Bc Crane Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 126 Bullard Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0669).”
Application, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1778 - 1780 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 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 #0670).”
Applications, Haugland Energy Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Nash Road / Acushnet Avenue, Nash Road Belleville Avenue Intersections (#0671) MacArthur…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 28 Ashley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0674).”
Application, Frank Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Intersection of McMurray Court and County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0675).”
Application, Able Asphalt, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 19 Pine Hill Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0676).”
Application, Danella Line Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street @ Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0677).”
Application, J. Derenzo Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 28, 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 #0678).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Ns Loftus Street, Plot 95/Lot 323 Shirley Street (W.s.), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0679).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Es County Street, 114 + Sx Linden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0680).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, Willis Street – Pearl Street provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0681).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 130 Summer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0682).”
Applications, Aqua Line Utility, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1701 – 1719 Acushnet Avenue (#0683) 241 Princeton Street (#0684)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 680 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0685).”
Application, Soil X Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Coffin Avenue, between Riverside Avenue and Dead End, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0686).”
Application, Jc Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 494 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0687).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 24 Mott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0688).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 48 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0689).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 11 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0690).”
Application, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 1778 – 1780 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 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 #0691).”
Applications, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Nash Road / Acushnet Avenue, Nash Road Belleville Avenue Intersections (#0692) MacArthur Drive at Jfk Memorial…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 28 Ashley Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0695).”
Application, Frank Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of McMurray Court and County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0696).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 19 Pine Hill Court, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0697).”
Application, Danella Line Services, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street @ Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0698).”
Application, J. Derenzo Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 11 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 28, 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 #0699).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of Ns Loftus Street Plot 95/Lot 323 Shirley Street (W.s.), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0700).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of Es County Street 114 + Sx Linden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0701).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, Willis Street – Pearl Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0702).”
Application, Morgado Company Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 130 Summer Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0703).”
Applications, Aqua Line Utility, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 01, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1701 – 1719 Acushnet Avenue (#0704) 241 Princeton Street (#0705)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, to Disturb the Surface, of 680 Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0706).”
Application, Soil X Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of Coffin Avenue, between Riverside Avenue and Dead End, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0707).”
Application, Jc Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 494 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0708).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 24 Mott Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0709).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 48 North Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0710).”
Application, Frank Corp. Environmental, to Disturb the Surface, of 11 William Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0711).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Linden Street, State Street to County Street (including intersections & 25ft. in all directions), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 17, 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 #0712).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 21, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 366 Hathaway Road Rte. 140 – Whitlow Street (#0713) 94 Sylvia Street (#0714)
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 April 22, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 564 Purchase Street (#0715) 113 Rockland Street (#0716) 183 Bonney Street (#0717) 11 Granfield Street (#0718)
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 April 23, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 132 – 134 Glennon Street (#0719) 19 Chatham Street (#0720) 55 Dudley Street (#0721) 273 Pitman Street (#0722) 88 Pierce…
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 April 24, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 54 Bullard Street (#0727) 177 – 179 Ashley Boulevard (#0728)
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 2620 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 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 #0729).”
Application, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, of Weld Street, State Street to Purchase Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 28, 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 #0730).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 126 Fair Street (#0731) 428 Church Street (#0732) 367 – 369 West Clinton Street (#0733) 483 North Front Street (#0734)…
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 April 30, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 314 Bedford Street (#0746) 120 Topham Street (#0747) 672-674 Rockdale Avenue (#0748) 15 Antonio L. Costa Boulevard…
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 May 01, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 2620 Acushnet Avenue (#0751) 835 Brock Avenue (#0752) 6 Hassey Street (#0753) 1446-1452 Acushnet Avenue (#0754) 87-89…
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 May 05, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1778-1780 Acushnet Avenue (#0757) 46 Seventh Street (#0758)
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 May 06, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 332 Maple Street (#0759) 502 Church Street (#0760) 2136 Acushnet Avenue (#0761) 87 Central Avenue (#0762) 88 Belleville…
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 2095 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 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 #0764).”
Application, El Harvey, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 331 Belleville Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 22, 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 #0765).”
Application, Affordable Dumpster, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 141 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on April 29, 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 #0766).”
Application, Power Home Remodeling, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1012 Becket Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0767).”
Application, Leonel Delgado Monteiro, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 234-236 Princeton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 05, 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 #0768).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 15’ of Conduit in Hawthorn Street, to property line of 115 Hawthorn Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, May 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, May 28, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 15’ of Conduit and one Handhole in Blackmer Street, this work is necessary to provide upgraded service to Blackmer Street at the corner of County Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, May 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, May 28, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 14’ of Conduit in Brock Avenue, this work is necessary to provide upgraded service to Brock Avenue.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, May 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, May 28, 2026..”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended, Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Rule 42 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, Roy
From the minutes
“Rule 42 Waived – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #0769).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0769).”
An Ordinance,
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #1621).”
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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