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May 28, 2026
210 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Derek Baptiste, 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, May 28, 2026, due to a family emergency.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0780).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0781).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded. (Police Detail required.)
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Police Detail required.) (Matter #0782).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0783).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded. (Police Detail required.)
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Police Detail required.) (Matter #0784).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0785).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0786).”
Hearing, Servedwell National Club LLC, for location of two underground umbrella footings at 24 Union Street.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #0787).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #0788).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, that the Department of Public Infrastructure is requested to obtain appraisals of land located on Assessors Map 59, Lots 001, 012 and 200 (purported address of 930 Pleasant Street) for the purpose of acquiring permanent and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0789).”
Ordered, that the Department of Public Infrastructure be and hereby is requested to obtain, through the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program (Hwip) grant, appraisals of land located on Assessors Map 059, Lots 001, 012 and 200 (purported address of 930 Pleasant Street), as shown on the attached plan…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Personnel, Section 19-7.2, of the City Code for a temporary delay in Step increases for Unit C management positions across City Government in Fiscal Year 2027; the suspension would be in effect for one…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0791).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Personnel, Section 19-732, of the City Code.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0792).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, which would suspend for one year Section 19-7(d) of the City Code that establishes an annual COLA for Unit C management positions across city government for Fiscal Year 2027.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0793).”
An Ordinance, which would suspend for one year Section 19-7(d) of the City Code.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0794).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Personnel, Section 19-7(c) of the City Code to create the position of “Assistant Superintendent of Green Space” at pay grade “M-11”; the position fully paid out by the Water Enterprise.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0795).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0796).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $43,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Mayor Personal Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0797).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #0798).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to City Clerk Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0799).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Clerk Personal Services………………………………………………$30,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $25,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Resilience and Environmental Stewardship.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0801).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Resilience and Environmental Stewardship Personal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $20,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Community Services Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0803).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Community Services Personal Services…………………….………….$20,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $17,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Traffic Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0805).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Traffic Personal Services…………..……….……………………………...$17,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $16,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to CFO Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0807).”
Ordered, that the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: CFO Personal Services…………..……….……………………………...$16,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $15,600.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Purchasing Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0809).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($15,600) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Purchasing Personal Services…………..……….……………………….$15,600 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,510.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Auditor Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0811).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred and Ten Dollars ($4,510) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastructure Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Auditor Personal Services…………..……….……………………………….$4,510 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $265,000.00 from Ems Receipts to Ems Personal Services in the amount of $50,000.00, Ems Purchase of Services in the amount of $105,000.00, Ems Supplies in the amount of $80,000.00 and Ems Other Charges &…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0813).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred and Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($265,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Ems Receipts be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Ems Personal Services…………..……….………………………………….$ 50,000 Ems Purchase of…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $225,000.00 from Water Personal Services to Water Supplies in the amount of $125,000.00 and Water Capital Outlays in the amount of $100,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0815).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($225,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Supplies………..……….………………………………………......$125,000 Water Capital…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $150,000.00.00 from Wastewater Purchase of Services, to Wastewater Supplies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0817).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Wastewater Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Wastewater Supplies…………..……….………………………………...$150,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $50,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Public Infrastructure Supplies.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0819).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Public Infrastucture Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Public Infrastructure Supplies…………..……….…………………$50,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $38,000.00 from Planning Purchase of Services, to Planning Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0821).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Dollars ($38,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Planning Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Planning Personal Services…………..………....………………………….$38,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $30,000.00 from Cable Access Purchase of Services in the amount of $10,000.00 and Supplies in the amount of $20,000.00 to Cable Access Capital Outlays.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0823).”
Ordered, that the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Cable Access Purchase of Services (10,000) and Supplies ($20,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Cable Access Capital Outlays………………..……….…………………...$30,000…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $6,850.00 from Cable Access Supplies, to Cable Access Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0825).”
Ordered, that the sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($6,850) now standing to the credit of the account from Cable Access Supplies be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Cable Access Personal Services…………..……….………………………$6,850 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $14,000.00 from Labor Relations Purchase of Services, to Labor Relations Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0827).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Labor Relations Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Labor Relations Personal Services……………………........................$14,000 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,000.00 from City Council Purchase of Services, to City Council Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0829).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council Personal Services….……….………………………………...$7,000 To be certified and approved by…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $4,200.00 from Auditors Purchase of Services in the amount of $1,850.00 and Other Charges & Expenses in the amount of $2,350.00 to Auditor Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0831).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($4,200) now standing to the credit of the account from Auditors Purchase of Services ($1,850) and Other Charges and Expenses ($2,350) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Auditor Personal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,500.00 from Fire Other Charges & Expenses to Fire Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0833).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Other Charges and Expenses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Purchase of services………..……….…………………………………....$2,500 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the City Council, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0835).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the City Council, known as the Council Special Permit Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $5,000 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0837).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Transportation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $10,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Activities Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0839).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Activities Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $800.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0841).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Senior Travel Agency Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $240.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Emt Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0843).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Emt Training Academy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $15,000.00 is hereby authorized…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Ems Detail Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0845).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the Emt Detail Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $10,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department, known as the Community Training Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0847).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Fire Department, known as the Community Training Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $53,952.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0849).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Health Department, known as the Health Department Compliance Programs Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $60,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and Structures Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected,…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0851).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Demolition of Buildings and Structures Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $176,116.00 is…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0853).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Inspectional Services, known as the Vacant Building Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $82,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as the Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0855).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Library Department, known as the Library Equipment Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $15,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0857).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Fort Taber Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $180,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0859).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Supportive Recreation Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $65,000.00 is hereby…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Golf Course Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0861).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Golf Course Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $28,000.00 is hereby authorized for…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0863).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, known as the Dog Park Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $3,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0865).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Planning Department, known as the Zoning Board of Appeals Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $22,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as the Rifle Range Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0867).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Police Department, known as the Rifle Range Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $60,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Public Infrastructure, known as the New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0869).”
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 New Bedford Railyard & Rail Crossing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $226,781.00 is…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department, known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0871).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Purchasing Department, known as the Purchasing Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $50,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, known as the New Bedford Energy Now Revolving Fund, whose revenues…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0873).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Resilience and Environmental Stewardship, known as the New Bedford Energy Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $4,846.00 is…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0875).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Food Service Concession Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $250.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the School Department, known as the Tangible Supply Disposition Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $206,270.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Tourism Department, known as the Tourism Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0879).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Tourism Department, known as the Tourism Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected, and amount limited to be spent estimated at $5,000.00 is hereby authorized for Fiscal Year 2027.
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a copy of the Final Fiscal Year 2026 Office of Housing and Community Development Action Plan and the Resolution, authorizing the Mayor to apply for Federal Financial Assistance from the United States of America.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0881).”
Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, sets forth activities to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnership (Home), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (Esg) Programs for the period of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Action Plan Approved.
Action Plan Approved
From the minutes
“Action Plan Approved. (Matter #0882).”
Resolution of the New Bedford City Council Authorizing the Mayor to Apply for Federal Assistance from the United States of America Whereas, The City of New Bedford desires to continue its participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities under the Housing and Community…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Brad Markey, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission; this term will expire in December 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0884).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Matthew D. Provencher, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commision; this term will expire in December 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0885).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ramon Silva, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission; this term will expire in December 2028.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0886).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Martha Reed, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire in May 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0887).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Marsha F. Fernandes, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire in May 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0888).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Angela Clarke, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire in May 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0889).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Kimberli Bettencourt, New Bedford, MA to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; this term will expire in May 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0890).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Christopher A. Amaral, New Bedford, MA to the Community Preservation Committee; this term will expire in April 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0891).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Daniel Patten, New Bedford, MA to the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District; this term will expire in June 2029.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0892).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Ricard Rezendes, New Bedford, MA to the Licensing Board this term will expire in June 2032.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0893).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Lara Harrington, New Bedford, MA to the Airport Commission, Ms. Harrington will be replacing Christina E. Cotsoridis, who resigned in January 2025; this term will expire in December 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0894).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Justin Ohlson, New Bedford, MA to the Water Board, Mr. Ohlson will be replacing the late Patrick E. Rogers, who resigned in January 2025; this term will expire in April 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0895).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Kreg R. Espinola, New Bedford, MA to the Steamship Authority Board of Governors, to fill the seat vacated by Moira Tierney.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #0896).”
Report, Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the 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.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0897).”
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,…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0368).”
Report, Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Petition for the Waiver of Residency, on behalf of Paul N. Bryant, Round Rock, Tx d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers, 1351 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0898).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a Petition, Paul N. Bryant, Round Rock, Tx d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers, 1351 Acushnet Avenue, 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,…
Residency Waiver Granted
From the minutes
“Residency Waiver Granted. (Matter #0539).”
Report, Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing, recommending to the City Council, Approval of the Petition for the Waiver of Residency, on behalf of Paul N. Bryant, Round Rock, Tx d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers, 268 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Special Permits & Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0899).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting a Petition, Paul N. Bryant, Round Rock, Tx d/b/a Fall River Pawnbrokers, 268 Union Street, 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…
Residency Waiver Granted
From the minutes
“Residency Waiver Granted. (Matter #0540).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4100A – Relative to Municipal Facility Conversion.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0900).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Section 4100A – Relative to Municipal Facility Conversion.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0285).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 10, by inserting a new Section 10- 86.1, Voluntary Electronic (Email) Delivery of Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills, after Section 10-86.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0901).”
An Ordinance, Amending Chapter 10, by inserting a new Section 10-86.1, Voluntary Electronic (Email) Delivery of Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills, after Section 10-86.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0224).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of the Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Pereira, Abreu, Carney, Oliver, Lima, Baptiste, Gomes, Morad, and Giesta, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances explore the enactment of an Ordinance or City policy to…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0902).”
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Pereira, Abreu, Carney, Oliver, Lima, Baptiste, Gomes, Morad, and Giesta, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances explore the enactment of an Ordinance or City policy to establish parental paid leave to provide compensation for a period of time for City…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1429).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 of the City Code, Relative to Paid Family Leave.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0903).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending to the City Council Adoption of an Order as Amended, and an Act, as Amended for the Recall of Elected Officers in the City of New Bedford.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Tabled
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, PereiraNo: Carney, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Tabled – Yeas 7, Nays 2 (Councillors Carney and Roy OPPOSED.) (Matter #0904).”
An Order,
Tabled
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, PereiraNo: Carney, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Tabled – Yeas 7, Nays 2 (Councillors Carney and Roy OPPOSED.) (Matter #0304).”
An Act, Providing for the Recall of Elected Officers in the City of New Bedford.
Tabled
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, PereiraNo: Carney, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Tabled – Yeas 7, Nays 2. (Councillors Carney and Roy OPPOSED.) (Matter #0305).”
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council Approval of the Appointment of Cristobal Jose Escobar, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board, replacing Christopher Holkamp who has resigned; this term will expire December 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0905).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Cristobal Jose Escobar, New Bedford, MA to the Veterans Advisory Board, replacing Christopher Holkamp who has resigned; this term will expire December 2026.
Appointment Confirmed
From the minutes
“Appointment Confirmed. (Matter #1925).”
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Choquette and Abreu, requesting, that the Ordinance Committee meet within the next 30 days to again, consider the Home Rule Petition related to enacting recall provisions…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0906).”
Written Motion, Councillors Choquette and Abreu, requesting, that the Ordinance Committee meet within the next 30 days to again, consider the Home Rule Petition related to enacting recall provisions for municipal elected officials; this matter was previously heard but has remained in Committee.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting that the Mitchell Administration provide the City Council with a listing of all vacant municipally owned residential lots that are conforming and…
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0907).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, the Mitchell Administration provide the City Council with a listing of all vacant municipally owned residential lots that are conforming and nonconforming based on current building codes; and further that the Mayor’s Office, the Planning Department, the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Councillors Choquette, Abreu and Roy, requesting that Airport Director Scot Servis in conjunction with the City’s Conservation agent explore all options for the location…
Recommended by the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0908).”
Written Motion, Councillors Choquette, Abreu and Roy, requesting that Airport Director Scot Servis in conjunction with the City’s Conservation agent explore all options for the location of a new hangar at the New Bedford Regional Airport and that the Special Committee on Airport invite the Airport…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Council President Pereira, requesting that the City Council Waive Rule 27, in Order to Hold Budget Interview Sessions on Monday, June 1, 2026, and Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Adopted – Yeas, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas, Nays 0. (Matter #0909).”
Written Motion, Councillors Lopes and Gomes, requesting, that representatives from Republic Waste Services, E. L. Harvey, and Waste Management attend a meeting of the New Bedford City Council’s Committee on Appointments & Briefings to discuss their ongoing violations of the City of New Bedford…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings. (Matter #0910).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City Council send a certified letter to the Office of the Inspector General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requesting that they conduct a forensic audit of the financial situation in the City of New Bedford that resulted in reported…
Adopted Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Adopted Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0911).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that certified letters be sent to Governor Healy, Senator Montigny, Ways and Means Chair Rodrigues, House Speaker Mariano, and Representatives Cabral, Hendricks, Markey, Ouellette and Sylvia, requesting a supplemental budget to help close the gap of the…
Rule 17 Waived, Adopted and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste, Oliver
From the minutes
“Rule 17 Waived, Adopted and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 9, Nays 0. (Matter #0912).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes and Council President Pereira, requesting, that the City Solicitor, in conjunction with the Administration, draft a Home Rule Petition for submission to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City of New Bedford to establish an early retirement incentive…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #0913).”
An Ordinance, Council President Pereira, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7 of the Code of Ordinances – Relative to Personnel.
Passed to a Second Reading
From the minutes
“Passed to a Second Reading. (Matter #0915).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 24 Cotter Street, (Map 85, Lot 288), a circa 1926 wood-frame structure – advising that the structure is not located within a National Register Historic District; the structure is of no…
Demolition Granted
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License on behalf of George Almeida, d/b/a All Needs Transportation, 32 Liberia Lane, 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 #0918).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection, Waterways Regulation Program, providing public notice of the waterways application by the City of New Bedford to dredge and restore a salt marsh off of Belleville Avenue in the municipality of New Bedford within filled water and flowed tidal…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0919).”
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Madeira Avenue, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, from 8:00 A.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to 8:00 P.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, for the purpose of The…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill/Bethel Street, from Elm Street to Union Street and William Street, from North Second Street to North Water Street, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be Closed: Katherine Street, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10:00 A.m. Through Sunday, July 26, 2026, Midnight, for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste and Pemberton, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Purchase Street, from William Street to Spring Street; Union Street, from Pleasant Street to Route 18; Acushnet Avenue, from William Street to Spring Street and Second Street, from William Street…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade Do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico (Brotherhood of Holy Spirit), that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Hadley Street to Wood Street, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 A.m. to 2:00 P.m., for the purpose…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of Natasha DaSilva, d/b/a Charlie’s Hot Dogs, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hathaway Street, from Acushnet Avenue to North Front Street, on Saturday, July 04, 2026, at 11:00 A.m. to 8:30 P.m., for the purpose of Charlie’s…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of Aha! New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Union Street to William Street, on Thursday, July 09, 2026, from 3:00 P.m. to 11:00 P.m., for the purpose of July Aha! Kids Rule. Permission Granted.
Permission Granted
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 a meeting held on April 30, 2026; the Cemetery Board for a meeting held on February 04, 2026; the Licensing Board for…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0927).”
Application, Pods LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 441 Pleasant Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0928).”
Applications, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 306 - 310 Rivet Street (#0929) 720 Coggeshall Street (#0930)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 157 - 159 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 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 #0931).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, between Willis Street and Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 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 #0932).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 13 Bass Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0933).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1669 - 1673 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0934).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 164 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0935).”
Application, M & S Excavation, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 13-B Crapo Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0936).”
Applications, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 274 Irvington Street (#0937) 67 - 69 Branscomb Street (#0938) 1697 Acushnet Avenue…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue, Logan Street to Washburn Street (#0940) Washburn Street, Acushnet Avenue to dead end…
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 Intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0942).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 75 Acorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 15, 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 #0943).”
Application, Dw White Construction, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1 - 3 Pine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0944).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Belleville Avenue, Kenyon Street to Kilburn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0945).”
Application, A. Ferrara Construction Corp., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 264 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0946).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 261 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0947).”
Application, Danella Line Services, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 115 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0948).”
Application, Wc Smith & Son, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 293 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0949).”
Application, Rw Bryant Contracting, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 448 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0950).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 354 - 356 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0951).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Penniman Street, from Mt. Pleasant Street to Purchase Street and the intersection of Penniman & Summer Streets and Reynolds & State Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 2026, subject to ratification…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0952).”
Applications, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 306 - 310 Rivet Street (#0953) 720 Coggeshall Street (#0954)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Dirty Diggin Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 157-159 State Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 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 #0955).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, between Willis Street and Campbell Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 08, 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 #0956).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 13 Bass Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0957).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1669 - 1673 Acushnet Avenue, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0958).”
Application, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 164 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0959).”
Application, M & S Excavation, to Disturb the Surface, of 13-B Crapo Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0960).”
Applications, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 274 Irvington Street (#0961) 67 - 69 Branscomb Street (#0962) 1697 Acushnet Avenue (#0963)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 12, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Acushnet Avenue, Logan Street to Washburn Street, Coggeshall Street Sewer Separation Project Phase 3 (#0964) Washburn Street,…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Hathaway Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0966).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 75 Acorn Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0967).”
Application, Dw White Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 1 - 3 Pine Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0968).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, of Belleville Avenue, Kenyon Street – Kilburn Street, Coggeshall Street Sewer Separation Project Phase 3, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0969).”
Application, A. Ferrara Construction Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 264 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0970).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 261 Tarkiln Hill Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0971).”
Application, Danella Line Services, to Disturb the Surface, of 115 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0972).”
Application, Wc Smith and Son, to Disturb the Surface, of 293 Cottage Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0973).”
Application, Rw Bryant Contracting, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 448 Dartmouth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0974).”
Application, Aqua Line Utility, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 354 - 356 Wood Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0975).”
Application, Dww Sps Jv, to Disturb the Surface, Penniman Street, from Mt. Pleasant Street to Purchase Street and the intersection of Penniman & Summer Streets and Reynolds & State Streets, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #0976).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 07, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Logan Street, Purchase Street going eastward 150’ towards Conrail Rr Bridge (working in street & street to buildings)…
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, 41 – 45 Linden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0979).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 20, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 855 County Street (#0980) 922 Kempton Street (#0981) 173 – 175 Crapo Street (#0982) 14 Ward Street (#0983) 72 Ward Street…
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 21, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1461 Pleasant Street (#0988) 492 - 494 Ashley Boulevard (#0989) Teresa Street (working on Teresa Street from Aquidneck…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Troupe, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 156 Ryan Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0993).”
Application, Win Waste Renovations, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 67 Ruth Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #0994).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 208’ of Conduit in William Street, this work is necessary to improve the infrastructure of William Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, June 11, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, June 11, 2026..”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 18’ of Conduit to proposed Handhole in sidewalk area for 152 William Street, this work is necessary to provide service of 152 William Street.
Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, June 11, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered Thursday, June 11, 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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