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June 10, 2026
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Scott Pemberton
Absent: Joseph P. Lopes
Every vote, in order
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Maria DePina, 28 Windsor Circle, Brockton, MA and Maria L. Pires, 60 Foster Street, Brockton, MA, d/b/a Sister Express Transport, 109 Robeson Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term…
To remove the matter from the table.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Choquette and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: to remove the matter from the table. (Matter #0453).” (Motion: Choquette, second: Pemberton)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Application for a New Private Livery License, on behalf of Maria DePina, 28 Windsor Circle, Brockton, MA and Maria L. Pires, 60 Foster Street, Brockton, MA, d/b/a Sister Express Transport, 109 Robeson Street, New Bedford, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of Maria DePina, 28 Windsor Circle, Brockton, MA and Maria L. Pires, 60 Foster Street, Brockton, MA, d/b/a SISTER EXPRESS TRANSPORT, 109 Robeson Street, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0453).” (Motion: Carney, second: Pemberton)
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.) (Matter Id #0649) (Referred –…
To amend the license expiration date from June 30, 2026, to a term of license of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Choquette and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To amend the license expiration date from June 30, 2026, to a term of license of July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027. (Matter #0649).” (Motion: Choquette, second: Pemberton)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Amended 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. (Term of the License – July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Choquette and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the Amended 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. (Term of the License – July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) (Matter #0649).” (Motion: Choquette, second: Pemberton)
The following item was not read, and No Further Action was taken: Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, 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…
To recommend to that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the 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.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Choquette and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the 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.) (Matter #0650).” (Motion: Choquette, second: Pemberton)
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