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June 11, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 103 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →6:07 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (6:11)
- Carney arrived late (6:12)
- Oliver arrived late (6:12)
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication (Matter Id #0617)
To receive and place on file a copy of the presentation submitted by Shawn Syde.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a copy of the presentation submitted by Shawn Syde. (Matter #0617).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Pemberton)
To Amend the Ordinance by striking ‘up to 5 years’ in Sec. 1 and replacing it with ‘up to 3 years’.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: CarneyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To Amend the Ordinance by striking ‘up to 5 years’ in Sec. 1 and replacing it with ‘up to 3 years’. (Matter #0617).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the full City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: CarneyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council APPROVAL of the ORDINANCE, as Amended. (Matter #0617).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
Communication (Matter Id #0619)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Order.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER. (Matter #0619).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Burgo)
Communication (Matter Id #0621)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Loan Order.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Carney, Gomes
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER. (Matter #0621).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Abreu)
7:07 p.m. · New Bedford City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Brian K. Gomes
98 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communication, Councillor Gomes, to City Council, notifying that he will be unable to attend the City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 due to a prior personal commitment.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #0999).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1000).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1001).”
Hearing, 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.
Hearing Held
Petition Placed on File
From the minutes
“Petition Placed on File. (Matter #1002).”
An Order,
Adopted and ordered recorded
From the minutes
“Adopted and ordered recorded. (Matter #1003).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $750,000.00 from Inspectional Services Personal Services in the amount of $110,000.00; Facilities and Fleet Personal Services in the amount of $236,000.00; Recreation and Parks Personal Services in the amount of…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1004).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1005).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $480,000.00 from Stabilization Fund to Fire Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1006).”
Ordered, that the sum of Four Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Stabilization Fund be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Personal Services……………………………………………..$480,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1007).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Dollars ($164,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Facilities and Fleet Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Personal Services……………………………………………..$164,000 To be certified…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $85,000.00 from Stabilization Fund, to Facilities and Fleet Purchase of Services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, ChoquetteAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney and Choquette OPPOSED.) (Matter #1010).”
An Order,
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Abreu, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, ChoquetteAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Baptiste, Burgo, Carney and Choquette OPPOSED.) (Matter #1011).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $53,000.00 from Police Personal Services, to Veterans Other Charges and Expenses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1012).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fifty-three Thousand Dollars ($53,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Other Charges and Expenses………………………...$53,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,200.00 from Police Personal Services to Tourism Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1014).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($7,200) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Tourism Personal Services……………………….............................$7,200 To be certified…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $3,600.00 from Police Personal Services to Licensing Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1016).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Licensing Personal Services………………………...........................$3,600 To be certified…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $18.00 from Police Personal Services to Other Intergovernmental Assessments and Charges Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1017).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eighteen Dollars ($18) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Intergovernmental Assessments and Charges Purchase of Services…………………………………………………………………………………….$18 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $140,000.00 from Fire Purchase of Services to Fire Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1019).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Fire Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Fire Personal Services………………………..................................$140,000 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $109,000.00 from Police Personal Services to Police Other Charges and Expenses in the amount of $37,000.00 and Police Capital Outlay in the amount of $72,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1021).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred and Nine Thousand Dollars ($109,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Police Other Charges and Expenses………………………..……$37,000 Police Capital…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $70,000.00 from Recreation and Parks Purchase of Services to Recreation and Parks Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1023).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Recreation and Parks Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Recreation and Parks Other Financing Uses……..................$70,000 To be…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $67,000.00 from Airport Other Financing Uses to Airport Personal Services in the amount of $23,000.00 and Airport Purchase of Services in the amount of $44,000.00.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1025).”
Ordered, that the sum of Sixty-seven Thousand Dollars ($67,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Airport Other Financing Uses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Airport Personal Services……………..........................................$23,000 Airport…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $14,000.00 from Veterans Purchase of Services in the amount of $7,000.00 and Veterans Supplies in the amount of $7,000.00 to Veterans Other Charges and Expenses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1027).”
Ordered, that the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Veterans Purchase of Services ($7,000) and Veterans Supplies($7,000) be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Other Charges and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,000.00 from Veterans Purchase of Services to Veterans Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1029).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Veterans Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Veterans Personal Services……………………...........................$8,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $12,000.00 from Zoo Personal Services to Zoo Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1031).”
Ordered, that the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Zoo Personal Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Zoo Purchase of Services………………………….......................$12,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $8,000.00 from City Council Other Charges to City Council Purchase of Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1033).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) now standing to the credit of the account from City Council Other Charges be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: City Council Purchase of Services…………………………….......$8,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $7,850.00 from Mis Other Charges and Expenses to Mis Personal Services.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1035).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($7,850) now standing to the credit of the account from Mis Other Charges and Expenses be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Mis Personal of Services……………………………..........................$7,850 To…
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 Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1037).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Community Services Department, known as the Adult Social Day Program Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $300,000 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 Facilities and Fleet Management, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1039).”
Ordered, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the revolving fund under the control of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management Department, known as the Quest Center Revolving Fund, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $271,500 is hereby…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Section 2-47 establishing of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances..”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1042).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 2, Administration – relative to Article Ix, Human Rights Commission; Article X – Council on Aging; Article Xiii – Commission for Citizens with Disabilities; Article Xvi – Division of Community Services;…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1043).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1044).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 12 Health and Sanitation, Article I – In General, by adding Section 12-11, oversight by the Department of Health and Human Services to the Board of Health.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1045).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1046).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 15 – Licenses and Permits; Business Regulations, Article I – In General, by adding Sections 15-15 & 15-16 – Relative to the Licensing Board.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1047).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1048).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 18, Sections 18-9 & 18-10 – Relative to Parks and Recreation.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#1049
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#1049.”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1050).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, amending Chapter 25, Sections 25-1-25-4 and 25-10 – Relative to Veterans.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1051).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1052).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a proposed Housing Development Incentive Program Tax Increment Exemption Agreement and Resolution approving a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) for the redevelopment of the vacant Holy Family Elementary School located at 91 Summer Street, into…
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance (Matter #1053).”
Housing Development Incentive Program - Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) Agreement, between the City of New Bedford and Vanko Studio Architects, LLC.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance (Matter #1054).”
Resolution, Approving the Tax Increment Exemption Housing Development Incentive Program and Agreement for Vanko Studio Architects, 91 Summer Street.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance (Matter #1055).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Diane Berube, New Bedford, MA to the Park Board; this term will expire May 2031.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1056).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of George M. Viveiros, New Bedford, MA to the Park Board; this term will expire May 2031.
Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Rule 38 Waived, Reappointment Confirmed and Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #1057).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Written Motion, Council President Carney, requesting, that the Treasurer’s Office provide a report identifying all tax-exempt properties, including churches, listing their value, property status as…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1058).”
Written Motion, Council President Carney, requesting, that the Treasurer’s Office provide a report identifying all tax-exempt properties, including churches, listing their value, property status as active or vacant, and number of years vacant if applicable. Referred to the Committee on the…
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the Mitchell Administration work with the members of the New Bedford City Council to establish a Voluntary Municipal Employee Health Insurance Opt-Out program.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Mitchell Administration
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and the Mitchell Administration. (Matter #1059).”
Petition/Indemnity Agreement, 10 at 8th LLC, at 278 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, for permission to encroach onto City property with a canopy, approximately 45’ long (horizontally), 4' 6" wide and 14' deep (vertically); said canopy is attached to the building approximately 13' from ground…
Approved
Ordered, that permission be granted to 10 at 8 th LLC, 1786 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118, for permission to encroach onto City property with a canopy, approximately 45’ long (horizontally), 4’6” wide and 14’ deep (vertically), attached to the building approximately 13’ from ground level,…
Approved
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Tanya DePina, d/b/a Comfort Transportation, LLC, 47 Lauren Drive, 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 #1062).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a Petition, Anna Thomas, Fall River, MA d/b/a All Things with Anna, 127 W. Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a…
Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing
From the minutes
“Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing. (Matter #1063).”
Communication/Demolition, New Bedford Historical Commission, to City Council, re: Building Demolition Review: 535 Brock Avenue, (Map 011, Lot 0056) a circa 1840 - 1854, carriage barn, later converted to a two-story residence, “the Coffin-Howland is a contributing resource to the Hazelwood Park…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1064).”
Communication, Community Preservation Committee, submitting the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2027, for Committee administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1065).”
Communication, Councillor Burgo, submitting a copy of a letter sent to the Members of the Historical Commission requesting that they convene a meeting to review correspondence relating to the historical significance of the property abutting the United house of Prayer and the surrounding…
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #1066).”
Communication, Councillor Burgo, submitting a copy of a letter sent to the Planning Board requesting that they consider postponing final action on the proposed housing development on the parcel of land abutting the United House of Prayer property until the Historical Commission has completed its…
Received and Place on File
From the minutes
“Received and Place on File. (Matter #1067).”
Communication, Department of Environmental Protection, Waterways Regulation Program, providing public notice of the waterway’s application, by Robert B. Our to construct and maintain a vehicle access ramp and associated piles on a licensed revetment containing filled tidelands within the New…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1068).”
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
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0904).”
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #0904).”
Ordered, that the Mayor of the City of New Bedford is authorized to petition the General Court for a special act entitled, “An Act Providing for the Recall of Elected Officials in the City of New Bedford;” herein attached provided, however, that the General Court may make clerical and editorial…
Removed from the Table
From the minutes
“Removed from the Table. (Matter #0304).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED
Yes: RoyNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – FAILED – Yeas 1, Nays 9. (Councillor Roy IN FAVOR.) (Matter #0304).”
Adopted as Amended
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraNo: RoyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Roy OPPOSED.) (Matter #0304).”
An Act, as Amended, Providing for the Recall of Elected Officers in the City of New Bedford.
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraNo: RoyAbsent: Gomes
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Roy OPPOSED.) (Matter #0305).”
Written Motion, Council President Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Outsider Endurance, that the following street(s) be Closed: East Rodney French Boulevard will be closed in both directions between South Rodney French Boulevard and David Street; David Street will be closed in both directions…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Fuller Memorial Parkway, from Rockdale Avenue, westerly through Buttonwood Park, to Brownell Avenue; Buttonwood Street, from the Monument to Lake Street and Oneida Street, from Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial…
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 and William Street, from North Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 3:00 P.m. to 11:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Baptiste, Carney, Burgo and Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, Inc., that the following street(s) be Closed: William Street, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 5:00 P.m. to 8:00 P.m.,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Baptiste, Burgo and Pemberton, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Committee, requesting that the following street(s) be Closed, on Sunday, July 05, 2026, Union Street, from Rockdale Avenue to Acushnet Avenue; Rockdale Avenue, from Hawthorn…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Baptiste, Gomes, Carney, Burgo and Pemberton, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: South Sixth Street, from Bedford Street to Wing Street; Wing Street, from South Sixth Street to Pleasant Street; Pleasant Street, from Wing Street, to Bedford Street and…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Bisca Club, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, at Howland Terrace and Wing Street, on Sunday, July 05, 2026, from 11:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Week Activities. Permission…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Council President Pereira, requesting, that the following street(s) be Closed: Nina Street, from East Rodney French Boulevard to Seaview Terrace, to the West End of the intersection so traffic may not enter Seaview Terrace, on Saturday, July 04, 2026, from 10:00 A.m. to 10:00 P.m.,…
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 Community Preservation Committee for a meeting held on February 12, 2026; the Licensing Board of Trustees for meetings held on March 31, 2026…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1077).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Es 136 0541 Braley Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1078).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 6 Clinton Place, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1079).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 89 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1080).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at Es Phillips Road 136/0309, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1081).”
Application, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of Es 136 0541 Braley Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1082).”
Application, Rj Canessa Excavating, to Disturb the Surface, of 6 Clinton Place, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1083).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 89 Chestnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1084).”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of Es Phillips Road 136-0309, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1085).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 27, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 187 Crapo Street (#1086) 282 Dartmouth Street (#1087) 27 Dunbar Street (#1088) 458 Ashley Boulevard (#1089) 193 Weld…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Mowbray Waste, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 207 Walnut Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on May 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 #1097).”
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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