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June 25, 2026
72 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Derek Baptiste
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (7:10)
Every vote, in order
Councillor Carney, to City Council, notifying that she expects to be late for the City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as she will be attending am important community meeting at that time.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1099).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $1,728,454.00 from Wastewater Free Cash to Special Projects Fund.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1100).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Million, Seven Hundred Twenty-eight Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty-four Dollars ($1,728,454) now standing to the credit of the account from Wastewater Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Special Projects…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyNo: BurgoAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 1. (Councillor Burgo OPPOSED.) (Matter #1101).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $2,842,753.00 from Water Free Cash to Water Stabilization Fund.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1102).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million, Eight Hundred Forty-two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty-three Dollars ($2,842,753) now standing to the credit of the account from Water Free Cash be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Water Stabilization…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $334,000.00 from Stabilization Fund to Debt Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1104).”
Ordered, that the sum of Three Hundred and Thirty-four Thousand Dollars ($334,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Stabilization Fund be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Debt Other Financing Uses………………………………………….$334,000 To be certified and approved…
Adopted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $250,000.00 from City Utilities Purchase of Services to Debt Other Financing Uses.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1106).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) now standing to the credit of the account from City Utilities Purchase of Services be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Debt Other Financing Uses………………………………………….$250,000 To be certified and…
Adopted
Yes: Burgo, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pereira, RoyNo: Abreu, Carney, Choquette, PembertonAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 6, Nays 4. (Councillors Abreu, Carney, Choquette and Pemberton OPPOSED.) (Matter #1107).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order for the Transfer of $177,033.00 from Police, Personal Services in the amount of $45,000.00; Inspectional Services, Purchase of Services in the amount of $9,200.00; Inspectional Services, Supplies in the amount of $3,700.00;…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1108).”
Ordered, that the sum of One Hundred Seventy-seven Thousand and Thirty-three Dollars ($177,033) now standing to the credit of the account from Police Personal Services……………………………………………..$45,000 Inspectional Services Purchase of Services………………….$9,200 Inspectional Services…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 10, Nays 0.. (Matter #1109).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 9, Section 4100A, Relative To Municipal Facility Conversion.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0285).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 10, Section 10-86.1 – Voluntary Electronic (Email) Delivery of Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained - Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0224).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7.2 Temporary Delay in Step Increases for Fiscal Year 2027. Passed to a Second Reading – May 28, 2026.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained - Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0792).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7(d) Suspending the annual COLA for Unit C Management positions for Fiscal Year 2027. Passed to a Second Reading – May 28, 2026.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained - Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0794).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19 – Relative to Paid Family Leave. Passed to a Second Reading – May 28, 2026.
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, Pereira, RoyAbsent: Baptiste
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0903).”
An Ordinance, amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, Article I – Relative to Personnel. Passed to a Second Reading – May 28, 2026.
Passed to be Ordained Yeas - 10, Nays 0
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained Yeas - 10, Nays 0. (Matter #0915).”
Report, Special Committee on Permits and Licensing, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Permits and Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1110).”
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…
Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted. (Matter #0453).”
Report, Special Committee on Permits and Licensing, recommending 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.
Recommended by the Special Committee on Permits and Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1111).”
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.)
Livery License Granted, as Amended – (Term of License – July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.)
From the minutes
“Livery License Granted, as Amended – (Term of License – July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) (Matter #0649).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended, Amending Chapter 16, Municipal Utilities and Services, Section 16-94 – Rate Charges, to provide the Council and the Administration greater flexibility in setting the wastewater rates.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1112).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Adoption of the Order, for proposed wastewater rates for Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028 and proposed Wastewater Annual Base Charges for Fiscal Year 2027, to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1113).”
Ordered, that the schedule of rates and charges for wastewater service adopted by the City Council, pursuant to Section 16-94 the New Bedford Code of Ordinances on July 8, 2025, is hereby rescinded, effective July 01, 2026; and Ordered, that the charges for suspended solids (Tss) and bio-chemical…
Adopted
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Adoption of the Loan Order, appropriating $20,400,000.00 for the purpose of financing the cost of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvement Plan.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1114).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council that the Board of Assessors change the current eligibility criteria from age 70 to age 65 for City tax exemptions.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1115).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $2,099,535.00 from General Stabilization to Snow Removal, Purchase of Services in the amount of $1,933,404.00; Public Infrastructure, Purchase of Services in the amount of $101,316.00 and…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1116).”
Ordered, that the sum of Two Million, Ninety-nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars ($2,099,535) now standing to the credit of the account from General Stabilization be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Snow Removal Purchase of…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Roy
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Roy not present for vote.) (Matter #0624).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $43,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services to Mayor Personal Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1117).”
Ordered, that the sum of Forty-three Thousand ($43,000) 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: Mayor Personal Services………………………...............................$43,000 To be certified…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Roy
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Roy not present for vote.) (Matter #0798).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Adoption of the 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…
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1118).”
Ordered, that the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) now standing to the credit of the account from: Inspectional Services Personal Services……………………$110,000 Facilities and Fleet Personal Services………………………...$236,000 Recreation and Parks Personal Services…………………..$80,000…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Roy
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Roy not present for vote.) (Matter #1005).”
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $85,000.00 from Stabilization Fund to Facilities and Fleet, Purchase of Services.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1119).”
Ordered, that the sum of Eighty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000) now standing to the credit of the account from Stabilization Fund be and the same is hereby transferred and appropriated to as follows: Facilities and Fleet Purchase of Services……………………..$85,000 To be certified and approved by the…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Burgo, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, PereiraAbsent: Baptiste, Carney, Roy
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 8, Nays 0. (Councillors Carney and Roy not present for vote.) (Matter #1011).”
Report, Special Committee on Permits and Licensing, recommending 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…
Recommended by the Special Committee on Permits and Licensing
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1120).”
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.)
NO FURTHER ACTION
Report, Committee on Finance, recommending that the full City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to authorize the City to advertise and employ within the next six months an Associate City Solicitor at M-15, Step 2.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Recommendation Followed
From the minutes
“Recommendation Followed. (Matter #1121).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to authorize the City to advertise and employ within the next six months an Associate City Solicitor at M-15, Step 2.
NO FURTHER ACTION
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances establish an Ordinance regulating the use of electric bikes, scooters and minibikes; said Ordinance would establish laws for the use of said electric devices on our City’s streets, sidewalks, parks and walkways, these…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1122).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for Renewal of a Private Livery License, on behalf of Jacqueline D. Guzman Carrero, d/b/a Portillos Transportation, 191 B North Street, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) Livery License…
) Livery License Granted
From the minutes
“) Livery License Granted. (Matter #1123).”
Communication, Board of Assessors, to the City Council, submitting a Motion, at its Open Meeting on June 11, 2026, voted to submit the following Motion that the City Council, with the Mayor of New Bedford, adopt the annual Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2027 as determined by the Commissioner…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1124).”
Ordered, that pursuant to M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 2.7% for Fiscal Year 2027. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, that the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C½ and 17D is hereby increased by 2.7% for Fiscal Year 2027. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, that the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, and 22E, is hereby increased by 2.7% for Fiscal Year 2027. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Ordered, that the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons qualifying under M.g.l., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C, is hereby increased by 2.7% for Fiscal Year 2027. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.
Adopted
Communication, Councillor Burgo submitting signed petitions from residents opposing the closure of Fire Station #9 in New Bedford.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1129).”
Citation, Councillor Gomes, honoring Filipa Melendez, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, in recognition of her 10 years of Dedicated and Committed Service to Massachusetts as an Investigator for the Fair Labor Division.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1130).”
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Brooklawn Street, from Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Avenue; Acushnet Avenue, from Wood Street to Earle Street; Earle Street, from Acushnet…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Madeira Avenue, on: Thursday, July 30, 2026, from: 5:00 P.m. to 5:30 P.m., for the purpose of the…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from Madeira Avenue to Belleville Avenue for a distance of 300 feet, on Sunday, August 02, 2026, from 10:00 A.m. to 4:00…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Earle Street, from North Front Street to Belleville Avenue; Madeira Avenue, from Davis Street to Tinkham Street; Hathaway Street, from…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Port Society, that the following street(s) be Closed: Johnny Cake Hill, from William Street to Union Street, (for an Event at 15 Johnny Cake Hill, the New Bedford Port Society - Seamen’s Bethel), on Saturday, August 08,…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the City of New Bedford Health Department, that the following street(s) be Closed: Ash Street, from Middle Street to Elm Street, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 A.m. to 6:00 P.m., for the purpose of Youth Celebration Day at…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Abreu and Pemberton, requesting, on behalf of Edwin Cartagena, Bori New Bedford, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Deane Street to Coffin Avenue, on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at 10:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of CELEBRACIÓN BORIKÉN.…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillors Pemberton and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the Senhor Da Pedra Club and Feast Committee, that the following street(s) be Closed: Webster Court, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street) and Tinkham Street, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street),…
Permission Granted
Application, New England Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 193 – 197 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1139).”
Application, Able Asphalt, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 17 Longview Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1140).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at County Street, North Street – Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1141).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 70 Forest Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1142).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 1069 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1143).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 124 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 17, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1144).”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 145 Hillman Street (#1145) 450 Union Street (#1146)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Able Asphalt, to Disturb the Surface, of 17 Longview Road, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1147).”
Application, Haugland Energy Group, to Disturb the Surface, of County Street, North Street – Maxfield Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1148).”
Application, Msr Utility Maintenance Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 70 Forest Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1149).”
Application, Geosearch, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 1069 Kempton Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1150).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 24 Bonney Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1151).”
Applications, Mike Andrade Excavation LLC, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 22, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 145 Hillman Street (#1152) 450 Union Street (#1153)
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 June 18, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 27 Harrison Street (#1154) 569 Purchase Street (#1155) 283 Prescott Street (#1156) 20 Granfield Street (#1157) 115 - 117…
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 June 22, 2026, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 478 Nash Road #1161) 41 Orchard Street (#1162) 340 Austin Street (#1163) 202 Robeson Street (#1164) 17 Oak Street (#1165)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, El Harvey New Bedford for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 122 - 124 Norman Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on June 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 #1166).”
Petition, Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 40’ Conduit at Howard Avenue, this work is necessary to provide service to 99 River Road.
Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, July 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Received and Hearing Ordered for Thursday, July 16, 2026..”
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