MassVoter.com← New Bedford City CouncilNew Bedford · Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods · 7:03 p.m.
September 9, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, Ryan J. Pereira, James Roy
Absent: Joseph P. Lopes
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:45)
- Oliver arrived late (7:20)
Every vote, in order
Written Motion, Councillors Burgo, Lopes and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods meet with representatives of the New Bedford Police Department, the City Solicitor, the Information Technology Department, and any other appropriate officials to discuss the City’s use…
To receive and place on file a packet submitted by Chief of Police, Jason Thody regarding Flock safety.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: to receive and place on file a packet submitted by Chief of Police, Jason Thody regarding Flock safety. (Matter #1303).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Carney)
To table the matters at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Roy, the Committee VOTED: to table the matters at this time. (Matter #1303).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Roy)
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