M1. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting VETOES of three City Council Motions from the March 9^th City Council agenda, regarding placing non-binding questions on the November 2023 ballot. (Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – April 13, 2023.)

M1a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Burgo, Gomes and Council President Morad, requesting, that pursuant to Section 53 of Chapter 18A of the Massachusetts General Laws, that the following nonbinding public opinion advisory question, or other question of similar form and context as determined by the City Solicitor, be placed on the municipal general election ballot on November 07, 2023: “Should the City of New Bedford adopt an Ordinance stabilizing rents, in order to prevent displacement in the local housing rental market?” (Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on March 22, 2023 – Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – April 13, 2023.)

M1b. WRITTEN MOTION Councillors Gomes, Burgo, Council President Morad, requesting that an advisory opinion ballot question be placed on the ballot for the next municipal election as follows:-

''Shall the term of Office of Mayor of the City of New Bedford be reduced from the current four years to two years?''  (Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on March 22, 2023 – Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – April 13, 2023.)

M1c. SUBSTITUTE MOTION, Council President Morad, requesting that an advisory ballot question be placed on the ballot regarding the revocation of the acceptance of Section 3 through 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws as follows:-

“Shall the City of New Bedford revoke the acceptance of Sections 3 through 7, inclusive of Chapter 44B of the General Laws that imposes an additional surcharge to property taxpayers?” (Vetoed by Mayor Mitchell on March 22, 2023 – Veto Received and Ordered Spread on the Record – April 13, 2023.)

M2. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting a LOAN ORDER, appropriating $7,850,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings including, but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities, general office space, and roads and infrastructure. (FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program)

M2a. LOAN ORDER,

M3. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, for schedule of rates and charges for wastewater service, to take effect July 1, 2023.

M3a.   AN ORDER,

M4. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER authorizing three school bus transportation contracts for the 2023-2026 school years.

M4a.  AN ORDER,

M5. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that the Mayor is authorized to negotiate the salary of, and hire between now and June 30, 2023, an Associate City Solicitor at Grade M-15, Step 1, 2 or 3, effective upon date of hire.

M5a.  AN ORDER,

1. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located by the bowling greens at Hazelwood Park, in memory of FRANK AND EUNICE HAMER.

1a. COMMUNICATION, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting, a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench to be located by the bowling greens at Hazelwood Park, in memory of FRANK AND EUNICE HAMER. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – November 10, 2022.)

2. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park, in front of Goulart Square Bakery, in memory of JOSE A. GASPAR.

2a. COMMUNICATION, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Ashley Park, in front of Goulart Square Bakery, in memory of JOSE A. GASPAR. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – March 09, 2023.)

3. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of ANASTASIOS KOLITSIS, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a ANASTASIOS LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA  02745.

3a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of ANASTASIOS KOLITSIS, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a ANASTASIOS LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA  02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (License will expire June 30, 2023.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 09, 2023.)

4. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for the RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of ANASTASIOS KOLITSIS, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a ANASTASIOS LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA  02745.

4a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of ANASTASIOS KOLITSIS, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a ANASTASIOS LLC, 82 Amanda Avenue, New Bedford, MA  02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License-July 01, 2023 to June 30, 2024.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 09, 2023.)

5. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a YESSICA COREAS TRANSPORTATION, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA  02744.

5a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a YESSICA COREAS TRANSPORTATION, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA  02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (License will expire June 30, 2023.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 23, 2023.)

6. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for the RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a YESSICA COREAS TRANSPORTATION, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA  02744.

6a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Isabel V. Gomez Hernandez, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a YESSICA COREAS TRANSPORTATION, 92 Ruth Street, New Bedford, MA  02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License – July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 23, 2023.)

7. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a KNN TRANSPORTATION, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.

7a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a KNN TRANSPORTATION, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (License will expire June 30, 2023.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 23, 2023.)

8. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for the RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a KNN TRANSPORTATION, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.

8a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of Kimberly Neves, 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, d/b/a KNN TRANSPORTATION, INC., 201 Query Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License – July 01, 2023 to June 30, 2024.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – March 23, 2023.)

9. REPORT, Special Committee on Cannabis Regulation & Host Community Agreements Review, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT for Ember Gardens NBR, LLC and Ember Gardens, NBP, LLC of 1 Nauset Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, to operate a recreational adult use marijuana facility at its proposed facility on 1 Nauset Street in New Bedford.

9a. HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT, (Referred to the Special Committee on Cannabis Regulations & Host Community Agreements Review – April 28, 2022.)

10. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDER, AS AMENDED, for the Community Preservation Act FY23 Funding Recommendations for 22 projects totaling $1,708,100.00.

10a. AN ORDER,

11. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lima and Morad, requesting, that the New Bedford Public Schools Department investigate the feasibility of establishing an executive level position that is solely focused on public safety within the City’s public schools, and that such a position be equal in rank to the current New Bedford Public Schools Department Executive Director positions of Executive Director Human Capital Services, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways, and Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services, and further, that Superintendent Thomas Anderson, Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Director of Emergency Medical Services Michael Thomas, Director of Emergency Management Brian Nobrega, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Neil Mello, and New Bedford Educators Association President Tom Nickerson appear before the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods to discuss the feasibility of establishing said executive level position. 

11a.   WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lima and Morad, requesting, that the New Bedford Public Schools Department investigate the feasibility of establishing an executive level position that is solely focused on public safety within the City’s public schools, and that such a position be equal in rank to the current New Bedford Public Schools Department Executive Director positions of Executive Director Human Capital Services, Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways, and Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services, and further, that Superintendent Thomas Anderson, Police Chief Paul Oliveira, Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Director of Emergency Medical Services Michael Thomas, Director of Emergency Management Brian Nobrega, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Neil Mello, and New Bedford Educators Association President Tom Nickerson appear before the Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods to discuss the feasibility of establishing said executive level position. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods - October 13, 2022.)

12. REPORT, Comittee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Markey and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with concerned parents lead by Lisa Tavares, the Pulaski School Principal Melissa Rego, Members of the School Committee, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and a Representative from the Mayor’s Office to discuss a plan of action and a resolution in addressing the school’s traffic problem on Braley Road; and further, discuss implementing a second entrance to the school grounds off of Acushnet Avenue and the possibility of doing this with the City’s Department of Public Infrastructure, this request is for the residents of the area, to ease the traffic flow and more importantly, the safety of the children attending Pulaski School. 

12a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Markey and Abreu, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with concerned parents lead by Lisa Tavares, the Pulaski School Principal Melissa Rego, Members of the School Committee, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, DPI Commissioner Jamie Ponte and a Representative from the Mayor’s Office to discuss a plan of action and a resolution in addressing the school’s traffic problem on Braley Road; and further, discuss implementing a second entrance to the school grounds off of Acushnet Avenue and the possibility of doing this with the City’s Department of Public Infrastructure, this request is for the residents of the area, to ease the traffic flow and more importantly, the safety of the children attending Pulaski School. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods - March 14, 2019.)

13. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Dunn, requesting that MassDOT, the Traffic Commission, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss stoplight(s) and other measures to improve safety and reduce speeding on Hathaway Road. 

13a.    WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Dunn, requesting that MassDOT, the Traffic Commission, the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) be invited to a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss stoplight(s) and other measures to improve safety and reduce speeding on Hathaway Road. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods - October 10, 2019.)

14. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with officials from the Department of Inspectional Services, the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Fire Department, the Health Department and the owner of Bob’s Tire Company located at 85 Brook Street, due to the local residents’ complaints of the foul odor and runoff water from the site where the shredding of tires is occurring, this has become a quality-of-life issue for the residents of that area; and further, that an explanation be given to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods as to when permission was given to shred tires at this location; and further, that if Bob’s Tire Company has any Code violations, that the shredding of tires be halted immediately at this site. 

14a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting, that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meet with officials from the Department of Inspectional Services, the Department of Public Infrastructure, the Fire Department, the Health Department and the owner of Bob’s Tire Company located at 85 Brook Street, due to the local residents’ complaints of the foul odor and runoff water from the site where the shredding of tires is occurring, this has become a quality-of-life issue for the residents of that area; and further, that an explanation be given to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods as to when permission was given to shred tires at this location; and further, that if Bob’s Tire Company has any Code violations, that the shredding of tires be halted immediately at this site. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods - February 13, 2020.)

15. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take "NO FURTHER ACTION" on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Lima, Carney, Markey and Gomes, requesting that New Bedford Police Department conduct an evaluation of the Shot Spotter program, the efficacy of the program, analyze the data the system gathers, and assess how to ensure that this tool is properly functioning, assuming the Police Department finds the program to be an effective tool, the evaluation should be conducted on an annual basis going forward.

15a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Dunn, Abreu, Giesta, Council President Lopes, Councillors Morad, Lima, Carney, Markey and Gomes, requesting that New Bedford Police Department conduct an evaluation of the Shot Spotter program, the efficacy of the program, analyze the data the system gathers, and assess how to ensure that this tool is properly functioning, assuming the Police Department finds the program to be an effective tool, the evaluation should be conducted on an annual basis going forward. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods - February 25, 2021.)

16. REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION, Councillor Pereira and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from Director Jennifer Carloni, Department of City Planning, regarding the Citywide Comprehensive Plan Briefing.

16a. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Pereira and Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from Director Jennifer Carloni, Department of City Planning, regarding the Citywide Comprehensive Plan Briefing. (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – February 23, 2023.)

17. REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Giesta, Carney, Abreu and Council President Lopes, requesting that the DFFM Commissioner Champagne, DPI Commissioner Ponte, Police Chief Oliveira, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, a Representative of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Task Force and Andrew O'Leary, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, come before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss the enforcement of the current litter Ordinance or possible amendments to said Ordinance and the responsibility of residents and visitors to keep this City clean. 

17a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Giesta, Carney, Abreu and Council President Lopes, requesting that the DFFM Commissioner Champagne, DPI Commissioner Ponte, Police Chief Oliveira, a Representative of the Mayor’s Office, a Representative of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Task Force and Andrew O'Leary, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, come before the Committee on Ordinances to discuss the enforcement of the current litter Ordinance or possible amendments to said Ordinance and the responsibility of residents and visitors to keep this City clean. (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – October 14, 2021.) 

18. REPORT, Committee on Ordinances, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Lopes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting that the Administration and Committee on Ordinances work with our Department of Public Infrastructure, Police Department and Fire Department to establish an official citywide “parking ban” timeline Ordinance, which would automatically be enacted every time the forecasted weather predicts “plow-able” snowfall of two-plus inches, further, said timeline would be enacted from December 1st to March 31st of the following calendar year. The rationale behind such a “parking ban” timeline would be to avoid any further confusion going forward since the City currently has no official adopted/consistent policy regarding this matter.

18a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Abreu, Lima, Lopes, Dunn and Giesta, requesting that the Administration and Committee on Ordinances work with our Department of Public Infrastructure, Police Department and Fire Department to establish an official citywide “parking ban” timeline Ordinance, which would automatically be enacted every time the forecasted weather predicts “plow-able” snowfall of two-plus inches, further, said timeline would be enacted from December 1st to March 31st of the following calendar year. The rationale behind such a “parking ban” timeline would be to avoid any further confusion going forward since the City currently has no official adopted/consistent policy regarding this matter. (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – March 14, 2019.)

19. REPORT, Committee on Ordinances recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the REPORT, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, subjecting violators of Chapter 12, Section 12-41.1 – Duty of Property Owners to Maintain Yard and Adjacent Areas to a graduated fine regime, and adding the offenses and associated fines to Section 17-18, Noncriminal Disposition of Violations of Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations; AND, Section 17-28, Chapter 40U of the Massachusetts General Laws.

19a. REPORT, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, subjecting violators of Chapter 12, Section 12-41.1 – Duty of Property Owners to Maintain Yard and Adjacent Areas to a graduated fine regime, and adding the offenses and associated fines to Section 17-18, Noncriminal Disposition of Violations of Certain Ordinances, Rules and Regulations; AND, Section 17-28, Chapter 40U of the Massachusetts General Laws. (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances – October 14, 2021)

19b.   AN ORDINANCE, (Referred to the Committee on Ordinances - April 08, 2021.)

20. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Carney and Morad, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and Peter Boswell, Chairperson of the Board of Park Commissioners appear before the Committee on Memorials and Dedications to update the Council on the progress of the Park Master Plan and discuss the recently implemented moratorium for tree plantings, benches and memorials within the City Parks.

20a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Carney and Morad, requesting, that Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches and Peter Boswell, Chairperson of the Board of Park Commissioners appear before the Committee on Memorials and Dedications to update the Council on the progress of the Park Master Plan and discuss the recently implemented moratorium for tree plantings, benches and memorials within the City Parks. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – October 27, 2022.)

21. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Carney and Abreu, on behalf of Arthur Garty, Steven Peters, Lee Vulgaris, and Dennis Maniatis, members of the Greek Veterans Memorial Committee, requesting that the City designate an area in Clasky Common Park on the west corner of Pearl and Pleasant Streets to place a Veteran’s Memorial monument honoring the Greek American War Veterans.

21a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Carney and Abreu, on behalf of Arthur Garty, Steven Peters, Lee Vulgaris, and Dennis Maniatis, members of the Greek Veterans Memorial Committee, requesting that the City designate an area in Clasky Common Park on the west corner of Pearl and Pleasant Streets to place a Veteran’s Memorial monument honoring the Greek American War Veterans. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – November 10, 2016.)

22. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION, Councillor Carney submitting a copy of a letter from Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Andrew O’Leary, regarding naming the Sea Lab Marine Science Education Center after the late Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr.

22a.   COMMUNICATION, Councillor Carney, submitting a copy of a letter from Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Andrew O’Leary, regarding naming the Sea Lab Marine Science Education Center after the late Mayor Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications – March 24, 2022.)

23. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Carney, Burgo, Council President Morad and Councillor Lima, requesting, that Fire Chief Scott Kruger and Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the policies and procedures currently in place for conducting fire safety inspections and evaluations on residential structures consisting of three or more dwelling units. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz and the Administration.)

25. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the Men’s Luncheon Club to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)

26. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the New Bedford Historical Society to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)

27. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the Martha Briggs Educational Club to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)

28. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the New Bedford Port Society to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)

29. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)

30. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of letter from the James Arnold Mansion, Inc. to the City Council, writing in support of the Community Preservation Act. (Copy all Councillors via email-April 12, 2023.)

02/23/2023     REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of CAROL PIMENTEL, New Bedford, MA, to the GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE; Ms. Pimentel will be replacing Patrick Walsh, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026.

02/23/2023    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of CAROL PIMENTEL, New Bedford, MA, to the GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE; Ms. Pimentel will be replacing Patrick Walsh, who has resigned; this term will expire in May 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings – July 21, 2022.)

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