CITATION, Council President Morad, honoring DENIS & DEBORAH LAWRENCE, in recognition of the Celebration of their 35^th Wedding Anniversary, with Wishes that the Good Lord will give you many more happy years together.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Markey and Council President Morad, honoring Debra L. Lee, Director, Council on Aging, on the occasion of her retirement after 11 years of dedicated service to the City of New Bedford and with sincere wishes that the Good Lord bestow continued health and happiness in her retirement years.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Carney, Council President Morad and Councillor Pereira, honoring PAT SHEEHAN, in recognition of his historic visit to the City of New Bedford and for his unwavering commitment to the causes of those he represents as a member of the Sinn Fein.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

RESOLUTION, Councillor Gomes, honoring ANTONE "CHUBBY" TAVARES on the occasion of his retirement.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Giesta, requesting, on behalf of the St. Michael Social Club, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: MADEIRA AVENUE, between Eugenia Street and Whitman Street, FROM 8:00 A.M.  ON THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023, TO 8:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023, for the purpose of The Annual St. Michael Social Club Festival-Festa Do Chicharro.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from William Street to Spring Street; UNION STREET, from Pleasant Street to Johnny Cake Hill/Bethel Street; ACUSHNET AVENUE, from William Street to Spring Street AND SECOND STREET, from William Street to Spring Street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023, FROM 7:00 A.M. THROUGH 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of JOE JESUS FIFTIES NIGHT DOWNTOWN. PLEASE NOTE: ALTERNATE RAIN DATE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023; AND FURTHER, REQUESTING THAT DPI PROVIDE STREET CLOSURE BARRELS FOR EVENT.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: KATHERINE STREET, between Crapo Street and Bonney Street, ON FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023, FROM 10:00 A.M. THROUGH  SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023, MIDNIGHT, for the purpose of the Annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Feast; ALSO, that the following streets be CLOSED ON SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023, FROM 8:00 A.M. THROUGH 6:00 P.M., for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Feast PROCESSION, and so that the streets may be decorated for said Procession, as follows: RIVET STREET, between Crapo Street and Bolton Street; BONNEY STREET, between Rivet Street and Thompson Street; THOMPSON STREET, between Bonney Street and Hemlock Street; HEMLOCK STREET, between Thompson Street and Swift Street; SWIFT STREET, between Hemlock Street and Bolton Street and BOLTON STREET, between Swift Street and Rivet Street for the purpose of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Feast Procession. 

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lima, 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 Parkway to Lake Street (In Front of the Buttonwood Senior Center), FROM: 7:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 05, 2023, THROUGH: 3:00 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023, for the purpose of THE WHALING CITY FESTIVAL.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Center for the Performing Arts, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from School Street to Spring Street, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023 AT 12:00 A.M. (MIDNIGHT) 11:59 P.M.  (NOON), for the purpose of a Party for the Zeiterion Center for the Performing Arts closing for renovations.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from William Street to Union Street; WILLIAM STREET, from Second Street to Johnny Cake Hill AND PURCHASE STREET, from Spring Street to Union Street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 AT 3:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Buy Black New Bedford Dream Makers Market at Custom House Square/July AHA! Kids Rule.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, on behalf of the residents in the area of Brownell Avenue, Gaywood Street and Pinette Street, requesting, that the crosswalks and the centerlines be painted yellow at these intersections along with the Court Street entrance to Buttonwood Park, these crosswalks are heavily used by pedestrians walking in these areas.

Referred to the Department of Public Infrastructure and the Traffic Commission.

COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter sent to Ms. Dulce Matos, President of the Day of Portugal Organization, thanking her and the members of the organization for their invitation to this year’s opening day ceremony and flag raising.

Received and Placed on File.

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 Park Board for meetings held on February 15, 2023, and March 15, 2023 and from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a meeting held on February 07, 2023.

Received and Placed on File.

East Side of Purchase Street, between Willis Street and Pearl Street

160 County Street

Allen Street, at the intersections of Rockdale Avenue, John Street and Kirby Street

Pequot Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Betty Lane

Allen Street, at the intersections of Rockdale Avenue, John Street and Kirby Street

Pequot Street, from Acushnet Avenue to Betty Lane