CITATION, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring JAMES and DOLORES LEAL, in recognition of the celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary and with wishes that the Good Lord will give them many more happy and healthy years together. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Carney, Coelho, Morad and Rebeiro, honoring the CAPE VERDEAN WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB, in recognition of the celebration of the Club’s 80th Anniversary and with heartfelt thanks for your commitment to the Cape Verdean community over the past 80 years. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring MARGARET TRAPILO, in recognition of the celebration of Margaret's Boutique's 25th anniversary, where beautiful merchandise and excellent customer service have made the dreams of so many ladies in our community come true.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring LILLIAN DONAGHY, in recognition of her leadership in creating and overseeing the Senior Travel Program and with sincere appreciation for her many years of dedicated volunteer service to the seniors of  our community.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION Councillors Martins and Morad, honoring the CITY OF NEW BEDFORD – COUNCIL ON AGING, in recognition of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Senior Travel Program and with sincere thanks for making the travel dreams of so many seniors come true.  

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Abreu and Gomes, honoring HAIR IN MOTION COSMETOLOGY ACADEMY in recognition of the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held on April 29, 2017.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring PATRICIA ANDRADE, M.D., in recognition of her 22 years of commitment and dedication in providing Surgical Healthcare to the Citizens of the Greater New Bedford Area in gratitude and appreciation.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring RICHARD D. DEMOPOULOS, M.D., in recognition of his 23 years of commitment and dedication in providing Surgical Healthcare to the Citizens of the Greater New Bedford Area in gratitude and appreciation.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Winterson, 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, FROM: 8:00 A.M. THURSDAY, JULY 06, 2017, THROUGH: 7:00 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017, for the purpose of THE NEW BEDFORD POLICE UNION FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Southcoast LGBTQ Network, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ONEIDA STREET, from Lt. Walter P. Fuller Memorial Parkway to Lake Street, ON SUNDAY, JUNE 03, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. for the purpose of New Bedford Pride Day.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: NORTH FRONT STREET, from Coggeshall Street to Beetle Street, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 8:30 P.M., or shortly after, AND SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, from 8:00 A.M. TO 8:30 P.M., or shortly after, for the purpose of the “POLISH FESTIVAL”; and further, requesting, that ‘NO PARKING” Signs be POSTED ON NORTH FRONT STREET, from Coggeshall Street to Beetle Street, ON FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 2017, at 6:00 P.M., THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017, at 10:00 P.M. (NOTE: WOODEN BARRELS WILL ALSO BE USED.)

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that ALLEN STREET, from Brownell Avenue to John Street, be CLOSED on MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017, FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M., for THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES. 

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans, that WILLIS STREET, from Purchase Street to Pleasant Street, be CLOSED on MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., for the purpose of A Veteran’s Reception After the Memorial Day Parade. 

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of the Department of Veteran's Services, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PEARL STREET, from Pleasant Street to County Street; PLEASANT STREET, from Pope Street to Pearl Street; PARKER STREET, from Hathaway Boulevard to County Street; COUNTY STREET, from Parker Street to Pope Street AND POPE STREET, from County Street to Purchase, on MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M., for the purpose of THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of United New Bedford, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: RUTH STREET, from McGurk Street to Salisbury Street, (Viall Street Intersection) ON SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of Rock the Block. 

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of the Cove Street Neighborhood Association that the following street(s) be CLOSED: RUTH STREET, from Salisbury Street to Ashley Street, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., for their Annual Family Fun Day.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes and Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Mariners Home, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: JOHNNY CAKE HILL, from William Street to Union Street, ON FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M., TO 1:00 P.M., for the purpose of a Re-Dedication/Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Mariners Home.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Oliveira, requesting, on behalf of Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo Do Pico, (Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of Pico) that ACUSHNET AVENUE, between Duncan Street and Wood Street be CLOSED: ON SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M., TO 11:00 A.M. AND 12:00 P.M. (NOON) to 12:30 P.M., for the purpose of Santo Do Pico’s Annual Procession from their Cultural Center to St. Joseph/St. Therese Church on Acushnet Avenue (for Mass) and their return to the Cultural Center for their Annual Feast.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Vareika Construction, Inc.,  that the following street(s) be CLOSED: TREMONT STREET (from 322 Tremont Street to Hillman Street,)  ON: MONDAY, MAY 01, 2017, TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 01, 2017,  for the purpose of placing a trailer on the street; construction purposes and building a new access road in the Westwood Housing Authority Property. (Please note: No businesses will be affected.)

Permission Granted.

PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, MICHAEL SOARES d/b/a THE CORNER THRIFT SHOP, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting Illuminated Sign to overhang City property at 322 County Street. Provisionally Granted, subject to approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by the Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

COMMUNICATION, Councillor Oliveira, to Mayor Mitchell, requesting the use of the portable public address system for the Portuguese-American War Veterans Memorial Day Ceremonies.

Received and Placed on File.

COMMUNICATION, Councillor Oliveira, to Sociadade Filamonica do Senhor da Pedra, inviting them on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremonies.

Permission Granted.

COMMUNICATION, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites at Oak Grove Cemetery for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Andrews-Dahill Post 1531 VFW.

Permission Granted.

COMMUNICATION, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites at St. John's Cemetery for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Portuguese-American War Veterans.

Permission Granted.

COMMUNICATION, Councillor Oliveira, to Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, requesting assistance for the placing of flags at gravesites for Memorial Day, on behalf of the Commander of the Cape Verdean Veterans Organization.

Permission Granted.

COMMUNICATION, Councillor Oliveira, to DPI Commissioner Euzebio Arruda, requesting his assistance on behalf of the Memorial Day Dedication Committee, for the Memorial Day Ceremonies, as well as their assistance in cleaning the streets for the event.

Permission Granted.

MINUTES, Planning Board submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on March 8, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Board of Assessors, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on March 31, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

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