CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring PATRICIA HACHEY, RN, Southcoast Hospitals Group, in recognition of her forty-nine years of dedication and commitment to the healthcare of the citizens of the Greater New Bedford community and her more than fifteen years at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring DAY OF PORTUGAL – 2017, in recognition of the celebration of the 20th Day of Portugal and for their commitment to our Portuguese traditions, culture and heritage.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring CARLOS A. PINHANCOS, President, Day of Portugal – 2017, in recognition of his years of dedication and commitment to the Day of Portugal and in celebration of the 20th Anniversary.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION Councillors Dunn, Morad and Rebeiro, honoring FIRST CITIZENS’ FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, in recognition of the Ribbon Cutting celebration for the County Street branch location and with appreciation for their continued commitment to serving the banking needs of the residents of Greater New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring SERGEANT RAUL ESPINAL, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of his appointment to Sergeant and his commitment to protect and serve the citizens of New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring LIEUTENANT NATHANIEL RODRIGUEZ, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of his appointment to Lieutenant and his commitment to protect and serve the citizens of New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION Councillor Gomes, honoring CAPTAIN FRANK CORREIA, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of his appointment to Captain and his commitment to protect and serve the citizens of New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring MR. & MRS. NATHAN AND ELIZABETH MELLO, on the Celebration of their upcoming Wedding.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Dunn, on behalf of area residents, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a “STOP SIGN” on the corner of Tradewind and Gardner Street, making this intersection THREE-WAY STOP. (To be referred to the Traffic Commission.)

Referred to the Traffic Commission.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Dunn, on behalf of area resident, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a crosswalk across Mount Pleasant Street to Canterberry Street making this crossing safely navigable for pedestrians. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)

Referred to the Traffic Commission.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Dunn, on behalf of area residents, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a “STOP SIGN” on the corner of Van Buren and Beacon Streets, making this intersection a four-way stop. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)

To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Dunn, on behalf of area residents, requesting that the Traffic Commission consider the installation of a “STOP SIGN” on the corner of Logan Street and Acushnet Avenue, making this intersection a four-way stop. (To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.)

To be Referred to the Traffic Commission.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City place trash receptacle barrels at every entrance to the Harbor Walk; and further, that a barrel be placed in the middle of each Harbor Walk path along with pooper scoop bag containers at all entrances, this action will keep the Harbor Walk clean as well as the waterways that surround it.

Referred to the Department of Park's, Recreation and Beaches.

WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Sun Mulitsports, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: Exiting Fort Taber at East Rodney French Boulevard, left onto Hudson Street, left onto Brock Avenue and an immediate right back to Hudson Street, then left onto Rodney French Boulevard, back to the Fort Taber entrance, then making a U-Turn onto the Bike Path, left to Fort Taber Park, and concluding back at the slip road to the Sewage Treatment Plant with all roads open to traffic in all directions as soon as the runners pass, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of The Fort Taber 5K Run at Night.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Martins, requesting, on behalf of the SENHOR DA PEDRA CLUB AND FEAST COMMITTEE, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: TINKHAM STREET, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); WEBSTER COURT, from Madeira Avenue to Funchal Place (Hope Street); on THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 11:45 P.M.; SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 11:45 P.M. AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017, FROM 10:30 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M., for the ANNUAL SENHOR DA PEDRA FEAST, PROCESSION and STREET DECORATING for the PROCESSION; further requesting, that the street be CLOSED as follows; SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. – EUGENIA STREET, between North Front Street and Madeira Avenue; SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017, from 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. (in order to decorate the  streets for the Procession) – NORTH FRONT STREET, between Earle Street and Hathaway Street; EUGENIA STREET, between North Front Street and Funchal Place (Hope Street); SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. (also for decorating  the streets for the Procession and the Procession held in conjunction with the FEAST) – NORTH FRONT STREET, between Earle Street and Tinkham Street; FUNCHAL PLACE (HOPE STREET), between Whitman Street and Eugenia Street (with parking on both sides.)

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, reqquesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Week Committee, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PLEASANT STREET, from Wing Street to Bedford Street; WING STREET, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street; BEDFORD STREET, from Pleasant Street to South Sixth Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 01, 2017, FROM: 9:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Children’s Carnival Event.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Mr. John Silva, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ACUSHNET AVENUE, from Russell Street South to Bedford Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 01, 2017, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.; and further, that this area be closed as soon as the Cape Verdean Recognition Parade Passes said area and remain closed until 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Basketball Tournament.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes,  Carney and Rebeiro, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Committee, requesting that the following street(s) be CLOSED, due to the Recognition Day Parade: UNION STREET, from Rockdale Avenue to County Street, Right on COUNTY STREET, Left to SPRING STREET; Right to ACUSHNET AVENUE, Right on GRINNELL STREET; Right to PURCHASE STREET, ending at the reviewing stand located at the Cape Verdean-American Veterans Memorial Hall, 561 Purchase Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 01, 2017, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of The 45th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Bisca Club, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: WING STREET, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, ON SATURDAY, JULY 01, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of Cape Verdean Recognition Week Activities.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: WILLIAM STREET, from Pleasant Street to North Sixth Street, ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017, FROM 4:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Flag Raising on City Hall Steps.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean-American Veterans, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from Madison Street to School Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 01, 2017, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M., for the purpose of A Block Party.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: MADISON STREET, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue and PURCHASE STREET, between Russell Street and School Street (In Front of Cape Verdean-American Veterans Hall – 561 Purchase Street) ON: SATURDAY, JULY 01, 2017, FROM: 11:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Cape Verdean Recognition Day Festival.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Council President Lopes, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: NINA STREET, from East Rodney French Boulevard to Seaview Terrace, to the West End of the intersection so traffic may not enter Seaview Terrace, ON TUESDAY, JULY 04, 2017, FROM 10:00 A.M., TO 10:00 P.M., for the purpose of A Neighborhood Block Party.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: KEENE STREET, from Liberty Street to Park Street, ON SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017, FROM 12:00 P.M. (NOON) TO 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of the Keene Street Block Party. 

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Winterson, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ARNOLD PLACE, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017, FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of a Block Party. 

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Human Relations Commission, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: WILLIAM STREET, from North Sixth Street to Pleasant Street, (In Front of City Hall steps) ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M., for the purpose of a Rally.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Joe Jesus, 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, 2017, FROM 7:00 A.M. THROUGH 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of FIFTIES NIGHT DOWNTOWN. PLEASE NOTE: ALTERNATE RAIN DATE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017; AND FURTHER, REQUESTING THAT DPI PROVIDE STREET CLOSURE BARRELS FOR EVENT. 

Permission Granted.

MINUTES, Board of Assessors, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on June 6, 2017.

Received an Placed on File

MINUTES, Planning Board, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on May 10, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Bristol County PHEP Coalition, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on May 16, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Bristol County PHEP Executive Board, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on May 21, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.