CITATION - Councillor Morad, honoring JULIE MULVEY, in recognition of her 30 years of dedicated service to the City of New Bedford as a valuable employee 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 Morad, honoring JESSIE QUINTAL, in recognition of his 30 years of dedicated service to the City of New Bedford as a valuable employee and with sincere wishes that the Good Lord bestow continued Health and Happiness in his retirement years.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Rebeiro and Carney, honoring THE CAPE VERDEAN ULTRAMARINE BAND CLUB, in recognition of their 100th year anniversary gala and celebration and their contributions to our Cape Verdean history and culture in the City of New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring MARTHA MOURA, in recognition of her 19 years at Cumberland Farms and her friendly and kind service to the community. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring SERGEANT MARK GIAMMALVO, 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.

CITATIONS, Councillor Gomes, honoring DETECTIVE CLAUDIA SAMPSON, DETECTIVE STEPHEN TAYLOR and LIEUTENANT RICARD REZENDES, New Bedford Police Department, in recognition of their receiving the Chief’s Award and for their commitment to protect and serve the Citizens of New Bedford. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Abreu, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: JOHNNY CAKE HILL, between William Street and Union Street, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of the Leed’s Wedding.

GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017.

Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor President Lopes, requesting, on behalf of Trac Builders, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ELM STREET (NORTH SIDE) to FREDERICK DOUGLAS WAY to the STANDARD-TIMES BUILDING, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017, THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017, (MONDAY – FRIDAY) FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of construction on the Elm Street Garage.

GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2017.

Received and Action of the City Council President Ratified.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Trac Builders, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ELM STREET (NORTH SIDE) to FREDERICK DOUGLAS WAY to the STANDARD-TIMES BUILDING, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017, THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017, (MONDAY – FRIDAY) FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of construction on the Elm Street Garage.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PURCHASE STREET, from School Street to Union Street AND SPRING STREET, from Pleasant Street to Acushnet Avenue, ON SUNDAY, October 01, 2017, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M., for the purpose of  the Zeiterion Theatre’s 35th Anniversary Celebration.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Rachel Kennedy, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: JOHNNY CAKE HILL, from William Street to Union Street, (In Front of the Whaling Museum), ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017, FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of Wedding Photographs.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: SPRING STREET, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, FROM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017, AT 3:00 P.M. TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017, AT 3:00 A.M., for the purpose of Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of the Zeiterion Theatre, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: SPRING STREET, from Purchase Street to Acushnet Avenue, FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017, AT 3:00 P.M. TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017, AT 3:00 A.M., for the purpose of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Department of Inspectional Services notify New York Buffet located at 888 Ashley Boulevard, that they have seven business days to remove and straighten out the parking lot car curb stops that are obstructing the pedestrian sidewalks on the Maryland Street and Jarry Street sides of said business parking lot. (To be Referred to the Department of Inspectional Services.)

Referred to the Department of Inspectional Services.

CONSTABLE BOND, RICKY NUNEZ, New Bedford, MA  02744, in the amount of $5,000.00, with NGM Insurance Company.

Approved.

CONSTABLE BOND, IAN DALEY, Taunton, MA 02780, in the amount of $5,000.00, with the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company.

Approved.

CONSTABLE BOND, FRANK J. ADESSO, New Bedford, MA  02746, in the amount of $5,000.00, with the Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company.

Approved.

MINUTES, Board of Park Commissioners, submitting MINUTES of meetings held on March 15, April 19, May 17 and June 21, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Bristol County PHEP Executive Board, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on August 15, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Bristol County PHEP Coalition, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on August 15, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Board of Assessors, submitting MINUTES of meetings held on August 11, and August 25, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Board of Assessors, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on September 01, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Licensing Board, submitting MINUTES of a meeting held on March 27, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Zoning Board of Appeals, submitting MINUTES of meetings held on January 19, February 16, March 16, April 27, May 18, and June 22, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

MINUTES, Conservation Commission, submitting MINUTES of meetings held on January 17, February 07, February 21, May 16 and July 05, 2017.

Received and Placed on File.

Clinton Street, East of Cottage Street

5 Stone street

PETITION, VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. for location of one (1) 4” Conduit and Manhole in 838 SOUTH RODNEY FRENCH BOULEVARD.

RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.