CITATION, Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad, honoring MARGARET CARVALHO, in recognition of her 105^th Birthday on March 17, 2018, and with wishes that the Good Lord will give her continues health and happiness.

Adopted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of the Humane Coalition for Animals of Greater New Bedford, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: LT. WALTER P. FULLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY, from Rockdale Avenue West to the Monument, ON SUNDAY, MAY 06, 2018, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of their 19th Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fest in Buttonwood Park.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Markey, requesting, on behalf of the Buzzards Bay Coalition, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: MILL ROAD, from Jireh Street to Mazeppa Street, ON: SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO: 4:00 P.M., for the purpose of The Acushnet River Herring Festival.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, on behalf of Mass in Motion New Bedford, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: BARKER’S LANE, from Acushnet Avenue, to North Second Street, EVERY THURSDAY, FROM JUNE 07, 2018, TO OCTOBER 25, 2018, FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of vendor parking for the New Bedford Farmer’s Market at Custom House Square.  PLEASE NOTE: REQUESTING THAT WHEN AHA! NEW BEDFORD IS HELD, THAT THIS AREA REMAIN CLOSED ONE ADDITIONAL HOUR UNTIL 8:00 P.M., ALSO REQUESTING: THAT AREA ALLOW FOR AT LEAST TWO FOOD TRUCKS TO PARK AT SAID LOCATION.

Permission Granted.

COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter addressed to the Planning Board, regarding support of the YMCA's request for a one-year extension of the Site Plan approval of a proposed expansion of the YMCA od Southeastern Massachusetts.

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 Historical Commission for meetings held on January 8, and February 5, 2018, Board of Assessors for meetings held on February 28, and March 8, 2018, Bristol County PHEP Executive Board for meetings held on December 19, 2017 and February 20, 2018, Bristol County PHEP Coalition for a meeting held on February 20, 2018, Board of Park Commissioners for meetings held on October 18, and November 15, 2017, Planning Board for a meeting held on February 14, 2018, School Finance Sub-Committee for a meeting held on December 07, 2017, School Committee for a meeting held on February 12, 2018.

Received and Placed on File.

Cedar Street working from Mill Street to North Street

267 – 277 Elm Street

13 Social Street

590 Coggeshall Street

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