CITATION, Councillor Lopes and Council President Morad, honoring MS. EILEEN T. MARLAND, in recognition of her birthday on September 30, 2018, and with heartfelt wishes that the Good Lord will give her many more years of health and happiness.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION/COMMUNICATION, Councillors Abreu, Giesta, Lopes, Markey and Council President Morad, submitting copies of a citation and letter recognizing the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Macedo.

Received and Placed on File.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of The Greater New Bedford Track Club, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: LAKE STREET and LT. WALTER E. FULLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY, from 7:00 A.M. THROUGH 10:00 A.M., on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018, for the purpose of THE 40th ANNUAL SPOONER 10K RUN AND SPOOKY 5K RUN/WALK. NOTE: ALSO REQUESTING THAT THE DPI PROVIDE STREET CLOSURE BARRELS.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford High School Marching Band, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PARKER STREET, from Hathaway Boulevard to Liberty Street, ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018, FROM 12:00 P.M. (NOON) TO 4:00 P.M., for the purpose of the ANNUAL BAND COMPETITION.

Permission Granted.

PETITION/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, DESOUSA FAMILY REAL ESTATE TRUST II UDT, for Permission to Erect and Maintain a Projecting, Illuminated Sign at 241 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA  02745. Provisionally Granted, subject to Approval of the Building Commissioner and subject to Ratification by Mayor and City Council.

Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified.

COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a communication from Dennis Galvam, Eversource Energy, inviting Councillors to attend the Eversource Solar Open House. (Copy all Councillors 09/25/2018 via email.)

Received and Placed on File.

COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter from Mayor Mitchell, dated September 17, 2018, that in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 32, Section 204 4(b), Angela Natho of New Bedford, has been appointed to the Retirement Board, whose term will expire at the pleasure of the Mayor.

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 Board of Assessors for a meeting held on August 29, 2018, Bristol County PHEP Coalition for a meeting held on July 19, 2018, Licensing Board for a meeting held on July 23, 2018, Redevelopment Authority for a meeting held on June 7, 2018, GNB Refuse Management District for a meeting held on July 31, 2018, School Committee for a meeting held on August 13, 2018, Zoning Board of Appeals for meetings held on July 19, and August 16, 2018.

Received and Placed on File.

Phillips Road (Between 954 and 972 Phillips Road)

PETITION, NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one  (1) 4” Conduit, three (3) 4” Conduits, five (5) 4” Conduits, nine (9) 4” Conduits, one (1) 6’x10’x8’ Manhole, one (1) 3’x3’x4’ Switching Station and one (1) 45’x45’x36” Handhole in CAMPBELL STREET, West of Purchase Street.

RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018.

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