CITATION, Councillors Abreu, Carney, Coelho, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Lopes, Markey, Council President Morad and Councillor Rebeiro, honoring FRANCISCO V. BENTO, in recognition of his 40 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of New Bedford as a Valuable Employee and with Sincere wishes for Health and Happiness in his retirement years.

Adopted, to be presented at later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring CARLTON PINA, in recognition of all his musical accomplishments throughout the Country as well as all over the world – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring HECTOR BARROS, in recognition of all his many years of providing musical entertainment all over the country – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring GARY POPE, in recognition of his athletic achievements as well as supporting youth programs for many years.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring WILLIAM DO CARMO, in recognition of all his many years of service as a Community Activist and leader, as well as being past President of the NAACP – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring JASON BAPTISTE, in recognition of his outstanding athletic basketball ability and being regarded as one of the best ever to come out of New Bedford – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring JACKIE SANTOS, in recognition of his outstanding music career as well as setting the standard of excellence – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring JOAQUIN SANTOS, in recognition of his great music career as well as being the face of Zildjian, you have established yourself as one of the best drummers in the country – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring BRIAN MAGNETT, in recognition of his many years of supporting New Bedford programs and organizations – Co-Founder of R & B Entertainment – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring RON MAGNETT, in recognition of his years of commitment and support of numerous programs and organizations in the City of New Bedford – Co-Founder of R & B Entertainment – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring RICHARD GRAHAM, in recognition of his basketball & football accomplishments which has led to your working in the National Football League – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring DANIEL MONTEIRO, in recognition of his providing music and entertainment all over the Southcoast and New England – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring DONALD TAVARES, in recognition of his athletic accomplishments at New Bedford High School and Fairmont State University – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring AJ TAVARES, in recognition of his being a positive role model and his dedication as a basketball coach to our youth – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring BONZIE COLSON, in recognition of his athletic achievements and becoming the first New Bedford resident to make the NBA – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring NAVALLE “CHOPS” TURNER in recognition of his many years of providing music and entertaining through your voice – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring MIKE & DONNA CRUZ, in recognition of establishing “Neighborhood Nutrition” which provides a healthy way of living through health and education – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring LORI GOMES, in recognition of beautifying the ladies of New Bedford for over 30 years and your dedication to the community – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring MYLES DIAS, in recognition of his academic achievements and receiving his MBA – Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring BRYCEN GOODINE, in recognition of his academic and athletic achievements - Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring MANNY DEBRITO, in recognition of his A’s Before J’s Program, as well as being the City of New Bedford’s first Cape Verdean Election Commissioner - Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring NICK CORREIA, in recognition of his dedication to the New Bedford High School Football Program and the Chris Herren Project - Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney and Lima, honoring DANA REBEIRO, in recognition of her accomplishments as our City of New Bedford’s Ward Four Councillor - Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring PAUL GOMES, in recognition of his coaching and mentoring our Cape Verdean Youth for many years - Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019. 

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillors Gomes, Carney, Rebeiro and Lima, honoring BOBBY GRACE, in recognition of his coaching and mentoring our Cape Verdean Youth for many years - Cape Verdean Independence Day - 2019.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

CITATION, Councillor Gomes, honoring CAPTAIN RICHARD SHEA, in recognition of his 39 Years of Service, Commitment and Dedication to Public Safety and to the Citizens of New Bedford.

Adopted, to be presented at a later date.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Giesta, 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 15, 2019, FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 11:45 P.M.; SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 11:45 P.M. AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019, 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 17, 2019, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. – EUGENIA STREET, between North Front Street and Madeira Avenue; SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019, 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 18, 2019, 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, requesting, on behalf of the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: BETHEL STREET, from William Street to Elm Street, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of BIG BOATS/LITTLE BOATS EVENT.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Rebeiro, requesting, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: PLEASANT STREET, from Market Street to William Street, (In Front of the Library Steps) ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of HARRY AND THE POTTERS.

Permission Granted.

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Lima requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be CLOSED: ARNOLD PLACE, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2019, FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M., for the purpose of a Block Party.

Permission Granted.

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 meetings held on May 31, June 14 & 24, 2019; Board of Health for a meeting held on June 4, 2019; Cultural Council for a meeting held on June 3, 2019; Planning Board for a meeting held on May 8, 2019; Regional Refuse Management District for a meeting held on May 22, 2019; School Committee for meetings held on April 8, 24, May 13 & June 6, 2019; and Zoning Board of Appeals for a meeting held on May 23, 2019.

Received and Placed on File.

163 Pleasant Street (Wing, Pleasant, Purchase, Bedford, Howland, Second and Giffords Streets and Acushnet Avenue)

Madison Street/Orchard Street

163 Pleasant Street (Wing, Pleasant, Purchase, Bedford, Howland, Second and Giffords Streets and Acushnet Avenue)

Madison Street/Orchard Street

PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for location of one (1) 45”X45”X36 Handhole in Brownell STREET, North of Arnold Street.

RECEIVED AND HEARING ORDERED FOR AUGUST 15, 2019.

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