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Votes at a Glance: Key Actions from the Oct. 23 New Bedford City Council Meeting
Summary
Summary of roll-call and committee-referral actions taken by the council on Oct. 23, including approvals, referrals and failed measures.
The New Bedford City Council took the following formal actions at its Oct. 23 meeting. This roundup lists each item, its motion, and the recorded outcome.
• M1 — Loan order appropriating $17,421,338 for capital improvements (mayor’s communication): Motion to adopt failed on roll call, 0–11.
• M2–M4 — Loan orders for accelerated repair projects at multiple elementary schools and for a schematic design feasibility study for Trinity Day Academy: Received, placed on file, and referred to the Committee on Finance for further review.
• M5 — Resolution adopting the 2025 City of New Bedford Multi‐Hazard Mitigation Plan: Received, placed on file and referred to the Environmental Affairs Committee; adopted (committee recommendation followed; roll call recorded as passing 11–0).
• M6 — Order authorizing the mayor to advertise, negotiate…
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