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New Bedford City Council issues citations for animal control officer, student athletes, athletic director and local restaurant
Summary
At its April 8 celebration meeting the New Bedford City Council adopted multiple honorary resolutions recognizing an animal control officer of the year, several student athletes, an athletic director and a local restaurant.
The New Bedford City Council on April 8 adopted a series of honorary resolutions recognizing city and regional athletes, a city animal control officer, the New Bedford High School athletic director and a local restaurant.
Among the citations, the council honored New Bedford Animal Control Officer Shelley Avila as the 2024 Massachusetts Animal Control Officer of the Year. The resolution, moved by Councilor Ryan Perera and seconded by Councilor Sean Oliver, was approved by voice vote. Councilors praised Avila’s work on animal rescue, community clinics and interagency coordination; Deputy Chief Derek Belong and other colleagues attended. “I couldn’t do this without Ray Manny or Brandon,” Avila said, thanking her team and city partners.
The council also adopted citations recognizing student athletes: Kendra Santiago, a senior at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, was honored as the 2024 South Coast women’s soccer player of the year; Serenity Coleman of New Bedford High School was recognized for winning the…
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