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City Council tables renewal of private livery license after Ward 5 complaints
Summary
At its March 13 meeting the New Bedford City Council tabled action on a private livery license renewal following complaints from Ward 5 Councilor Joe Lopes about vehicles, noise and alleged auto-body work tied to the licensee. Multiple motions and two tie roll-call votes left the matter without final disposition and the item was tabled.
At its March 13, 2025 meeting, the New Bedford City Council tabled consideration of the renewal for a private livery license for the business listed at 627 Allen Street (Guaranas Transportation Incorporated) after extended debate and two tied roll-call votes.
The renewal, read into the record as item 15, drew sustained objection from Ward 5 Councilor Joe Lopes, who said vehicles tied to the license have been parked in residential neighborhoods, caused early-morning noise and that the property has been…
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