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Council confirms fire chief, reappoints housing authority member and refers multiple mayoral appointments and items to committees
Summary
At the Feb. 13 meeting the New Bedford City Council confirmed Peter Clark as permanent district fire chief (11–0), reappointed Leona Fisher to the Housing Authority (11–0), granted a demolition permit and referred several mayoral appointments and other items to committees for screening and hearing.
The New Bedford City Council on Feb. 13 approved a slate of mayoral appointments and committee referrals, including the immediate appointment of Peter Clark as permanent district fire chief and the reappointment of Reverend Leona Fisher to the New Bedford Housing Authority.
Peter Clark was confirmed by roll call (11–0) after Mayor Mitchell submitted the nomination. Clark was sworn in on the chamber floor and thanked his family and department leaders; he referenced a grant awarded earlier in the day supporting New Bedford Fire Department officer training.…
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