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Votes & actions at a glance: New Bedford City Council — Sept. 11, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal actions taken by the council: multiple conduit orders adopted; Verizon/MassDOT work approved with coordination stipulations; a conservation commission reappointment passed 10–0; several mayor-submitted zoning items were tabled.
Key outcomes from the Sept. 11 City Council meeting:
- Conduit and utility orders: The council received and adopted multiple Eversource petitions (including a 3-foot conduit at 21 7th Street, a 45-foot conduit at 561 Allen Street and 20-foot runs at 11 Williams Street and 71 Borden Street). Verizon's County Street conduit petition (~355 feet) and related MassDOT-associated conduit banks were adopted with a stipulation that Verizon coordinate with property owners and provide police/detail and restoration commitments where necessary.
- Reappointment confirmed: The council waived rules and granted the reappointment of Sean M. Carney to the Conservation Commission; the roll-call vote passed 10–0.
- Zoning ordinances: The mayor-submitted solar energy ordinance (M2) and accessory dwelling unit ordinance (M3) were referred and then tabled at Councilor Morad's motion.
- Mayor's communication (M1): The council voted to take no further action on the mayor's communication about the police chief appointment; the motion carried by voice vote.
- Special permit: The council granted a special permit for a club or lodge at 34 Beatles Street (Escazade de Bonfica) as recommended by the committee on appointments and briefings.
The council adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
