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Every decision recorded in the official minutes, with a link to the page it came from. Nov 2021 – Sep 2026

2,915 decisions

Thursday, February 15, 2024Thu, Feb 15, 202441 decisions

Meeting record Minutes

Tuesday, February 27, 2024Tue, Feb 27, 202417 decisions

Meeting record Minutes
  • Referred
    Proposed Zoning Map Amendment for Waterfront and Transit-Oriented Development District (WTOD) Refer the proposed zoning map amendment to the Planning Board
    Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Resolution to convene Committee on Finance with Administration and "For Youth Initiative" Coordinator regarding use of ARPA funding Amend the resolution by striking out "Bristol County ARPA Funds" and inserting in place thereof "City ARPA Funds."
    Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Resolution to convene Committee on Finance with Administration and "For Youth Initiative" Coordinator regarding City ARPA funding, as amended Adopt the resolution, as amended
    Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Resolution requesting Bristol County District Attorney work to have community service related to memorial repair and maintenance assigned to those guilty of vandalizing war and/or veterans memorials Amend the resolution by striking out "compel the applicable court" and inserting in place thereof "argue before the applicable court."
    Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Resolution requesting Bristol County District Attorney work to have community service related to memorial repair and maintenance assigned to those guilty of vandalizing war and/or veterans memorials, as amended Adopt the resolution, as amended
    Resolution Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Joint Pole Locations order for Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for installation of one new pole on Fifth Street and relocation of one pole on Spring Street Adopt the order
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Joint Pole Locations order for Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. for installation of one new pole on Pearce Street Adopt the order
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Curb Removal order for St. John's Holy Ghost Association, Inc. for removal of 12 feet, 6 inches at 1975 Pleasant Street/Fielden Street Adopt the order
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers (Nicholas Costa, Judy Palani), Private Livery Drivers (Bruce Domingos, Keith Tavares), and Private Livery Vehicles (Keith Tavares - one vehicle) Adopt the order
    License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Auto Body Shop License Renewals for Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center, Inc. (170 Jefferson Street) and Paulo J. Medeiros, Sr., d/b/a Paul's Auto Body & Sales (325 Oman Street) Adopt the order
    License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center, Inc. (170 Jefferson Street), Antonio F. Pinto d/b/a Pinto's Auto Repair & Sales, Inc. (2447 South Main Street), and Naomi Soares d/b/a RS Performance and Repair (1030 Dwelly Street) Adopt the order
    License Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Referred
    Claims (Edilson De Araujo, Leonina Melo, Keyla Juliete L. Dos Santos, Edward F. Stevens, Wilber & Associates o/b/o LM General Insurance Company a/s/o Flora Oladapo, Steven Mello, Progressive Direct Insurance Company a/s/o Bianca S. Martinez, and Cheri Antelo / Sunday Inegbenero) Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Referred
    Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: alleged violation by the City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation - February 15, 2024 Refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Massachusetts Department of Utilities Notice of Filing and Request for Comments re Petition of Weaver's Cove Industrial Park, LLC for an exemption from Minimum Bridge Clearance Requirements Accept the notice and place on file
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking (Earle Street, Garfield Street, Oliver Street, Oregon Street, Woodman Street) Adopt the emergency preamble
    Ordinance 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking (Earle Street, Garfield Street, Oliver Street, Oregon Street, Woodman Street) Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
    Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Proposed Ordinance - Mattress disposal fee amendments Pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
    Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tuesday, March 12, 2024Tue, Mar 12, 202427 decisions

Meeting record Minutes
  • Referred
    Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2025 Water and Sewer rates Refer the proposed budgets to the Committee on Finance and to refer the proposed ordinances to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
    Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor's communication regarding proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Enterprise Fund budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions and proposed ordinances for Fiscal Year 2025 Water and Sewer rates That the Mayor's communication be accepted and placed on file
    Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and order transferring the sum of $149,000 from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Expenses That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
    Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Mario Lucciola to the Planning Board Confirm the reappointment
    Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of William J. Walker to the Council on Aging Confirm the reappointment
    Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and confirmation of the appointment of Paul M. Sousa to the Sewer Commission Confirm the appointment
    Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and notification of the Planning Board's appointment of Michael Farias as the Planning Board designee to the Community Preservation Committee That the notification be accepted and placed on file
    Appointment Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and order to accept a donation of lumber and materials from the Appalachian Mountain Club, Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter, for four (4) picnic tables at the Watuppa Reservation Headquarters and the Bioreserve Loop Trail trailhead at the Blossom Brook Parking Area That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and order to accept a donation of a 40" × 30" painting of the Fall River Carousel Horses from Lincoln Park by Sheila Oliveira to the Fall River Public Library That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the order be adopted
    Other Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed
    Mayor and proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $10,000 to support veterans and their families by providing behavioral health outreach through forums, presentations, and resources That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the proposal be approved
    Budget Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Referred
    Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
    Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
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