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1. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of GERALD L. RIBEIRO, New Bedford, as a CONSTABLE. (Matter ID #1191) (Referred – July 16, 2026.)
1a. AN APPLICATION, (Matter ID #1192) (Referred – July 16, 2026.)
INVITEE: GERALD L. RIBEIRO
2. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a PETITION, Marc DeCambra, Somerset, MA d/b/a Side Quest Complete, 127 West Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA, requesting a Waiver of Residency in accordance with Section 15-38 of the City Code, to obtain a LICENSE TO DEAL IN JUNK, OLD METALS OR ANY OTHER SECONDHAND ARTICLES. (Matter ID #1321) (Referred – August 25, 2026.)
INVITEE: Marc DeCambra
3. RELATED MOTION, Councillor Lopes, requesting, that the City Council engage the appropriate City department heads to explore the feasibility of permitting onsite tobacco consumption, commonly referred to as Cigar Lounges. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Special Permits and Licensing, Health Department Director Stephanie Sloan, Police Chief Jason Thody, Planning Department Director Jennifer Carloni, City Solicitor Eric Jaikes and a Representative from the Mayor’s Office.) (Matter ID # 0179) (Referred – February 12, 2026.) (March 19, 2026 – tabled.)
INVITEES: Jennifer Carloni, Director, Planning Department; Atty. Eric Jaikes, City Solicitor; Stephanie Sloan, Director, Health Department; Jason Thody, Chief of Police; Representative, Mayor’s Office
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