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1. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, submitting an Application for a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of George Almeida, d/b/a ALL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION, 32 Liberia Lane, New Bedford, MA. (Term of License July 01, 2026 – June 30, 2027.) (Matter ID #0918) (Referred – May 28, 2026.)
INVITEES: George Almeida
2. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, submitting a PETITION, Anna Thomas, Fall River, MA d/b/a ALL THINGS WITH ANNA, 127 W. 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 #1063) (Referred – June 11, 2026.)
INVITEE: Anna Thomas
3. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Abreu and Oliver, requesting that the City Council engage the appropriate City department heads to explore the feasibility of permitting Host Community Agreements (HCAs) for onsite cannabis consumption establishments, commonly referred to as cannabis consumption lounges or social consumption establishments, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws and Cannabis Control Commission regulations adopted in 2025; and further, requesting that said departments report back to the City Council with findings, recommendations, and any necessary local actions required to lawfully implement such establishments within the City of New Bedford. (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 #0178) (Referred – February 12, 2026.) (March 19, 2026 – tabled.)
INVITEE: Jennifer Carloni, Director, Planning Department; Atty. Eric Jaikes, City Solicitor; Stephanie Sloan, Director, Health Department; Jason Thody, Police Chief; Representative, Mayor’s Office
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