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New Bedford, MA — Aug 6 – Aug 13

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Motion to approve the proposal from South Coast Investments Inc. for Fire Station 3 (834 Kempton Street).
City Property Committee — August 11, 2026

The committee voted 6-2 to recommend selling the former fire station on Kempton Street to South Coast Investments for redevelopment into eight apartments. This decision moves forward despite a competing offer from another developer that included a higher purchase price for the city-owned property. The final sale now awaits approval from the full City Council.

Motion to approve the proposal from Gavush Development for Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Avenue).
City Property Committee — August 11, 2026

In a 6-2 vote, the committee recommended selling the former fire station on Brock Avenue to Gavush Development, which plans to build six apartments. This proposal was chosen over a competing bid that offered the city $25,000 more but was presented with fewer details. This recommendation will now be considered by the full City Council.

Proposals for Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Avenue)
City Property Committee — August 11, 2026

Developers presented competing visions for the future of the former fire station on Brock Avenue, a key piece of city property. The committee weighed a $50,000 offer from Gavush Development for six apartments against a $75,000 offer from Freedom Realty Group for eight apartments. This debate highlights the city's choice between a higher sale price and a developer's perceived long-term commitment.

Also This Week

Proposals for Fire Station 3 (834 Kempton Street) — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
The committee heard competing presentations for the redevelopment of the former fire station on Kempton Street, ultimately choosing a previously recommended plan over a new, higher-priced offer.
Motion to select the proposal from Divine Contractors/Freedom Realty Group for Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Avenue). — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
A motion to accept a higher-priced, no-contingency offer of $75,000 for the Brock Avenue fire station failed in a 6-2 vote.
Motion to select the proposal from Divine Contractors/Freedom Realty Group for Fire Station 3 (834 Kempton Street). — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
The committee rejected a motion to select the $75,000 offer from Freedom Realty Group for the Kempton Street property, instead favoring a different developer.
Vote on 834 Kempton Street Proposals — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
After debate, the committee held two votes to determine the future of the Kempton Street fire station, ultimately recommending the proposal from South Coast Investments.
Vote on 754 Brock Avenue Proposals — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
The committee's votes on the Brock Avenue fire station resulted in a recommendation for Gavush Development's six-apartment proposal.
Procedural Discussion on Voting — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
The committee consulted with the city solicitor to ensure the voting process on the competing property proposals was conducted correctly.
Opening Formalities and Attendance — City Property Committee — August 11, 2026
The meeting began with a record of attendance, noting that Councillors Joseph P. Lopes, Ryan J. Pereira, and Derek Baptiste were absent for these decisions.

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