City Council — October 8, 2026

The New Bedford City Council met on October 8, 2026, presided over by City Council President Ryan J. Pereira. The council held three public hearings and approved petitions from Eversource Energy for conduit installations on MacArthur Drive, Middle Street to service a 370 Middle Street affordable housing development, and Belleville Avenue. The council also approved emergency polling location changes presented by Election Commissioner Manuel DeBrito, moving Ward 5 Precinct C to St. Teresa of Calcutta School and Ward 6 Precinct F to New Life South Coast Church following the sudden permanent closure of the Moose Lodge.

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