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May 27, 2025
18 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 36 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Philip E. Griffin, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., Shirley R. Asack
During the meeting:
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Hearings
Petition of Fistori Corporation DBA Modern Autobody, Francis J. Fistori
Petition of Fistori Corporation DBA Modern Autobody, Francis J. Fistori
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Fistori Corporation DBA Modern Autobody, Francis J. Fistori (President) of 11 Gilberts Way, Norton, MA 02766, for a Motor...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install 4 SO poles on North Cary Street beginning at a point...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Mabrouk Diamonds of 272 Middle Hwy. Barrington, RI 02806 for a SecondHand Precious Metals & Gems License located at 21...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Ethan Watkins of 15306 Chestnut W. Randolph, MA 02368 for a license to Solicit and Canvass.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Joshua Watkins of 15306 Chestnut W. Randolph, MA 02368 for a license to Solicit and Canvass.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Jacob Asplund of 15306 Chestnut W. Randolph, MA 02368 for a license to Solicit and Canvass.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Petition of Ryan Asplund of 15306 Chestnut W. Randolph, MA 02368 for a license to Solicit and Canvass.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Unfinished Business
950 Reappointment of Matthew Stanton of 160 Tribou Street, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Beautification Committee for a one-year term...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
951 Reappointment of Linda Pietrantonio of 55 John Berman Drive, Brockton, MA 02302 to the Beautification Committee for a one-year term...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
952 Reappointment of Kelly Hanlon of 96 Westfield Drive, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Beautification Committee for a one-year term ending in...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
953 Reappointment of Peggy Curtis of 153 Dixon Road, Brockton, MA 02301 to the Brockton Conservation Committee for a three-year term ending...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
979 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $11,961.20 FROM:...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
978 Ordered: That the City of Brockton appropriate the amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for the purpose of paying for design and...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Passed to a third reading by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
981 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
256 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Jennifer Sprague, Second Assistant District Attorney for the Plymouth...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..”
Late Files
1017 Accept late file: The proposed relocation of the sewer line and easement located at…
Councilor Teixeira motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Teixeira motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Teixeira)
256 Resolution: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Jennifer Sprague…
ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 SECTION 8-9 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON The following language “the fee shall be increased to three hundred sixty dollars ($360.00), billed at ninety dollars ($90.00) four (4) times per year,” shall be replaced with “the fee shall be increased to four hundred forty dollars ($440.00), billed at one hundred ten ($110.00) four (4) times per year.” Referred to Ordinance Councilor Griffin motioned to accept a late file and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilors Asack and Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Griffin)
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