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November 10, 2025
4 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Attendance is taken from the roll call votes, because the attendance line at the start of these minutes is incomplete. 27 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Shirley R. Asack, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Philip E. Griffin, John F. Lally, Susan J. Nicastro, Moises Rodrigues, Maria T. Tavares, David C. Teixeira, Jeffrey A. Thompson
Absent: Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Thomas J. Minichiello Jr.
During the meeting:
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Hearings
2 Petition of Teen Challenge New England, Inc. of 1311 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for a Garage License Transfer located at 12 Clifton...
(POSTPONED FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27TH, 2025) Councilor Nicastro motioned to postponed to first City Council meeting in December and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(POSTPONED FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27TH, 2025) Councilor Nicastro motioned to postponed to first City Council meeting in December and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote. Councilors Derenoncourt and Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Nicastro)
3 Petition of Teen Challenge New England, Inc. of 1311 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for a Motor Vehicle Mechanical Repair License...
(POSTPONED FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27TH, 2025) Councilor Nicastro motioned to postponed to first City Council meeting in December and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(POSTPONED FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27TH, 2025) Councilor Nicastro motioned to postponed to first City Council meeting in December and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote. Councilors Derenoncourt and Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Nicastro)
Unfinished Business
23 Ordered: That the Mayor and/or Treasurer/Collector be authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the property...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt and Minichiello absent..”
24 Refer: Ordered: That the City Council hereby declare 7 Commercial Street –
(FAVORABLE) Councilor Farwell motioned to refer back to Finance Committee and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Councilor Farwell motioned to refer back to Finance Committee and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor Derenoncourt and Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Farwell)
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