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November 24, 2025
24 recorded votes, 15 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, Shirley R. Asack, Moises Rodrigues, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., David C. Teixeira, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Maria T. Tavares
Absent: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr.
During the meeting:
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
1 Suspend rules: Confirm appointment of the following two (2) candidates to the rank of…
Councilor Lally motioned to suspend the rules and act on this item this evening and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to suspend the rules and act on this item this evening and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilors Minichiello and Tavares absent..” (Motion: Lally)
1 Appointment of the following two (2) candidates to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department: Zachery R. Hopkins, of 320...
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
1 File for reconsideration: Appointment of the following two (2) candidates to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department: Zachery R. Hopkins, of 320...
Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Hearings
3 Petition of National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Torrey Street beginning at a point approximately 430’ feet WSW of the centerline of...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
4 Petition of National Grid to install 1 JO pole on 243 Perkins Avenue beginning at a point approximately 20’ feet West of the centerline...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
5 Petition of National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Braemoor Road beginning at a point approximately 0 feet of the centerline of the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
6 Petition of Timeless Antiques of 420 Main St., Norwell, MA 02061 for a Precious Metals & Gems License located at 1208 Belmont St.,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
7 Petition of Timeless Antiques of 420 Main St., Norwell, MA 02061 for a Second-Hand Articles License located at 1208 Belmont St.,...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Unfinished Business
27 Appointment of Francis J. Czarnowski III of 128 Newbury St., Brockton, MA 02301 as a Special Police Officer. (FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
27 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Francis J. Czarnowski III of 128 Newbury St., Brockton, MA 02301 as a Special Police Officer. (FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a...
Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it does not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
28 Ordinance: Amendment to Zoning Map for Parcel IDs identified Be it ordained, pursuant to Section 27-5 of the City Ordinances “Zoning...
Councilor Griffin motioned to postpone to next City Council meeting and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Griffin motioned to postpone to next City Council meeting and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Griffin)
29 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $352,620.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $352,620.00 TO: BROCKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (FAVORABLE) $352,620.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
30 Ordered: A waiver of the City of Brockton’s residency requirements under section 2-110 of the city ordinances for Firefighter Derek...
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Derenoncourt
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and nine voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt voting in the negative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
31 Ordered: That the City Council approves the acceptance of an annual $1,000 COLA increase in the maximum base amount upon which the COLA...
From the minutes
“Year Threshold Max Cola Yearly Increase 14,000.00 420.00 15,000.00 450.00 30.00 16,000.00 480.00 30.00 17,000.00 510.00 30.00 18,000.00 540.00 30.00 19,000.00 570.00 30.00 20,000.00 600.00 30.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, eight members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell and Derenoncourt not present. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
32 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $425,000.00.
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS $425,000 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION $425,000 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
33 Ordered: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $194,150.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: MASS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY TO: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (FAVORABLE) $194,150.00 $194,150.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
34 Ordered: The City of Brockton grants to EVERSOURCE GAS COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY a non-exclusive right and...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
35 Ordered: that in accordance with Chapter 483 of the Acts of 2004 (“Chapter 483”) which authorized the City to authorize and issue...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Derenoncourt not present. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
36 Ordered: That the City Council hereby declare 7 Commercial Street – Brockton Police Headquarters as surplus and available for...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
37 Resolve: Be it resolved by the Brockton City Council to invite Iolando Spinola and his team with Walk Massachusetts to appear before the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
Resolves
3 Suspend rules to act tonight: That this resolution shall take effect upon passage
President Thompson there is currently a motion to suspend the rules and act on it this evening?
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“President Thompson there is currently a motion to suspend the rules and act on it this evening? The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
3 That this resolution shall take effect upon passage
Councilor Asack motioned to amend and include the breakdown read earlier and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Asack motioned to amend and include the breakdown read earlier and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Asack)
From the minutes
“Adopted as Amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”, ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Minichiello absent..”
45 Accept late file: Resolve: Be it resolved to invite the Executive Director and the Chairman of the Board of Brockton Community Access to appear before the...
Referred to Finance Councilor Lally motioned to accept four late files and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Lally motioned to accept four late files and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote. Councilor Minichiello absent..” (Motion: Lally)
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