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December 22, 2025
16 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 3 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Thomas J. Minichiello Jr., 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: None
During the meeting:
- Maria T. Tavares arrived after the meeting began (the minutes say “stepped in”).
Every vote, in order
Appointments
1336 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Jean-Marc R. Thelussaint of 51 Irving Street, Brockton MA to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department.
Councilor Lally motioned to suspend the rules and act on it 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 it this evening and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
1336 Appointment of Jean-Marc R. Thelussaint of 51 Irving Street, Brockton MA to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas and “nays”; ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1336 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Jean-Marc R. Thelussaint of 51 Irving Street, Brockton MA to the rank of Firefighter in the Brockton Fire Department.
Councilor Lally motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish it 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 not prevail and was properly seconded. Reconsideration failed by a hand vote..” (Motion: Lally)
Hearings
2 Hours of Operation for repair business are Monday through Friday 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m., Saturdays 7:00a.m until 7:00p.m., closed on...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted with Stipulations by a hand vote. Councilor Tavares absent..”
Petition of Eco Recycling Systems, Inc. of 195 Mulberry St., Brockton, MA 02302 for a Precious Metals & Gems License located at 195...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Tavares absent..”
Petition of Teen Challenge New England, Inc. of 1311 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 for a Garage License Transfer located at 12 Clifton...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Tavares absent..”
3 Three parking spaces immediately adjacent to the garage door are to be used for repair vehicles, as shown on the attached plan prepared...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted with Stipulations by a hand vote. Councilor Tavares absent..”
Unfinished Business
942 ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Article III, Division 2, Sec. 2-137. Vacation Leave. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of...
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Derenoncourt
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE AS AMENDED) (PASSED TO A THIRD READING) (IN CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 8TH,2025 AS AMENDED) Ordained as Amended 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 Tavares absent..”
1320 ORDERED: A waiver of the City of Brockton’s residency requirements under section 2-110 of the city ordinances for Officer Spencer...
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, Rodrigues, 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 Tavares absent..”
1321 ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $323,822.71. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $323,822.71 TO: BROCKTON FIRE DEPARTMENT $323,822.71 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1322 ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $175,688.00. FROM:...
From the minutes
“FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS $175,688.00 TO: COUNCIL ON AGING $175,688.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1323 ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $13,000.00. FROM: OLD...
From the minutes
“FROM: OLD COLONY PLANNING COUNCIL $13,000.00 TO: COUNCIL ON AGING $13,000.00 (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1324 ORDERED: That pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 14 and the City of Brockton’s Ordinance 2-157, the City of Brockton hereby accepts the Lease...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1325 ORDERED: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
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 Griffin not present. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1326 ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of:...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Tavares absent..”
1331 ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of:...
Yes: Asack, Farwell, Griffin, Lally, Minichiello, Nicastro, Rodrigues, Tavares, Teixeira, ThompsonNo: Derenoncourt
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and ten voting in the affirmative, Councilor Derenoncourt voting in the negative..”
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