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March 23, 2026
28 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: 30 agenda dispositions with no recorded vote (accepted/placed on file or referred).
Present: Marlon D. Green, Maria T. Tavares, Philip E. Griffin, Susan J. Nicastro, Jeffrey A. Thompson, John F. Lally, Shirley R. Asack, David C. Teixeira, Winthrop H. Farwell Jr., Carla M. Darosa, Jeffrey Charnel
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
176 Suspend rules to act tonight: Appointment of Eric Clark of 133 Hubbard Ave., Brockton, MA 02301 as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton.
Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and act on this item this evening and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and act on this item this evening and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
176 Appointment of Eric Clark of 133 Hubbard Ave., Brockton, MA 02301 as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton.
From the minutes
“Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
176 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Eric Clark of 133 Hubbard Ave., Brockton, MA 02301 as a Special Police Officer of the City of Brockton.
Councilor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Farwell motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
Hearings
Petition of Verizon proposing to place new conduit along the Southwestern side of Summer Street, near 57 Summer St, running...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Petition of New Westgate Mall LLC of 75 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 for a garage license located at 200 Westgate Drive, Brockton, MA 02301.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Granted by a hand vote. Councilor Nicastro not present..”
Unfinished Business
101 Appointment of Susy Barros as an alternate to the License Commission, for a three-year term, ending in February 2029. (FAVORABLE)...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” nine members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Nicastro and Teixeira not present..”
102 Appointment of Elisangela Teixeira to the Brockton Advisory Council of Health for a three-year term ending in February 2029. (FAVORABLE)...
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 Nicastro not present..”
103 Appointment of Luisa Schaeffer to the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term ending in February 2029. (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 Nicastro not present..”
147 Appointment of Wadezah McCullough of 47 W. Elm Street, Apt. 503, Brockton, MA 02301, to the role of Commissioner of Health and Human...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
147 File for reconsideration: Appointment of Wadezah McCullough of 47 W. Elm Street, Apt. 503, Brockton, MA 02301, to the role of Commissioner of Health and Human...
Councilor Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Nicastro motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Nicastro)
149 Appointment of Marge Shepard, of 29 Hancock Ave, Brockton, MA 02301, as a full Board Member of the Council on Aging. (FAVORABLE)...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Confirmed by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
129 Ordered: WHEREAS, the Lovett Brook area is considered to be a decadent area because of the diversity of ownership, irregular lot sizes...
Yes: Asack, Charnel, Darosa, Green, Lally, Tavares, ThompsonNo: Farwell, Griffin, Nicastro, Teixeira
From the minutes
“Adopted as amended by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays”; eleven members present and seven voting in the affirmative. Councilors Farwell, Griffin, Nicastro, and Teixeira in the negative vote..”
130 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $285,000.00 FROM: SALE OF LOTS AND GRAVES $285,000.00 TO: CEMETERY – GOODS AND SUPPLIES (FAVORABLE) $285,000.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
131 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Appropriation...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Asack not present..”
132 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Appropriation...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
134 Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same hereby transfer as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Appropriation...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” ten members present and all voting in the affirmative. Councilor Teixeira not present..”
159 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
“Ordered: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $25,000.00 FROM: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – GOODS AND SUPPLIES $25,000.00 TO: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – OVERTIME (FAVORABLE) $25,000.00 Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
160 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
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
172 ORDERED: That the City, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $100,000.00 From: UNITED...
From the minutes
“Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $100,000.00 From: UNITED STATES SOCCER FOUNDATION To: PARKS AND RECREATION (FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
172 File for reconsideration: ORDERED: That the City, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 44, §§ 53A and 53A½, hereby accepts the following donation of $100,000.00 From: UNITED...
Councilor Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to file for reconsideration with the wish that it not prevail and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
133 Ordered: That the City Council authorize the Mayor and appropriate department(s) to research, develop and participate in a contract, or...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
135 Ordered: The City of Brockton grants to Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts, doing business as Eversource Energy, an Easement over...
From the minutes
“(FAVORABLE) Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
138 Resolved: To invite Mayor Moises Rodrigues, Police Chief Brenda Perez, and Police Lieutenant William Schlieman to appear before the...
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
162 Resolve: Be it resolved to invite Mayor Moises Rodrigues, DPW Commissioner Patrick Hill, Traffic Commissioner Captain Mark Porcaro, and...
Specific Information sought includes, without limitation, the snow removal plan(s) developed prior to the storms, where removed snow is placed, the amount and kinds of equipment and support available in the City for snow clearance and removal in recent storms, the amount and types of equipment and support provided by the Commonwealth and Federal Government, and the ideal amount of equipment and support needed by the City for this work going forward.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
137 WHEREAS, The Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School provides exceptional educational and training classes in many...
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Superintendent Holly McClanan and other staff members as she may determine appropriate, be invited to a meeting of the Council to provide an overview of school enrollment, staff promotions, educational programs, and services.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
Ordinance
137 Resolution: The Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School provides…
Councilor Thompson motioned to summarize this Ordinance and asks that Legislative Counsel and or the Clerk just read Section 1 and 3 and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Councilor Thompson motioned to summarize this Ordinance and asks that Legislative Counsel and or the Clerk just read Section 1 and 3 and was properly seconded. the motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Thompson)
Orders
203 Suspend rules to act tonight: Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of $18.00 FROM: POLICE – GOODS AND SUPPLIES $18.00 TO: ADVANCED LOCK & KEY $18.00 Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and act on this item this evening and was properly seconded.
Hand vote: the minutes record only the result.
From the minutes
“Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of $18.00 FROM: POLICE – GOODS AND SUPPLIES $18.00 TO: ADVANCED LOCK & KEY $18.00 Councilor Farwell motioned to move under suspension of rules and act on this item this evening and was properly seconded. The motion carried by a hand vote..” (Motion: Farwell)
203 Ordered: In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 44, recommending that the City Council approve the expenditure of...
From the minutes
“Adopted by a roll call vote taken by “yeas” and “nays” eleven members present and all voting in the affirmative..”
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