MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
May 27, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: John McCaul, Estele Borges, Scott Martin, David Pottier, Barry Sanders, Lawrence Quintal, Jeffrey Postell, Phillip Duarte
Absent: Christopher Coute
Every vote, in order
She suggested that they reach out to the School Committee if they are looking to use a school building.
To refer to the Mayor's Office and the Superintendent's Office to report back to the Council as to why Martin Middle School cannot be used for this program
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Mayor's Office and the Superintendent's Office to report back to the Council as to why Martin Middle School cannot be used for this program. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
He stated that if a resident has concerns about a specific property, their Team is widely available to discuss those concems.
To place the presentation on the City's website
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to place the presentation on the City's website. So Voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
Com. from the City Engineer stating that as part of the MassDOT project to reconstruct a portion of Route 79 in Lakeville, a section of Turner Street needed a definitive layout plan
To refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing. So Voted..”
Petitions: Hours of Operation License - RENEWAL 1
To refer the list of petitions as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer the list of petitions as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Road Resurface Petition Petition submitted by Jeff Anderson, 152 Highstone Street, East Taunton and others requesting resurfacing of Highstone Street (22 Signatures).
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Works. So Voted..”
Com. from the Director of Elections requesting the City Council make a motion to approve police detail coverage on Election Day, June 10, 2025. He also attached the warrant for the Special State Election.
To approve the police detail coverage and the warrant for the Special Election on June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion was made to approve the police detail coverage and the warrant for the Special Election on June 10, 2025. So Voted..”
Committee reports
For Committee Reports to be read by title and approved
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Committee Reports to be read by title and approved. So Voted..”
Resolutions: NONE
To refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the Elections Director for an update from the Elections Department
From the minutes
“Councilor Martin motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole to meet with the Elections Director for an update from the Elections Department. This is being planned for June 24, 2025. So Voted..” (Motion: Martin)
To refer to the Department of Public Works and the Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding concerns for the growing number of signs being posted on telephone poles under Chapter 176-1
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned to refer to the Department of Public Works and the Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding concerns for the growing number of signs being posted on telephone poles under Chapter 176-1. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
To refer to the Safety Officer regarding the issue of speeding on Staples Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Safety Officer regarding the issue of speeding on Staples Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
She suggested that they reach out to the School Committee if they are looking to use a school building.
To refer to the Mayor's Office for an update regarding the intersection of Burt Street and Winthrop Street
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Mayor's Office for an update regarding the intersection of Burt Street and Winthrop Street. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Resolutions: NONE
To refer to the Department of Public Works the area of 240 Staples Street for the use of the flail mower for overgrowth
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Department of Public Works the area of 240 Staples Street for the use of the flail mower for overgrowth. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to the Committee of the Whole to invite the Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Grounds for a discussion regarding pets in the cemetery
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee of the Whole to invite the Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Grounds for a discussion regarding pets in the cemetery. So Voted..” (Motion: Borges)
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