MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
July 8, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Coute, Phillip Duarte, Jeffrey Postell, Barry Sanders, David Pottier, Scott Martin, Estele Borges, John McCaul
Absent: Lawrence Quintal
Every vote, in order
Upon the petition of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place one (1) new sole electric street light location, including one (1) hand hole and associated conduits to be located on Ferncrest Drive in the City of Taunton.
To open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open the hearing and invite the interested parties into the enclosure. So Voted..”
Hearing: Upon the petition of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place one (1) new sole electric street light location, including one (1) hand hole and associated conduits to be located on Ferncrest Drive in the C
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So Voted..”
No one spoke during public input.
To close public input and grant the petition
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close public input and grant the petition. So Voted..”
Reappointment of Maggie Clarke, Clerk of Council Committees for a term of three (3) years expiring January 1, 2028
To reappoint Maggie Clarke as the Clerk of Committees
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reappoint Maggie Clarke as the Clerk of Committees on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Quintal was absent. The motion passes..”
Reappointment of Christine DeMoranville, Treasurer/Collector for a term of three (3) years expiring January 1, 2028
To reappoint Christine DeMoranville as the Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Motion was made to reappoint Christine DeMoranville as the Treasurer/Collector. So Voted..”
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer requesting to meet with the Committee on Finance and Salaries on July 15, 2025 to review any remaining end of year transfers to cover unanticipated expenditures.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. So Voted..”
Com. from the City Clerk regarding the signed requisition #10621 of candidates for the appointment of two (2) permanent full-time Police Officers as requested.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief. So Voted..”
Com. from the Water Superintendent stating that the City of Taunton Department of Public Works Water Division is requesting that the City Council vote to enact a non- essential water use restriction, per the requirements of Taunt
To enact the non-essential water use restrictions as stated
From the minutes
“Motion was made to enact the non-essential water use restrictions as stated. So Voted..”
Com. from the Sikorski Family regarding the restoration of the Frank Sikorski Field in East Taunton.
To refer to the Department of Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds, the Mayor's Office and the Committee on Public Property
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Department of Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds, the Mayor's Office and the Committee on Public Property. So Voted..”
Petitions: Zoning Change Petition submitted by Attorney Brianna Correira, Correira Law Office, PLLC, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Fifty Washington Street Associates, LLC, joint owner with the permission of the
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..”
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..”
Petitions: Zoning Change Petition submitted by Attorney Brianna Correira, Correira Law Office, PLLC, 123 Broadway, Taunton on behalf of her client, Fifty Washington Street Associates, LLC, joint owner with the permission of the
For this matter to be referred to the Committee of the Whole for next week
From the minutes
“Councilor Duarte motioned for this matter to be referred to the Committee of the Whole for next week. So Voted..” (Motion: Duarte)
appointment of a tribal police officer as a special police officer under this section
For the matter to be tabled until the Council hears from the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned for the matter to be tabled until the Council hears from the Police Chief. So Voted..” (Motion: Sanders)
Ordinance for a first reading to be passed to a second reading AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 405 ARTICLE V
To pass to a second reading
From the minutes
“Motion was made to pass to a second reading. So Voted..”
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