MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
September 16, 2025
17 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
So Voted.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor, item #1
From the minutes
“Motion made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor, item #1. So voted..”
It will be a delicious Italian meal and all Veterans are welcome for a free meal and some nice social time.
To revert back to the regular order of business to Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to revert back to the regular order of business to Public Input. So voted..”
Opportunity for input by the general public.
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion made to open public input. So voted..”
Costa and stated this is something her office works on all year long and are currently working with local community partners.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion made to close public input. So voted..”
On the petition submitted by the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 requesting to rename the private roadway open to the public known as Kings Court to be changed to Great Futures Way.
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made to open the public hearing. So voted..”
Hearing: On the petition submitted by the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 requesting to rename the private roadway open to the public known as Kings Court to be changed to Great Futures Way
To open public input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to open public input. So voted..”
To close public input and grant the petition
From the minutes
“Motion made to close public input and grant the petition. So voted..”
Communication from Mayor O'Connell providing an update on the outdated fire stations
To refer to the Committee on Public Property and the Committee of the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public Property and the Committee of the Fire Department. So voted..”
Communication from Mayor O'Connell providing an update regarding the sewer connection of the Colonial Estates and Oak Hill manufactured home communities
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So voted..”
Appointment of Scott Collette, 99 Seekell Street, East Taunton to the Conservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Matthew Haggarty for a term of three (3) years expiring June 2027.
To approve the appointment and send a letter of appreciation to Mr
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the appointment and send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Haggarty for his service. So voted..”
Communication from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Planning Board is in receipt of a site plan review for the property at 186 Broadway
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted..”
Communication from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Planning Board is in receipt of a modification of a definitive subdivision entitled "Richmond Pond Estates"
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License. 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..”
Information only, Councilor Pottier wanted to remind his fellow colleagues and the public of the 11" Annual Ride22 Ride & BBQ at The Layette Club this weekend to address Veterans suicide. Tickets are still available and he hopes to see a lot of people there.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License and also invite the Chief of Police to discuss the Deputy Chief position and for an update on the Home Rule Petition filed last November
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges motioned to refer to the Committee on Police and License and also invite the Chief of Police to discuss the Deputy Chief position and for an update on the Home Rule Petition filed last November. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
Petition filed last November
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries the itemized list of all ARPA related grants spent, including an itemized breakdown of the list of grants given to non-profits
From the minutes
“Councilor Borges made a motion to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries the itemized list of all ARPA related grants spent, including an itemized breakdown of the list of grants given to non-profits. So voted..” (Motion: Borges)
To refer to Todd Castro of the Taunton Emergency Management to come in within a few weeks and give the Council an idea of where things are at and what kind of warming stations and protocols they have in place for the homeless
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer to Todd Castro of the Taunton Emergency Management to come in within a few weeks and give the Council an idea of where things are at and what kind of warming stations and protocols they have in place for the homeless. So voted..” (Motion: McCaul)
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