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March 10, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Scott Martin, John McCaul, Deborah Carr, David Pottier, David Chaves, Edward Correira, Phillip Duarte, Barry Sanders
Absent: Debra Botellio
Every vote, in order
Councilors Martin, McCaul (via remote), Carr, Pottier, Chaves, Correira, Duarte and Sanders Councilor Botello was absent Record of March 3, 2026 meeting was read by title and approved.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passed..”
Communication from the City Engineer requesting HCVE (Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion) for Norton Avenue and Crane Avenue South.
To approve the exclusion and refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills on a roll call 2 vote
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the exclusion and refer to the Committee on Ordinance and Enrolled Bills on a roll call 2 vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passed..”
Committee reports
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passed..”
Communication from City Solicitor proposing acquisition of easements to develop a splash pad facility at 629 Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton. Said premises is the location of the Taunton Eastern Little League (TELL) complex.
To refer to the Committee on Public Property for a review on March 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on Public Property for a review on March 17, 2026 on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passed..”
Pole Location Sole Petition submitted by Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one (1) 4" conduit near the intersection of Willis Pond Road and Madison Lily Drive at Pole 2 in the City of Taunton.
To refer to the City Clerk for the Public Hearing process
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the City Clerk for the Public Hearing process on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passed..”
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 on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passed..”
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To ordain
Yes: Carr, Chaves, Correira, Martin, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: DuarteAbsent: Botellio
From the minutes
“Motion made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, seven (7) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Duarte voting in opposition. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passes..”
New Business:
To refer a discussion on adopting a hydrant program to the Committee on the Fire Department and ask the Water Superintendent to come to the meeting
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to refer a discussion on adopting a hydrant program to the Committee on the Fire Department and ask the Water Superintendent to come to the meeting. So moved on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passes..” (Motion: McCaul)
Motion passes.
To refer a discussion with the Director of Veterans Services about the Hometown Heroes Banners and plans for Memorial Day Parade to the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
From the minutes
“Councilor Sanders motioned to refer a discussion with the Director of Veterans Services about the Hometown Heroes Banners and plans for Memorial Day Parade to the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs. So moved.” (Motion: Sanders)
To refer to the Committee on Police and License a discussion on the enforcement of the ordinance on snow and ice removal
From the minutes
“Councilor McCaul motioned to refer to the Committee on Police and License a discussion on the enforcement of the ordinance on snow and ice removal. So moved on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors present, eight (8) Councilors voting in favor. Councilor Botellio was absent. Motion passes..” (Motion: McCaul)
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