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March 24, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Barry Sanders, Debra Botellio, Phillip Duarte, Edward Correira, David Chaves, David Pottier, Deborah Carr, John McCaul, Scott Martin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Councilors Sanders, Botellio, Duarte, Correira, Chaves Pottier, Carr, McCaut (via remote) and Martin Record of March 17, 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, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Communication from the Fire Chief submitting information on Requisition #11025
To refer to the Committee on the Fire 3 Department
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on the Fire 3 Department on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Communication from Mayor O'Connell regarding the reappointment of Amy Kazlauskas as the Human Resources Director for a three (3) year term expiring March 24, 2029.
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
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To approve
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Communication from Mayor O'Connell regarding the appointment of Andrew D
To receive a resume for Mr
From the minutes
“Motion made to receive a resume for Mr. Angers and also a resume/information for anyone that is being considered for appointment for all Boards in the future on a roll vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Communication from the Chief Financial Officer requesting approval of a transfer in the amount of $109,000
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries without objection.”
Committee reports
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Communication from Kathryn N. Cunningham, 135 Shores Street, Taunton concerning the homeless community and patrons of the Taunton Public Library.
To refer tonight's Public Input and to also receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer tonight's Public Input and to also receive and place on file without objection.”
Communication from Daniel Forde requesting the City grant a waiver of the current road opening moratorium on Shores Street, Taunton to allow for utility connections necessary to construct an accessory dwelling unit on his property located
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Works without objection.”
Communication from Crystal Kavanaugh, Lights in the Dark Foundation, Inc
To refer to the Police Chief with the Council's endorsement
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Police Chief with the Council's endorsement on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Second Hand Article License - RENEWAL 1. Copia Scientific, LLC, located at 245 Constitution Dr., Taunton Junk Collector License - RENEWAL 1. Arthur Pimenta, Jr., Junk Collector located at 147 Fremont St., Taunton
To refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer the list as read to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief without objection.”
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, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Motion made to approve on a roll call vote.
Roll call vote (the minutes do not state the motion separately; see the text before the vote)
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, Martin, McCaulNo: Duarte, Pottier, Sanders
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, six (6) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Martin, McCaul, Carr, Chaves, Correira and Botellio) and three (3) Councilors were opposed (Councilors Pottier, Duarte and Sanders). Motion passed. 4 Unfinished Business: None..”
goin (3 Qa City of Taunton Municipal Council Meeting Minutes City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA In the Chester R, Martin Municipal Council Chambers Minutes, March 24, 2026 at 8:47 O'clock P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Regular Meeting Mayor Shaunna O'Connell presiding Prayer was
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Councilor McCaul requested that the City Solicitor provide to the Council an explanation as to why a Council member cannot raise a question during a roll call vote when it pertains to the vote that they're taking.
To refer the motion to the City Solicitor
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer the motion to the City Solicitor without objection.”
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