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April 21, 2026
18 recorded votes, 0 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, John McCaul, Scott Martin
Absent: Deborah Carr
Every vote, in order
Record of April 14, 2026 meeting was read by title and approved.
To approve
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Carr was absent. Motion passed..”
Motion passed.
To go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor
From the minutes
“Motion made to go out of the regular order of business to Communications from the Mayor without objection.”
She also presented a proclamation for National Drug Endangered Children's Day, April 22, 2026 in the City of Taunton.
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 without objection.”
Motion was made to revert back to the regular order of business to Public Input without objection. 2 Opportunity for input by the general public.
To open Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion made to open Public Input without objection.”
Tony Cordeiro, 1 Thrasher Street, Taunton spoke about his support for the local towing companies.
To close Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion was made to close Public Input without objection.”
2025 Senior Prom, 2026 Junior Prom and 2026 Senior Prom. No City monies are used to fund these activities. The City acts in a strictly custodial capacity.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries without objection.”
Communication from Sergeant Matthew Teixeira, Traffic Division Supervisor, Taunton Police Department providing information relative to tow truck services in the City of Taunton
To make the communication from the Second Assistant City Solicitor part of the record and refer it to the April 28, 2026 City Council agenda
From the minutes
“Motion was made to make the communication from the Second Assistant City Solicitor part of the record and refer it to the April 28, 2026 City Council agenda without objection.”
Communication from Justin Silveira, Owner of Harry's Auto Wrecking, Taunton and others expressing concerns related to tow truck service contracts.
To refer to the Committee on Police and License
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on Police and License without objection.”
Communication from Eric Dias, P
To refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works without objection.”
To approve and refer to the proper Public Safety departments
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve and refer to the proper Public Safety departments. On 4 a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Carr was absent. Motion passed.”
Petitions: Billiard Table License - RENEWAL 1
To refer the above three license renewals to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer the above three license renewals to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief without objection.”
Petition submitted by Attorney Daniel deAbreu, BSK, LLP, 174 Dean St
To refer to the City Clerk to schedule the appropriate Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the City Clerk to schedule the appropriate Public Hearing without objection.”
Committee reports
For Committee Reports to be read by title and approved and recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in Committee Reports for this evening as well as last Tuesdays Committee of the Department of Public Works that met after the general meeting in Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion was made for Committee Reports to be read by title and approved and recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in Committee Reports for this evening as well as last Tuesdays Committee of the Department of Public Works that met after the general meeting in Executive Session. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Carr was absent. Motion passed..”
National Drug Endangered Children's Day e Communication from City Solicitor - Contract Authority for Police-Assisted Vehicle Towing Services e Mayor's List of Upcoming Community Events - April 21, 2026
To adjourn at 8:27 P.M
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn at 8:27 P.M. without objection.”
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 CARR WAS ABSENT..”
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, EIGHT (8) Be: ataot <- COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT, EIGHT (8) COUNCILORS _ Rosalind Grassie VOTED IN FAVOR. COUNCILOR CARR WAS ABSENT. MOTION PASSED..”
To accept the committee reports and adopt their recommendations
From the minutes
“ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, EIGHT (8) COUNCILORS WERE PRESENT, EIGHT (8) Rosalind Grassie COUNCILORS VOTED IN FAVOR. COUNCILOR CARR WAS ABSENT. MOTION PASSED..”
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 CARR WAS ABSENT..”
From the official minutes kept by the Taunton City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Taunton Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. Most items pass by voice (“So voted”), and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: City of Taunton Municipal Council page (taunton-ma.gov). Former councilors show initials.
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