MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
June 30, 2026
9 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, Debra Botellio, Barry Sanders
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Correira recused himself from the discussion
Every vote, in order
Opportunity for input by the general public.
To open Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion made to open Public Input without objection.”
Silveira stated that he had contacted the Mayor's Office, Police Department, and Law Department regarding the matter and requested a hearing regarding Harry's Auto Wrecking's disqualification.
To close Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion made to close Public Input. So voted..”
Communication from Mayor Shaunna O'Connell reappointing Judith Chambers to the Golf Course Commission for a two-year term expiring June 2028. Mayor O'Connell noted that Ms. Chambers currently serves as Secretary of the Commission.
To approve
Communication from Mayor Shaunna O'Connell reappointing Damian "DJ" Martinez of 163 Winthrop Street to the Golf Course Commission for a two-year term expiring April 2028. Mayor O'Connell noted that Mr. Martinez has served on the Commission since 2014.
To approve
Communication from Patrick D. Dello Russo Jr., Chief Financial Officer, requesting to appear before the Municipal Council on July 14, 2026, with the City's independent auditors, CBIZ, to present the Fiscal Year 2025 annual audit and conduct the audit exit interview.
To refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on Finance and Salaries. 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..”
This act shall take effect upon passage.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move approval. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted in favor. Motion passed..”
Resolutions: None
To refer complaints regarding the Taunton Public Library to the Committee of the Whole
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: Duarte, Martin
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer complaints regarding the Taunton Public Library to the Committee of the Whole. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present. Seven (7) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors McCaul, Carr, Pottier, Chaves, Correira, Botellio, and Sanders). Two (2) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Martin and Duarte). Motion passed..”
Councilor Carr requested that the towing contract be referred to the Committee of the Whole for an update from the Police Department and Law Department. Councilor Correira recused himself from the discussion.
To refer the towing contract to the Committee of the Whole for an update from the Police Department and Law Department
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer the towing contract to the Committee of the Whole for an update from the Police Department and Law Department. So voted..”
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