MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
August 11, 2026
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Scott Martin, John McCaul, David Pottier, David Chaves, Edward Correira, Phillip Duarte, Debra Botellio, Barry Sanders
Absent: Deborah Carr
Every vote, in order
Opportunity for input by the general public.
To open Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion made to open Public Input. So voted..”
appointment of Mark Pacheco, including when they were submitted, stamped, sent, and received
To close Public Input
From the minutes
“Motion made to close 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..”
HEARING #1: Continued from July 21, 2026: On the active Class 1 (4-6 Dogs) - Personal Kennel License (X15) of Stephanie Santos, 1536 Somerset Avenue, Taunton, MA 02780 regarding complaint of barking.
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made to open the Public Hearing. So voted..”
A Mixed Use development consisting of 29-residential units and a 20-seat coffee shop and an existing auto repair shop to be located at 477 and 487 Winthrop Street, Taunton located in the Highway Business District.
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made to open the Public Hearing. So voted..”
Nobody was present to speak at Public Input. Motion made to close Public Input.
To grant the petition with the stipulations mentioned in the letters from all of the Department Heads
From the minutes
“Motion made to grant the petition with the stipulations mentioned in the letters from all of the Department Heads. So voted..”
On the petition submitted by Paul Braga, 485 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA 02780 to allow a Special Permit for: A Mixed Use development consisting of 29-residential units and a 20-seat coffee shop and an existing auto repair shop to be
To close the Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made to close the Hearing. So voted..”
Communication from Chief Financial Officer, Patrick D
To refer to the Committees on Public Property and Information Technology
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committees on Public Property and Information Technology. So voted..”
To proceed with the request suggested by the CFO to review the proposals received before determining whether demolition should move forward
From the minutes
“Motion made to proceed with the request suggested by the CFO to review the proposals received before determining whether demolition should move forward. Councilor Botellio was opposed. Motion passed.”
Communication from Treasurer/Collector, Christine M
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..”
Communication from Arsenio Chaves, Safety Officer, regarding resident concerns with motorists not stopping at the Hodges Street, Sao Paulo Avenue, and Round Street intersection
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So voted..”
Communication from Arsenio Chaves regarding parking concerns near 7-Eleven, 2070 Bay Street, due to tractor trailers causing sight-line issues. Mr. Chaves requested an ordinance prohibiting parking from 1914 Bay Street to Industrial Park Road to improve traffic flow and safety.
To refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills. So voted..”
Communication from Crystal Kavanaugh, Lights In the Dark Foundation, Inc., requesting approval to conduct a Bingo Fundraiser Event at the Portuguese American Civic Club, 175 School St, Taunton, MA 02780, on September 11, 2026.
To approve and refer to the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve and refer to the Chief of Police. 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..”
Petitions: None
To ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole on item # 2
From the minutes
“Motion made to ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole on item # 2. On a 4 roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Carr was absent. Motion Passed.”
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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