MassVoter.com← Taunton Municipal CouncilTaunton Municipal Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting
August 31, 2026
13 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, Deborah Carr, Scott Martin
Absent: John McCaul
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.”
Brian Ratcliffe, 4 Dale Street, Taunton, raised concerns regarding Flock cameras, including ownership, access to footage, privacy and constitutional rights, and requested the Council look into their use in the City.
To close public input
From the minutes
“Motion made to close public input. So voted..”
Communication from Christine M. DeMoranville, Treasurer/Collector, requesting closure of the Purple Heart account at Bristol County Savings Bank and transfer of the $108.17 balance to the Veterans Gift account.
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 Erica Allard, Office Manager, Veterans Services Department, requesting permission to pay a prior-year invoice from TMLP in the amount of $10,613.03 for labor associated with installing the Hometown Heroes banners throughout the City.
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 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 Jay Pateakos, Executive Director, Taunton OECD, requesting a Committee of the Whole hearing on October 6, 2026 to discuss and approve the Urban Renewal Plan for the Whittenton area, which includes redevelopment and revi
To refer to the Committee of the Whole and to have copies of the plans submitted to the Council prior to the meeting of October 6, 2026 for review
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer to the Committee of the Whole and to have copies of the plans submitted to the Council prior to the meeting of October 6, 2026 for review. So voted..”
Communication from the City Solicitor regarding the referral to the Committee on Police and License regarding "the Incident at Deep Pond Farm"
To receive and place on file
From the minutes
“Motion made to receive and place on file. Councilor Carr was opposed. Motion passed.”
Many Councilors discussed the matter.
To ask the Police Chief to provide a letter to the Council by next week as to when his estimated date of completion of this investigation would be
From the minutes
“Motion made to ask the Police Chief to provide a letter to the Council by next week as to when his estimated date of completion of this investigation would be. So voted..”
Communication from Amy Curtis, Treasurer, Taunton Youth Football & Cheer Inc. requesting approval to Conduct Bingo to raise money for their program.
To move approval
From the minutes
“Motion made to move approval. 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..”
Direction of Travel Location Floral Street Northwest From Winter St. to Cherry St. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion made to pass to a third reading. So voted..”
Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of Floral St. Both Directions Cherry St. Cherry St. Both Directions Floral St. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion made to pass to a third reading. So voted..”
Resolutions: Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third AN ORDINANCE 3 CHAPTER 405: Vehicles and Traffic ARTICLE II: Operation of Vehicles Section 405-24: One-way streets
To pass to a third reading
From the minutes
“Motion made to pass to a third reading. So voted..”
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