Taunton public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Committee on Finance and Salaries approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $7.2M and a $25,000 fund transfer. The Committee on Police and License granted a 6-month license extension to A T.N.T. Auto Sales pending site compliance. The Council as a Whole reorganized several pending file items, referring issues like school shooter precautions and composting to specific committees.

• Approved payroll warrant of $3,977,643.77
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $3,232,651.38
• Approved $25,000 transfer from reserve fund to Procurement Office
• Granted 6-month license extension to A T.N.T. Auto Sales (391 Winthrop St)
• Tabled Leonard Street parking garage incentives for 30 days
• Referred active shooter precaution discussion to Committee on Police and License (7-1)
• Referred composting RFP to Committee on Solid Waste
• Referred downtown parking and seating changes to Committee on Economic Development

City Council

The Municipal Council passed two ordinances establishing updated fixed fees and usage rates for water and sewer services effective January 1, 2023. The council also approved a $25,000 fund transfer for the Procurement Office and reappointed one member to the Department of Human Services Board of Directors.

• Approved water service connection and usage rate schedules (8-0)
• Approved sewer service charge and usage rate schedules (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer from reserve fund to Procurement Office
• Reappointed Herbert Lee Daye to Department of Human Services Board of Directors
• Approved payroll warrant for $3,977,643.77
• Approved accounts payable warrant for $3,232,651.38
• Granted 6-month license extension to A T.N.T. Auto Sales pending site compliance
• Referred COLA increase requests for retirees to Committee on Finance and Salaries

Library Trustees

The Board approved a quote for carpeting in three library rooms to avoid service interruptions. Trustees also discussed updating the exhibit and posting space policy regarding offensive materials. Staff reported that the youth services assistant position has been filled.

• Approved $9,974 quote from Metro Floor Covering for carpeting in 3 rooms
• Approved November 2022 minutes
• Approved November 2022 financial report
• Approved November 2022 circulation report

City Council

The Council passed ordinances establishing new fixed service charges and usage rates for water and sewer services effective January 1, 2023. The body also accepted three streets as public ways and amended the Municipal Council's rules and orders.

• Approved acceptance of Saints Way and Bridget Drive as public ways
• Approved acceptance of Johnson Court as a public way
• Ordained amendments to Municipal Council Rules and Orders (7-0)
• Passed to third reading ordinance for water service rates and charges effective Jan 1, 2023
• Passed to third reading ordinance for sewer rates and charges effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved $1,468,828.25 payroll warrant
• Approved $17,211,720.27 accounts payable warrant
• Approved renewal of various used car dealer licenses, excluding A T.N.T. Auto Sales

City Council

The Committee on Finance and Salaries approved payroll and accounts payable warrants. The Committee on Police and License renewed multiple auto dealer and business licenses, though one dealer's renewal was tabled. The Committee on Public Property tabled discussions on the airport terminal and Harvey Street parcels.

• Approved payroll warrant of $1,468,828.25
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $17,211,720.27
• Approved Hours of Operation License renewal for Joe's Diner, Inc.
• Approved Billiard Table License renewal for Pioneer Flying Club, Inc.
• Approved Class II Used Car Dealer License renewals for 44 businesses
• Tabled Class II Used Car Dealer License renewal for A T.N.T. Auto Sales, Inc.
• Approved Class III Used Car Dealer License renewals for 4 businesses
• Approved Class IV Used Car Dealer License renewal for ET Auto, LLC

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission will meet to receive routine reports on cemetery operations, burials, maintenance, and recreation. Capital improvements at Walker Street, Flannery Playground, Mayflower Hill Cemetery, and Davols will be discussed. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cemetery report and monthly burial report
• Capital improvements: Walker Park, Flannery Playground, Mayflower Hill Cemetery expansion, Davols
• Commissioner's report, maintenance report, recreation report

The Commission selected GCG Associates of Willington as the design firm for Davol's Park. Members also voted to recognize department staff for their work on the 2022 Taunton Green Christmas Display and Parade.

• Selected GCG Associates of Willington as design firm for Davol's Park
• Voted unanimously to send Certificates of Appreciation to department staff for 2022 Taunton Green Christmas Display and Parade

Election Commission

The Commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. The Director provided information regarding upcoming state funding reimbursement surveys and the protocol for handling ballots from deceased voters.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Taunton Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, receive monthly reports from staff, and discuss updates on the Taunton Sanitary Landfill. New business includes hearings on bird/animal regulation violations at 133 and 132 Briggs Street, a second-offense tobacco violation at Taunton Mini Mart, and discussion of a fee schedule revision and a proposed regulation prohibiting de-watered percolation tests for new construction. The board will also elect a new chair for 2023.

• Hearing on violations of Taunton Domestic Bird and Animal Regulations at 133 Briggs Street
• Hearing on violations of Taunton Domestic Bird and Animal Regulations at 132 Briggs Street
• Taunton Mini Mart second-offense violation for offering flavored tobacco products for sale
• Discussion/revision of fee schedule
• Discussion of proposed regulation prohibiting de-watered percolation tests for new construction

City Council

The Municipal Council will review several communications including engineering responses regarding drainage at 24 Knight Street and crosswalk requirements on Hart Street. The agenda also includes license renewals for local businesses and petitions for a personal kennel and a group home.

• Petition for a new Grade 1 Personal Kennel License at 376 Tremont Street
• Petition for a Special Permit for a 10 unit group home at 74 Weir Street
• Class II License renewal for T.N.T. Auto Sales at 391 Winthrop Street
• Class IV License renewal for ET Auto LLC-dba- Euro Tech Auto at 420 Broadway
• Hours of Operation License renewal for Joe's Diner, Inc. at 51 Broadway

The Council received a presentation on the design phase of a new public safety complex at 90 County Street. Additionally, the Council approved the appointment of Krystal Dion as Assistant City Clerk and processed several financial warrants.

• Approved appointment of Krystal Dion as Assistant City Clerk
• Approved $4,198,999.61 payroll warrant
• Approved $3,991,309.92 accounts payable warrant
• Approved $7,529.84 for prior year Fire Department bills
• Referred Hart Street crosswalk request to Office of Economic & Community Development, CFO, and DPW
• Referred potential lease of 4-acre landfill site at 3960 East Britannia Street to Committee of Public Property
• Referred fireworks fine discussion to Committee on Police and License and Law Department
• Referred 10-unit group home special permit at 74 Weir Street to City Clerk for public hearing

City Council

The Taunton City Council committees will meet on December 13, 2022, to review weekly vouchers and payrolls, discuss a Fire Chief request to pay prior year bills totaling $7,529.84, and consider ordinances on nuisance trees, fireworks fines, and cannabis business reporting. The Council as a whole will also meet with MBTA representatives for an update on the South Coast Rail project.

• Fire Chief request to pay prior year bills totaling $7,529.84
• Discussion of an ordinance on nuisance trees
• Discussion of an ordinance regarding fines for use of fireworks
• Discussion of an ordinance requiring cannabis businesses to report progress every 180 days
• Update from MBTA representatives on the South Coast Rail project

The Committee on Finance and Salaries approved over $8.1M in payroll and accounts payable warrants and several fire department payments. The Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills referred a fireworks ordinance to the Law Department and Police and License Committee. The Council as a Whole received a progress update from MBTA representatives regarding the South Coast Rail project.

• Approved payroll warrant of $4,198,999.61
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $3,991,309.92
• Approved $4,092.78 payment to TMLP for prior year fire department invoices
• Approved $112.89 medical invoice payment for fire department
• Approved $3,324.17 in educational and personal reimbursements for fire department
• Referred fire department travel and expense ordinance issue to Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills
• Dispensed with nuisance trees ordinance item from agenda
• Referred fireworks ordinance to Committee on Police and License and the Law Department

Conservation Commission

The Taunton Conservation Commission will meet on December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes a continued public hearing for a 234,260 sq ft building at 100 Revolutionary Drive, a new public hearing for a project at 1141 County Street, and a vote for 2023 Chair and Co-Chair. The commission will also discuss a sign for Boyden and consider certificates of compliance for two properties.

The Commission issued a Negative Determination for buffer zone restoration at the Municipal Airport and approved an Order of Conditions for site improvements on Glebe Street. Two Certificates of Compliance were processed, and several public hearings were continued to January 2023.

• Issued Negative Determination with Special Conditions 1-4 & 23 for 4 Westcoat Drive (Airport)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 34 Railroad Ave
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 215 Baker Road West pending site cleanup
• Approved Order of Conditions with Special Conditions 1-5, 19, 21, 25-27 for 1330 Glebe Street
• Continued public hearing for 100 Revolutionary Drive to 1/23/23
• Continued public hearing for 1141 County Street to 1/23/23
• Continued violation hearing for 6 West Summer Street to 1/23/23
• Tabled 2023 Chair and Co-Chair voting to 1/23/23

City Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing several ordinances including updates to off-street parking rules, the establishment of a student computer revolving fund, and adjustments to water and sewer rates. The agenda also includes various license renewals and the swearing in of four permanent full-time firefighters.

• Ordinance to revise off-street parking rules for municipally owned lots
• Ordinance establishing a Student Computer Revolving Fund for the School Department
• Ordinance adjusting water service connections and user rates effective January 1, 2023
• Ordinance adjusting sewer rates with tiered pricing through 2027
• Hearing for a new Class II License at 603 Winthrop Street

The Council approved a salary increase for the Mayor and a stipend increase for Councilors effective January 1, 2024. They also granted a flammable storage license amendment for a new Garrett's Family Market convenience store and gas station at 231 Broadway.

• Approved Mayor's salary increase to $133,048.60 effective Jan 1, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved City Council stipend increase to $16,631.08 effective Jan 1, 2024 (5-4)
• Granted flammable storage license amendment for 231 Broadway (So voted)
• Ratified marijuana retail license for BASK, Inc. (8-1)
• Authorized Host Community Agreement with Legal Greens, LLC for 168 Broadway (So voted)
• Ordained revised off-street parking rules for municipal lots (9-0)
• Ordained creation of Student Computer Revolving Fund for School Department (9-0)
• Declared parcel 24-47 at 1200 Bay Street as surplus (So voted)

City Council

The Taunton City Council committees will meet on December 6, 2022, to discuss several items including a marijuana retail license for BASK at 400 Winthrop Street, a marijuana delivery host community agreement for Legal Greens at 178 Broadway, a vendor license relocation for Hometown's Tacos Locos from 3 Cape Road to 264 Broadway, and a request to release an easement at 223 and 231 Broadway. They will also review weekly vouchers and payrolls, discuss salaries for elected officials, and consider declaring a parcel at 1200 Bay Street as surplus.

• Marijuana retail license application for BASK, Inc. at 400 Winthrop Street
• Marijuana delivery Host Community Agreement for Legal Greens, LLC at 168 Broadway
• Change of location for Hometown's Tacos Locos temporary vendor license from 3 Cape Road to 264 Broadway
• Request to release an easement at 223 and 231 Broadway
• Declaration of parcel 24-47 at 1200 Bay Street as surplus

The City Council approved salary increases for the Mayor and Council members effective January 1, 2024. The council also authorized a marijuana retail license for BASK, Inc. and a Host Community Agreement for Legal Greens, LLC.

• Approved Mayor's salary increase to $133,048.60 effective Jan 1, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved City Council stipend increase to $16,631.08 effective Jan 1, 2024 (5-4)
• Denied motion to derive Mayor's salary from average of top five civilian employees (2-7)
• Denied motion to set Council stipend at 12.5% of Mayor's salary (1-8)
• Approved marijuana retail license for BASK, Inc. at 400 Winthrop Street (8-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Host Community Agreement for Legal Greens, LLC at 168 Broadway
• Approved release of easement at 223 and 231 Broadway
• Declared parcel 24-47 at 1200 Bay Street as surplus

Planning Board

The Board approved a roadway improvement plan for 14 dwelling units and granted several site plan reviews for commercial and residential projects. One request for a vehicle transportation service was continued to January 2023. The Board also accepted the 2022-2029 Open Space & Recreation Plan.

• Approved Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 7,500 sq. ft. building at Robert W. Boyden Rd. (6-0)
• Approved Roadway Improvement Plan for Maynard, Hunter, and Little Streets for max 14 units (6-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for illuminated sign at Joseph I. Quinn Rd. (6-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review for plumbing/heating business at 5 Hill St. (6-0)
• Tabled Site Plan Review for 397 Winthrop St. until Jan. 5, 2023
• Approved Site Plan Review for 4-story mixed-use building at 122 Winter St. (5-0)
• Accepted 2022-2029 Open Space & Recreation Plan

Americans with Disabilities Act Commission

The meeting record consists of an agenda and attendance list. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items discussed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning changes to create a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District near the GATRA terminal and the planned MBTA Commuter Rail station on County Street. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance establishing a Student Computer Revolving Fund for the School Department. Additionally, 29 Class II used-car dealer license renewals are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments creating a Transit-Oriented Development District (Article XVII) with density up to 42 units per acre, mixed-use requirements, and design standards
• Second reading of ordinance to establish a Student Computer Revolving Fund for repair/replacement of student-issued computers
• 29 Class II (used car dealer) license renewals listed for approval
• Lilah Medeiros, 24 Knight Street, speaking about changing Saints Way and Bridget Drive from private to public street

The Council approved proposed changes to the Taunton Zoning Ordinance regarding the Transit-Oriented Development District to comply with state housing requirements. Additionally, the Council advanced an ordinance to establish a Student Computer Revolving Fund for the School Department to its third reading.

• Approved Transit-Oriented Development District zoning changes (8-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing Student Computer Revolving Fund to third reading
• Referred public flooding complaint at Saints Way and Bridget Drive to City Engineer
• Referred 29 auto-related petitions to Committee of Police and License and Police Chief
• Approved $4,425,614.50 payroll warrant
• Approved $773,799.21 accounts payable warrant
• Approved $3,000 transfer within Office of Economic and Community Development
• Voted 6-2 to refer revised public input policy to full Council for next week

City Council

The Finance and Salaries Committee will review weekly vouchers and payrolls and discuss a $3,000 transfer request for the Office of Economic Development. The Committee of the Whole will review a finalized public input policy. No votes by the full Council are scheduled.

• Review of weekly vouchers and payrolls for city departments
• Discussion of a $3,000 transfer in the Office of Economic Development
• Review of finalized public input policy

The Committee on Finance and Salaries approved city payroll and accounts payable warrants and a small budget transfer. The Committee of the Council as a Whole voted to refer a revised public input policy to the full Council for next week's agenda.

• Approved payroll warrant of $4,425,614.50
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $773,799.21
• Approved $3,000 transfer within the Office of Economic and Community Development for a promotional raise
• Voted 6-2 to refer revised public input policy to full Council for next week's agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new Host Community Agreement for a marijuana delivery establishment at 168 Broadway, proposed by Legal Greens, LLC. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance revising off-street parking rules, a request from Eversource to extend construction season into January, and a request from the DPW to allow contractors to work beyond the winter moratorium. A disciplinary hearing date for a Taunton Fire Department employee will be set.

• New Host Community Agreement for marijuana delivery at 168 Broadway (Legal Greens, LLC)
• Second reading of ordinance revising off-street parking and parking meter rules (Chapter 405, Article VI)
• Eversource requests extended construction season through January 1, 2023 for gas main projects on Cohannet St
• DPW requests authority to allow contractors to work beyond winter moratorium (Nov 1–Apr 1) on city roadways
• Transfer of $3,000 within Economic Development office for a promotional increase

The Council advanced an ordinance revising off-street parking rules to a third reading and voted 5-3 to have the Law Department draft amendments to public input procedures. Other actions included approving a winter roadway work exception for the DPW and authorizing a Host Community Agreement for a marijuana retail establishment.

• Passed off-street parking ordinance revision to a third reading
• Approved Law Department to draft public input rule amendments (5-3)
• Approved DPW Commissioner to authorize roadway work during winter moratorium
• Authorized Host Community Agreement for Medicine Man Solutions, LLC
• Referred Fire Department disciplinary hearing to be scheduled in January
• Referred $3,000 fund transfer for Office of Economic Development to Finance Committee
• Referred Eversource roadway excavation extension to DPW Committee
• Referred acceptance of Saints Way, Bridget Drive, and Johnson Court to City Clerk for hearings

City Council

The Taunton Municipal Council committees will meet on November 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM. The Finance Committee will review weekly vouchers and hear a presentation on elected officials' compensation. The Committee of the Whole will discuss issues at 46 Harrison Street and a proposed Host Community Agreement for a marijuana retail establishment at 597 Winthrop Street. The Public Property Committee will meet in executive session to discuss potential acquisition of two assessors' parcels.

• Proposed Host Community Agreement for Medicine Man Solutions, LLC for a marijuana retail establishment at 597 Winthrop Street
• Discussion of issues at 46 Harrison Street with the Building Commissioner
• Executive session on potential acquisition of parcels 80-45 and 80-47
• Presentation on analysis of elected officials compensation
• Review of weekly vouchers and payrolls for City departments

The City Council authorized a Host Community Agreement for a marijuana retail establishment at 597 Winthrop Street. The Council also voted to have the Law Department draft amendments to public input procedures to align with open meeting laws. Additionally, the Finance Committee approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $4.1 million.

• Approved payroll warrant of $1,484,572.86
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $2,653,616.14
• Authorized Law Department to enter Host Community Agreement with Medicine Man Solutions, LLC
• Approved Law Department to draft amendments to public input rules (5-3)
• Approved motion for Council President to draft letter to owner of 46 Harrison Street regarding debris and fencing
• Approved motion for Building Commissioner to continue stressing compliance to landowner of 46 Harrison Street (Borges voted no)
• Made presentation on elected officials compensation part of the record

Library Trustees

The Board adopted a new formal process for challenging library materials, displays, and programs. Trustees also voted to keep out-of-state patron fees at $0 despite a fee increase from the SAILS network. The library received a FY2023 State Aid award of $71,775.31.

• Approved 'Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials' form for library policy
• Approved keeping out-of-state fees at $0
• Approved September 2022 minutes
• Approved October 2022 financial report
• Approved October 2022 circulation report

City Council

The Taunton City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a special permit for a truck terminal at 397 Winthrop Street, a host community agreement for a marijuana delivery business at 138 Broadway, and a kennel license for 20 Crystal Lane. The council will also consider three ordinances: prohibiting parking on Lakeview Ave., revising off-street parking rules, and creating a Student Computer Revolving Fund for the school department. Communications include retirements of two police department employees and a report that a flashing light at Cohannet Street and Warner Boulevard has been replaced.

• Public hearing on a special permit for a 4,032 sq. ft. truck terminal at 397 Winthrop Street by Astor Transportation, LLC
• Application for a new Host Community Agreement for a marijuana delivery establishment at 138 Broadway by Legal Greens, LLC
• Public hearing on a Grade 1 kennel license (4-6 dogs) for personal use at 20 Crystal Lane, with opposition from a neighbor
• Third reading and vote to prohibit parking on the northeast side of Lakeview Ave. from Bay Street to the split
• Second reading to amend off-street parking regulations, allowing the Parking Commission to set rates and rules for municipally owned lots

The Council ordained a parking restriction on the northeast side of Lakeview Ave and advanced ordinances regarding off-street parking and school computer funds. A personal kennel license for 20 Crystal Lane was granted, and $25,000 was transferred to Public Buildings.

• Approved parking restriction on Lakeview Ave (6-0)
• Passed off-street parking ordinance to third reading
• Passed Student Computer Revolving Fund ordinance to second reading
• Granted personal Kennel License for 20 Crystal Lane
• Approved $25,000 transfer from reserve to Public Buildings
• Approved $4,199,298.94 payroll warrant
• Approved $5,539,142.53 accounts payable warrant
• Adopted professional appointment policy with non-televised interview amendment (5-4)

City Council

The City Council committees will meet to review weekly vouchers and payrolls, discuss a $25,000 funding request from the Superintendent of Buildings, and receive updates on executive salaries and capital/ARPA spending. The Council as a whole will also discuss a proposed Host Community Agreement for a marijuana retail store at 597 Winthrop Street and take public input.

• Proposed Host Community Agreement for Medicine Man Solutions, LLC for a marijuana retail establishment at 597 Winthrop Street
• Funding request of $25,000 from the Superintendent of Buildings
• Discussion of executive office salaries with CFO and HR Director
• Quarterly, capital, and ARPA update with CFO and Budget Director

The Committee on Finance and Salaries approved city payroll and accounts payable warrants and a $25,000 transfer for Public Buildings. The Committee of the Council as a Whole postponed a discussion on a marijuana retail establishment agreement. The CFO reported the city achieved a AA+ bond rating.

• Approved payroll warrant of $4,199,298.94
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $5,539,142.53
• Approved $25,000 transfer from reserve account to Public Buildings
• Postponed Host Community Agreement for Medicine Man Solutions, LLC until Nov 22
• Tabled discussion on executive office salaries
• Tabled public input due to member absences

Conservation Commission

The Taunton Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2022, at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes a continued public hearing for a 135-SFH lot subdivision on Winthrop Street, six new public hearings for projects such as a septic repair, a resource area delineation, a single-family home, a farmers market expansion, a billboard, and a 234,260 sf building, plus two certificate of compliance items and a continued violation. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding litigation and a continuance request for the Taunton Municipal Airport.

• Winthrop Street – continued public hearing for a 135-SFH lot subdivision (D.I. Trust II, NOI SE73-2921)
• 100 Revolutionary Drive – development of a 234,260 sf building (Atkins/NorthBridge Partners, NOI SE73-3022)
• 255 Cape Highway – two-story addition and greenhouse to existing farmers market (Marmar Real Estate Group, NOI SE73-3020)
• Joseph Quinn Road – construction of a billboard (Patel/J&J Outdoor Media, NOI SE73-3023)
• 34 Pineview Terrace – remove/replace porch and install new sewer connection (Covel, RDA, DSE-1314)

The Commission approved multiple Orders of Conditions for residential and commercial projects, including a farmers market expansion and a digital billboard. It also approved two Certificates of Compliance and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved Certificates of Compliance for 62 Round Street and 555 Tremont Street
• Approved porch replacement and sewer connection at 34 Pineview Terrace
• Approved septic system repair at 29 Forest Hill Drive
• Approved resource area delineation at Myricks Street
• Approved single-family home construction at 198 Fremont Street
• Approved farmers market addition and parking expansion at 255 Cape Highway
• Approved digital billboard construction at Joseph Quinn Road
• Voted to forego buying Chapter 61A property at 456 Tremont Street

Department of Human Services / Council on Aging

The Board of Directors for the Department of Human Services approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes and appointed a new Board Chairman. The Director provided updates on senior services, emergency funding expenditures, and relocation costs.

• Accepted June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Nominated Andrew Dawley as Board Chairman (All in favor)

Department of Human Services / Council on Aging

The Board approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes and nominated Andrew Dawley as Board Chairman. The Director provided updates on senior services, emergency fund expenditures, and relocation costs.

• Accepted June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Nominated Andrew Dawley as Board Chairman (All in favor)

Board of Health

The Taunton Board of Health will consider appointing a new part-time tobacco inspector and discuss a septic system installed without a permit. Updates will be given on the Taunton Sanitary Landfill and other routine matters.

• Appointment of new part-time Tobacco Inspector, Banhnha Solomon
• Discussion of Robert Lannigan installing a septic system without a permit
• Taunton Sanitary Landfill updates with Kevin Duquette, Waste Management, and Fortistar
• Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative updates
• Monthly reports from Health Agent, Sanitary Inspectors, Public Health Nurse, and Executive Director

City Council

The City Council will consider exercising its right of first refusal to purchase 47 acres at 456 Tremont Street for $650,000 under a state agricultural land law. The council will also vote on a second reading of a parking ordinance change for Lakeview Avenue and consider a $25,000 funding request for salary increases in the Buildings Department. A public hearing is scheduled for a citizen's claim for vehicle damage from a manhole cover on Winthrop Street.

• Right of first refusal to purchase 456 Tremont Street (47 acres) for $650,000 under M.G.L. c. 61A
• Second reading of ordinance to prohibit parking on northeast side of Lakeview Ave. from Bay Street north for 450 feet
• $25,000 funding request from Reserve Account for contractual salary raises in Buildings Department
• Claim by Linda Spencer for vehicle damage from manhole cover on Winthrop Street near Walgreens

The City Council approved conditional appointments for five police candidates and one lateral transfer. The Council also advanced a parking ordinance for Lakeview Ave. to a third reading and transferred $275,000 within the Water Enterprise fund.

• Approved conditional offers for police officers Hannah Fonseca, Amanda Martell, Tyler Pietrzyk, Claudia Santos, and Cameron Williams
• Approved lateral transfer of police officer Malik Wilkes
• Passed ordinance to amend prohibited parking on Lakeview Ave. to a third reading
• Transferred $275,000 from Water Enterprise Glebe St. Tank Removal to Water Enterprise Insertion Valve
• Approved accounts payable warrant for $1,374,019.05
• Referred $25,000 request for contractual salary raises to Committee on Finance and Salaries
• Referred right of first refusal for 456 Tremont Street ($650,000) to Committee of the Council as a Whole
• Referred ACLU letter regarding public input to the Council of the Whole

City Council

The Committee on Police and License will meet to interview police candidates. No other business is listed.

• Interview of police candidates

The Committee on Police and License interviewed candidates and recommended conditional appointments for five individuals. The committee also approved a lateral transfer for one officer and recommended bypassing two other candidates.

• Approved lateral transfer of Malik Wilkes (So voted)
• Recommended bypassing candidates Alexander Reyes and Zachary Ricketts (So voted)
• Recommended conditional offers of appointment for Hannah Fonseca, Amanda Martell, Tyler Pietrzyk, Claudia Santos, and Cameron Williams (So voted)

Planning Board

The Board approved several site plans, including a large warehouse on Revolutionary Drive and a cannabis dispensary on Winthrop Street. It also issued a positive recommendation for zoning changes to create a Transit-Oriented Development district, though it removed three-family housing from the proposal.

• Approved 234,260 sq. ft. warehouse and office building at 100 Revolutionary Drive (6-0)
• Approved site plan for cannabis dispensary at 400 Winthrop St. with Cohannet St. exit eliminated (6-0)
• Approved 4,800 sq. ft. auto repair shop at 71-43 Cape Road (6-0)
• Approved Target parking lot improvements at 81 Taunton Depot Drive (6-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Transit-Oriented Development zoning changes, excluding three-family use
• Found Highland Heights subdivision complete and recommended Bridget Dr. and Saint’s Way become public ways
• Tabled roadway improvement plan for Maynard, Hunter, and Little Streets until December 1, 2022

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission will meet on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 4:30 PM at 170 Harris Street, Taunton. The agenda includes regular business such as cemetery, commissioner, maintenance, and recreation reports, as well as capital improvements for Walker Park, Flannery Playground, Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion, and Davols.

• Cemetery Report and Monthly Burial Report
• Commissioner’s Report
• Maintenance Report
• Recreation Report
• Capital Improvements: Walker Park, Flannery Playground, Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion, Davols

The Commission approved a request for free photo events at Memorial Park in December. The board also received monthly reports for cemeteries, maintenance, and recreation, and noted the completion of the Flannery Playground project.

• Approved special event permit for Photographers Ventures to hold free photos at Memorial Park on Dec 10, 11, and 18 (All in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance revising off-street parking rules, giving the Parking Commission authority to set rates and fines. They will also hold a public hearing on a petition to increase flammable liquid storage at 231 Broadway. Other business includes appointments to the Youth Commission, a speed enforcement report on Range Avenue, and an ADA transition update.

• First reading of ordinance revising off-street parking rules (Chapter 405, Article VI) — Parking Commission to set rates and fines
• Public hearing on flammable storage amendment for 231 Broadway: increase to 34,648 gallons flammable and 6,108 gallons combustible liquids
• Speed enforcement report on Range Avenue: average 27 mph, highest 52 mph, 52 vehicles over 40 mph
• ADA transition update: 2,003 issues closed citywide, 46 closed in Q1 FY2023
• Appointments to reactivated Youth Commission: 5 adult and 8 student members

The City Council approved the reactivation of the Youth Commission, appointing five adults and eight students. The council also passed the first reading of an ordinance revising off-street parking rules and approved several financial transfers for city departments.

• Approved 13 appointments to the reactivated Youth Commission
• Passed first reading of off-street parking ordinance (Chapter 405)
• Approved $4,279,982.70 payroll warrant
• Approved $6,544,875.28 accounts payable warrant
• Approved $282,000 transfer from bond premiums to roads and sidewalks
• Approved billiard table license renewals for Taunton Sports Club and Taunton Eagles Soccer Club
• Referred $275,000 Water Department fund transfer to Committee on Finance and Salaries
• Referred request for Hart Street crosswalk to Safety Officer

City Council

The Taunton City Council will hold committee meetings to review a $282,000 transfer from bond premiums for road and sidewalk repairs, a proposed solar array at the former landfill, a student computer revolving fund, and renewal of a billiard table license.

• Request to transfer $282,000 from bond premiums to a road and sidewalk repair capital account
• Presentation on a proposed solar array at the former landfill
• Proposed amendment to create a student computer revolving fund for the School Department
• Renewal of a Billiard Table License for Taunton Sports Club at 33 Baker Road

The Council approved payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling over $10.8 million and authorized several small budget transfers. The Council as a Whole discussed a proposed solar array at the former landfill and referred a draft policy for professional appointments to the City Solicitor and HR Director for review.

• Approved payroll warrant of $4,279,982.70
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $6,544,875.28
• Approved $282,000 transfer from bond premiums to road and sidewalk repair
• Approved $129.00 transfer for professional development reimbursement
• Approved $406.94 transfer for Stericycle (Shred-It) bills
• Approved Billiard Table License renewals for Taunton Sports Club, Inc. and Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, Inc.
• Referred Billiard License renewal process review to the Law Department
• Approved student computer revolving fund amendment for first reading

Americans with Disabilities Act Commission

The Commission decided to work with the Ordinance Committee to increase fines for parking on sidewalks. Members also agreed to compile a list of businesses in the Industrial Park that lack appropriate handicapped parking spaces.

• Accepted September 28, 2022 minutes
• Decided to pursue increasing sidewalk parking fines with the Ordinance Committee
• Decided to compile a list of Industrial Park businesses needing handicapped parking spots
• Decided to contact Building Inspector regarding Andy’s Market ramp non-compliance

Airport Commission

The Commission voted to increase the lease rate for updated leases to 0.45 cents per square foot. The September 2022 treasurer's report was approved pending an audit. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved lease rate increase to 0.45 cents per square foot (5-2)
• Approved September 2022 treasurer's report pending audit

City Council

The Taunton City Council will hold a public hearing on a new Class II license for a cannabis business at 603 Winthrop Street, consider a first-reading ordinance banning parking on part of Lakeview Ave., and vote on several financial requests including a $282,000 transfer from bond premiums for road and sidewalk repairs.

• Public hearing for a new Class II cannabis license for YNT, LLC at 603 Winthrop Street
• First-reading ordinance to prohibit parking on the northeast side of Lakeview Ave. from Bay Street to the split, about 450 feet
• Transfer of $282,000 from bond premiums to a road and sidewalk repair capital account
• Request to pay prior-year invoices: $129 for a building superintendent's license renewal and $406.94 to Stericycle for shredding services
• Request from the Board of Assessors to add annual interior inspection rights to future cannabis host community agreements

The City Council approved a Host Community Agreement for Lunar Xtracts, LLC. The Council also advanced a parking ordinance for Lakeview Ave to a second reading and approved three sewer extensions.

• Approved Host Community Agreement for Lunar Xtracts, LLC (marijuana manufacturer)
• Approved sewer extension at 115B Summer Street
• Approved sewer extension on Woodbine Street for Dora Estates, LLC
• Approved sewer extension on Greystone Street for Hawthorne Development, Inc.
• Passed parking ordinance for Lakeview Ave to a second reading
• Approved payroll warrant of $1,411,938.19
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $2,119,078.36
• Approved $313.35 transfer for Assessor's Office prior year bills

City Council

The City Council committees will meet to review finance items including vendor payments and a request from the Assessors' Office, discuss a proposed Host Community Agreement with Lunar Xtracts LLC for a marijuana manufacturer at 144 West Britannia St., receive a presentation on the Public Safety Facility project, and hold three public hearings on proposed sewer extensions on Summer Street, Woodbine Street, and Greystone Street.

• Review of weekly vouchers and payrolls for City departments
• Request from Assessors' Office to pay prior year invoices from Stericycle totaling $73.68, $73.36, $78.71, and $87.60
• Discussion of proposed Host Community Agreement with Lunar Xtracts, LLC for a marijuana product manufacturer at 144 West Britannia St.
• Presentation on the Public Safety Facility project with CFO, Owner's Project Manager, and Architect
• Public hearings on sewer extensions: Summer Street (115B Summer St.), Woodbine Street (Map 64 Lot 153), and Greystone Street (Map 105 Lot 113)

The City Council approved a Host Community Agreement for a marijuana product manufacturer and authorized three private sewer extensions. The Council also reviewed plans for a new Public Safety Facility at 90 County Street and approved city payroll and accounts payable warrants.

• Approved payroll warrant of $1,411,938.19
• Approved accounts payable warrant of $2,119,078.36
• Approved transfer of $233.35 from Office Supplies to Prior Year for Assessors' Office bills
• Approved Host Community Agreement for Lunar Xtracts, LLC at 144 West Britannia St.
• Approved sewer extension at 115B Summer Street
• Approved sewer extension on Woodbine Street for Dora Estates, LLC
• Approved sewer extension on Greystone Street for Hawthorne Development, Inc.

City Council

The Taunton Municipal Council will hold a third and final reading of an ordinance to set the maximum number of recreational marijuana retailer licenses at nine. The council will also consider reappointing the Director of Technology, accepting a television donation for the senior center, declaring a small vacant lot at 1200 Bay Street surplus, and appointing three permanent full-time firefighters. Several planning board site plan reviews and a proposed zoning change for the East Taunton MBTA commuter rail station area are noted for future meetings.

• Third reading and final vote on ordinance capping recreational marijuana retailers at 9 licenses
• Reappointment of Paul Arikian as Director of Technology for a 3-year term expiring October 18, 2025
• Request to pay four prior-year invoices totaling $313.35 to Stericycle for shredding services
• Request to declare parcel 24-47 at 1200 Bay Street (vacant lot, assessed at $5,000) as surplus for sale
• Appointment of three permanent full-time firefighters from the open competitive list

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal to build four mixed-use residential and commercial buildings at 175 S. Walker Street, and a new public hearing on a 7,500 sq ft auto-repair building on Robert W. Boyden Road. The agenda also includes hearings on several residential septic repairs, pool and shed projects, and requests for three-year extensions on two previously approved projects (Route 24/Interchange and Lakeview Ave.).

• Continued public hearing: 175 S. Walker St. — four mixed-use (residential townhouses & commercial office) buildings
• Public hearing: Robert W. Boyden Road — construction of a 7,500 sq ft building for automotive repair
• Public hearing: 55 Short Street — 16'x24' in-ground pool
• Public hearing: 183 Worcester Street — single-family home with on-site sewage disposal
• Extension requests: Route 24/140 Interchange Exit 12 (3-year) and 250 Lakeview Ave. (3-year)

City Council

The Municipal Council is meeting to ordain a supplemental budget and consider an ordinance regarding the number of recreational marijuana retail licenses. The body will also review billiard table license renewals and discuss public input.

• FY2023 Supplemental Budget totaling $265,884,928.05
• Ordinance to set the total number of recreational marijuana retailer licenses at nine
• Billiard table license renewals for Taunton Sports Club, Inc. (33 Baker Road) and Taunton Eagles Soccer Club, Inc. (29 Oak Street)
• Notification of $100,000 FY2023 senate budget earmark for the Taunton Council on Aging
• Planning Board review of Roadway Improvement Plan for Maynard St., Hunter St., and Little Street

City Council

The Municipal Council will review several ordinances regarding criminal history background checks, stop sign designations, and parking restrictions. The agenda also includes a hearing for a Class II license at 59-63 Broadway and a petition for a personal kennel license.

• Ordinance to require fingerprinting for various license applicants including liquor licensees and peddlers
• Ordinance to designate new stop intersections at several locations including Puffin Way and Bluejay Lane
• Ordinance to amend prohibited parking areas on Washburn Street
• Hearing for a Class II License for M&M Service Center, Inc. at 59-63 Broadway
• Petition for a Grade 1 Personal Kennel License at 20 Crystal Lane

City Council

The Municipal Council will consider the final Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations and a supplemental budget increase of $1,988,465. The body will also review ordinances regarding criminal history checks for license applicants and recreational marijuana retail limits.

• Final FY2023 Budget total of $265,884,928.05
• Proposed increase of $164,000 for police body cameras
• Ordinance to limit recreational marijuana retailer licenses to nine
• Hearing on a joint petition for a new utility pole at 1404 Cohannet Street
• Ordinance adding fingerprinting requirements for various license applicants

City Council

The Municipal Council will consider the acceptance of Lois Lane and Katherine Drive as public ways. The agenda also includes proposed changes to off-street parking ordinances and an update on the School Department’s ADA Transition Plan.

• Hearing: Acceptance of Lois Lane as a public way
• Hearing: Acceptance of Katherine Drive as a public way
• Proposed ordinance changes regarding municipal off-street parking regulations
• Update on the Taunton Public Schools ADA Transition Plan
• Petition for a new Fortune Teller License for Nichole Franco

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several development projects, including the renovation of Walker Park and a municipal parking lot on West Water Street. The agenda also includes requests to close out orders of conditions, septic repairs, and pool installations.

• Walker Park renovations: removal of band stand, new sidewalks, seating, gazebo, and irrigation
• Redevelopment of West Water Street Municipal Parking Lot and installation of a bus stop
• 181 Devon Street: septic system repair and grading
• 105 Richmond Street: 18’ round above ground pool with attached decking
• 120 Christine Lane: construction of a 32’x16’ in-ground pool

City Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing a funding request for Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant upgrades and several ordinances regarding parking and licensing. The body is also considering sewer extension petitions and a request to pay a prior year bill.

• Appropriation of $4,800,000 for Gas Turbine Controls Upgrade ($1.5M), Substation Upgrade ($600K), and ERP Implementation Phase 2 ($1.7M)
• Proposed criminal history check/fingerprinting requirements for various license applicants, including liquor licensees and bodywork practitioners
• Sewer extension petitions for 115B Summer St. and Woodbine Street (Parcel 64-153)
• Proposed parking prohibition on the south side of Washburn Street from 43 Washburn Street east for approximately 64 feet
• Request from Superintendent of Buildings to pay a $425.01 prior year invoice to Ricoh

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission will review facility requests and capital improvements. The body will meet with the Office of Economic Development to discuss future renovations at Davols Field and Playground on Oak Street.

• Grant award letter from the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs
• Facility request for Taunton High School use of Hopewell Football Field
• Facility request for Commonwealth Energy at Memorial Park
• Capital improvements for Walker Park and Flannery Playground
• Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion

City Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing a request to transfer funds to secure an Owner's Project Manager and Architect for a new Public Safety Building. The body is also considering appointments to the police force and the Department of Human Services board.

• Selection of Project Planning Professionals as Owner's Project Manager for the Public Safety Building
• Proposed agreement with Berkley LD, LLC for a water main replacement project on Holloway Street in Berkley
• Appointment of John T. Joyce as a permanent full-time Police Officer
• Appointment of Andrew Dawley to the Board of Directors for the Department of Human Services
• Proposed additional compensation of up to $1,000 for the Assistant Collector Treasurer under M.G.L. ch. 41s.108P

City Council

The Municipal Council will consider a $4,800,000 appropriation for major Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant Commission projects. Other items include a hearing for an 11-unit group home at 38 Winthrop Street and the appointment of four permanent firefighters.

• $4,800,000 appropriation for lighting plant projects (Gas Turbine Controls, Substation #18, and ERP Implementation)
• Special Permit hearing for an 11-unit group home at 38 Winthrop Street
• Appointment of four permanent full-time firefighters: Matthew P. Daly, Jonathan Dumont, Gage Hull, and William H. Walsh
• New Livery License for White Gloves Limousine Service at 30 Highland St.
• Claim from Antonio Chitas regarding automobile damage from a pothole on Erin Road

City Council

The Council will consider a petition to accept 66 streets as public ways following positive recommendations from the City Engineer and Planning Board. Additionally, an order is presented for a $250,000 appropriation to finance subsurface disposal system repairs or upgrades.

• Acceptance of 66 streets as public ways
• $250,000 appropriation for subsurface disposal system repairs and upgrades
• New Class II License petition for 63 Broadway
• Claim for automobile damage near 570 Somerset Ave.

City Council

The Municipal Council will consider several petitions regarding electric pole placements by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon. The agenda also includes requests for various business license renewals and a $1,000 donation to the Taunton Animal Shelter.

• Petition for one new sole electric pole on Winthrop Heights Drive
• Joint petition for a new joint pole location on Cambridge Street
• Petition for a jointly owned pole near 201 South Walker Street
• Request to pay $25,348.00 in prior year bills for the John F. Parker Golf Course
• Proposed adoption of MGL Ch. 59 §21A regarding assessor compensation

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for certificates of compliance to close out previous orders of conditions. Public hearings are scheduled regarding a lot subdivision on Winthrop Street, roadway construction for the Willis Pond Subdivision, and residential duplex constructions on Johnny Mac Way.

• Winthrop Street: infiltration basin for a 135 SFH lot subdivision
• Willis Pond Subdivision Road: roadway construction for a 14 lot Inclusionary Cluster Subdivision
• Willis Pond Roadway Redevelopment: road widening and water main loop to Barry Drive
• 78 Dunbar Street: septic system repair
• Johnny Mac Way: construction of three residential duplexes with driveways and utilities

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an order to appropriate $250,000 for financing subsurface disposal system upgrades. The agenda also includes several municipal appointments, street way acceptances, and a request to increase retail marijuana licenses.

• $250,000 appropriation for subsurface disposal system repairs and upgrades
• Reappointment of Bruce Emond as DPW Street Supervisor
• Appointment of Steve Rogers and Craig Foley to the Airport Commission
• Acceptance of Lois Lane and Katherine Drive as public ways
• Change of ownership for Flammable Storage License at 93 County St.

City Council

The Municipal Council will review a special permit for a 36-unit residential and commercial project at 122 Winter Street. The agenda also includes a continued hearing regarding a marijuana manufacturing and delivery use at 144 West Britannia Street.

• Special Permit: 36 residential units and 600 sq. ft. commercial unit at 122 Winter Street
• Continued Hearing: Marijuana Manufacturing and Delivery use at 144 West Britannia Street
• Petition: New electric pole location on Winthrop Heights Drive by TMLP
• Petition: Change of ownership for Flammable Storage License at 165 High Street
• License Renewals: Broadway Quick & Clean Car Wash, 175 Broadway; E-Z Clean Laundry Center at 89 Winthrop St, 11 Tremont St, and 173 Broadway

City Council

The Council will consider a request to continue a hearing for a marijuana manufacturing and delivery use at 144 West Britannia Street. Additionally, the City Planner provided an update on the implementation of the ADA transition report regarding municipal buildings and public spaces.

• Special Permit hearing: Marijuana Manufacturing and Delivery at 144 West Britannia Street
• FY22 Collection Numbers submitted by Treasurer/Collector
• ADA Transition Update submitted by City Planner
• Safety Officer response regarding Highland Street and Stevens Street
• Rodman For Kids request to conduct the 32nd Annual Rodman Ride For Kids

City Council

The council will consider several items including personal kennel license petitions and the reappointment of a Cable Television Advisory Commission member. The agenda also includes updates regarding wastewater treatment plant maintenance legislation and various city officer communications.

• Kennel License petition: Edmund John Costa Jr., 46 Devon Street
• Kennel License petition: Cathy J. Botts Deegan, 995 Glebe Street
• Reappointment of Daniel Rapoza to the Cable Television Advisory Commission
• Livery License renewal: Taunton Motorized Carriage Company, Inc., 295 Broadway
• Hackney Carriage renewal: Taunton Cartage Co. LTD-DBA-Checker Cab, 295 Broadway

City Council

The Council will review a Tax Increment Financing request for a $165 million FedEx Ground facility on Galleria Mall Drive. Other items include several commission reappointments, a special permit petition for a group home at 38 Winthrop Street, and a marijuana delivery operator host community agreement.

• Tax Increment Financing request for FedEx Ground Package Systems, Inc. at 2 & 8 Galleria Mall Drive
• Special Permit petition for an 11-unit group home at 38 Winthrop Street
• Host Community Agreement application for a marijuana delivery operator at 41 Taunton Green
• Reappointment of Robert Casey to the Parks, Cemeteries, and Public Grounds Commission
• Reappointment of Dyann Nunes to the Parks, Cemeteries, and Public Grounds Commission

City Council

The Municipal Council will consider several marijuana retailer license renewals and a new host community agreement. The body will also hear a petition for a personal kennel license and review safety reports regarding local traffic and parking.

• Hearing for a Grade 2 (7-12 dogs) personal kennel license at 1125 Somerset Avenue
• Marijuana license renewals for LMCC, LLC (83 County Street) and Grand Cru Cannabis, Co. (300 Revolutionary Drive)
• New Host Community Agreement application for Medicine Man Solutions, LLC at 597 Winthrop Street
• Request to transfer $172.37 from FY22 to FY23 Revolving Account for Human Services
• Joint petitions with Verizon New England to place new poles on Cambridge Street and South Walker Street

City Council

The Municipal Council will address various petitions including marijuana retail, cultivation, and manufacturer licenses. The agenda also includes a request for a new 'No Parking' ordinance on Washburn Street and a proposal for a new street light on Blackbird Lane.

• Renewal of Old Gold, Antique Dealer and Second Hand Article License for Taunton Antique Center, Inc. at 19 Main St.
• New Second Hand Article License for Beast Coast Tech, LLC at 1 Rogers Ave.
• Marijuana license renewals for Tree Market Taunton, LLC (9 Cape Road), Tower Three, LLC (30 Sherwood Dr.), and GTE Taunton, LLC (295 Broadway)
• New Host Community Agreement for Lunar Xtracts, LLC at 144 W. Britannia Street
• Proposed 'No Parking' ordinance for 43 Washburn Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing regarding a petition from Matthew and Denise Schumitz. The request is for a Grade 2 kennel license to allow between 7 and 12 dogs for personal use at 1125 Somerset Avenue.

• Kennel License hearing: 1125 Somerset Ave (Grade 2, 7-12 dogs)

City Council

The City Clerk Hiring Committee is scheduled to meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for the City Clerk position.

• Executive session to interview candidates for City Clerk position

City Council

The Clerk of Committees Hiring Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Clerk of Committees position. The meeting will be held in executive session.

• Interviews for Clerk of Committees position

City Council

The council will review several marijuana license renewals and a claim for vehicle damage caused by potholes. Other items include a request for a revolving account limit from the Parks department and a report on traffic speeds on Worcester Street.

• Marijuana license renewals for Bracts & Pistils, LLC, HTC Trinity, LLC, Freshly Baked Company, and Commonwealth Alternative Care
• Claim by Ashleigh Hicks for automobile damages caused by potholes on Myles Standish Blvd.
• Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds request for a $550,000.00 revolving account limit
• Freshly Baked Company host community payment of $54,841.10
• Site plan review modifications for 44 Dean St. and 772-784 County St.

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a communication from the Mayor regarding an OECD presentation. The agenda consists of this single item.

• OECD Presentation

City Council

The Clerk of Committees Hiring Committee is scheduled to meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to screen applicants for the Clerk of Committees position.

• Executive session to screen applicants for Clerk of Committees

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a request for additional MWPAT funding to help residents repair or replace failed septic systems. The meeting includes hearings regarding animal and tobacco regulation violations. Members will also receive monthly reports from sanitary inspectors and health officials.

• Request for MWPAT funding for resident septic system repair and replacement
• Hearing regarding animal regulation violations at 161 Monica Street
• Hearing regarding Quality Fuel's violation of tobacco control laws
• Discussion on implementing bodywork regulations
• Updates on Taunton Sanitary Landfill involving Waste Management and Fortistar

City Council

The Municipal Council is reviewing several high-value loan appropriations for wastewater and roadway projects. The body is also considering special permits for a mixed-use development and a marijuana manufacturing facility.

• Proposed $10 million appropriation for Waste Water Treatment Facility Upgrades Phase 2
• Proposed $4 million appropriation for sewage pump station improvements
• Proposed amendment to a $2 million loan for drainage, roadway, and sidewalk improvements
• Special permit request for 36 residential units and 600 sq. ft. commercial unit at 122 Winter St.
• Special permit request for marijuana manufacturing and delivery at 144 West Britannia Street

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider several Notice of Intentions, including a Mass DOT project to widen Route 44. The meeting also includes requests for septic repairs, pool installations, and various residential or mixed-use constructions.

• Mass DOT: Widen Route 44 to provide a 4 lane cross section
• Hawthorne Development, Inc.: Construction of 1200lf of subdivision roadway for 14 house lots
• 175 S. Walker St.: Construction of four mixed use buildings
• 44 Dean Street: Proposed residential condominiums with reduced disturbance in Riverfront area
• Massasoit State Park: Invasive aquatic plant management in Big Bearhole Pond, Middle Pond, & Lake Rico

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission will review monthly reports on cemeteries, maintenance, and recreation. The meeting includes discussions on capital improvements for specific parks and cemetery expansion.

• Walker Park capital improvements
• Flannery Playground capital improvements
• Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider Certificates of Compliance for three properties and review several Requests for Determination of Applicability. The body will also hold public hearings on roadway improvements, invasive plant management at Massasoit State Park, and a culvert relocation at B-P Regional Tech.

• Public hearing for a four-unit multi-family building at 43 Chandler Avenue
• Public hearing for roadway improvement at Filipe Way
• Invasive aquatic plant management at Big Bearhole Pond, Middle Pond, and Lake Rico
• Culvert relocation at 207 Hart Street for B-P Regional Tech
• Single family home construction at Henrietta Way, Lot 8

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission will review monthly reports regarding burials, maintenance, and recreation. The meeting includes discussions on capital improvements for specific city sites.

• Walker Park capital improvements
• Flannery Playground capital improvements
• Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion capital improvements
• Monthly Burial Report

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from sanitary inspectors and staff. The meeting includes discussions and potential votes on a Community EMS Program and the implementation of Bodywork regulations.

• Discussion/vote regarding pursuing the Community EMS Program
• Discussion/vote for implementing Bodywork regulations
• Variance request for well setbacks at 421 Burt Street
• Updates on Taunton Sanitary Landfill involving Kevin Duquette, Waste Management, and Fortistar
• Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative updates

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission will review monthly reports regarding cemeteries, maintenance, and recreation. The meeting also includes discussions on capital improvements for local parks and cemetery expansion.

• Walker Park capital improvements
• Flannery Playground capital improvements
• Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on various construction projects, including mixed-use buildings and single-family homes. The body will also consider several Certificates of Compliance to close out existing Orders of Conditions.

• Public hearing for 122 Winter St. regarding a 3-story mixed-use residential and commercial building
• Public hearing for 175 S. Walker Street regarding four mixed-use buildings for townhouses and office space
• Public hearing for 1133 County Street regarding a trailer storage parking lot and stormwater management
• Public hearing for 43 Chandler Avenue regarding a four-unit multi-family building
• 3-year extension request for West Water Street (106-5) by COT/DPW

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from sanitary inspectors and public health staff. The agenda includes updates on the Taunton Sanitary Landfill and a continued discussion regarding fines for businesses operating without permits or licenses.

• Taunton Sanitary Landfill updates involving Kevin Duquette, Waste Management, and Fortistar
• Discussion of fines for businesses operating without a permit or license
• Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative updates
• Monthly reports from Sanitary Inspectors, Public Health Nurse, Assistant Executive Director, and Executive Director

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission will meet to review monthly burial, maintenance, and recreation reports. The body will discuss the FY 23 Budget and the Open Space and Recreation Master Plan.

• FY 23 Budget
• Open Space and Recreation Master Plan
• Walker Park capital improvements
• Flannery Playground capital improvements
• Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet via Zoom to review monthly reports from sanitary inspectors and health staff. Members will discuss potential fines for businesses operating without a permit or license and receive updates on the Taunton Sanitary Landfill.

• Discussion of fines for businesses operating without a permit or license
• Updates on Taunton Sanitary Landfill regarding Kevin Duquette, Waste Management, and Fortistar
• Updates on Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative
• Review of monthly reports from sanitary inspectors Daniel Syriala, Daniel Ross, Eileen North, and Brian McCracken

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for residential and mixed-use construction. The body will also consider certificates of compliance and an enforcement order for a property on Caswell Street.

• 175 S. Walker Street: construction of four mixed-use buildings for townhouses and office space
• Sabbatia Lake: invasive and nuisance vegetation management
• 167 Caswell Street: Cease & Desist order for multiple infractions including lack of DEP sign and siltation barrier
• Winthrop Street: proposed 135 SFH lot subdivision with one infiltration basin
• 43 Chandler Avenue: construction of a four unit multi-family building

Board of Health

The Board will review monthly reports from sanitary inspectors and health staff. The agenda includes updates on the Taunton Sanitary Landfill and a housing code violation hearing.

• Taunton Sanitary Landfill updates involving Kevin Duquette, Waste Management, and Fortistar
• Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative updates
• Hearing regarding State Sanitary Code Chapter II violations at 434 Tremont Street

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission is meeting to review monthly burial, maintenance, and recreation reports. The body will discuss the FY 23 Budget and capital improvements for specific parks and cemeteries.

• FY 23 Budget discussion
• Walker Park capital improvements
• Flannery Playground capital improvements
• Mayflower Hill Cemetery Expansion capital improvements
• Monthly Burial Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several new residential construction projects and site reconfigurations. The body will also consider requests for project extensions and a site amendment for a building addition.

• Amendment for 36 Allison Ave. to replace a loading dock with a 15,500 sf addition and 4,900 sf of pavement
• Public hearing for a three-unit residential building at Dora Drive
• Public hearing for a four-unit multi-family building at 43 Chandler Avenue
• Extension requests for 24 Laneway Street, Run Brook Circle, and 61 Summer Street
• Violation review for 620 Burt Street regarding excavator use in the 25’ WPZ

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from sanitary inspectors, the public health nurse, and executive leadership. The meeting includes updates regarding the Taunton Sanitary Landfill and the Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative.

• Updates on Taunton Sanitary Landfill involving Kevin Duquette, Waste Management, and Fortistar
• Updates on Western Bristol County Tobacco Prevention Collaborative
• Review of Sanitary Inspectors Monthly Reports
• Review of Public Health Nurse Monthly Report

Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission

The commission will meet to review burial, maintenance, and recreation reports. The agenda contains no specific new business or decided actions.

• Monthly Burial Report
• Maintenance Report
• Recreation Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several construction projects, including multi-family buildings and single-family homes. The body will also consider certificates of compliance to close out existing orders of conditions and elect a chair and co-chair.

• Public hearing for four mixed-use buildings at 175 S. Walker Street
• Public hearing for a four-unit multi-family building at 43 Chandler Avenue
• Public hearing for a three-unit residential building on Dora Drive
• Public hearing for a single-family home at Run Brook Circle Lot 27
• Certificates of compliance for 34 Railroad Ave., 190 Run Brook Circle, and 851 Cohannet Street