Taunton public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The board will consider a zoning map amendment for properties on Broadway and Leonard Street. They will also review permits for accessory dwelling units, a restaurant at 293 Winthrop Street, and roadway improvements on Wilmarth Street.
- Zoning Map Amendment to change several properties from Urban Residential to Central Business District
- Proposed 2,240 sq. ft. restaurant with drive-thru at 293 Winthrop Street
- Mixed-use building proposal at 60R Court Street with 7 residential units
- Site plan review for automobile sales at 94 Fremont Street
- Roadway improvement plan to extend Wilmarth Street toward Cohannet Street
Golf Commission
The Golf Commission will discuss building committee updates and a planned presentation to the City Council regarding John Parker Golf Course. The meeting also includes updates on fourth and fifth tee boxes and the Taunton Junior Open.
- Building committee update
- Presentation to city council on John Parker Golf Course
- Fourth and Fifth Tee Box update
- Taunton Junior Open
- Operator Ed Keyes Report
Cable Advisory Commission
The committee will review a first draft of the city's Comcast Cable License renewal prepared by Attorney August. Members will also compare this new draft to the current license. Additionally, commissioners will report on the status of state legislation regarding digital entertainment and hybrid public meeting participation.
- Review of first draft for Comcast Cable License renewal
- Comparison of new license draft with the current Comcast Cable License
- Status update on State Senate Bill S.2200 regarding digital entertainment
- Status update on House Bill H.3152 regarding hybrid public meeting participation
License Commission
The commission will consider applications for special alcohol permits, common victualler licenses, and lodging house licenses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential rule violations by local businesses.
- Special alcohol permit applications for St. Anthony Church and Berkley Beer Company
- Discussion of potential rule violations by Sherwood Entertainment and TJ’s Diner
- Applications for common victualler licenses at Society Coffee Bar and Uplifted Nutrition
- Multiple lodging house license applications from J & E Enterprises
- Application for alteration of premises at 15 Court Street
License Commission
The Board of License Commissioners will consider several applications for alcohol, entertainment, and lodging house licenses. The agenda includes discussions regarding potential rule violations by Sherwood Entertainment and TJ's Diner. Additionally, the board will review new common victualler license requests for multiple local businesses.
- Special alcohol permit applications for St. Anthony Church and Berkley Beer Company
- Discussion of potential rule violations by Sherwood Entertainment and TJ's Diner
- Common victualler license applications for 260 Broadway, 400 John Quincy Adams Rd., 91 Broadway, and 7 Main Street
- Multiple lodging house license applications including properties on Broadway, Bay Street, and Winthrop Street
- License transfer for Sam’s Pizza 2 at 94.5 Lawton Street