Taunton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Taunton City Council to weigh $11.9M debt rescission, zoning changes this week

Taunton's government meetings this week are all agenda items; no decisions have been made yet. The most consequential items are on the City Council's Aug. 25 agenda, which includes a proposal to rescind $11,880,985 in authorized but unissued debt and a citizen petition to eliminate the last Office District.

City Council: Debt, zoning, and hiring

The City Council will consider rescinding $11,880,985 in unissued debt for projects including the Public Safety Facility ($10 million), Harold H. Galligan School ($579,803), Airport Admin. Building ($550,240), Sewer Drainage Upgrades ($500,942), and Subsurface Disposal Systems ($250,000). The council will also consider proposed zoning changes to eliminate the last remaining Office District, and a citizen petition with 521 signatures to review and change zoning ordinances to stop overdevelopment. Additionally, the council will discuss hiring four permanent full-time firefighters and paying two prior-year invoices: UKG Kronos ($543.31) and Stericycle ($75.00).

Other upcoming meetings

On Aug. 25, City Council committees will discuss the hiring process for the Chief of Police, a street opening request for utility connections between #853 and #871 Somerset Avenue, and a proposed amendment to the Weights and Measures fee schedule. The Election Commission meets Aug. 25 to review state primary and election office staffing updates. The ADA Commission meets Aug. 26 to discuss a wheelchair scale purchase from Manet Health, a new Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan, and site plan evaluations for First Street, Somerset Avenue, and Myricks Street. The Agricultural Commission meets Aug. 24 to review Fraga Farm, its draft work plan, and a request to change the city's AgCom Ordinance.

Recent meetings: agenda only

All recent meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. The City Council held hearings on Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 on a kennel license revocation for Stephanie Santos at 1536 Somerset Avenue, and a special permit petition by Paul Braga for a mixed-use development at 477 and 487 Winthrop Street (29 residential units, a 20-seat coffee shop, and an existing auto repair shop). On Aug. 18, the council also discussed a $6,404,146 accelerated repair project at John F. Parker Middle School and a five-year financial forecast. The Conservation Commission met Aug. 17 to hear wetland permits and violations, including at 205 Myricks Street and 24 Laneway Street. The Golf Commission met Aug. 13 to elect officers and discuss irrigation. The Redevelopment Authority met Aug. 19 to vote on a Harvey Street property update. The Historic District Commission met Aug. 20 to review window work at 33 Summer Street (Marian Manor) and confirm completion at 40 Dean Street.

Coming up

• Aug. 24: Agricultural Commission — Fraga Farm, work plan, ordinance changes
• Aug. 25: Election Commission — state primary update, staffing
• Aug. 25: City Council committees — police chief hiring, street opening, fee changes
• Aug. 25: City Council — debt rescission, zoning, firefighters
• Aug. 26: ADA Commission — wheelchair scale, site plans

Taunton boards to weigh mixed-use project, kennel license, school repairs

No decisions were made by Taunton boards in the past two weeks; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential items are on upcoming agendas, including a proposed mixed-use development on Winthrop Street, a kennel license revocation hearing, and a $6.4 million school repair project.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

The Agricultural Commission held a site walk at Fraga Farm, 115 Tremont Street, to review on-site agricultural opportunities. The City Council committees discussed the Old Colony Avenue Bridge Replacement Project and reviewed a prior-year cleaning invoice for the Public Safety Complex. The Planning Board reviewed a site plan modification to add 16 parking spaces at 470 Constitution Drive (total 79) and a proposal to convert a fire-damaged building at 21 Fruit Street into a 4-story mixed-use structure with 14 residential units and one office unit, seeking a 100% density bonus and parking waiver. The City Council also considered appointments to the Conservation Commission and Agricultural Commission, and the Golf Commission discussed irrigation, officer elections, and possible replacement of granite tee markers.

Upcoming decisions

The most significant items are on the Aug. 18 City Council agenda. The council will hold a continued hearing on revoking Stephanie Santos's Class 1 personal kennel license at 1536 Somerset Avenue following barking complaints. It will also take first readings of three traffic ordinances: making Floral Street one-way northwest from Winter Street to Cherry Street, adding stop signs at Floral and Cherry intersections, and imposing 10,000-pound weight limits on Norton Avenue and Crane Avenue South.

The council will also discuss a CFO request for a $6,404,146 accelerated repair project at 2 Hamilton Street (John F. Parker Middle School) and a five-year financial forecast. On the same day, the council's DPW committee will continue discussion and vote on sewer rates, and the Finance committee will consider paying a prior-year invoice to Clifton Larson Allen LLP for accounting services.

On Aug. 17, the Conservation Commission will hear several wetland permits, including continued hearings for a wetland crossing at 205 Myricks Street and a new home at 24 Laneway Street, plus new hearings for a garage addition, a home with an accessory dwelling unit, a septic repair, a floating dock at 80 Willis Pond Road, and a wetland crossing upgrade. The commission will also elect a vice chair.

The Aug. 11 City Council meeting had included a public hearing on Paul Braga's special permit petition for a mixed-use development at 477-487 Winthrop Street — 29 residential units, a 20-seat coffee shop, and an existing auto repair shop. That item remains pending, as no minutes have been published.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Conservation Commission (wetland permits, violations) and Agricultural Commission (site walk at Fraga Farm, Fig Fest discussion)
• **Aug. 18** – City Council committees (sewer rates vote, CLA invoice, Activity and Use Limitation on Mill River and Frederick Martin Parkway) and City Council (kennel license, traffic ordinances, school repair funding)

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's official website.

Taunton Boards Set Packed Agenda: Dam Repair, Crypto ATM Ban, Bridge Taking on Tap

Taunton's boards and commissions covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from infrastructure projects to ordinance changes. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no final votes or outcomes are confirmed in the public record at this time.

Conservation Commission — Lake Rico Dam and Residential Projects

On July 20, the Conservation Commission was scheduled to review a proposal to rehabilitate the Lake Rico Dam and improve its fish pass at 1361 Middleboro Avenue. The agenda also included several residential items: construction of a single-family home at 24 Laneway Street to replace a home destroyed by fire, a single-family home and pool at 302 Prospect Hill Street, and a septic system installation for a garage/ADU at 685 Glebe Street. The commission was also set to review violations at 1559 Bay Street, 85 Briggs Street, 133 Thrasher Street, and 125 Thrasher Street.

City Council — Multiple Sessions Cover Trash Fees, Crypto ATMs, Bridge Taking

The City Council met or was scheduled to meet on three separate dates.

On July 21, the Finance and Salaries Committee was set to review weekly vouchers and payroll. The Ordinances and Enrolled Bills Committee was scheduled to discuss heavy commercial vehicle exclusion requests for Norton Avenue and Crane Ave South, a proposed ordinance change on trash bag fees following a Solid Waste Committee vote, a one-way designation for Floral Street northbound from Winter Street to Cherry Street, and a revised no-parking rule at 91 Broadway to allow 15-minute parking for three spots. A separate July 21 agenda included hearings for four personal kennel licenses (Class I, 4–6 dogs), swearing in two permanent full-time police officers, and communications from the mayor including a retirement citation and disability pride proclamation.

On July 28, the council was scheduled to consider a Police Chief request to enact an ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs, modeled on Haverhill, MA. That agenda also included a request to pay a $1,645.00 prior-year invoice to K&R Maintenance Services LLC for the Public Safety Complex, an Order of Taking for the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, a new livery license petition for Gotta Run, LLC at 7 Berkley Street (1 vehicle), and a referral regarding Whittenton Parking Lot parking. A second July 28 agenda covered a request from the Earth Removal Board to temporarily extend earth removal permit 2026 Renewal Pit No. 35 for Amrize Northeast, Inc., allowing continued mining operations on a parcel off Fremont Street (Assessors Map 37, Lots 73, 74, 75 & 77). A third July 28 agenda included a committee vote on a revised RFI for the Taunton Nursing Home, a pre-review hearing for a special permit at 477 & 485 Winthrop Street, and discussion of fiscal year 2027 reserve fund transfers.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Lot Split and Industrial District Home

On July 23, the ZBA was scheduled to accept June 25, 2026 minutes and consider Case #3845, a variance to split the lot at 660 Norton Avenue into two parcels with reduced frontage and width in the Rural Residential District. Case #3848 was also on the agenda — a special permit for QP Construction Co. to build a single-family home at 486 Richmond Street in the Industrial District.

Redevelopment Authority — Whittenton Plan and Waterfront Planning

On July 29, the Taunton Redevelopment Authority was scheduled to vote on changes to the Reed & Barton parcel in the Whittenton Urban Renewal Plan and on a Harvey Street property update. The agenda also included discussion of acquiring property at 61 Van Buren, waterfront planning along the Taunton River with UMass Boston's Urban Harbor Institute, and a comment letter to the MBTA on its Focus 2050 plan.

TMLP Commission — Outage Review and Major Project Requests

On July 30, the Taunton Municipal Light Plant Commission was set to hear a presentation on the Cleary-Flood Spring 2026 outage and review three major project requests: a VoIP refresh, the Raynham North water district project, and fiber expansion to Taunton Green. An interoffice communication requesting approval for additional Power Services Group work scope costs was also listed.

Other Boards

The Agricultural Commission met July 27 to discuss Fraga Farm at 115 Tremont Street and a draft work plan. The Airport Commission met July 29 to discuss awarding an engineering services RFQ. The ADA Commission met July 29 to review the city's Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan and site plan evaluations.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 3 — Agricultural Commission:** Site walk at Fraga Farm, 115 Tremont Street.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council Committees:** Discussion of the Old Colony Avenue Bridge Order of Taking and a June 2026 cleaning invoice for the Public Safety Complex.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council:** Conservation Commission appointments (Sharon Faust, Joshua Borden) and mayor's updates on the Public Safety Complex closeout and Weir Fire Station construction.
• **Aug. 6 — Planning Board:** Site plan review for 16 added parking spaces at 470 Constitution Drive and a proposed 4-story mixed-use building with 14 residential units at 21 Fruit Street.

Taunton boards weigh major redevelopment, water rates, and firefighter hires as summer session continues

What happened this week

Taunton's City Council, Planning Board, and Golf Commission all met between July 7 and July 14, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions. The summaries below reflect what each agenda listed for discussion or action; confirmed votes and outcomes are not available.

Planning Board: largest item is 21 Fruit St redevelopment

The July 9 Planning Board agenda centered on several site plan reviews and one public hearing with notable density and parking requests.

• **21 Fruit St** — Public hearing on rebuilding a fire-damaged structure into a four-story mixed-use building with 13 one-bedroom apartments, one accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and 800 square feet of office space. The applicant is seeking a 100% density bonus and a parking waiver reducing required spaces from 14 to 6, using a municipal lot.
• **555 Constitution Drive** — Site plan review for a 23,750-square-foot addition with 28 parking spaces, filed by Dennis Burke, Inc.
• **78 Broadway** — Site plan review for a 19-unit group home in the Business District, filed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River.
• **36 Allison Ave** — Site plan review modification to expand a machine shop from 17,250 to 21,570 square feet.
• **Old business** — Perry Estates fencing clarification around a detention basin and release of lot 17 at Baker's Landing for title purposes.

City Council: appointments, infrastructure, and budget items

The City Council met July 7 and July 14, with committee sessions on both dates. Agendas included:

• **Firefighter appointments** — Kyle Machado and Riley James Perry listed for appointment and swearing-in as permanent full-time firefighters on July 14.
• **Water and sewer rates** — DPW Committee scheduled to review rates on July 7 and again on July 14.
• **Highstone Street resurfacing** — Listed for approval on the July 7 agenda.
• **Bassett Street sewer extension** — Listed for discussion July 7.
• **Traffic lights on Court Street and Washington Street** — Listed for discussion July 7.
• **Snow and ice deficit** — Finance and Salaries Committee scheduled to discuss budgetary transfers on July 14.
• **Fiscal Year 2025 Audit** — Presentation by CBIZ and the Finance Department listed for July 14.
• **Floral Street ordinance** — Ordinances Committee listed discussion of a one-way designation amendment on July 14.
• **Kennel license** — Public hearing listed for a new Grade 1 personal kennel license at 21 Princess Pine Circle on July 7.
• **Golf Course Commission** — Reappointment of Warren Offley listed July 7.
• **Law Department referral** — July 14 agenda included a referral regarding allegations about citizen letters read into the record at the June 23, 2026 council meeting.

Golf Commission: POS reimbursement, culvert repair, reappointments

The July 9 Golf Commission agenda included review and acceptance of minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026; an update and reimbursement for the POS system and software from Keyes Golf; a report on cost and plan for culvert repair; an update from CFO Dello Russo on money associated with a proposed new building; and reappointment of Judy Chambers and Dj Martinez for two-year terms.

Coming up

• **Conservation Commission — Monday, July 20:** Review of Lake Rico Dam rehabilitation and fish pass improvement at 1361 Middleboro Avenue; single-family home construction at 24 Laneway Street and 302 Prospect Hill Street; septic system installation at 685 Glebe Street; and violation reviews at 1559 Bay Street, 85 Briggs Street, 133 Thrasher Street, and 125 Thrasher Street.
• **City Council — Tuesday, July 21:** Finance Committee review of weekly vouchers and payroll; Ordinances Committee discussion of heavy commercial vehicle exclusion requests for Norton Avenue and Crane Ave South, a proposed trash bag fee ordinance change, a one-way designation for Floral Street, and a revised no-parking rule at 91 Broadway. A separate council agenda lists hearings for four personal kennel licenses and swearing-in of two permanent full-time police officers.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals — Thursday, July 23:** Case #3845, a variance to split the lot at 660 Norton Avenue into two parcels with reduced frontage and width in the Rural Residential District; and Case #3848, a special permit for QP Construction Co. to build a single-family home at 486 Richmond Street in the Industrial District.

Taunton boards weigh road projects, housing permits, and infrastructure in busy July stretch

Taunton's City Council, Planning Board, and other bodies had a packed early July, with agendas covering conservation land transfers for road work, a 29-unit mixed-use proposal on Winthrop Street, water and sewer rate reviews, and several housing and commercial site plans. Note: all meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available. Items reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed decisions.

City Council: Conservation land transfer and Winthrop Street development

The June 30 City Council agenda included a Home Rule Petition to transfer two conservation parcels for road improvements on Scadding Street and Rhode Island Road (Route 79), with a replacement parcel on Fisher Street. A public hearing was scheduled for a special permit covering 29 residential units, a 20-seat coffee shop, and auto repair at 477-485 Winthrop Street. A public hearing for a new Grade I personal kennel license for 4-6 dogs at 57R Worcester Street was also listed. Reappointments of Judith Chambers and Damian Martinez to the Golf Course Commission and a buyout payout of $206.30 for resigning Water Meter Installer/Repair Joseph Wakefield were on the agenda.

Separate June 30 committee agendas covered elected official compensation, the nomination of Todd Pilling as City Engineer, renewal of late-hour operating licenses for two Wendy's locations (2089 Bay Street, 6:30AM-2:00AM daily; 41 Taunton Depot Drive, 6:30AM-2:00AM Sun-Thu and 6:30AM-3:00AM Fri-Sat), and a new livery license for 4S Family Transporta LLC for one vehicle.

The July 7 City Council agenda included a public hearing for a new Grade 1 personal kennel license at 21 Princess Pine Circle, reappointment of Warren Offley to the Golf Course Commission, a license renewal for We Haul Consignments at 427 Winthrop Street, discussion on naming the Ingell Street bridge for LC Lawrence T. Andrews, and review of sick/vacation buyouts for a resigned firefighter and the Building Commissioner.

City Council committees: Water, sewer, and road resurfacing

July 7 committee agendas included review of water and sewer rates, approval of road resurfacing on Highstone Street, discussion of the Bassett Street sewer extension, traffic lights on Court Street and Washington Street, and debris left on sidewalks on Route 138.

Planning Board: Mixed-use rebuild at 21 Fruit St and site plans

The July 9 Planning Board agenda featured a public hearing for 21 Fruit Street: reconstruction of a fire-damaged building into a 4-story mixed-use structure with 13 one-bedroom apartments, 1 accessory dwelling unit, and 800 square feet of office space. The applicant seeks a 100% density bonus and a parking waiver reducing required spaces from 14 to 6 using a municipal lot.

Other site plan reviews on the agenda: a 23,750 square foot addition with 28 parking spaces at 555 Constitution Drive by Dennis Burke, Inc.; a 19-unit group home at 78 Broadway in the Business District by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River; and a machine shop expansion from 17,250 to 21,570 square feet at 36 Allison Avenue. Old business included Perry Estates fencing clarification and Baker's Landing release of lot 17.

Redevelopment Authority and Golf Commission

The Taunton Redevelopment Authority's July 2 agenda included a discussion and presentation on 100-106 Oak Street, a financial update, and a note that new member Colleen Doherty was not present.

The July 9 Golf Commission agenda included a POS system reimbursement to Keyes Golf, a report on culvert repair costs, an update from CFO Dello Russo on funding for a proposed new building, and reappointment of Judy Chambers and Dj Martinez for two-year terms.

Coming up

• **July 14, City Council:** Appointment and swearing-in of Kyle Machado and Riley James Perry as permanent full-time firefighters; referral to the Law Department regarding allegations from the June 23, 2026, council meeting.
• **July 14, City Council committees:** Finance and Salaries Committee reviews weekly vouchers and budgetary transfers for snow and ice deficits; Fiscal Year 2025 audit presentation by CBIZ and the Finance Department; DPW Committee discusses water and sewer rates; Ordinances Committee considers a Floral Street one-way designation amendment; meeting with Leisurewoods Taunton Homeowners Association regarding rental issues.

Taunton boards weighed land swap, housing permits, and elections post — but no outcomes recorded yet

Taunton's city boards had a busy late June, with the City Council scheduled to vote on a conservation land swap for road work and a 29-unit mixed-use development, the Board of Health weighing a Title 5 variance for the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School, and the Council set to confirm Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no votes or final decisions can be confirmed from the available records.

City Council: land, housing, and personnel

The June 23 regular Council agenda included a vote on reappointing Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections for a three-year term, a nomination of Todd Pilling as City Engineer, and consideration of a permanent Activity and Use Limitation on Mill River/Frederick Martin Parkway property to cap environmental remediation. A new livery license for 4S Family Transportation LLC for one vehicle was also listed.

A separate Council committee session June 23 covered a Home Rule Petition to exchange conservation land on Scadding Street and Route 79 for a parcel on Fisher Street, discussion of city consultants, and the Taunton Nursing Home Building RFI.

On June 30, the Council was scheduled to vote on that Home Rule Petition to transfer two conservation parcels for road improvements on Scadding Street and Rhode Island Road (Route 79), with a replacement parcel on Fisher Street. Public hearings were listed for a special permit for a 29-unit mixed-use development with a 20-seat coffee shop and auto repair at 477-485 Winthrop Street, and a new Grade I personal kennel license for four to six dogs at 57R Worcester Street. Reappointments of Judith Chambers and Damian Martinez to the Golf Course Commission and a buyout payout of $206.30 for resigning Water Meter Installer/Repair Joseph Wakefield were also on the agenda.

A June 30 committee agenda included discussion of elected official compensation, the Todd Pilling City Engineer nomination, and renewals of late-hour operating licenses for two Wendy's locations: 2089 Bay Street (6:30 a.m.–2:00 a.m. daily) and 41 Taunton Depot Drive (6:30 a.m.–2:00 a.m. Sunday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 a.m. Friday–Saturday).

Board of Health: Title 5 variance

The Board of Health held a special meeting June 23 on a Title 5 variance request from Consigli Construction Company for Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School at 207 Hart Street. The meeting was open via Zoom and in person. No outcome is recorded.

Conservation Commission

The June 22 Conservation Commission agenda listed public hearings on new home construction at 30 Winthrop Lane and 302 Prospect Hill Street, septic and soil absorption system replacements at 114 Run Brook Circle and 182 Ice House Road, a driveway and stormwater project at 205 Myricks Street, vegetation management for the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad right-of-way, and violation hearings for properties on Bay Street, Gulliver Street, and Thrasher Street.

Other boards

The Election Commission on June 23 was set to act on a Chain of Custody Policy for election materials, review commission stipends, and make annual election worker appointment recommendations.

The TMLP Commission on June 23 was scheduled to hear a presentation on 2025 financial performance and 2026 projections, discuss purchasing and fixed asset policy changes, a fleet budget update, and a multi-unit dwelling rebate program, with an executive session for competitive advantage and contract negotiations.

The ADA Commission on June 24 listed updates on a wheelchair scale purchase, a new Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan for the city, and site plan evaluations.

The Taunton Redevelopment Authority, meeting as the Affordable Housing Trust on July 2, was to discuss and receive a presentation on 100-106 Oak Street and review a financial update. New member Colleen Doherty was noted as not present.

Coming up

• **July 7, City Council:** Public hearing on a new Grade 1 personal kennel license at 21 Princess Pine Circle; reappointment of Warren Offley to the Golf Course Commission; license renewal for We Haul Consignments at 427 Winthrop Street; discussion on naming the Ingell Street bridge for LC Lawrence T. Andrews; and review of sick/vacation buyouts for a resigned firefighter and the Building Commissioner.
• **July 7, City Council committees:** Review of water and sewer rates; road resurfacing on Highstone Street; Bassett Street sewer extension; traffic lights on Court Street and Washington Street; debris on sidewalks on Route 138.
• **July 9, Planning Board:** Public hearing on 21 Fruit Street — reconstruction of a fire-damaged building into a four-story mixed-use structure with 13 one-bedroom apartments, one accessory dwelling unit, and 800 sq ft of office space, seeking a 100% density bonus and a parking waiver from 14 to 6 spaces. Also listed: a 23,750 sq ft addition at 555 Constitution Drive, a 19-unit group home at 78 Broadway, and a machine shop expansion at 36 Allison Avenue.

Taunton council weighs conservation land swap, 29-unit development on Winthrop Street

The Taunton City Council was scheduled to vote on a Home Rule Petition that would transfer conservation parcels for roadwork on Scadding Street and Route 79, while also setting a public hearing for a 29-unit mixed-use project with a coffee shop. Across other boards, a Title 5 variance for a regional high school, a downtown four-story rebuild, and water and sewer rate reviews highlight a busy stretch of local government meetings.

Land swap for Scadding Street and Route 79

On June 30, the City Council’s agenda included a Home Rule Petition to transfer two conservation parcels to make way for road improvements on Scadding Street and Rhode Island Road (Route 79). The parcels would be replaced with land on Fisher Street. The matter was first aired in a June 23 committee meeting. No minutes have been published, so the outcome of the council’s vote is not yet available.

Mixed-use development on Winthrop Street

That same June 30 session, the council planned a public hearing on a special permit for 477‑485 Winthrop Street — a 29-unit mixed-use building that would include a 20-seat coffee shop and an auto repair space. A council vote was expected to follow the hearing.

High school construction variance

The Board of Health met June 23 to consider a Title 5 variance request from Consigli Construction Company for the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School at 207 Hart Street. The agenda-only record provides no information on any action taken.

Planning Board faces 13-unit downtown rebuild

On July 9, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to reconstruct a fire-damaged building at 21 Fruit Street as a four-story mixed-use project. The developer is seeking approval for 13 one-bedroom apartments, one accessory dwelling unit, and commercial space, along with a 100 percent density bonus and a parking waiver that would reduce required spaces from 14 to six by using a municipal lot.

The board will also review site plans for a 23,750‑square‑foot addition at 555 Constitution Drive, a 19‑unit group home at 78 Broadway, and a machine-shop expansion at 36 Allison Avenue.

City appointments and payouts

On June 23, the City Council was set to reappoint Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections for a three-year term and to consider Todd Pilling as City Engineer. The June 30 agenda listed a buyout payout of $206.30 for resigning Water Meter Installer/Repair Joseph Wakefield, as well as the reappointments of Judith Chambers and Damian Martinez to the Golf Course Commission. Warren Offley’s reappointment to the same commission appears on the July 7 agenda.

Licensing and other business

A new Grade 1 personal kennel license for four to six dogs at 57R Worcester Street was on the council’s June 30 agenda; another for 21 Princess Pine Circle will be heard July 7. Renewals of late-night hours for two Wendy’s locations and a new livery license for 4S Family Transportation LLC were also under committee review.

TMLP finances and purchasing policies

The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant Commission met June 23 to review 2025 financial performance and 2026 projections. Proposed changes to purchasing and fixed‑asset policies and a multi-unit dwelling rebate program were also on the docket.

Coming up

• **July 7**: City Council meetings will take up the personal kennel license at 21 Princess Pine Circle, the Golf Course Commission reappointment, water and sewer rates, road resurfacing on Highstone Street, and several infrastructure projects.
• **July 9**: The Planning Board holds a public hearing on the 21 Fruit Street redevelopment and site plan reviews for 555 Constitution Drive, 78 Broadway, and 36 Allison Avenue.