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Taunton City Council meeting summary

TauntonApr 28, 20262 min read

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Council approved the April 21 minutes, approved a procession request for May 24 and referred multiple license matters to the Police & License Committee and the Police Chief; a 56-unit special permit petition was referred for a public hearing, five candidates were approved for council interviews, and referrals were made on towing contract authority and solid waste collection rate ordinance drafting.

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Approved the Record of the April 21, 2026 meeting (roll call vote: 9 present, 9 in favor).
Approved Rev. William M. Rodrigues's request for a procession on May 24, 2026 and referred the matter to the Chief of Police; City Clerk notified Police, Fire, and Ambulance services.
Referred twelve licensing items (junk collector/dealer, old gold, pawn broker, second-hand article, temporary fixed vendor) to the Committee on Police and License and the Police Chief.
Referred a Special Permit petition by John Garanito (Hawthorne Development) for a proposed 56-unit multi-family development on Bay Street to the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing and to notify affected residents.
Approved the Screening Committee's referral of five candidates (Katherine Garcia, Rosalind Grassie, Stephanie MacArther, Joseline Chiok, Herbert Daye) for council interviews scheduled for May 4, 2026.
Referred the communication regarding contract authority for police-assisted vehicle towing services to the Committee on Police and License and the Committee of the Whole.
Referred the Solid Waste Committee's vote on solid waste collection rates to the Ordinance and Enrolled Bills Committee and the Law Department to draft relevant ordinance changes.
Directed the Committee of the Whole and the Law Department to research procurement authority under Chapter 30B as it relates to the tow truck contract.

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City Council Meeting on April 28, 2026

Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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