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Council moved the FY27 city budget to a second reading with a corrected Education line (motion passed 5–3). The Council approved a reappointment to the Election Commission and a flammable storage license name change to Lifespan of Massachusetts - Taunton, Inc. A DPW request for a $35,000 transfer was referred to the Committee on Finance and Salaries; several license renewal petitions and a requested procession were referred to appropriate departments.
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The City Council approved several routine personnel and licensing items and agreed to take the proposed FY27 budget to a second review where residents can expect further discussion before final approval. A planned June 6th religious procession was approved and public safety departments were notified, and the city will address a shortfall in DPW utility accounts through a review by the Finance committee. The council also asked the Department of Public Works to repaint a crosswalk in front of Walker Apartments, which may affect traffic markings in that area.
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