City Council
Regular MeetingTaunton, MA · March 21, 2023
Minutes
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Record of preceding meeting was read by title and approved. So voted.
Opportunity for input by the general public.
Mayor 0' Connell stated that we have some very special guests with us this evening, the
members of the Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association. Dennis Proulx passed out
programs for the 4pt TAVVA POW/MIA Remembrance Day and then spoke at the
podium. He stated that Sunday, March 26, 2023, is POW/MIA Remembrance Day in the
City of Taunton. Back in 1983, Mayor Richard Johnson, made a proclamation declaring
the last day in March from then on as POW/MIA Remembrance Day. The Taunton Area
Vietnam Veteran's Association will once again conduct a special service on Church Green
at noontime as they have been doing since 1983. Their purpose is to never forget those
who have yet to come home from our wars and also to make sure our government never
stops funding certain search teams to locate the remains of our soldiers. The main speaker
will be Fr. Philip Salois, a recipient of the Silver Star for his service in Vietnam. He
continued to speak about what the day will entail. Mayor O'Connell thanked Dennis and
all the members of the TAVVA for their 41 years of work in this community. She stated
that the public is invited and encouraged to attend on Sunday at noontime at Church
Green, rain or shine. It is a very meaningful ceremony. They hope to see everyone there.
Hearing:
NONE
Communications from the Mayor:
Mayor O'Connell stated that we have our Finance Team here this evening for a
presentation on our DOR/DLS reports. Motion was made to invite the Finance Team
into the enclosure. So Voted. Mayor O'Connell asked the team to introduce themselves.
They proceeded to introduce themselves as Katherine Nunes, Director of Capital
Projects; Gill Enos, Budget Director; Ian Fortes, City Auditor; Patrick Dello Russo, Chief
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Financial Officer; Christine Clymens, Treasurer/Collector; Paul Arikian, Director of
Technology. Mr. Dello Russo thanked Mayor O'Connell and the Councilors for having
them in this evening to report on another important moment for the City of Taunton. He
stated they will be going over the 2021 Department of Revenue, Division of Local
Services Report, which includes twenty-two (22) recommendations from that agency. The
Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services, is the authority over municipal
finance rules and regulations. In municipalities, the Department of Revenue provides
reviews of financial management, which was conducted originally in 2013 for the City of
Taunton. A follow-up review was initiated in 2020 by Mayor O'Connell when she took
office. He said they will be giving an update as this is their final report on where they
stand and they intend to provide information on the actions they have taken to evaluate
and complete the report. Also, to showcase the milestone moments on how far the City
has come together as a team. Mr. Dello Russo discussed the objectives which were to
give an overview of the DOR/DLS report, recommended improvements, explanation of
improvements, identify best practices, and team Taunton accomplishments. He discussed
the sequence of events which began in 2013 when the DOR issued a Financial
Management Report Review. In 2020, Mayor O'Connell requested a review from DLS of
Financial Management Report Review. In 2021, DLS issued twenty-two (22) findings to
improve Taunton's operations. In 2023, Mayor O'Connell's Administration has
completed eighteen (18) accepted changes in under three (3) years. The others have been
passed aside or have been on the ballot for the City Charter. He provided a summarized
list of the twenty-two (22) DOR recommendations. He discussed each recommendation,
the actions that have been taken, and the current status. He thanked Mayor O'Connell for
the leader that she is and the Council for the support they provide. Mayor 0' Connell
thanked Mr. Dello Russo and his team for the work they have done. She also thanked
Tom Hoye for the work that went into the new City Hall building. Councilor Dooner
thanked Mr. Dello Russo and the entire Finance Team for their presentation. She inquired
in regards to how often the DOR issues these reports. Mr. Dello Russo reported that they
are typically requested by municipalities or imposed by the Division of Local Services.
Councilor Dooner inquired about how often we would request these reports. Mr. Dello
Russo reported that every municipality situation is different, in this case, given that we
just did a report in 2021, the next appropriate time to request a report would be in 2028.
He stated the policies that were put in place far exceed all of the recommendations.
Councilor Dooner stated that it seems the Finance Team has really streamlined the
process which has been beneficial to the City. Councilor Pottier thanked the Financial
Team for their report and how far they have come. He also thanked Mayor O'Connell for
her recognition of the Hoye Administration. He asked that the Financial Team make the
original report available to the Councilors so they can review it. Councilor Duarte spoke
to verify that eighteen (18) out of the twenty-two (22) items have been implemented,
therefore the other handful are the ones that were rejected and the others are subject to
approval of the Charter. He stated that in addition to the Financial Team's efforts to
complete these tasks, they have also put in effort to provide updates to the City Council,
particularly through the Finance and Salaries Committee, and they are appreciative of
that. Councilor Borges thanked the Finance team for their presentation. She inquired
about the budget process. She is wondering if after the receipt of the budget books, if the
department heads can meet again, or if there is a specific department they want present,
that they are able to request their presence during that budget process. She also inquired
about whether there would be any consideration to have a Councilor on the Finance
Team. She volunteered herself. She also directed a question to the Director of IT, Paul
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Arikian, that Councilor Coute has worked very hard to streamline the online permitting
process and they would like an update on which departments still need to be taken care
of. She also made a comment to confirm we are still recording vacation time manually.
Mr. Dello Russo responded to Councilor Borges by stating that the process would be that
the hearing would take place in mid-May, in between the readings, he believes the
Council has the right to call departments in committees and make the motion to invite
anyone that they would like to. He stated the Financial Team would be opposed to
changing the efficient process they have put into place. He stated they would work with
the Council to ensure the process they installed last year remains. Mr. Enos responded to
Councilor Borges' question in regards to having a Councilor present on the Finance Team
by stating that it is actually the Audit Team that is on the Charter in which Mr. Dello
Russo is referring. Councilor Borges responded by inquiring about joining the Finance
Team that is currently present. Mr. Dello Russo replied that this could be a question that
is asked in three (3) years when the contract with the current Audit firm expires. He
stated they have come a long way with this Audit firm since they made the transition.
Councilor Borges inquired about attendance of the bi-weekly meetings. He stated he
would be hesitant to do this. He stated that those meetings are to discuss policy in an
open setting and to come up with the best ideas to put forward. He offered that perhaps
on a quarterly basis they can invite a Councilor in to see the process, to review the agenda
and see what is being discussed. This is something he would not be opposed to. Mr.
Arikian responded to Councilor Borges by explaining that Permit Eyes has been
established in the Building Department, burning permits, and dog permits. As of April 17,
2023, they will have the DPW permits online. The remaining two will be the
Conservation Commission and the Board of Health. He stated this is only the first wave
and there will be some interesting additional ones moving forward as well. Councilor
Borges thanked Councilor Coute for taking the lead on this because it is something that a
lot of communities do and it makes it easier to be applying from home for a lot of these
different permits. Mayor O'Connell stated that one of the most efficient ways that the
Finance Team communicates with the City Council is through what they have done
tonight and that is how the Council is able to oversee the work they are doing. Motion
was made to excuse the Finance team. So Voted.
Mayor O'Connell reminded the residents that Excise Tax Bills are due March 28, 2023.
The Tax Office will be open that day from 8:00am to 7:00pm.
Mayor O'Connell announced there will be a tour this weekend, on Saturday, March 25,
2023 from 1:OOpm to 3 :OOpm of the Central Fire Station, located at 50 School Street,
Taunton. The public is invited to attend.
Mayor O'Connell announced there will be a telephone town hall on the public safety
facility on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. They would like to
make it as convenient as possible for people to get information. There are three ways to
participate. You can accept a landline call that you will get from the Mayor's Office
shortly before 6:00pm that day. It is a robo-call to publicly available phone numbers. You
can also dial into the meeting, they will be providing a phone number. You can also listen
via audio stream, which they will provide a link for as well. Questions will be able to be
submitted during that call. This information will be posted on our City's website.
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Mayor O'Connell announced that on Saturday, April 1, 2023 there will be a pancake
breakfast with the Easter Bunny hosted by Parks and Recreation located at Taunton High
School from 9:00am to 11 :OOam. The cost is seven (7) dollars per person. Tickets are on
sale at www.myrec.com. Tickets will not be sold at the door. If there are any questions,
you can call (508)-821-1415. This information is also available on the City of Taunton's
website, the Facebook page for the City of Taunton, as well as the Park and Recreation
Facebook Page.
Appointments:
NONE
Communications from City Officers:
Com. from Detective Rutherford, Taunton Police Department, requesting the approval of
the Manager at Botera Marijuana Dispensary located at 295 Broadway, Taunton.
(SEPARATE PACKET). Motion was made to refer to Committee Reports. So Voted.
Com. from the Chairman, Election Commission, stating that at the elections meeting held
on February 21, 2023 the Commission voted unanimously to request in person, early
voting be held for April 29, 2023 for the special election on Monday, April 24, 2023 from
8:00am to 2:00pm, Tuesday April 25, 2023 from 8:00am to 7:00pm, and Wednesday,
April 26, 2023 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. On discussion, Councilor Pottier stated that he
appreciates the communication from the Elections Board. He does not believe we have
ever had early voting for the referendum question. He inquired about whether or not there
is an estimated cost for the early voting. Mayor O'Connell invited the Elections Director,
Pamela Menconi, to the enclosure. Ms. Menconi stated that she does have the numbers
from the past elections to try to calculate what would be needed for the Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. She stated that to look back at what they had done for the September and
November elections, they held voting for seven (7) consecutive days for the primary, and
the cost was almost ten thousand dollars ($10,000). She would predict that the cost for
the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as proposed would be less due to the length. She
stated they would probably only need to employ four (4) employees part-time as opposed
to the six (6) that were employed during the primary. She stated the police detail would
not change. She would estimate that it would cost about half, roughly five thousand to six
thousand dollars ($5,000-$6,000). Councilor Pottier asked Ms. Menconi if she attends the
Election Committee meetings, which she confirmed that she does attend. He inquired as
to why the Elections Committee chose an end time of 2:00pm on Monday and
Wednesday as opposed to the closing time of City Hall offices. She stated that she is
speaking from memory, but she believes the Chairman wanted to keep the hours
consistent with Election Day hours so that it wouldn't confuse the voters. Councilor
Pottier stated that he appreciated the Committee bringing this to the Council's attention.
He stated there has not been that many special elections, this would be the fourth in
twenty (20) years. He stated this is setting a precedence for future special elections.
Councilor Sanders stated he is grateful to see the expansion of opportunities for people to
vote. He stated he is grateful there is one evening available but in the future he would
encourage the commission to take into account the nature of our community, which is
basically a working class community. He stated he would find it difficult for many
people, such as retail workers and laborers, to show up during these hours. He stated that
in the future he would like to see more evening hours available. Ms. Menconi stated that
vote by mail is now a permanent fixture. Anyone can apply to have a ballot mailed to
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them. The application is available on our City's website. There is also an online portal
with the Secretary of State's Office. Motion was made to approve. So Voted.
Com. from the Safety Officer, Arsenio Chaves, Taunton Police Department, stating that at
the February 14, 2023 meeting of the Municipal Council, Councilor McCaul made a
motion to refer to the Safety Officer to look at the parking on Whittenton Street from
Washington Street to Smith Street, as people are parking on both sides of the roadway
after 5 :OOpm. There exists an ordinance that prohibits parking on both sides of the street,
on Whittenton Street from Smith Street to Washington Street. He monitored the area for
approximately three weeks and enforced the parking ordinance. At this time it appears
that the parking issue is resolved. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So
Voted.
Com. from the Chief Financial Officer stating that the City of Taunton Treasurer's Office
has taken great measures to ensure that our monetary assets are safe and secure. There
has recently been some financial instability in the banking marketplace. Their team
immediately took action and reached out to all of their banking partners and investment
firms requesting formal assurances that our liquidity is firm. Attached are twelve (12)
letters from each financial institution and firm with which they conduct business. The
letters provide insight and confirmation that the funds are safe, liquid, and are earning
yields. The City Treasurer is being given market updates from our investment partners
regularly as the banking environment goes through this turbulence. They would
respectfully request to provide the Council with a formal update on this subject as well as
collection and investment activity on April 11, 2023 at the Committee on Finance and
Salaries. On discussion, Councilor Pottier stated the Comptroller's Office has made a
policy change as far as any electric fund transfers to any vendors doing business with the
Commonwealth. He suggested that a note is made to the CFO to check if any of the
vendors have one of the banks. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on
Finance and Salaries. So Voted.
Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton
Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for property at 150 John Hancock
Road (Parcel I.D. 18-12) for the expansion of the pre-existing permitted imperious
outdoor storage yard area by 281.6' x 40' yielding a total outdoor storage area of281.6' x
100' to the warehouse/distributing use and proposed incidental office use within an
existing building, submitted by Oliver Street Capital. The next scheduled building
meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:45am in the Taunton
Planning Board Office, located at 141 Oak Street, Taunton, at which time the application
shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:30pm at 15
Summer Street, Taunton, which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board.
Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted.
Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton
Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for a property at 123 Dolan Circle to
allow an existing farm having a mobile food truck for sale of food, beverage, and alcohol,
entertainment, and outdoor events with an outdoor temporary tent area of approximately
1,600 sq. ft. as well as retail within 800 sq. ft. of the barn or outside on a table nearby,
submitted by Deep Pond Farm & Stable Inc., & Deep Pond Farmhouse Kitchen Inc. The
next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:00am in
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the Taunton Planning Board Office at 141 Oak Street, Taunton, at which time the
application shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at
5:30pm at 15 Summer Street, Taunton, which this petition will be reviewed by the
Planning Board. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted.
Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Taunton
Planning Board is in receipt of a Site Plan Review for a property at 2089-2101 Bay Street
and Prop. l.D. 14-14 & 14-109 for the construction of 2,500 sq. ft. restaurant with thirty
(30) seats with a drive-thru in conjunction with an existing commercial shopping plaza,
with a paved parking area, landscaping, storm water management components and
associated utilities within a portion of the existing shopping plaza parking lot area,
submitted by G & J Realty LLC & Blue Sky Donuts, Inc. The next scheduled meeting for
this petition will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:30am in the Taunton Planning
Board Office at 141 Oak Street, Taunton, at which time the application shall be reviewed
by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:30pm at 15 Summer Street,
Taunton, which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board. Motion was made
to receive and place on file. So Voted.
Communications from Citizens:
Com. from David Cardoza, 24 Linden Street, Taunton, requesting a waiver of a
moratorium to open up the property at 24 Linden Street for the purpose of installing a
service for a natural gas heating system as his current boiler is in disrepair. Motion was
made to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. So Voted.
Petitions:
NONE
Committee Reports:
Motion was made for Committee reports to be read by title and approved. So
Voted. Recommendations adopted to reflect the votes as recorded in committee
reports, in addition to the two (2) that met after last Tuesday's Council meeting. So
Voted.
Unfinished Business:
Councilor Borges requested an update on the casino and IGA in executive session so the
Council knows more about what is going on. Motion was made to refer to the Law
Department for executive session. So Voted.
Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance for a second reading to be passed to a third reading
AN ORDINANCE
Chapter 96
Procurement Department
Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of
the same as follows:
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That Chapter 96 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended,
be and hereby is further amended by changing the title "Chief Procurement Officer" to
"Director of Procurement" as set forth below:
96-92 Established; composition.
There is hereby established a Procurement Department, to consist of a Director of
Procurement and such assistants as the Mayor may determine.
96-93 Appointment and qualifications of Director of Procurement.
The head of the Procurement Department shall be the Director of Procurement, who shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, and shall qualify by oath
before entrance upon the duties of this office for a term of three (3) years. The Director
of Procurement is a management and policy level position as defined by M.G.L Ch. 150E
and is therefore not eligible for membership in a bargaining unit. The Director of
Procurement shall be a person qualified by education, training and/or experience.
The Director of Procurement shall be the chief procurement officer as defined in
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B.
96-94 Assistants to Director of Procurement.
The Director of Procurement shall have such assistants as the Mayor may determine. The
assistants shall be appointed by the Director of Procurement subject to the Mayors
approval and shall perform such duties as the Director of Procurement shall require.
96-95 Bond of Director of Procurement.
Before entrance upon the duties of his/her office, the Director of Procurement shall
furnish a surety bond for the faithful performance of his/her duties in the amount of
$10,000, with the surety thereon to be approved by the City Solicitor.
96-96 Powers and duties of Director of Procurement.
The Director of Procurement shall:
A. Be responsible for the procurement and disposal of all supplies, materials,
equipment and property for all departments and offices of the City, and including
contracts for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of City buildings and
property, and any services or purchases incidental thereto, and all laws covered
under the Uniform Procurement Act, MGL c. 30, § 39M, MGL c. 30B, and MGL c.
149, §§ 44A through 44J.
B. Have authority to order or make inventories of the supplies, materials, equipment
and furnishings of any and all departments. No department possessing excess or
surplus personal property of any kind or description shall sell, exchange, transfer or
dispose thereof without first certifying such personal property as surplus to the
Director of Procurement ; and, thereupon, the Director of Procurement shall
circularize all departments and agencies as to their need for such surplus personal
property; and if such need is determined, the Director of Procurement may order
transfer of such property from one department or agency to another, and inventory
adjustments between the departments shall be made accordingly. Surplus property
shall be disposed of by the Director of Procurement. In the event surplus property is
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to be disposed of and has a value equal to or in excess of $20,000.00, the Director of
Procurement shall obtain approval by the Mayor and the Council for prior approval
before disposing of said surplus property. If the property to be disposed of has a
value of less than $20,000.00 then the Director of Procurement may dispose of it
without prior approval and must submit a report to the Mayor and the Council of the
disposed property.
96-97 Annual report. The Director of Procurement shall submit before December 1 of
each year a full and comprehensive report on the work of the agent's office to the
Mayor for the previous fiscal year.
96-98 Departmental estimates. All departments of the city shall file with the
purchasing department detailed estimates of their requirements for supplies, equipment,
and services in such manner, at such times and for such future periods as the agent shall
prescribe. This shall not prevent any department from filing with the purchasing
department at any time a requisition for any supplies, equipment, or services the need
of which was not foreseen when the detailed estimates were filed.
96-99 Requisitions.
Except as otherwise provided by Ordinance, requisitions for the purchase of supplies,
equipment, or services for any department shall be received by the purchasing
department prior to the issuance of a purchase order or contract for such supplies,
equipment, or services and shall be signed by the head of the using department, or an
authorized agent. The Director of Procurement shall examine each requisition and shall
have the authority, after consultation with the department head, to revise it as to
quantity, quality or estimated costs, but revision as to quality shall be in accordance
with the standards and specifications provided. The agent shall promptly notify in
writing the requisitioning department head of any such revision.
96-100 Emergency purchases.
Whenever the time required to comply with a requirement of M.G.L.A. c. 30B and this
Code would endanger the health or safety of the people or their property the Director of
Procurement may make an emergency procurement without following the requirement
under the statute and Code and in accordance with the City Ordinance. An emergency
procurement shall be limited to only supplies or services necessary to meet the
emergency and shall conform to the requirements of law and ordinance to the extent
practicable under the circumstances. The Director of Procurement shall make a record
of each emergency as soon after the procurement as practicable, specifying each
contractor's name, the amount and the type of each contract, a listing of the supply or
service provided under each contract, and the basis for determining the need for an
emergency procurement.
The Director of Procurement shall submit a copy of this record at the earliest possible
time to the state secretary for placement in any publication established by the state
secretary for the advertisement of procurements.
96-101 Exercise of authority to conform with all legal requirements.
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Nothing in this Code shall be construed to authorize the Director of Procurement to
take any action in connection with any purchase or contract in conflict with the general
laws of the commonwealth or federal statutes; nor shall anything herein contained
authorize the Director of Procurement to take any action in connection with any
purchase or contract in conflict with the provisions of M.G.L.A. c. 43; nor shall
anything herein contained authorize or empower the Director of Procurement to have
any jurisdiction or control over the acquisition, contracts for purchase or sale, transfer
or disposition of real property acquired by or owned by the city.
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This
Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Motion was made to pass to a third reading. So Voted.
Ordinance {or a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote
AN ORDINANCE
ARTICLE ill. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Sec 405-53. Prohibited parking places.
Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City ofTaunton as follows:
That Section 405-53 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as
amended, be and hereby are further amended by adding the following:
Name of Street Side Days/Hours Location
Governor Street South Entire Length
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance
shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Motion was made for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote. On a roll call
vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor
Postell was absent.
Ordinance for a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote
AN ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 337 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND VENDORS
Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton as follows:
That Chapter 337 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as
amended, be and hereby are further amended by replacing sections 337-4 and 337-5
with a new section numbered 337-1 and by renumbering the remaining sections as
set forth below:
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Section 337-1 Temporary and Transient Vendors
A. Defmitions. The following words shall, for the purpose of this section, have the
following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:
LICENSING AUTHORITY
The Municipal Council for the City of Taunton.
TEMPORARY FIXED-LOCATION BUSINESS
The exhibition and sale of goods, merchandise or food from vehicles, stands or
otherwise displayed, which is not carried on in any tent, booth, building or other
structure or shelter. The term shall also be applicable to any exhibition and sale of
goods and merchandise from vehicles, stands or otherwise displayed which does
not come within the definition of hawker and peddler or transient vendor.
TEMPORARY FIXED-LOCATION VENDOR
Includes any person, either principal or agent, who engages in a temporary
business in the City selling goods, merchandise or food from vehicles, stands or
otherwise displayed and who is not required to be licensed as a transient vendor or
hawker and peddler under MGL c. 101.
TEMPORARY OR TRANSIENT BUSINESS
The exhibition and sale of goods or merchandise from any tent, booth, building
or other structure, unless such place is anticipated to be open for business during
usual business hours for a period of at least 12 consecutive months. The term shall
also be applicable to any exhibition and sale of goods, wares or merchandise from
vehicles, or stands, or otherwise displayed, which does not come within the
definition of hawker and peddler.
TRANSIENT OR TEMPORARY VENDOR
Any person, either principal or agent, who engages in a temporary or transient
business in the City of Taunton selling goods, wares or merchandise, either in one
locality or in travelling from place to place.
B. Transient Vendor or Transient Business License
1. Application, investigation and fees. Every transient vendor, before making any
sales of goods, wares or merchandise in the City of Taunton, shall make
application to the licensing authority for the issuance of a license to conduct a
temporary or transient business within the City. Said application and a processing
fee shall thereafter be forwarded to the Chief of Police for investigation and to the
Planning Department for zoning review with the results submitted to the licensing
authority. Thereupon, if the application is approved, the licensing authority shall
authorize the City Clerk, upon payment by the applicant of a fee of $200, to issue
a license authorizing the sale of such goods and merchandise within the City. The
licensing authority may, in lieu of a fixed license fee, require the applicant to file
with the licensing authority a sworn statement of the average quantity and value
of the stock of goods and merchandise kept or intended to be kept for sale. Said
licensing authority shall submit such statement to the Assessors of the City, who
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shall determine such average quantity and value and shall transmit a certificate
thereof to said licensing authority. In lieu of a fixed fee, the applicant shall pay to
the City Clerk a fee equal to the taxes assessable in the City of Taunton under the
last preceding tax levy therein upon an amount of property of the same valuation.
Said license shall remain in force until the first day of May next ensuing after the
date of its issuance unless sooner revoked.
2. Fines. Any transient vendor who sells, or exposes for sale, at public or private
sale, any goods, wares or merchandise without a license therefor, or any transient
vendor who neglects or refuses to file the statement previously described, if
required by the licensing authority, or makes a false or fraudulent representation
therein, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 for
each day on which he/she keeps or exposes for sale any goods or merchandise.
3. Prohibited sales. The sale by transient vendors of jewelry, furs, cell phones,
earbuds, earphones, small electronic devices, gold, silver, or other precious metals
is prohibited.
4. False Statements. Filing applications with false statements prohibited. No person
shall either as principal or by agent file any application, original or
supplementary, containing any false or misleading statement.
5. Authority to arrest. A police officer shall have the authority to arrest without a
warrant a hawker and peddler or transient vendor or any other person the officer
has a probable cause to believe is violating any provision of this section.
6. Violations. Any violation of Subsection 3 or 4 of this section shall be punishable
as provided in§ 1-5 of these Revised Ordinances.
C. Temporary Fixed-Location Businesses or Vendors License
1. Application, investigation and fees. Every temporary fixed-location vendor,
before making any sales of goods, wares, merchandise or food in the City, shall
make application to the licensing authority for the issuance of a license to conduct
a temporary fixed-location business within the City. Said application and
processing fee shall thereafter be forwarded to the Chief of Police for
investigation and the Planning Department for zoning review, with the results
submitted to the licensing authority. Thereupon, if the application is approved, the
licensing authority shall authorize the City Clerk, upon payment by the applicant
of a fee of $250, to issue a license authorizing the sale of such goods, wares,
merchandise or food kept or intended to be kept or exposed by him/her for sale.
The licensing authority may, in lieu of a fixed license fee, require the applicant to
file with the licensing authority a sworn statement of the average quantity and
value of the stock of goods, and merchandise kept or intended to be kept for sale.
Such licensing authority shall submit the statement to the Assessors of the City
who shall determine such average quantity and value and shall forthwith transmit
a certificate thereof to the licensing authority. In lieu of a fixed fee, the applicant
shall pay to the City Clerk a fee equal to the taxes assessable in the City under the
last preceding tax levy therein upon an amount of property of the same valuation.
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The license shall be at all times prominently displayed and shall remain in force
until the first day of May next ensuing after the date of its issuance unless sooner
revoked. Such license shall not be transferable. It shall not authorize more than
one person or entity to sell goods, merchandise or food as a temporary fixed-
location vendor either by agent or clerk or in any way other than his/her own
proper person, but a licensee may have the assistance of one or more persons in
conducting the business who may aid but not act for or without him/her.
2. Prerequisite for issuance. No person shall be licensed as a temporary fixed-
location vendor under the provisions of this section until he/she obtains the
following:
a. A certificate from the Board of Health stating that the vehicle, receptacles and
utensils are in sanitary condition.
b. A license for the sale of milk from the Board of Health.
c. A license as a common victualer from the Board of License Commissioners.
3. Fines. Any temporary fixed-location vendor who sells or exposes for sale any
goods, wares, merchandise or food without a license therefor, or any temporary
fixed-location vendor who neglects or refuses to file the statement previously
described, if required by the licensing authority, or makes false or fraudulent
representation therein, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more
than $200 for each day on which he/she keeps or exposes for sale any goods,
wares, merchandise, or food.
4. Prohibited sales. The sale by temporary fixed-location vendors of jewelry, cell
phones, earbuds, earphones, small electronic devices, furs, gold, silver or other
precious metals, wines or spirituous liquors, small artificial :flowers or miniature
:flags is prohibited. .
5. False Statements. Filing application with false statements prohibited. No person
shall either as principal or by agent file any application, original or
supplementary, containing any false statement
6. Authority to arrest. A police officer shall have the authority to arrest without a
warrant a temporary fixed-location vendor or any other person the officer has a
probable cause to believe is violating any provision of this section.
7. Violations. Any violation of Subsection 4 or 5 of this section shall be punishable
as provided in § 1-5 of these Revised Ordinances.
THE REMAINING PARAGRAPHS OF CHAPTER 337 SHALL BE RENUMBERED
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 337-1 Hawkers and peddlers. Shall now be renumbered:
337.2 Hawkers and peddlers.
Section 337-1.1 Annual Christmas Parade. Shall now be renumbered:
337.3 Annual Christmas Parade.
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Section 337-2 License required for soliciting money and selling goods. Shall now be
renumbered:
337.4 License required for soliciting money and selling goods.
Section 337-3 Newsracks. Shall now be renumbered:
337.5 Newsracks.
Section 337-5.1 Yard sales. Shall now be renumbered:
337.6 Yard sales.
Section 337-6 Flea markets. Shall now be renumbered
337.7 Flea markets.
Section 337-7 Tag day permit requirements. Shall now be renumbered:
337.8 Tag day permit requirements.
Section 337-8 Regulation of drop boxes. Shall now be renumbered:
337-9 Regulation of drop boxes.
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This
Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors
were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor. Councilor Postell was absent.
New Business:
Councilor Duarte stated the 2021 DOR/DLS report is a matter of the Committee of
Finance and Salaries. Motion was made to discharge from the Committee on Finance
and Salaries. So Voted.
Motion was made to adjourn. So Voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 P.M.
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Present were Council President Kelly Dooner and Councilors Duarte, Borges, McCaul, Pottier,
Coute, Sanders, Quintal, and Postell. Also present was Canyon Harvey.
The meeting was called to order at 8:09 PM.
1. Meet to discuss the proposed onsite manager for Greatest Hits Marijuana Dispensary
located at 9 Cape Road.
Canyon Harvey introduced himself as the proposed general manager for Greatest Hits at 9 Cape
Road. Greatest Hits started in Dudley and is expanding.
MOTION: Approve Mr. Harvey as the manager.
Councilor Sanders asked what is needed to become a manager of a marijuana dispensary and :Mr.
Harvey explained that a Massachusetts background check and a business background check is
completed.
So Voted.
MOTION: Refer the matter of the onsite manager for Botega, a dispensary at 295 Broadway to
the Committee of the Council as a Whole to be scheduled next week So Voted.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.
CITY OF TAUNTON
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MAR/2 1 2023
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Present were Councilor Christopher Coute, Chairman, and Councilors Quintal, Dooner, McCaul,
and Borges. Also present were Attorney Ed Brennan, Attorney Peter Winters, and Park and
Recreation Commissioner AJ Marshall.
The meeting was called to order at 8: 13 PM.
1. Meet to discuss reciprocal easements for access to and from Union Block Project, 1, 15-
31 Main Street and 22 Merchants Lane.
Attorney Brennan, representing the Union Block redevelopment on Main Street, explained the
details of the proposed easements. The property owners would be given the right to construct a
sidewalk on the South Side and the property owners would give an easement on the north side of
Merchants Lane for traffic.
Co1lncilor Coute asked if this is in coordination with the site plan and Attorney Brennan
indicated that in addition to the site plan there will be an easement plan which will be recorded.
MOTION: Approve as presented So voted.
2. Meet to review the permitting process for the use of public property for 1st Amendment
protected activity.
AJ Marshall, the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation, Cemeteries, and Public Grounds explained
the application process that is used by the Park and Recreation Commission when someone
wishes to reserve a park for an event. This application is submitted for approval. The
Commission can require certain things such as portable bathrooms, maintenance staff, etc. The
applicant must meet the insurance requirements which is a $1 Million minimum liability policy.
He has surveyed other cities and towns and found this to be in line with other communities. In
2022, 75 events were held by over 20 different agencies all who provided insurance and met the
conditions of the Commission. In his tenure, Mr. Marshall is aware of one event that was unable
to obtain the insurance. He stressed that every entity goes through the same set of policies and
procedures.
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Councilor Borges asked about the insurance requirement and Mr. Marshall explained that it is $1
Million minimum but that the risk managers in the Law Department look at this for each
applicant. She asked about the timeline for applications and Mr. Marshall explained that if the
application can meet the schedule of the Commission, then the Commission will review. If it is
time sensitive, Mr. Marshall, in consultation with the Chair, can issue the permit. All permits are
subject to police presence as determined by Police Department requirements. He indicated that
they have not charged a rental fee but charge for services such as trash removal and electricity.
Councilor Borges asked if Mr. Marshall thinks the parks are underutilized and he indicated that
he is getting more and more requests including from non-Taunton entities.
Councilor Postell asked if people are aware of the requirements and Mr. Marshall indicated that
Taunton's process is very similar to that of other municipalities. When an individual applies his
department tries to help them through the process. Councilor Postell asked about peaceful
demonstrations or political activity at the Taunton Green. Mr. Marshall explained that the
Taunton Green is a bit unique insofar as it is designated as a public park from the granite curb in.
Demonstrations are allowed by right on public ways and sidewalks. When you are inviting
people to come to your event in a park, a permit is required. Councilor Postell suggested a dos
and don'ts sheet and a fact sheet. He questioned how unpermitted use like "flash mobs" are
handled and indicated that the Police would be involved.
Councilor Sanders indicated that he believes the permitting process makes sense when one is
looking for exclusive use for a recreational activity. He suggested that there needs to be a
distinction between exclusive use and 1st Amendment protected activity. Mr. Marshall explained
that he is responsible for protecting the City and park commissions are able to set reasonable
requirements. Expression of free speech is allowed on public ways and public sidewalks but to
have something in the park the permit process is required. Attorney Winters indicated that rules
should be content neutral. Councilor Sanders emphasized people's need for access to publicly
accessible space. Attorney Winters suggested that the preference is for people to go through the
permitting process.
Councilor Pottier reflected on the historical significance of the Taunton Green and suggested that
it is difficult to define an event vs. gathering. He cautioned against adding additional roadblocks
to prohibit people from gathering on the Green.
Councilor Coute said he appreciates Mr. Marshall's comments indicating that everyone is treated
the same.
Councilor Postell asked about the walkways at the Taunton Green and Mr. Marshall indicated
that the concrete is considered a walkway within the park. Mr. Postell suggested signage to
educate people. Mr. Marshall indicated that they had considered designing certain rules for the
Taunton Green specifically and then it seemed that things weren't going to be treated fairly
based on location. Mr. Postell asked ifremoving the park designation from the Taunton Green
would impact grant funding and Mr. Marshall suggested it potentially could remove a possible
source of funding as Park Grants would be ineligible.
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Councilor Sanders stressed that there is a difference between an event and a gathering to exercise
one's pt Amendment right. When the goal of the gathering is to exercise one's pt Amendment
right, this can usually be identified.
Councilor Quintal moved: MOTION: Table this conversation and pick it up in 1 month with the
recommendations ofMr. Marshall and Attorney Winters regarding the Taunton Green.
Kara Civali (business address 20 Kings Court) indicated that she has done many events in the
City. She stressed the importance of the right to assemble and the right to free speech and
indicated that she believed the ACLU had already weighed in on this issue.
So voted.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
CITY OF TAUNTON Respectfully submitted,
MAR12 1 2023
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Clerk of Council Committees
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The meeting was called to order at 5:37 PM.
1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments.
MOTION: Approve the payroll warrant in the amount of $4,203,488.92. So voted.
MOTION: Approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount of $10, 722, 43 6. 70. So voted.
2. Meet with the City Auditor to discuss the request to provide copies of all open and
closed purchase orders since August 1, 2022 for any amounts over $10,000 along with
any quotes, solicitation documents, and contracts as well as, for amounts over $50,000,
all bid documents and contracts.
Councilor Duarte read letters from the CFO and finance team. The first was dated 2/24/23 and
signed by Patrick Dello Russo which requested a narrower scope for the request.
MOTION· Make the letter part ofthe record So voted.
Councilor Duarte read a second letter dated 3/3/23 signed by Patrick Dello Russo, Gill Enos,
Christine Clymens, Paul Arikian, Ian Fortes, Richard Conti, Jim Howland, and Katherine Nunes.
MOTION: Make the letter part of the record So voted.
Councilor Duarte stated that the Council had been provided with a list of Purchase Orders. He
asked the City Auditor Ian Fortes to clarify his job as it relates to procurement and purchase
orders. Mr. Fortes indicated that he is responsible for ensuring that funds are properly accounted
for. He is responsible for preventing spending that is fraudulent, unlawful, or excessive. He
explained that for purchases between $10,000 and $50,000 each voucher must contain a quote or
agreement. For purchases over $50,000 there must be a contract which is approved by the
department head, vendor, Auditor's Office for funding, Law Department and the Mayor's Office.
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Councilor Pottier asked about the outside audit and, specifically, if there had been any findings
on procurement. Mr. Enos indicated that there has never been any findings on procurement and
that the PO system was instituted in January of92. Mr. Fortes explained why the report that was
distributed tonight was different from the report that had been previously distributed. Data is
taken from Softright and dumped into Excel. Mr. Pottier suggested that such data can be
manipulated. Mr. Enos explained that the audit firm has the ability to go right into Softright and
look at the data there.·
MOTION: Made the list ofpurchase orders part of the record So voted.
Councilor Duarte questioned the use of blanket PO's and the team explained how they are used.
Departments like to encumber their budget at the beginning of the year. He also asked about the
. accounting of ARPA funds and Mr. Fortes explained that all ARPA funds run through the
Mayor's office.
Councilor Borges expressed her disappointment that Softright doesn't allow you to download
everything without exporting to Excel because this can be manipulated. Mr. Enos took exception
with this implication. Councilor Borges stressed that she does not believe this is a good system
and that it should not require countless hours to generate the requested information. This should
be available at the push of a button. Councilor Borges asked why Police cars were listed under
the Mayor's new City Hall Construction and it was explained that this line was actually ARP A
funded. Councilor Borges indicated that she would like the detailed documents on the new
public safety building and on the architects for the project. She asked about the Police tasers that
were purchased and it was stated that those were purchased with ARPA money. She stated that
the reason that this had gotten to this point was because the finance team was singing the praises
of the Procurement Officer and she wonders what occurred. She wanted to see where things
went wrong or if things went wrong and to learn more about how things work. She was happy to
hear that the Auditor's Office has controls in place. Mr. Delio Russo questioned the legislative
body's role in transaction testing since they have been tested by professionals. Councilor Borges
stressed that she believes her job is to protect tax payer money. Councilor Borges suggested the
need for better systems to generate reports quickly and to be more transparent. Mr. Delio Russo
stated that he does not believe transparency from his office is the issue and that he will provide
the requested documents. Ms. Borges expressed her frustration working with a report that had
changed since she had made notes on the previously provided list.
Councilor Pottier suggested sending the report in spreadsheet format so that Ms. Borges can sort
the data as she wishes. He stated that he is happy that the auditing firm can access Softright.
Mr. Enos pointed out that everything is approved by the Finance and Salaries Committee each
week.
Councilor Duarte stressed that the finance team has a professional as well as legal obligation to
be good stewards of the public dollar. He stressed that Mr. Fortes prohibits waste,_fraud, and
abuse. Mr. Fortes indicated that when he has a legal question he will go to the Law Department
for guidance.
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Councilor Pottier asked if Mr. Dello Russo signs off on the representation letter and Mr. Dello
Russo confirmed. Mr. Dello Russo further indicated that this year the City is going through a far
more detailed audit for the GFOA (Governor's Financial Accounting Association).
Councilor Dooner stated that she feels the finance team has been very transparent.
Councilor Coute took exception to a Councilor creating an allure of mischief or wrongdoing. He
gave his thanks to the team and stressed that the Council is a legislative body which creates
policy.
Councilor Sanders questioned Mr. Fortes on the process for handling items where more details
are needed. He asked what happens when an employee submits things incorrectly and Mr. Dello
Russo stressed that they work to make sure that the employee is on the same page. Mr. Sanders
indicated that he had heard the words bid splitting before and indicated that sometimes the
Council is treated more like an obstacle to be managed rather than partners in the process. Mr.
Sanders referred to two employees who left and all the Council was told is that they are gone.
He believes that a little transparency goes a long way. Mr. Sanders asked how many POs are
waiting to be processed and Mr. Fortes stated that the bigger issue is that bills haven't been
submitted to his office for payment. No check is issued without the signature of the Finance and
Salaries Committee, the Mayor, and the Auditor.
Councilor Borges disagreed with statements that were made about the Council's role being only
to create policy. She suggested that perhaps five councilors are privy to all the information but
not all of them are. Ms. Borges asked if the vouchers might be shared with the Council in
advance of the meeting. She asked for more information on the solar array and Mr. Enos
indicated that negotiations are not complete for that. She asked about the smart cars that were
purchased and suggested that this was a case of bid splitting. Mr. Dello Russo stated that this
was not bid splitting. One car was identified on the current list of purchase orders but most were
purchased prior to this list.
Mr. Duarte stressed that this issue is closed as far as the Committee is concerned.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 PM.
CITY OF TAUNTON
Respectfully submitted,
MARJ2 1 2023
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Present were Council President Kelly Dooner and Councilors Duarte, Borges, McCaul, Pottier,
Coute, Sanders, and Quintal. Councilor Postell was absent. Also present were Chirag Patel and
Eric Tavares of Botera Marijuana Dispensary, City Planner Kevin Scanlon, and Building
. Inspector Bob Pirozzi.
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM.
1. Meet to discuss the proposed onsite manager for Botera Marijuana Dispensary located
at 295 Broadway.
Councilor Dooner read the letter from Detective Rutherford indicating that the proposed manager
for Botera is Eric Tavares.
MOTION· Approve.
Councilor Pottier asked when they would be opening and Mr. Patel indicated they would be
opening on Friday.
Councilor Sanders asked about the statewide process to become a marijuana dispensary manager
and Mr. Tavares indicated that he had completed the process.
Councilor Borges wished them good luck.
Councilor McCaul asked for more information on Mr. Tavares' background. He was the
inventory lead at their Franklin location and is moving to the Taunton location.
So voted.
MOTION· Refer to the Committee of the Council as a Whole for a discussion on the process for
approving marijuana managers. So voted.
2. Meet with the City Planner and Building Inspector for an update on current business
operations and building projects at 144 West Britannia Street.
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Councilor Coute, who had made the original motion on this topic, indicated that there is a lot of
activity at that location and asked Mr. Scanlon and Mr. Pirozzi for an update on activity at 144
West Britannia Street.
Mr. Scanlon explained that when Reed and Barton closed they looked at segmenting the building
and leasing the sections to different businesses. They did a special permit for the whole site and
that has been in place since 2019. He stated that there have been three other hearings. Two are
for marijuana manufacturing and delivery and one is for marijuana delivery. He said there is
another upcoming for marijuana manufacturing. Only one is operational.
Councilor Coute asked about the timelines on each of these special permits and Mr. Scanlon
indicated that the special permit from 2020, Freshly Baked, is operational. One was from August
of 2022 so is probably still in the works. One special permit was issued in October of2020, has
not been acted upon and would, therefore, be expired.
MOTION: Notify the individual that their special permit has expired and they need to come
back and renew it. So voted.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 PM.
CITY OF TAUNTON
Respectfully submitted,
MAR,121 2023
IN MUNICJPAL COUNCIL
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Maggie E. Clarke
Clerk of Council Committees
REPORTSACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONSADOPTED.
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Agenda
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA
CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780
MARCH 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM
INVOCATION City Clerk's Office
ROLL CALL Notice of Posting
RECORDS
Time: // ~ ~~ /Jiii
PUBLIC INPUT Date:J · L7~;)JJJ
• Comments will be received for the record ~
• Please state your name and address
• Please limit comments to 3 minutes or less
• Supplemental written comments may also be provided
• Comments should be addressed to the body as a whole and pertain to the business
of the City
HEARING: NONE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
• DOR/DLS Report Presentation
• Community Update
APPOINTMENTS - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS
Pg. 1 Com. from Detective Rutherford, Taunton Police Department -
Requesting Approval of Manager at Botera Marijuana Dispensary located
at 295 Broadway, Taunton (SEP ARA TE PACKET)
Pg. 2 Com. from Chairman, Election Commission - Early Voting
Pg.3 Com. from Safety Officer - Submitting a Response
Pg. 4-24 Com. from Chief Financial Officer - Submitting Confirmation of
Monetary Asset Security
Pg.25 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public
Meetings
Pg. 26 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board- Notifying of a Public
Meetings
Pg. 27 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public
Meetings
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Pg. 28-30 Com. from David Cardoza, 24 Linden St., Taunton - Requesting A
Waiver of a Moratorium
PETITIONS - NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance (or a second reading to be passed to a third reading
AN ORDINANCE
Chapter 96
Procurement Department
Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton and by authority of
the same as follows:
That Chapter 96 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended,
be and hereby is further amended by changing the title "Chief Procurement Officer" to
"Director of Procurement" as set forth below:
96-92 Established; composition.
There is hereby established a Procurement Department, to consist of a Director of
Procurement and such assistants as the Mayor may determine.
96-93 Appointment and qualifications of Director of Procurement.
The head of the Procurement Department shall be the Director of Procurement, who shall
be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, and shall qualify by oath
before entrance upon the duties of this office for a term of three (3) years. The Director
of Procurement is a management and policy level position as defined by M.G.L Ch. 150E
and is therefore not eligible for membership in a bargaining unit. The Director of
Procurement shall be a person qualified by education, training and/or experience.
The Director of Procurement shall be the chief procurement officer as defined in
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B.
96-94 Assistants to Director of Procurement.
The Director of Procurement shall have such assistants as the Mayor may determine. The
assistants shall be appointed by the Director of Procurement subject to the Mayors
approval and shall perform such duties as the Director of Procurement shall require.
96-95 Bond of Director of Procurement.
Before entrance upon the duties of his/her office, the Director of Procurement shall
furnish a surety bond for the faithful performance of his/her duties in the amount of
$10,000, with the surety thereon to be approved by the City Solicitor.
96-96 Powers and duties of Director of Procurement.
The Director of Procurement shall:
A. Be responsible for the procurement and disposal of all supplies, materials,
equipment and property for all departments and offices of the City, and including
contracts for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of City buildings and
property, and any services or purchases incidental thereto, and all laws covered
under the Uniform Procurement Act, MGL c. 30, § 39M, MGL c. 30B, and MGL c.
149, §§ 44A through 44J.
B. Have authority to order or make inventories of the supplies, materials, equipment
and furnishings of any and all departments. No department possessing excess or
surplus personal property of any kind or description shall sell, exchange, transfer or
dispose thereof without first certifying such personal property as surplus to the
Director of Procurement ; and, thereupon, the Director of Procurement shall
circularize all departments and agencies as to their need for such surplus personal
property; and if such need is determined, the Director of Procurement may order
transfer of such property from one department or agency to another, and inventory
adjustments between the departments shall be made accordingly. Surplus property
shall be disposed of by the Director of Procurement. In the event surplus property is
to be disposed of and has a value equal to or in excess of $20,000.00, the Director of
Procurement shall obtain approval by the Mayor and the Council for prior approval
before disposing of said surplus property. If the property to be disposed of has a
value ofless than $20,000.00 then the Director of Procurement may dispose of it
without prior approval and must submit a report to the Mayor and the Council of the
disposed property.
96-97 Annual report. The Director of Procurement shall submit before December 1 of
each year a full and comprehensive report on the work of the agent's office to the
Mayor for the previous fiscal year.
96-98 Departmental estimates. All departments of the city shall file with the
purchasing department detailed estimates of their requirements for supplies, equipment,
and services in such manner, at such times and for such future periods as the agent shall
prescribe. This shall not prevent any department from filing with the purchasing
department at any time a requisition for any supplies, equipment, or services the need
of which was not foreseen when the detailed estimates were filed.
96-99 Requisitions.
Except as otherwise provided by Ordinance, requisitions for the purchase of supplies,
equipment, or services for any department shall be received by the purchasing
department prior to the issuance of a purchase order or contract for such supplies,
equipment, or services and shall be signed by the head of the using department, or an
authorized agent. The Director of Procurement shall examine each requisition and shall
have the authority, after consultation with the department head, to revise it as to
quantity, quality or estimated costs, but revision as to quality shall be in accordance
with the standards and specifications provided. The agent shall promptly notify in
writing the requisitioning department head of any such revision.
96-100 Emergency purchases.
Whenever the time required to comply with a requirement of M.G.L.A. c. 30B and this
Code would endanger the health or safety of the people or their property the Director of
Procurement may make an emergency procurement without following the requirement
under the statute and Code and in accordance with the City Ordinance. An emergency
procurement shall be limited to only supplies or services necessary to meet the
emergency and shall conform to the requirements of law and ordinance to the extent
practicable under the circumstances. The Director of Procurement shall make a record
of each emergency as soon after the procurement as practicable, specifying each
contractor's name, the amount and the type of each contract, a listing of the supply or
service provided under each contract, and the basis for determining the need for an
emergency procurement.
The Director of Procurement shall submit a copy of this record at the earliest possible
time to the state secretary for placement in any publication established by the state
secretary for the advertisement of procurements.
96-101 Exercise of authority to conform with all legal requirements.
Nothing in this Code shall be construed to authorize the Director of Procurement to
take any action in connection with any purchase or contract in conflict with the general
laws of the commonwealth or federal statutes; nor shall anything herein contained
authorize the Director of Procurement to take any action in connection with any
purchase or contract in conflict with the provisions of M.G.L.A. c. 43; nor shall
anything herein contained authorize or empower the Director of Procurement to have
any jurisdiction or control over the acquisition, contracts for purchase or sale, transfer
or disposition of real property acquired by or owned by the city.
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This
Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Ordinance (or a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote
AN ORDINANCE
ARTICLE III. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Sec 405-53. Prohibited parking places.
Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City a/Taunton as follows:
That Section 405-53 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as
amended, be and hereby are further amended by adding the following:
Name of Street Side Days/Hours Location
Governor Street South Entire Length
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance
shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Ordinance (or a third reading to be ordained on a roll call vote
AN ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 337 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND VENDORS
Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City a/Taunton as follows:
That Chapter 337 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as
amended, be and hereby are further amended by replacing sections 337-4 and 337-5
with a new section numbered 337-1 and by renumbering the remaining sections as
set forth below:
Section 337-1 Temporary and Transient Vendors
A. Definitions. The following words shall, for the purpose of this section, have the
following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:
LICENSING AUTHORITY
The Municipal Council for the City of Taunton.
TEMPORARY FIXED-LOCATION BUSINESS
The exhibition and sale of goods, merchandise or food from vehicles, stands or
otherwise displayed, which is not carried on in any tent, booth, building or other
structure or shelter. The term shall also be applicable to any exhibition and sale of
goods and merchandise from vehicles, stands or otherwise displayed which does
not come within the definition of hawker and peddler or transient vendor.
TEMPORARY FIXED-LOCATION VENDOR
Includes any person, either principal or agent, who engages in a temporary
business in the City selling goods, merchandise or food from vehicles, stands or
otherwise displayed and who is not required to be licensed as a transient vendor or
hawker and peddler under MGL c. 101.
TEMPORARY OR TRANSIENT BUSINESS
The exhibition and sale of goods or merchandise from any tent, booth, building
or other structure, unless such place is anticipated to be open for business during
usual business hours for a period of at least 12 consecutive months. The term shall
also be applicable to any exhibition and sale of goods, wares or merchandise from
vehicles, or stands, or otherwise displayed, which does not come within the
definition of hawker and peddler.
TRANSIENT OR TEMPORARY VENDOR
Any person, either principal or agent, who engages in a temporary or transient
business in the City of Taunton selling goods, wares or merchandise, either in one
locality or in travelling from place to place.
B. Transient Vendor or Transient Business License
1. Application, investigation and fees. Every transient vendor, before making any
sales of goods, wares or merchandise in the City of Taunton, shall make
application to the licensing authority for the issuance of a license to conduct a
temporary or transient business within the City. Said application and a processing
fee shall thereafter be forwarded to the Chief of Police for investigation and to the
Planning Department for zoning review with the results submitted to the licensing
authority. Thereupon, if the application is approved, the licensing authority shall
authorize the City Clerk, upon payment by the applicant of a fee of $200, to issue
a license authorizing the sale of such goods and merchandise within the City. The
licensing authority may, in lieu of a fixed license fee, require the applicant to file
with the licensing authority a sworn statement of the average quantity and value
of the stock of goods and merchandise kept or intended to be kept for sale. Said
licensing authority shall submit such statement to the Assessors of the City, who
shall determine such average quantity and value and shall transmit a certificate
thereof to said licensing authority. In lieu of a fixed fee, the applicant shall pay to
the City Clerk a fee equal to the taxes assessable in the City of Taunton under the
last preceding tax levy therein upon an amount of property of the same valuation.
Said license shall remain in force until the first day of May next ensuing after the
date of its issuance unless sooner revoked.
2. Fines. Any transient vendor who sells, or exposes for sale, at public or private
sale, any goods, wares or merchandise without a license therefor, or any transient
vendor who neglects or refuses to file the statement previously described, if
required by the licensing authority, or makes a false or fraudulent representation
therein, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 for
each day on which he/she keeps or exposes for sale any goods or merchandise.
3. Prohibited sales. The sale by transient vendors of jewelry, furs, cell phones,
earbuds, earphones, small electronic devices, gold, silver, or other precious metals
is prohibited.
4. False Statements. Filing applications with false statements prohibited. No person
shall either as principal or by agent file any application, original or
supplementary, containing any false or misleading statement.
5. Authority to arrest. A police officer shall have the authority to arrest without a
warrant a hawker and peddler or transient vendor or any other person the officer
has a probable cause to believe is violating any provision of this section.
6. Violations. Any violation of Subsection 3 or 4 of this section shall be punishable
as provided in § 1-5 of these Revised Ordinances.
C. Temporary Fixed-Location Businesses or Vendors License
1. Application, investigation and fees. Every temporary fixed-location vendor,
before making any sales of goods, wares, merchandise or food in the City, shall
make application to the licensing authority for the issuance of a license to conduct
a temporary fixed-location business within the City. Said application and
processing fee shall thereafter be forwarded to the Chief of Police for
investigation and the Planning Department for zoning review, with the results
submitted to the licensing authority. Thereupon, if the application is approved, the
licensing authority shall authorize the City Clerk, upon payment by the applicant
of a fee of $250, to issue a license authorizing the sale of such goods, wares,
merchandise or food kept or intended to be kept or exposed by him/her for sale.
The licensing authority may, in lieu of a fixed license fee, require the applicant to
file with the licensing authority a sworn statement of the average quantity and
value of the stock of goods, and merchandise kept or intended to be kept for sale.
Such licensing authority shall submit the statement to the Assessors of the City
who shall determine such average quantity and value and shall forthwith transmit
a certificate thereof to the licensing authority. In lieu of a fixed fee, the applicant
shall pay to the City Clerk a fee equal to the taxes assessable in the City under the
last preceding tax levy therein upon an amount of property of the same valuation.
The license shall be at all times prominently displayed and shall remain in force
until the first day of May next ensuing after the date of its issuance unless sooner
revoked. Such license shall not be transferable. It shall not authorize more than
one person or entity to sell goods, merchandise or food as a temporary fixed-
location vendor either by agent or clerk or in any way other than his/her own
proper person, but a licensee may have the assistance of one or more persons in
conducting the business who may aid but not act for or without him/her.
2. Prerequisite for issuance. No person shall be licensed as a temporary fixed-
location vendor under the provisions of this section until he/she obtains the
following:
a. A certificate from the Board of Health stating that the vehicle, receptacles and
utensils are in sanitary condition.
b. A license for the sale of milk from the Board of Health.
c. A license as a common victualer from the Board of License Commissioners.
3. Fines. Any temporary fixed-location vendor who sells or exposes for sale any
goods, wares, merchandise or food without a license therefor, or any temporary
fixed-location vendor who neglects or refuses to file the statement previously
described, if required by the licensing authority, or makes false or fraudulent
representation therein, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more
than $200 for each day on which he/she keeps or exposes for sale any goods,
wares, merchandise, or food.
4. Prohibited sales. The sale by temporary fixed-location vendors of jewelry, cell
phones, earbuds, earphones, small electronic devices, furs, gold, silver or other
precious metals, wines or spirituous liquors, small artificial flowers or miniature
flags is prohibited.
5. False Statements. Filing application with false statements prohibited. No person
shall either as principal or by agent file any application, original or
supplementary, containing any false statement
6. Authority to arrest. A police officer shall have the authority to arrest without a
warrant a temporary fixed-location vendor or any other person the officer has a
probable cause to believe is violating any provision of this section.
7. Violations. Any violation of Subsection 4 or 5 of this section shall be punishable
as provided in § 1-5 of these Revised Ordinances.
THE REMAINING PARAGRAPHS OF CHAPTER 337 SHALL BE RENUMBERED
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 337-1 Hawkers and peddlers. Shall now be renumbered:
337.2 Hawkers and peddlers.
Section 3 37-1.1 Annual Christmas Parade. Shall now be renumbered:
337.3 Annual Christmas Parade.
Section 337-2 License required for soliciting money and selling goods. Shall now be
renumbered:
337.4 License required for soliciting money and selling goods.
Section 337-3 Newsracks. Shall now be renumbered:
337.5 Newsracks.
Section 337-5.1 Yard sales. Shall now be renumbered:
337.6 Yard sales.
Section 3 37-6 Flea markets. Shall now be renumbered
337.7 Flea markets.
Section 337-7 Tag day permit requirements. Shall now be renumbered:
337.8 Tag day permit requirements.
Section 337-8 Regulation of drop boxes. Shall now be renumbered:
337-9 Regulation of drop boxes.
All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This
Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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CITY OF TAUNTON
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF 23 SUMMER STREET
EDWARD JAMES WALSH TAUNTON, MA 02780
(508) 821-1471
March 14, 2023
Council President Kelly Dooner
Members of the Municipal Council
City of Taunton
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
RE: Botera
Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council:
I received a communication from Lauren Pedretti presenting Eric Tavares as the onsite manager at Botera Marijuana Dispensary
located at 295 Broadway. The City Council voted at a previous meeting to have the Manager approved by the Municipal Council.
ask that this be sent to the proper committee for final approval. You will also find his resume attached.
Det. William Rutherford
Licensing Division
Taunton Police Department
23 Summer Street
Taunton, Ma. 02780
508-821-1475 x3032
wrutherford@tauntonpd.com
CITY OF TAUNTON
ELECTION DEPARTMENT
15 SUMMER STREET
TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02780
(508) 821-1044
COMMISSION MEMBERS DIRECTOR
Daniel Mansour Barbour, Chairman Pamela J. Menconi
Frank Biedak
Jason Roomes
Carol A. Welch
March 14, 2023
Council President Kelly Dooner and members of the Municipal Council
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council:
At the Elections Department meeting held on February 21, the Commission voted unanimously to request In
Person, Early Voting be held for the April 29 Special Election on the following dates:
Monday, April 24: 8 am- 2 pm
Tuesday, April 25: 8 am-7pm
Wed, April 26: 8 am- 2 pm
The Votes Act of 2022 has allowed municipal elections the option of holding In Person, Early Voting if the
Commission votes to recommend it. Upon this vote, approval is needed from the Municipal Council.
The Elections Commission is requesting approval from the Council to execute same.
Thank you in advance for you time and consideration.
Respectfully yours, Q ,..,.._ ~ -·'
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Daniel Mansour Barbour, Chairman
The City of Taunton
Police Department
SAFETY OFFICE
23 Summer Street
CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
EDWARD J. WALSH ARSENIO CHAVES
Telephone: (508)821-1471, Ext. 3014
Facsimile: (508) 828-9315
www.achaves@tauntonpd.com
Honorable Shaunna O'Connell, Mayor
and Municipal Council
City Hall
15 Summer St Taunton MA, 02780
03/15/2023
At the February 14th meeting of the Municipal Council, Councilor McCaul made a
motion to refer to the Safety Officer to look at the parking on Whittenton Street from
Washington Street to Smith Street, as people are parking on both sides of the roadway
after 5 PM.
There exists an ordinance that prohibits parking on both sides of the street, on Whittenton
Street from Smith Street to Washington Street. I monitored the area for approximately
three weeks and enforced the parking ordinance. At this time it appears that the parking
issued is resolved. I will continue to monitor the area and enforce the parking ordinance.
Respectfully Submitted
Arsenio Chaves 3 68
City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. LJ
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CHIEF OF STAFF -I
City Hall Patrick D. Dello Russo, Jr.
15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(508) 821-1000
Gill E. Enos
MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR
March 17, 2023
Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council:
This communication serves to inform the Council and residents that the City of Taunton
Treasurer's Office has taken great measures to ensure that our monetary assets are safe and secure.
As many of you know from watching the news, there has recently been some financial instability
in the banking marketplace. Our team immediately took action and reached out to all of our
banking partners and investment firms requesting formal assurances that access to our liquidity is
firm.
Attached to this communication are twelve letters from each financial institution and firm with
which we conduct business. The letters provide insight and confirmation that our funds are safe,
liquid, and are earning yields (SLY).
Further, our City Treasurer is being given market updates from our investment partners regularly
as the banking environment goes through this turbulence. We would respectfully request to provide
the Council with a formal update on this subject as well as collection and investment activity on
April 11, 2023 at the Committee on Finance and Salaries.
This communication is being sent out earlier than required because the team felt a fiduciary duty
to inform the public of the precautions and measures we enacted to ensure the safety of our assets.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Patrick D. Dello Russo Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
City of Taunton
Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
15 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02767
March 13, 2023
Dear Christine,
This letter is in response to your request for information related to asset protection coverage for the
City of Taunton deposits held at Bluestone Bank.
It is important for you to know that all deposits at Bluestone Bank are 100% insured. This is made
possible through the FDIC (Federal Depositors Insurance Corporation) insurance, which insures at least
$250,000 of deposits, and our membership in the DIF (Depositors Insurance Fund), which insures all
additional deposits above that amount. I have attached the DIF brochure, which answers many
questions you may have. You may also feel free to view the DIF website: DIF - Depositors Insurance Fund
{difxs.com} No depositor has ever lost money in a bank insured by both the FDIC and DIF.
As always, please reach out if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
0 ~ P&Mu,1/1·
Donna P. Brunelli
Vice President, Government Banking
dbrunelli@bluestone.bank
(508) 884-3388
Government Banking Division
756 Orchard Street I Raynham, MA 02767
508.884.3300 I soo.356.8622
Bluestone.Bank
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March 13, 2023
COUN1Y
SAVINGS
City of Taunton
BANK®
Patrick Dello Russo, CFO
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Patrick:
The events of the last several days have certainly raised a number of questions regarding
the strength and resiliency of the U.S. banking system. Like you, we have been watching
the situation concerning Silicon Valley Bank very closely. Bristol County Savings Bank
takes very seriously our responsibility to keep our customers informed as to the financial
strength, liquidity, accessibility and capital adequacy of our,institution ... especially
during times of ,economic stress.
Incorporated in 1846, Bristol County Savings Bank was formed to meet the financial
needs of individuals and small businesses in our community. We have always
maintained a conservative and straight forward operating posture ...providing loans to
meet the financing needs of our customers and a safe depository where they can always
feel assured that their funds are absolutely safe and accessible at any time. We have a
long track record of success; meeting and exceeding all regulatory capital requirements
by a substantial margin. On and off-balance sheet liquidity resources at Bristol County
Savings Bank are extensive. Between high quality government/investment grade, short
duration bonds in our investment portfolio and substantial borrowing capacity at the
Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, we have access to more than $1
billion in liquid funds to satisfy customer withdrawals when and ifthe need arises.
Lastly, the asset quality of Bristol County Savings Bank has never been stronger.
Delinquencies and non-performing loans are at historical lows and we will continue to
operate our Bank in such a way to make sure that asset quality is always priority number
one.
With regard to the City's balances on deposit with us, please note that in addition to the
FDIC deposit insurance limit of $250,000, $32 million in excess deposit insurance
coverage is provided by the Depositors Insurance Fund of Massachusetts and will be in
place through January of 2024. Thereafter, the Bank is prepared to offer
security/collateralization of your accounts with securities pledged from our portfolio or
letters of credit drawn on the Federal Home Loan Bank in your favor if you should so
desire. Furthermore, we are making available full FDIC deposit insurance coverage to
our customers via the IntraFi Integrated Cash Sweep Network if 100% federal insurance
coverage is desired.
www.bristolcountysavings.com
If you wish, I would be happy to meet with you and your finance team to review in
greater detail the Bank' s FFIEC Call Report Prepared as of December 31, 2022 and our
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audited consolidated financial statements prepared as of and for the fiscal year ended
October 31 , 2022. As always, please feel free to contact myself, Pat Murray, Michele
Robe11s or Stacie Long if you have other questions or if we can be helpful in any way.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the City of Taunton both now
and many years to come.
Dennis F. Leahy
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer & CFO
Cc: Mayor Shauna O' Connell
©Eastern Bank
JOIN US FOR GOOD™
March 14, 2023
Ms. Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Christine:
We are pleased to provide you with the requested information about Eastern Bank, which is
proud to provide banking services to the City of Taunton. We have been serving the needs
of our customers and local communities for over 200 years, in good times and hard times.
The last few days have certainly been challenging for the banking industry. We are pleased
by the actions taken by the banking regulators to ensure confidence in the industry,
particularly the assurance that all impacted customers of the failed banks will be fully
insured.
We remain confident in the banking industry as well as our own position of strength,
including:
• Our 200 year history of serving as a traditional, relationship-based full-service
community bank meeting the banking needs of our customers and communities
while leading during challenging times.
• Our well diversified customer base, comprised of consumers, small businesses,
large commercial businesses, non-for profit organizations and municipalities
located throughout our footprint. We are not highly concentrated in any one
industry and have no exposure to the technology or venture capital space.
• Our strong capital position is well above regulatory requirements and was
significantly bolstered by our 2020 IPO, which provides additional support in
uncertain economic times.
As of year-end, our regulatory capital ratios were exceptionally strong and in the
top 5% of the industry. Here are some details:
• Our tier I leverage ratio is 12% (compared to a regulatory minimum of 5%)
• Our tier 1 capital ratio is 16.9% (compared to a regulatory minimum of 8%)
• Our total risk-based capital ratio is 17.9% (compared to a regulatory minimum
of 10%)
Government Banking 1195 Market Street, EP3-06 I Lynn, MA 01901
e 781.598. 7585 I A 781.586.8224 I email: h.tittmann@easternbank.com
©Eastern Bani<
JOIN US FOR GOOD™
• Our tangible common equity ratio, a measure of a bank's capitalization, is 8.2%
and in the top quartile of the industry.
• Our strong liquidity position comprised of diversified deposits, with strong sources
of backup liquidity including unused borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan
Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank totaling $2.5 billion. Our liquid available for
sale securities total $6. 7 billion that are marked to market and already reflected on
our balance sheet and our tangible common equity ratio. We have a small held to
maturity securities portfolio totaling just 2% of assets with an unrecognized adverse
mark of $53 million.
• Our strong asset quality, a long-term source of strength for Eastern.
Since the unfortunate failure of Silicon Valley Bank, we have been supporting impacted
customers as well as staying close to our existing customers, who continue to demonstrate a
commitment to partnering with Eastern. Our commercial teams have been engaged in
proactive conversations with our customers, as part of our successful customer retention
strategy.
We are an FDIC-insured bank and offer our business and commercial customers the IntraFi
Insured Cash Sweep product, which allows them to maintain a core relationship with
Eastern Bank and have funds swept to a network of other bank in the U.S. in amounts
under the FDIC limit of $250,000.
We hope this information further evidences our strong commitment to the banking needs of
the City of Taunton. We are happy to provide any other information you may request, to
the extent we can do so as a publicly traded company. We also have additional information
on Eastern's financial position, at our investor relations website at
investor.easternbank.com.
Again, thank you for choosing Eastern. We remain deeply committed to our partnership.
Sincerely,
~~
Heather L. Tittmann, CTP
Director/Senior Vice President
Institutional Sales and Commercial Product
Government Banking 1195 Market Street, EP3-06 I Lynn, MA 01901
• 781.598.75851A781.586.82241 email: h.tittmann@easternbank.com
HARBOR()
Bank
Joseph F. Casey, President & CEO
March 14, 2023
Ms. Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City ofTaunton
Dear Christine:
I am responding to your request for information regarding the strength and stability of HarborOne Bank,
an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Brockton, MA. HarborOne serves the financial needs of
consumers, businesses, and municipalities throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island through
a network of 31 full-service branches located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and a commercial
lending office in each of Boston and Providence.
Our strength and stability are grounded in the following:
• We are well capitalized;
• We have high asset quality;
• Our loan and investment portfolios are balanced and diversified - not overly concentrated in
any sector; and
• We serve a wide range of consumers, businesses and municipalities, mainly in the communities
in which we operate.
To address some of your specific questions:
• All deposits with HarborOne are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per depositor, per account
ownership category. FDIC deposit insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States government. Since the FDIC was established, no depositor has ever lost any FDIC insured
funds.
• On February 24, 2023, HarborOne exited the Depositor's Insurance Fund (DIF}. All deposits as of
that date will be insured through February 24, 2024.
• Our stock trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol HONE. In addition to driving earnings to
deliver value for our shareholders, we have paid a quarterly dividend since 2020 and have
received regulatory approval for five share repurchase programs.
P.O. Box 720 Brockton, MA 02303·0720 Tel; 508-895-1000 www.harborone.com
• HarborOne received an" Outstanding" rating for CRA activities. We have a dedicated team,
HarborOne U, which delivers education and skills that fuel future success. In 2022, our total
community donations exceeded $1.8 million and our staff volunteered over 3,000 hours to
support non-profit and civic organizations in the communities that we serve. In recent years, we
have provided grants to a number of community organizations in Taunton, including the Boys
and Girls Club of Metro South -Taunton, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry at the First Parish
Church in Taunton, Pro Home, Inc., and Girls Incorporated of Taunton. We have also supported
Financial Education and Coaching for Change programs in the Taunton Public Schools and
partnered with the Taunton Chamber of Commerce to support a program for Latino Owned
Businesses.
• More information on our asset quality and capital can be found on the recently filed 10-K and
Investor Deck located on our website:
For 106 years we have supported the financial needs of our customers. The combination of our strong
capital position, diverse deposit base, experienced leadership team, and disciplined balance sheet
management will continue to make HarborOne a leading community bank in New England.
Thank you for your business, we truly appreciate it. If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free
to give me a call.
President and CEO
508.895.1312
Integrity, Teamwork, Respect,
P.O. Box 720 Brockton, MA 02303-0720 Tel: 800-244-7592 www.harborone.com Member FDIC. @. Trust, Accountability
I
* LeaderBank, Business & Government Banking
180 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: 781-646-3900 ·Fax: 781-646-391 O
www.leaoerbank.com • bbo@leaderbank.com
City of Taunton
Attn: Christine M Clymens
15 Summer St
Taunton, MA 02780
March 15th, 2023
Dear Christine M Clymens,
Leader Bank N.A., with total assets of $3.9 billion and equity capital of $458 million, opened in
2002 with $6.8 million in capital and has been profitable each quarter since 2002.
In addition to the Bank's impressive growth through the years, the Bank has continued to
build upon its regulatory capital ratios.
RATIOS: Leader Leader Leader
12[31/20 12/31[21 12/31[22
Total Assets($ In Thousands) $2,177,734 $3,077,235 $3,907,360
Leverage Ratio 14.57% 12.25% 12.51%
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio 22.81% 19.48% 19.73%
As of December 31, 2022, Leader Bank's capital ratios significantly exceeded the amount
regulators require for us to be considered "well capitalized." This strong performance
continues to rank Leader Bank as one of the top community banks in the state and the
country.
Leader Bank has sufficient on balance sheet liquidity and additional capacity to meet the
deposit needs of its customers.
Leader Bank once again received both an A+ grade from Weiss Rating and a Five Star Rating
from Bauer Financial, Inc., marking ten years of national recognition for our robust
performance.
The Bank also received an OUTSTANDING ratting from the OCC in 2022 for its Community
Reinvestment Act Obligation.
Business & Government Banking
180 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474
*LeaderBank· Phone: 781-646-3900 •Fax: 781-646-3910
www.leaderbank.com • bbo@leaderbank.com
This Jetter shall serve as confirmation that Leader Bank N.A. is FDIC insured, and offers
collateral through either FHLB Letters of Credit, or Treasury or Government Agency Bonds. In
addition, the Bank also offers account relationships up to $100 Million access to additional
FDIC insurance above the per-institution limit of $250,000 through the lntraFi Network.
Leader Bank does not invest in stocks. We primarily invest in Residential and Commercial
loans. Our delinquency levels are amongst the lowest in the United States. Leader Bank has
maintained a prudent and conservative lending culture which has been conducive to
developing a high quality, locally based, diversified portfolio. Risky or sub-prime lending has
never been part of Leader Bank's lending strategy.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at
btaylor@leaderbank.com.
Sincerely, ~
~~~~
Brian Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Leader Bank, N.A.
180 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474
Newburyport Bank''
March 13, 2023
Mrs. Christine Clymens, Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Christine,
In light of recent events in the banking industry surrounding Silicon Valley Bank, we wanted to
provide information regarding Newburyport Bank's financial strength and stability. We at
Newburyport Bank understand that safety and security are paramount concerns when it comes
to the safety of public funds. That is why we want to reassure you that we take the
responsibility of safeguarding the City of Taunton's funds very seriously.
Newburyport Bank is a proud member of both FDIC and DIF, which means that your deposits
fully protected by both FDIC and DIF. Per DIF "No depositor has ever lost a penny in a bank
insured both by FDIC and DIF."
Other key differences working with Newburyport Bank include:
• We have control over what sectors we lend to, and do not have a concentration in any
one sector, particularly high tech or health care, which can be volatile. In addition, we
generally to not lend to early-stage start-ups.
• We purposely work to balance our risk in managing our balance sheet.
• Newburyport Bank is rated Green*** by Veribanc.
• Culturally, we are somewhat conservative and maintain discipline even during difficult
times, an approach that has served us well for over 165 years.
For 2022, core net income totaled over $8.3 million and Bank assets grew by 19% to over $1.5
billion. Deposit and loan growth are strong. Newburyport Bank's excellent credit quality and
capital position remain rock solid and amongst the best in the industry.
P.O. Box 350, Newburyport, MA 01950
Member FDIC
MemberDIF tel 844.639.3483 NewburyportBank.com
Newburyport Bank·
We want to assure you that your trust in Newburyport Bank is well-placed. We are committed
to maintain the highest levels of safety and security for our municipal customers. Thank you for
choosing Newburyport Bank. We look forward to continuing to serve you. Please reach out if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Klatskin Max Laguerre
SVP, Manager Assistant Vice President
Government Banking Division Government Banking Division
P.O. Box 350, Newburyport, MA 01950
Member FDIC
MemberDIF rd 844.639.3483 NewburyportBank.com
ROCKLAND Where Each Relationship Mattersca
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March 15, 2023
Christine M . Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
At Rockland Trust, relationships are important to us, and we take great pride in earning the
trust of the individuals, municipalities, and businesses we serve . This is something we have
done since our very beginning in 1907 or the 115 years we have been in business. Rockland
Trust continues to be in a strong financial position, and we are here to support one another,
our customers and our communities in the extraordinary way we always have.
The collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank {SVB) and Signature Bank were significant events. On
March 12, it was announced that the FDIC has been granted approval to fully protect all
depositors of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and that those banks' customers will have
access to all of their funds . The Fed, FDIC, and the US Treasury also jointly announced the
creation of the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) . This program will make funding available to
help ensure that banks have the ability to meet the needs of all of their depositors in the
future.
We are grateful for this swift action from the government. We'd like to assure you that
Rockland Trust manages forthe long-term by prioritizing sustainable banking practices. Our
priority to build and nurture meaningful customer relationships has led to a deep and
diversified customer base . We are well positioned to continue to support you and your long-
term goals.
To the specific items of concern:
- Assets invested with Rockland Trust Investment Management Group are not part of the bank's
balance sheet nor its lending portfolio. The assets are held in custody at a third party provider,
SEI Investments Company.
- The bank participates in FDIC insurance to the limit available and offers collateralization for
deposits above the FDIC limit.
- Rockland Trust ranks #7 of the top 100 banks in terms of diversified deposit base or 51.5%
percentage of deposit less than $250,000 as a percentage of total deposits. The analysis was
measured by the analysts at RBC with Signature Bank listed at #96 and SVB Financial Group #99
all as of 402022.
- Furthermore, SVB Bank had approximately $173 billion in deposits spread across 40,000
customers were as Rockland Trust has approximately $15 billion in deposits spread across
300,000 customers or 9 times the customers with 10% the amount of deposits.
- SVB Bank had 51% total exposure to the volatile Technology sector.
- Rockland Trust has a much safer, more structurally sound deposit and funding base.
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- The securities portfolio that was exposed to interest rate movements for SVB Bank was 56. 7%
on their balance sheet whereas Rockland Trust (INDB) had 16.2%.
- The capital position for Rockland Trust was nearly twice that in percent of SVB Bank.
We appreciate and thank you for your business and trust in Rockland Trust. Please let me know
if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Brian
Brian R. Callow, CFA
Senior Vice President I Director of Fixed Income
Investment Management Group
2036 Washington St.
Hanover, MA 02339
Phone 781.982.6460 Fax 508.732 .7749
Brian. Callow@RocklandTrust.com
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March 15, 2023
Christine Clymens, Treasurer/ Collector
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Christine,
You can be confident in your banking relationship with South Shore Bank.
While recent news has some feeling unsettled and has directly impacted others, rest assured
that the American Banking System is strong and resilient, and regulators have effective tools
to address an event like this.
Like any relationship, the one you have with your bank should be entered into with careful
consideration.
Here are four questions you should ask when choosing a banking partner for your personal or
business needs.
Is the bank's client base diversified?
South Shore Bank has a diversified client base. Our clients are dispersed throughout the
Commonwealth and beyond and our business clients are well positioned across all segments
including Commercial & Industrial, Real Estate, Retail, Insurance, and more.
Are my deposits insured?
At South Shore Bank all deposits are insured in full. Each depositor is insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to at least $250,000. All deposits above the FDIC
insurance amount are insured by the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). DIF insurance is only
available to savings banks within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Is the bank well-capitalized with a diversified portfolio?
South Shore Bank has ample liquidity and borrowing capacity with a diversified investment
portfolio. Limited fixed rate investments help lessen our exposure to unprecedented increases
in interest rates.
What's the bank's purpose, how does it make long-term decisions? l
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Our purpose has been deeply rooted for more than 180 years - We believe the most valuable
and enduring success is success that is shared with those around us. Together, we work to
help our p_eople, clients and communities build shared success. As a Mutual Bank, we can
make smart long-term decisions without being bound by the needs of shareholders.
Thank you for the trust and loyalty you place with me, our management team and board of
directors. We are committed to continuing to earn that trust every day.
Sincerely,
Jim Dunphy
CEO and President
South Shore Bank
IBANK
49 Church Street
Whltinsville, MA 01588
800.578.4270
UNIBANK.COM
March 13, 2023
Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
Dear Ms. Clymens,
UniBank, the largest Mutual Bank located in Central Massachusetts has been in business over 152 years.
The Bank is diversified offering banking products to consumers, businesses, and municipalities. In
addition, the Bank has three subsidiary companies: UFASI, UNI PAY and Sterling Associates. These three
subsidiaries offer diversified income from the core Bank.
The Bank is well capitalized, sound, safe, secure, and financially very strong. In 2022 the Bank's net
income was 20.1 million and our capital stood at 214 million making us a well-capitalized Bank. Our
Bank's strength is evidenced by our most recent Veribanc rating Green three stars.
All deposits with Uni Bank are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000.00 per depositor per account
ownership category. Deposits over this amount are insured by the Depositors Insurance Fund.
We appreciate your business and would be happy to provide any additional information.
Sincerely,
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President
@ WebsterBank
100 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Websterbank.com
March 13, 2023
Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
RE: City of Taunton Depository Relationship
Dear Mrs. Clymens:
Webster Bank, N.A. ("Bank") has collateralized the City of Taunton's (the "City's") public
deposits at Bank by depositing collateral in a pooled account with a custodian. Such collateral
relates to the City's public deposits in the amount by which such deposits exceed the current
FDIC limit of $250,000.00. There is no fee for this service.
Bank hereby notifies you that such collateral may be owned and pledged by Bank or by Webster
Public Finance Corporation, a wholly owned Bank subsidiary, which engages in such activities.
The balance of your public deposits in this account at Bank is monitored periodically to
determine and confirm the amount of collateral deposited with the custodian.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please call Knud Hellested at 401-228-2041.
Very truly yours,
Anthony L. Picano
Senior Vice President and Director
Government and Institutional Banking
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BARTHOLOMEW
& COMPANY
March 14, 2023
Christine Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA
Dear Christine:
I am responding to your inquiry regarding information on our firm, insurance, safety and security of the city's funds.
Bartholomew and Company has been in business for 29 years, managing municipal funds for the same number of years.
Our government and institutional client base is made up of over 270 municipal entities, institutional and non-profit
clients. Our firm currently manages approximately $4 billion AUM, of which over $2.3 billion represents government
and institutional clients across New England.
The city has two accounts consisting of stabilization funds and OPEB funds.
The stabilization fund is invested according to MGL Ch. 44/54, invested for safety, liquidity and yield. These funds
must adhere to the MA Legal List of Investments. The portfolio is mainly invested in investment grade corporate
bonds, U.S. treasuries, and government agencies, cash and a smaller portion invested in high dividend paying legal list
equity and a bond fund ETF.
While market value fluctuates, bonds held until maturity will receive principal at time of purchase along with the
interest payments. As a bondholder, the city is a more secure debtholder if a company fails. The treasuries and
agencies are backed by the government.
In the past, our investment team has purchased negotiable CD's on the secondary market, all under the $250,000 FDIC
limit, however, the portfolio currently does not have any CD holdings.
The equity allocation represents a little over 17% of the portfolio in high dividend paying companies and is part of the
strategy to help keep up with inflation over the long term.
The remaining OPEB funds are invested according to Ch. 203C, prudent investor rule and are in the process of
liquidation. These funds will be transferred out in its entirety once all the cash is available due to a transfer of assets to
another institution.
As we are the independent investment firm, our broker/dealer is Commonwealth Financial Network and the custodian is
National Financial Services, a subsidiary of Fidelity.
We carry SIPC insurance and an excess coverage from Lloyd's of London, which information is provided in the
attached email.
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or requests for more information.
Best regards,
Federated
Hermes • -- Federated Securities Corp.
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
March 15, 2023
Christine M. Clymens
Treasurer/Collector
City of Taunton
15 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Treasurer Clymens:
As you requested, we are providing information to outline the safety features of your investment with
Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust (hereinafter "MMDT") Cash Pool and the health of our firm, Federated
Hermes, Inc. (FHI). Your query is prompted by recent bank failures in the news and given your role as
Treasurer/Collector, we respect the due diligence you must perform. First, it is important to understand that while
diagnostics on the bank matter are still unfolding, it is clear that at least part of the problem has been factually tied
to a maturity mismatch between liabilities and assets on their balance sheets. The MMDT is not a bank and we
invest the assets of the Cash Pool in highly liquid, "money market eligible" securities. The dollar weighted average
maturity of MMDT Cash Pool must be kept at 60 days or less. In fact, as of yesterday (3/14/23), 24% of the $30
billion pool matures daily and 45% matures weekly. MMDT Cash Pool has no exposure to Silicon Valley Bank,
Silvergate Bank, or Signature Bank. Due to our rigorous credit analysis, these banks were not on our approved list
of eligible securities available to purchase within MMDT Cash Pool. We stress test the pool for various credit and
interest rate scenarios regularly. Federated Hermes and MMDT are diversified, healthy, and continue to operate as
usual.
Introduction:
Offered through the Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver General's office, the MMDT provides two portfolios to
public entities across the Commonwealth: MMDT Cash Pool and MMDT Short Term Bond Pool. Federated Hermes
has managed the MMDT Pools since 2013. Federated Hermes has an extensive track record of managing money
market portfolios as well as public sector assets. MMDT provides public entities with high quality, diversified
portfolios for investing their operating capital and bond proceeds. Federated Hermes and MMDT Cash Pool are
diversified, healthy, and continue to operate as usual.
MMDT Cash Pool highlights:
• External governance: GASB 79 establishes the investment criteria for how local government
investment pools, that seek to maintain a $1.00 unit value using amortized cost are structured.
• Preservation of capital: seeks to maintain a $1.00 daily unit value
• Daily liquidity: portfolio is structured to provide ample liquidity (daily liquidity is over 24% as of
3/14/23)
• Competitive yield: 4.75% (as of 3/14/23)
• Diversification: invests in numerous money market securities across a variety of short-term
maturities
• Routinely stress tested for credit and liquidity events
• Competitive fee structure
Healthy and diversified firm:
Established in 1955, Federated Hermes, Inc. is a leading investment manager with $668.9 billion in assets under
management as of December 31, 2022. Since our founding, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner
across state, county, and local levels of government in all 50 states for our results oriented, consultative style, and
willingness to provide complete transparency. Our legacy and current day reputation is borne of providing
investment strategies and solutions to institutional investors, including state and local governments, defined
benefit and defined contribution plans, endowments, and foundations, among others. These are the most
discriminating of investors who, like you, seek out a fiduciary partner who they trust to manage their assets within
appropriate risk controls.
We derive revenue from investment management services across all asset classes and styles, enabling us to
weather various market cycles and maintain financial stability. We manage client assets, diversified by investment
strategy, client type, and geography. This diversified and complementary business mix enables us to weather
various market cycles and offers potential for growth, both organically and through selective acquisitions while
maintaining financial stability. Lastly, we manage $477 billion in money market assets (as of 12/31/22) making
money market and liquidity management the centerpost of our business.
Trusted public sector partner:
Public sector business is a cornerstone of our firm's business model. Federated Hermes has been managing local
government investment pools (LGIPs) since we were selected to manage the nation's largest money market pool in
2002. Today, we have the largest share of assets in externally managed pools, and we service the business through
a distinct combination of people, process, and systems expressly dedicated to the state treasury pool business.
This proprietary infrastructure is driven by our first-hand assessment of participants' needs and collaboration with
the state treasury departments that sponsor the pools. Our public sector clients can be confident that we manage
portfolios according to the highest standard of transparency and with the most rigorous pursuit of stability,
liquidity, and current yield. We manage more than $160 billion in State Treasury-related assets as of December 31,
2022, and we service approximately 5,000 LGIP participants across five states.
Credit research: the backbone of our process:
Federated Hermes is recognized as an industry leader in money market management. We have a SO-year history of
demonstrated effective credit analysis and experience guiding our investment decisions. The objective of our
credit research is simple: to determine whether a security presents minimal credit risk. However, evaluating credit
risk requires experience, diligence, and attention to detail - hallmarks of Federated Hermes' decades-long
involvement in the money market industry and cash management business. Analysts are specialized by sector and
have developed an in-depth, intrinsic understanding of the companies in a sector, the impact of monetary and
fiscal policy on an industry and the behavior of each sector within a credit cycle. Importantly, they also have
developed relationships that facilitate an understanding of management. Once an issuer is approved by our credit
committee our team assigns our own proprietary credit score. Federated Hermes' process is marked by a
conservative bias. A notable element of this conservatism is an analyst's ability to downgrade an issuer without
committee approval. This is so that negative credit events are immediately reflected in the database of approved
issuers.
Key advantages we bring to the management of money market portfolios include:
• Never broken $1.00 NAV for Federated Hermes stable money market portfolios NAV *
• Never owned a defaulted security in our taxable money market portfolios
• Never had to infuse capital to protect NAV*
• Dedicated traders devoted to understanding and working with the taxable and municipal markets add value to
our portfolios
*Although Federated Hermes stable NAV money market portfolios have never broken the $1.00 stated price,
there is no guarantee that such price stability will be achieved in the future.
We appreciate our partnership with the City of Taunton and are here to assist with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your business and support.
Sincerely,
Brian R. Willer, CFA ®
Senior Vice President
TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD
141 Oak St. - Office Address
15 Summer St. - Mailing Address
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Phone 508-821-1051 Fax 508 821-1043
Denise J Paiva. Head Administrative Clerk
March 16, 2023
Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor
Members of the Municipal Council
15 Summer St.
Taunton, Ma. 02780
CIO Jennifer Leger, City Clerk
RE: Site Plan Review -150 John Hancock Rd.
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council:
The Taunton Planning Board is in receipt a Site Plan Review for property at 150 John
Hancock Rd (Parcel I.D. 18-12) for the expansion of the pre-existing permitted
imperious outdoor storage yard area by 281.6' x 40' yielding a total outdoor storage area
of 281.6' x 100' to the warehouse/distributing use and proposed incidental office use
within an existing building, submitted by Oliver Street Capital.
The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:45
AM in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 141 Oak St. at which time the application
shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM at 15
Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board.
Sincerely,
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141 Oak St. - Office Address
15 Summer St. - Mailing Address
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Phone 508-821-1051 Fax 508 821-1043
Denise J Paiva. Head Administrative Clerk
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March 16, 2023
Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor
Members of the Municipal Council
15 Summer St.
Taunton, Ma. 02780
C/O Jennifer Leger, City Clerk
RE: Site Plan Review - 123 Dolan Circle
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council:
The Taunton Planning Board is in receipt a Site Plan Review for a property at 123 Dolan
Circle to allow an existing farm having a mobile food truck for sale of food, beverage,
and alcohol, entertainment, and outdoor events with an outdoor temporary tent area of
approximately 1,600 sq. ft. as well as retail within 800 sq. ft. of the barn or outside on a
table nearby, submitted by Deep Pond Farm & Stable Inc., & Deep Pond Farmhouse
Kitchen Inc.
The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:00
AM in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 141 Oak St. at which time the application
shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM at 15
Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board.
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141 Oak St. - Office Address
15 Summer St. - Mailing Address
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Phone 508-821-1051 Fax 508 821-1043
Denise J Paiva, Head Administrative Clerk
dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov
March 16, 2023
Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor
Members of the Municipal Council
15 Summer St.
Taunton, Ma. 02780
CIO Jennifer Leger, City Clerk
RE: Site Plan Review - 2089 -2101 Bay Street
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council:
The Taunton Planning Board is in receipt a Site Plan Review for a property at
2089-2101 Bay St and Prop I.D. 14-14 & 14-109 for the construction of a 2,500 sq. ft.
restaurant with 30 seats with a drive-thru in conjunction with an existing commercial
shopping plaza, with paved parking area, landscaping, storm water management
components and associated utilities within a portion of the existing shopping plaza
parking lot area, submitted by G & J Realty LLC & Blue Sky Donuts, Inc.
The next scheduled meeting for this petition will be on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:30
AM in the Taunton Planning Board Office, 141 Oak St. at which time the application
shall be reviewed by the DIRB and again on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:30 PM at 15
Summer St., which this petition will be reviewed by the Planning Board.
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March 21, 2023
Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor
Council President Kelly A. Dooner
And Members of the Municipal Council
The following committee meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 5:30
PM at the Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R.
Martin Municipal Council Chambers.
5:30 PM
THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND SALARIES
1. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments.
2. Meet with the City Auditor to discuss the request to provide copies of all open and closed
purchase orders since August 1, 2023 for any amounts over $10,000 along with any quotes,
solicitation documents, and contracts as well as, for amounts over $50,000, all bid documents
and contracts.
Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass.
Gen. L. C. JOA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting.
THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE
1. Meet to discuss the proposed onsite manager for Botera Marijuana Dispensary located at 295
Broadway.
2. Meet with the City Planner and Building Inspector for an update on current business
operations and building projects at 144 West Britannia Street.
Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass.
Gen. L. C. JOA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting.
Respectfully,
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The following committee meetings have been scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at
6:00 PM at the Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester
R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers.
6:00 PM
THE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE
1. Meet for Civil Service employee disciplinary hearing. This meeting may be held in
executive session pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 and/or Chapter
31, Section 41.
Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass.
Gen. L. C 30A, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting
Respectfully,
Maggie E. Clarke
Clerk of Council Committees
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