City Council
Regular MeetingTaunton, MA · January 21, 2025
Minutes
City of'Taunton
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City JfaCC, 15 Summer Street, 'Taunton, !Mfl
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(present at roa ca[(were: Councifors Coute, (J)uarte, <Postell, Quinta~ Santfers,
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Record of January 14, 2025 meeting was read by title and approved. So Voted.
Opportunity for input by the general public. No one spoke during public input.
Hearing:
NONE.
Communications from the Mavor:
Mayor O'Connell stated that the Taunton Babe Ruth 14U Team is undefeated and are the
2024 State Champions. She recognized the team for their hard work and perseverance, as
well as the coaches and parents for their efforts. Mayor O'Connell stated that the coaches
of the team are Justin Severino, Kyle Emond, Steve Kennedy and Eddy Travers and
invited them to the podium. Mr. Severino spoke about the team's hard work, as well as
the great support given by the parents and other coaches. Mayor O'Connell read a
citation regarding the City's admiration of the team's athletic abilities and impressive
display of teamwork. Mayor O'Connell presented a citation to the coaches and each
member of the team, which included Nathan Allard, Matthew Applebaum, Quinn
Buffington, Cameron Carl, Colby Emond, Ryuji Fantasia, Logan Kennedy, MJ Prisco,
Brevin Rogers, Logan Severino, Gavin Stevens, Kyran Stevenson, Kane Thelker, Ryan
Emond and Eddy Travers. Eddy Travers, a member of the team, expressed gratitude to his
team members and his parents.
Mayor O'Connell stated that there is a list of upcoming community events in the agenda
packet, as well as the City ofTaunton's Facebook page and website.
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Mayor O'Connell stated the T.M.L.P. is building a high voltage substation on County
Street with National Grid. She stated that this process was started 12 years ago and
construction is anticipated to begin around the Summer/Fall of 2026. She stated that they
will be holding an open house in order for the public to learn about the project, which
will take place on January 29, 2025 at the Taunton Public Library from 5:30pm until
7:00pm. Mayor O'Connell stated that further information is available on the City of
Taunton's website.
Appointments:
NONE.
Communications from City Officers:
Com. from the Superintendent of Taunton Public Schools stating that at the Taunton
Public Schools School Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a motion
was made, seconded, and approved to transfer ownership of the former Hopewell
Elementary School, located at 16 Monroe Street to the City of Taunton. A second motion
was made, seconded, and approved to inform the City Council of the School Committee's
suggested use for the property. Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Public
Property. So Voted.
Com. from the Chairman of the Taunton Planning Board stating that the Planning Board
is in receipt of a Roadway Improvement Plan for Clark Street. The Taunton Planning
Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:30pm at City Hall.
Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted.
Com. from the City Solicitor regarding a communication dated January 7, 2025
containing a programming advisory, which the Law Department has received from
Xfinity. Motion was made to receive and place on file. So Voted.
Com. from the DPW Commissioner stating that the Transportation Network Company
Division of the Department of Public Utilities is the oversight authority for rideshare
companies that operate in Massachusetts. In accordance with State law, rideshare
companies must annually report the number of rides that began in each city or town and
pay a $0.20 per-ride assessment to the Commonwealth. Half of the per-ride assessment
funds are proportionally distributed to the municipalities where the trips began. The
money must be used to address the impact of transportation network services on
municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public
purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the
city or town including, but not limited to, the complete streets program established in
(G.l. c. 901 & 1) and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation. A
spreadsheet of the disbursements is included. The Department of Public Works requests
the City Council authorization to appropriate the accumulated funds to finance road
reconstruction work, including, but not limited to road resurfacing, sidewalk
reconstruction, road painting and marking. Motion was made to refer to the Committee
on Finance and Salaries. So Voted.
Communications from Citizens:
Com. from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount Vernon Street,
Dorchester, MA 02125 notifying of the Lottery's intent to install a monitor at the One
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Stop Gas & Mini Mart, located at 96 Winthrop Street, Taunton. Motion was made to
receive and place on file. So Voted.
Com. from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount Vernon Street,
Dorchester, MA 02125 notifying of the Lottery's intent to install a monitor at the
Taunton Mini Mart, located at 648 County Street, Taunton. Motion was made to receive
and place on file. So Voted.
Petitions:
Class II License - RENEWAL
1. Amorim Auto Sales Inc. Sales located at 265 Longmeadow Road, Taunton.
Motion was made to refer to the Committee on Police and License and the Police
Chief. So Voted.
Claim
Claim submitted by James Kelley, 240 Paul Revere Terrace, Taunton, MA 02780 seeking
reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Old Colony
Avenue near OV's Restaurant/Amaro Mobil. (Already Referred to the Law Department
andDPW).
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 this evening. So Voted. Councilor Pottier stated that there was a special
meeting of the Committee on Police and License on January 15, 2025. Councilor Postell
stated that the Committee on Police and License met on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in
the Silver City Conference Room. He stated that after interviewing four (4) candidates for
the position of Police Officer for the City of Taunton. He stated that the Councilors
present were Councilor Quintal and himself. He stated that Councilor Borges was absent
due to a conflict. He stated that the Council made a recommendation to forward all four
(4) candidates, subject to the conditions set forth by the Chief and subject to funding. He
stated that there was a fifth candidate, Lassana Sanha, who was on the Civil Service List
and is currently deployed. He stated that the recommendation for this candidate is to be
put forth, subject to the conditions set forth by the Chief, funding, as well as the
successful completion of a background check. He stated that the other four (4) candidates
are listed as Jonathan DaRosa, Paul Corrao Jr., Sade Small and Matthew Letourneau. He
stated that all four (4) of these candidates have successfully completed a background
check. Motion was made to approve the list as read on a roll call vote. On a roll call
vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, nine (9) Councilors voted to approve the list
as read. The motion passes. On discussion, Councilor Pottier asked if the
recommendation is to make offers of employment to the first four (4) candidates.
Councilor Postell stated that the recommendation is to make offers to the first four (4)
candidates and the fifth will have to remain open until he has returned from deployment.
Unfinished Business:
NONE.
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Orders, Ordinances and Resolutions:
NONE.
New Business:
Councilor McCaul motioned to refer to the Committee on the Department of Public
Works for a discussion regarding the change in numbers on Chestnut Street and
invite the City Engineer and the City Solicitor. So Voted.
List of Documents and Other Exhibits:
• Agenda
• Mayor's List of Upcoming Community Events-January 21, 2025
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M.
A true copy:
Attest:
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City of Taunton
Municipal Council
January 15, 2025
The Committee on Police and License
The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the
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Members Present: Councilor Jeffrey Postell, Chairman
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The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM.
1. Meet to interview police candidates.
The first candidate interviewed was Jonathan DaRosa. Councilor Postell introduced the
process and made introductions. Mr. DaRosa explained that he was born and raised in
Taunton, has a criminal justice degree and dispatched in Wellesley. Mr. Quintal asked how
he would handle arresting someone he knows and Mr. DaRosa stated that no one is above the
law. Mr. Postell asked him what values he believes to be important for police officers and
Mr. DaRosa suggested honor, integrity, devotion, and respect. Mr. Quintal asked why he
wants to work for this department and Mr. DaRosa stated that he is looking to grow in his
career. Mr. Postell asked what Mr. DaRosa thinks are key qualities and Mr. DaRosa
indicated the importance of an open mind set to be able to work with the public. Mr. Quintal
asked how he manages stress and Mr. DaRosa talked about the importance of decompressing.
Mr. Quintal asked about how he would handle a chaotic domestic situation and Mr. DaRosa
talked about de-escalation. Mr. Postell asked how he would contribute to making the City a
safer place. Mr. DaRosa talked about being flexible, showing up, and enjoying what he does.
Additional questions were asked and answered.
The Committee discussed Mr. DaRosa' s interview.
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The second candidate interviewed was Paul Corrao. Mr. Postell explained the process to Mr.
Corrao and gave him the opportunity to make an opening statement. Mr. Corrao introduced
himself saying that he is a long-time resident. He has a business degree. He wants to help
the youth and give back to the community. Mr. Quintal asked him why he wants to be in this
City and Mr. Corrao stated that he wants to give back to the community he grew up in. Mr.
Quintal asked how he would handle a fellow officer engaged in misconduct and Mr. Corrao
stated that no one is above the law. Mr. Postell asked what values he thinks are important in
a police officer and Mr. Corrao stated morals, a good personality, de-escalating, and talking
to people. Mr. Quintal asked how he'd interact with someone who was emotionally
distressed and Mr. Corrao stated that he would feel them out and try to connect with them.
Mr. Postell asked how he handles stress and he indicated that he loves working out. The
Committee continued to question Mr. Corrao.
The Committee discussed Mr. Corrao's interview.
The third candidate interviewed was Sade Small. Mr. Postell opened with comments and
explained the process. Ms. Small stated that she has wanted to be a police officer for a while
and that she wants to make a difference in a positive way. Mr. Quintal asked why she
wanted to work in Taunton and Ms. Small explained that she relocated here from Boston
after looking at crime rates and the schools and she said that it felt like home. She wants to
make a difference here since this is their home. Mr. Postell asked what values she feels are
important in a police officer and Ms. Small stated that no one is above the law. Officers
should lead by example, be passionate, and have compassion. Mr. Postell asked how she
would handle a fellow officer engaged in misconduct and Ms. Sade stated that no one is
above the law. Additional questions were asked and answered.
The Committee discussed Ms. Small's interview.
The fourth and final candidate interviewed was Matthew Letourneau. Mr. Postell opened
with comments and explained the process. Mr. Letourneau explained that he works at the
Department of Corrections in the canine unit. He coaches at Taunton High School and
volunteers at Taunton West. Mr. Quintal asked him how he would handle arresting someone
that he knows and Mr. Letourneau stated that he would have to abide by his oath. Mr. Postell
asked what personal values he sees as important. Mr. Letourneau talked about
communication and being able to think critically in stressful situations. Mr. Quintal asked
how he handles stress and Mr. Letourneau talked about coaching football, being able to be
around family, and working out. Mr. Quintal asked why he wants to work in Taunton and
Mr. Letourneau stated that his family is here and there are professional officers so he sees it
as a great fit for him to be here. Additional questions were asked and answered.
The Committee discussed Mr. Letourneau's interview. After discussing the four candidates,
the following motion was made:
Motion by Mr. Quintal (second by Mr. Postell) to move forward all four candidates subject
to the conditions set forth by the Chief and subject to funding. Move forward the 5th
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candidate, Lassan Sanha subject to conditions set forth by the Chief, funding, and the
successful completion of a background check So voted.
Motion by Mr. Quintal and seconded by Mr. Postell to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 PM So
voted.
List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used:
Background packet, Jonathan DaRosa (Confidential)
Background packet, Paul Corrao (Confidential)
Background packet, Sade Small (Confidential)
Background packet, Matthew Letourneau (Confidential)
CITY OF TAUNTON
Respectfully submitted,
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Maggie E. Clarke
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REPORTS ACCEPTED. RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED. ON A ROLL CALL
VOTE, NINE (9) COUNCILORS PRESENT, NINE (9) COUNCILORS VOTING IN
FAVOR OF PROVIDING CONDITIONAL OFFERS TO JONATHAN DAROSA, PAUL
CORRAO, JR., MATTHEW LETOURNEAU AND SADE SMALL. ADDITIONALLY, TO
PUT FORTH LASSANA SANHA AS WELL WHO IS CURRENTLY DEPLOYED
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SET FORTH BY THE POLICE CIDEF FUNDING AND
THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BACKGROUND CHECK. SO VOTED.
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City of Taunton
Municipal Council
January 21, 2025
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The Committee on Finance and Salaries
The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the
Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers.
Members Present: Councilor Phillip Duarte, Chairman
Councilor Estele Borges
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I. Approve minutes from January 14, 2025. co
Motion by Ms. Borges and (second by Mr. Martin) to approve. So voted.
2. Review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve the payroll warrant in the amount
o/$4,460,330.97. So voted.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve the accounts payable warrant in
the amounto/$900,304.51. So voted.
3. Meet to discuss the request for a transfer in the amount of $499,727.00 from 63-751-5900-
5917-20-210 to 63-710-5900-5917-20-211 to rectify a data entry issue.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve. So voted.
4. Meet to discuss the request to modify an Order related to funds received from the sale of
surplus items from the School Department.
Mr. Duarte read the letter from Mr. Dello Russo with the request.
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Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to make that part of the record So voted.
Mr. Dello Russo explained that originally the City was handling the administrative functions
for the sale of surplus items from the School Department. However, now the schools handle
that so they are looking for 100% of the sales to go to the School Department revolving
account.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Martin) to approve and allow the administration to
take whatever action they need to make that happen. So voted.
Motion by Ms. Borges and (second by Mr. Martin) to adjourn at 5:36 PM So voted.
List o(Documents and Other Exhibits Used:
The Committee on Finance and Salaries Meeting Minutes from 1/7/25
Payroll Warrant #117
Bill Invoice Warrant # 116
List of items over $100,000
Letter from Patrick Dello Russo dated 1/10/25
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City of Taunton
Municipal Council
January 21, 2025
The Committee of the Whole
The meeting was held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the
Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers.
Councilors Present: Council President Scott Martin, Chairman
Councilor John Mc Caul
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1. Approve minutes from January 14, 2025, regular session.
Motion by Mr. McCaul (second by Mr. Postell) to approve. So voted.
2. Meet to discuss the Marijuana Ordinance, license application, and scoring matrix.
Motion by Mr. Postell (second by Mr. McCaul) to invite Attorney Bond in. So voted.
Attorney Bond started by discussing the scoring matrix and she explained that the CCC put
out a sample and what she presented was just the CCC sample tailored to Taunton.
Mr. Duarte stated that the City needs to have a scoring criteria in place to be in compliance
with State law before awarding any new licenses. Ms. Bond stated that the matrix needs to
be put in place regardless of what happens with the other two additional licenses since the
City is required to use objective criteria when issuing licenses. Mr. Duarte described the
matrix briefly and noted that every metric has 7.5 points available except the last metric
(equity) which has 25 points available. He stated that there might be difficulty deciding how
many points to award and suggested that the points be divvied up similar to how an RFP is
scored using "highly advantageous", "slightly advantageous", etc. Mr. Duarte asked how
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Attorney Bond envisioned the Council awarding the points and wondered if the scores would
be averaged, if the Council would vote, etc. Attorney Bond stated that some communities
have an advisory committee. J\tfr. Duarte asked if another vote would be required once the
scoring is complete. Attorney Bond stated that the committees in other communities often
make recommendations to the Mayor.
J\tfr. Postell said that it might be difficult to do the scoring with 9 councilors. He stated that a
lot of the metrics are basic requirements so he isn't sure how a company would have a lower
score on a basic requirement. He indicated that he likes the idea of an advisory committee or
a smaller working group.
Ms. Borges stated that she would like to see something more defmed using "fair", "good",
etc. for scoring.
J\tfr. Sanders stated that the objective piece of this is important and, if it is truly objective, all
nine councilors would be able to come to a consensus. He indicated that for new licenses,
one would be for social equity and one for everyone else. He asked if the applications could
be separated into two piles, one for social equity and one for general applicants. Attorney
Bond didn't think there was anything to prohibit that.
J\tfr. Coute stated that he views this as something that the executive branch of Taunton should
do. The matrices should be viewed by the executive branch and they should bring a
recommendation to the Council.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. McCaul) to bring this back to Committee of the Whole
in two weeks for further discussion. So voted.
Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. Duarte) that the Law Department should provide to the
Council a paragraph that would give the Council the option to have the executive body be the
evaluator and the Council be the approver.
Mr. Duarte discussed the potential makeup of this marijuana advisory board to include the
Mayor or her designee, two members of the City Council (one being the Chair ofPolice and
License and the other from the remaining members), the City Solicitor, the City Planner, the
Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the Board ofHealth Executive Director. Mr. Coute stated
that he would support that and added it to his motion.
So voted.
Attorney Bond discussed the license application and stated that she spoke with Detective
MacDougall and one thing he would like to see is background checks to be completed by the
Taunton Police Department afor all persons with direct or indirect ownership and close
associates. Also, he would like to do a background check any time there is a change in
manager.
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Mr. Duarte asked if this is the same topic of whether the Council will approve the managers.
He indicated that he would like to get rid of approving the manager and when the Detective
reports on its status, that information should be incorporated as part of bis review.
Mr. Postell asked when there is a change in management if there is documentation of a
background done on the individual. Attorney Bond stated that Detective MacDougall wanted
the Ordinance to have a requirement of a background check with change of manager and she
would envision it coming before Police and License.
Mr. Sanders asked about the background check including the manager, owner, and direct
associates. Attorney Bond explained that they need to understand the corporate structure.
He asked how much of this is required by the CCC and Attorney Bond said that it is her
understanding that the CCC requires it. Mr. Sanders stated that when talking about
background checks, there needs to be a plan on how to evaluate and what to do with the
information. He noted that there seems to be a lot of turmoil at the CCC so he wouldn't want
to rely on them. He suggested that businesses should be giving the City information directly.
Attorney Bond stated that they are supposed to file an application with the Council with a
change in manager.
Mr. Duarte asked if there is a reason for the City to do background checks if the CCC already
does them. Attorney Bond said that was a request from Detective MacDougall, the licensing
detective, who wanted to be able to do a background with a change in manager. Mr. Duarte
asked if he had an opinion on what would be disqualifying.
Mr. Coute suggested that this process be turned over to the License Commission.
Mr. McCaul stated that he likes the idea of turning it over to the License Commission.
Mr. Duarte asked how the background checks for liquor licenses are handled. He stated that
that they should streamline the information since it's already submitted to the State.
Mr. Postell stated that he is not opposed to having a check and balance in place to prevent
anything that might fall through the cracks but he is curious to know what statutory
disqualifiers there are.
Mr. Coute explained that in his personal experience with Liquor Licenses, the State does the
background check.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Coute) to send the thought ofperhaps having a local
cannabis commission to the Mayor's Office for consideration.
Mr. Duarte stated the he believes this is covered by the earlier motion.
Ms. Borges withdrew her motion.
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Attorney Bond asked ifthere were any questions related to the draft of the revised Ordinance.
She noted that she had added language that after 90 days a licensee would report on their
progress.
Mr. Postell stated that he is not opposed to the 90 days.
Mr. Sanders asked how long the process normally takes and that is the number that he would
look for. If90 days is a normal amount of time, then he suggested that is what they should
go with. He only would really like to know ifthere is a problem.
Mr. Coute indicated that he believes the Ordinance needs something with tirnelines since
holding a license prohibits someone else from having it. He noted that there are four license
holders who are not open. He suggested that there should be reasonable expectations and
two years seems reasonable. Mr. Coute discussed the change from 9 to 11 licenses and
referred to an opinion from the Law Department regarding the process explaining that the
matter could be referred back to the Committee of the Whole. He believes that they should
stick with 9 licenses until all 9 are open.
Mr. Duarte stated that a 90 day status update doesn't seem to be achieving any goal since the
licenses are reviewed annually. If people were not progressing appropriately, the license
could be revoked.
Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. Duarte) to send the discussion ofgoing.from 9 to 11
licenses back to the Committee of the Whole for discussion another night. On a roll call,
Councilors Borges, Pottier, Sanders, Quintal, and Martin voted no. Councilors McCaul,
Postell, Duarte, and Coute voted yes.) The motion fails.
Mr. Duarte stated that the issue that a majority of the Ordinance Committee do not support
the increase from 9 to 11 licenses. The question is how the Council effectuates the change
from the policy vote of the Council when it is required that the Ordinance is reported out of
the Ordinance Committee.
Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. PostelV to refer that concern to the Law Department.
So voted.
Motion by Mr. Coute (second by Mr. Pottier) to refer to the Law Department to provide
some guidance on license/licensee timelines to get operational and what expectations should
be.
Mr. Pottier stated that in the beginning there was a lack of guidance from the CCC. While
there is more guidance now, he'd still like to get some benchmarks.
Mr. Duarte asked Attorney Bond if this is a legal issue and she stated that it is not and she is
not sure where she would get that information since she hasn't seen that in other ordinances.
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Mr. Coute revised his motion to add this to a future discussion in the Committee of the
Whole. So voted.
Motion by Ms. Borges (second by Mr. Postell) to excuse Attorney Bond So voted.
3. Meet in executive session to discuss status of gaming activities and related agreements
regarding the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation in East Taunton. This executive session
will be held pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21, reason number 3: "To discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect
on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares".
Motion by Mr. Postell (second by Mr. Duarte) to enter into executive session. So voted on a
roll call.
Motion by Mr. Postell (second by Mr. Duarte) to come out of executive session. So voted on
a roll call.
Mr. Martin reported that one vote was taken in executive session and that was to come out of
executive session.
Motion by Mr. Postell and seconded by Mr. McCaul to adjourn at 7:32 PM So voted.
List of Documents and Other Exhibits Used:
Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of 1/14/25
CITY OF TAUNTON
Respectfully submitted,
JAN 21 2025
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CITY OF TAUNTON
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The sum of four hundred ninety nine thousand seven hundred twenty seven dollars and
zero cents ($499,727.00) be and hereby is transferred:
FROM: 63-751-5900-5917-20-210
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Agenda
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA
CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780
JANUARY 21, 2025 - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE RECORDS FROM JANUARY 14, 2025
City Clerk's Office
PUBLIC INPUT Notice of Posting
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HEARING: NONE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
• Presentation of Citations to the Taunton Babe Ruth 14U Team
• Community Update
APPOINTMENTS - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS
Pg. 1-7 Com. from Superintendent, Taunton Public Schools - Notifying of a Vote
Taken for the Former Hopewell Elementary School
Pg. 8 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public
Hearing
Pg. 9-10 Com. from City Solicitor - Submitting Xfinity Correspondence
Pg. 11 -14 Com. from DPW Commissioner - Requesting a Transfer of Funds
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Pg. 15 Com. from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount Vernon
Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 - Notifying of a KENO Monitor Install
Pg. 16 Com. from Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount Vernon
Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 -Notifying of a KENO Monitor Install
PETITIONS
Class II License - RENEWAL
1. Amorim Auto Sales Inc. Sales located at 265 Longmeadow Road, Taunton
Claim
Claim submitted by James Kelley, 240 Paul Revere Terrace, Taunton, MA 02780 seeking
reimbursement for damages to his automobile from hitting a pothole on Old Colony
Avenue near OV's Restaurant/Amaro Mobil. (Already Referred to the Law Department
andDPW)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
Respectfully submitted,
~rt.:r City Clerk
City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq.
CHIEF OF STAFF
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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
Community Updates -January 21, 2025
Please note City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.
Taunton Performing Arts Center
• TP AC has announced an exciting line-up of events for January!
• 13. Jr- a timeless story about fitting-in (Jan. 17 & 18@ 7pm, Jan. 19@ 2pm)
• Head Over Heels - a royal family from Arcadia embark on a journey to save their family
and themselves (Jan. 31 @ 7pm)
GATRA Public Meeting
• Thursday January 23, 2025 @2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Live stream available at GATRA Bus Terminal (10 Oak Street)
• For more information contact: (800) 483-2500 or email info@gatra.org
Treetop Tutoring Presents - Sip & Support: An Artful Evening
• Thursday January 23, 2025@ 5pm- 8pm, Talisa's on Main
• Tickets Available on Eventbrite (Treetop Tutoring)
• Treetop Tutoring Website: https://www.treetopleaminganddevelopment.com/
• For more information contact: (508) 443-1224
Free Community Concert Hosted by Lines and Spaces
• Saturday January 25, 2025 at 4pm
• Memorial United Methodist Church (176 Somerset Avenue)
• The program will feature music for violin, viola, and piano by Claude Debussy, Elizabeth
Maconchy, Clarence Cameron White, and Robert Schumann
• Appropriate for all ages
Annual City Census has been mailed out by the Elections Department. Forms are due
back within 10 days. Any questions may be directed to (508) 821-1044.
Save the Date!
• February 1: T.R.U.E. 2nd Annual Gala
• February 8: Trescott Street Gallery Black Art Expo - Visual and Performing Arts
• February 15: Taunton Diversity Network 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball
• February 20: Mayor O'Connell's 2025 State of the City Address
Please visit the City website (www.taunton-rna.gov) and Facebook page for more information
John J. Cabral Stephanie Hoye
Superintendent of Schools Director of Student Services
& Transportation
Christopher Baratta
Assistant Superintendent for Amy Moynihan
Curriculum & Instruction Director of Special Education
Brenda Moynihan Shannon Turner
Assistant Superintendent for Director of Human Resources
Finance & Operation TAUNTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
215 Harris Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Tel (508) 821-1201 Fax (508) 821-1177
Academic excelle11cefor e11e1y student, in eve1y classroom, ill evelJ' school
To the Honorable Members of the Taunton City Council,
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Council Members,
I am writing on behalf of the Long Range Subcommittee and Taunton School Committee. At the Taunton Public
Schools School Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, a motion was made, seconded, and
approved to transfer ownership of the former Hopewell Elementary School, located at 16 Monroe Street, to the
City of Taunton. A second motion was made, seconded, and approved to inform the City Council of the School
Committee's suggested uses for the property.
The Committee prefers that the building, which has significant historical value to the City of Taunton, be used
for senior housing, veterans housing, or a combination of both. The Committee also respectfully requests that the
building's architectural history be maintained in alignment with the Historical Commission's covenants.
As evidenced in the attached documentation, Hopewell Elementary School was placed on the National Register
oflndividual Property on July 5, 1984. On the same date, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Constructed in 1914, the building remains "a good example of Renaissance Revival design and [is] an important
community landmark in Whittenton," according to documentation found in the Massachusetts Historical
Commission.
The School Committee understands that it has no formal authority to dictate the use of the building upon its
transfer. However, the Committee hopes the City Council will consider its wishes when determining the future
use of the former Hopewell Elementary School.
On behalf of the Long Range Subcommittee and Taunton School Committee, I thank you for your consideration. Please
feel free to contact my office should you need any additional information.
The Taunton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, homeless status, race,
religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. Interpreting or translation services are available on request
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9. Historical signifJcance (include explanation of themes checked above)
The Hopewell School is a good example of Renaissance Revival design
and an important ..coJllmmity landllark in Wh:ittento~.. The structure
was named to · commemorate the former Hop-ewell Scllool, dati.!dg 'f'lXlll
the 1880' s, which-was sited around the corner on Bay Street.
Designed by the-Boston architectural firm, Kilham & Hopkins,· the
school was built in 1914, utilizing the most highly developed
firepro6f construction methods and materials known at the time.
Brick for the structure was supplied from local brickyards, and
decorative details were of grey terra cotta and marble.
pescription: ·The 3-story bric!;: school features projecting end
b:l~'S and a very slir;htly: p:i;:.ojectincr cen•tral pavi-liGn inte wliit:h
its main entrance is set. Its doors are trir_."jed with a grey
terra cotta surround incorporatin:; vaguely nenaissance details,
above whict. is centered a blind window with arched tympanum and
cartoubhe. All windows are trir.med in lir:iestone, and those on
the second story have J:eystoned 1 in tels. Laree, rlemish-bond
brick infilled panels nark oriGinnl winaows that were blinded.
:"he builcinc ends in a limestone cornice, with_ brick parapet nnd
coping.
The Hopewell School possesses integiity of location, design,
se·tting, materials, workmanship and association. It meets criteria A and
c of the National Register of Historic Places standing with the
10. Bibliography and/or references (such as local histories, deeds, assessor's records,
early maps, etc.}
1914, Taunton City Register, "School Report" p. 94-97
INVENTORY FORM CONTINUATION SHEET Conm.mity: Form No:
Taunton 420
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL CGMISSICN
Office of the Secretary, Bosten
Property Nrure: Hopewell School
Indicate each item on inventory form which is being continued belc:M.
9. Historical Significance (cont.)
Barnum Street School (#240) as Taunton's best preserved example of early
20th century public educational architecture reflecting trends and ideas
of educational reform of the time.
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Hopewell School resulted from community effort.
In the days prior to Taunton becoming a city, the
local school system was sectioned off in numerical
districts with as many as 32 divisions located
throughout the spacious town.
The citizens of Hopewell Village were not unlike
those men and women from other parts of town
where they had set up their own committee to
govern the operation of their village school.
The townspeople of Hopewell Village, along Bay t I1
St., were a very close group with many working
together in the nearby Hopewell Cotton Mill or else
in Reed and Barton or the Whittenton Manufac-
turing Company.
Representing School District 15, the local group
had met as early as July of J 832 to call for the con-
struction of a new school for their children to at-
tend. Their present school building was believed lo
have beer. built al least 30 years earlier, and by now
it was in a sad state of disrepair.
Located on the site presently occupied by the
Whittenton Fire Station, the old building had long ,.,..-·- .... -:.:-
outlived its purpose, so the committee had begun in ___ - - ., > .- ~<S:S{;,.~
earnest to raise enough money to help the struggling Hopewell School built in 1913. Note Monroe Street as a dirt road and the cornfield in the schoolyard.
district. Several members appointed by the commit- buildings starting in the year 1870. Some of the Hopewell School was the first built by Corrigan
tee were sent out to many of the surrounding towns schools receiving special attention at this time were and Palmer of Fall River. Although no Taunton
to inspect some of their school buildings so as to the Barnum, Barney, County Street, East Taunton, businesses were chosen as architect or builder. the
decide upon the best design for a new schoolhouse Walker, Leonard, North Pleasant Street, Fuller, Hopewell School was built completely of material
in their village. The town of Mansfield had a Oakland, Pine, Richmond, Rocky Woods, Whit- from local companies. The bricks were supplied by
pleasant school building that was looked upon as tcnton, Weir, Shores Street, Westville and South the Stiles and Hart Brick manufactory and the lum-
being the bes1 example of such a structure that Schools. ber came from the Taunton Planing Company.
could bes1 suil the area children and the committee With the school enrollment steadily rising, the Containing 16 rooms, the new Hopewell School
voted overwhelmingly to adopt the design of tha1 city officials felt a new building was in order by was dedicated on Friday evening, November 20,
school for their own. 1913, and ordered the construction of the present 1914, and it was noted that it was unique at that
With a two-story building like Mansfield's Hopewell School. After purchasing a 200-square time in that every portion of the three-story struc-
estimated to cost about $3,000, the townspeople of foot site along Monroe Street, the construction ture was above ground level.
Hopewell Village received the support of the of- began on a three-story structure that would be The sound construction of this school as well a!-
ficially recognized Taunton School Committee, safely away from the traffic and noise of Bay many other schools throughout the city is perhaps a
located downtown, to go ahead with their plans for Street, yet through the purchase of a small tract of lasting tribute to the dedicated contracting com-
a new school. land off East Britannia Street, could offer easy ac- panies that have left their mark on our city.
Quickly, the group set out in search of an ap- cess to those children living north of the school. By Charles Crolt'fey
propriate site for their new schoolhouse, with as Designed by Killian and Hopkins of Boston, the
many as four tracts of land being entertained as
possibilities.
The most popular site was owned by Eliza Angell
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who had o;everal I racts of land up for sale between
the Old Bay Road and the new Boston Turnpike
(now Broadway). but she was reluctant to sell the
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voled c)1crwhclrningly to adopl 1he design of that city officials felt a new building was in order by wa5 ded
,(1w,1I for their own. 1913, and ordered the construction of the present 1914, ar
\\'ith a two-story building like Mansfield's Hopewell School. After purchasing a 200-square time in I
estimated to co~I about S3,000, the townspeople of foot site along Monroe Street, the construction lure was
Hl'Pe"ell Village recei~ed the support of the of- began on a three-story structure that would be The s1
ficially recognized Taunton School Committee, safely away from the traffic and noise of Bay many ot
located downtown, to go ahead with their plans for Street, yet through the purchase of a small tract of lasting r
a new school. land off East Britannia Street, could offer easy ac- panics tr
Quickly, the group set out in search of an ap- cess to those children living north of the school.
propriate site for their new schoolhouse, with as De~igned by Killian and Hopkins of Boston, the
many as four tracts of land being entertained as
possibilities.
The most popular site was owned by Eliza Angell
who had several tracts of land up for sale between
the Old Bay Road and the new Boston Turnpike
1now Broadway), but she was reluctant to sell the DOYOUr
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land because she had hoped to reserve the site for a
possible brick Meeting House.
The committee agreed that they would consider
building the school of either brick or stone if they
came into possession of the property; and after
countless hours of negotiations, the half-acre site
was finally purchased for $315.
The District 15 committee then hired the Crapo Tlzis 1s· to Ct·rti/
Contracting Company to start work on the new
school early in 1856, out of wood instead of brick
or stone as the latter would be too expensive for
their tight budget.
Controversy arose when the group decided to sell
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the old school property to Thomas Shepard, Elisha r
Weber and William Parkins in December of 1855 n
for $300. The committee's legal counsel informed
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them that as far as he understood it, once a school
property was no longer used for that purpose it had
to be returned to the previous owner.
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The first transaction was overruled due to this ~
decision and soon all the oldest men and women of
the area were summoned to put on their thinking p
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caps to try and remember who owned the property I
before the old school was constructed. (
No one could remember, so .after a lengthy legal p
battle, a title was granted so that the property could v
be sold. George Anderson purchased the old school
for $158, which was considerably less than the
earlier offer.
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By the fall of 1860, the wooden school was finally II
completed and contained two spacious classrooms
with an equal number of recitation rooms on its two • NOCJ
floors. The school could accomodate up to 150
students.
Costing almost $5,400, the new school house had
either slate or oil-painted blackboards on all four
walls of each room, together with a variety of single
and double desks and chairs.
This new structure proved to be the answer for
almost 20 years; but the school committee found
that as prosperity grew so did the population, which
made an addition to the old building necessary. In DIVORCE
the summer of 1883 the construction of a seven- For the family in crisis, we provide representation for
room addition was completed to the front of the old the_ husb~nd or wife in simple di,·orce proceeding.
building, which made it capable of accomodating !h•s s_erv1ce includes representation from the initial
three times the number of students as before. ~nten1ew through obtaining of a final decree, includ-
ing neg_otiations relating to property division,
The enlargement of the Bay Street School came at
custod)' issues, and ,·isitation rights.
a time when the City of Taunton was involved in an
extensive renovation of its area schools. The INQUIRE ABOUT ONE-DAY
program spanned almost 25 years and saw the con- CARRIBEAN DIVORCE
struction or enlargement of over 20 public school
Page 6 May 29-June 4, 1980 The Taunton Advocate
TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD
141 Oak St. - Office Address
15 Summer St. - Mailing Address
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Phone 508-821-1051
Denise J Paiva, Head Administrative Clerk
dpaiva@,taunton-ma.gov
January 13, 2025
Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor
Members of the Municipal Council
15 Summer St.
Taunton, Ma. 02780
C/O Jennifer Leger, City Clerk
RE: Roadway Improvement Plan - Clark Street - Map 64, lot 305
Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council:
The Planning Board is in receipt of a Roadway Improvement Plan - Clark Street -
proposal is to improve 62 feet in length at a width of 24 feet (for 2 lots) on Clark Street,
property I.D. Map 64, lot 305, submitted by Zachary Cabral.
The Taunton Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at
5:30 PM at City Hall, 15 Summer St., 2nd Floor, in the Chester R. Martin Municipal
Council Chambers.
Respectfully,
~ Cl1Yucw_{fl1;J
Anthony Abreau, Chairman
Taunton Planning Board
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City of Taunton
LAW DEPARTMENT
Shaunna O'Connell 15 Summer Street Lisa Bond, Esq.
MAYOR FIRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397 Thomas P. Gay, Jr. , Esq.
CITY SOLICITOR ASST. CITY SOLICITOR
David T. Gay, Esq.
SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR
January 14, 2025
Council President Scott Martin
Members of the Municipal Council
City of Taunton
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Council President Martin and Members of the Municipal Council:
Submitted herewith is communication dated January 7, 2025 containing
a programming advisory which the Law Department has received from Xfinity.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
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Matthew J. Costa, Esquire
City Solicitor
MJC/tmg
Enclosure
1-0.
January 7, 2025
City Attorney
City ofTaunton
15 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780
City of Taunton
Law Department
Re: Programming Advisory
Dear City Attorney :
As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you and our customers informed about changes to Xfinity TV services,
we wanted to update you that Comcast's right to continue carrying Fuse TV HD and FM HD expired at 8:59pm Eastern
time on December 31, 2024. As a result, absent a renewal of the agreement, we are not currently authorized to carry
HD and FM HD as part of our lineup. In your area, the change will impact the following channel(s):
• Fuse HD channel 1414
• FM HD channel 1638
We always work to reach deals that make sense for our customers. To date, however, Comcast has been unable to
reach an agreement to continue to carry Fuse TV HD and FM HD content.
Since we are not currently authorized to carry Fuse TV HD and FM HD programming, we have implemented a channel
slate (advising of unavailability) on the channel and activated www.xfinity.com/programmingchanges to help keep
our customers informed during this period. We will continue to provide updates to you and our customers as they
become available.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. For your convenience I can be reached at
patrick_shearns@comcast.com.
Very truly yours,
Patric£J. Sliearns
Patrick J. Shearns, Sr. Manager
Government & Regulatory Affairs
City of Taunton, Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Fred J. Cornaglia Anthony Abreau
Commissioner Assistant Commissioner
January 15, 2025
Honorable Mayor Shaunna O'Connell, and
Members of the Municipal Council
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
RE: Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Rideshare Funding Transfer Requests
Mayor O'Connell and City Councilors:
The Transportation Network Company Division (''Division") of the Department of Public Utilities is the oversight
authority for rideshare companies that operate in Massachusetts. In accordance with state law, rideshare companies must
annually report the number of rides that began in each city or town and pay a $0.20 per-ride assessment to the
Commonwealth. Half of the per-ride assessment funds are proportionally distributed to the municipalities where the trips
began. The money must be used to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and
other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation
network services in the city or town including, but not limited to, the complete streets program established in [G.L. c. 901,
§ 1] and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation. A spreadsheet of those disbursements is
attached to this letter. The Department of Public Works respectfully requests City Council authorization to appropriate
the accumulated funds to finance road reconstruction work including, but not limited to road resurfacing, sidewalk
reconstruction, road painting and marking.
The specific general ledger line items and amounts are outlined below and in the request form attached. If you should
have any questions regarding this request please feel free to contact me.
Transfer Request of$56,844.10 from Uber/Lyft Rise Assessment Fund Balance 24-3300-6425 to FB - City CIP-2024
34-3590-3590-2024 for the purpose of funding road reconstruction work.
Transfer Request of$1 l,559.92 from Undesignated Fund Balance 30-3590-3590 to FB - City CIP - 2024 34-3590-3590-
2024 for the purpose of funding road reconstruction work.
Respectfully,
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DPW Commissioner
Craig C. Sherman Operations Center
90 Inge/I Street
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Telephone: (508) 821-1431
Fax: (508) 821-1059
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COUNCIL ORDER TRANSFER REQUEST
Date: 1/15125
Department Requesting: Department of Public Works
Amount Requesting: ,...$68-1M>_.4...o..2_ _ _ _ _ __
Request to appropriate MassDPU Ride Share·
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Please List below the account number/name for the requested transfer;
If requesting monies from AVAILABLE FUNDS check hara: _x....__
TRANSFER FROM: TRANSFER TO:
NAME: Uberllrt Rise Anessment Fund Balance NAME: FB••C!lfCIP··2024
BEGINNING BALANCE: $ . 56,844.10 . BEGINNING BALANCE: S 10,533,415.92
AMOUNT: 56.844.10 AMOUNT: 56,844.10
BALANCE REMAINING: 0.00 BALANCE REMAINING: 10.&9o.28&.02
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TRANSFER FROM: 30 359U90-- TRANSFER TO:
NAME: Undesisnated Fund Balance NAME: FB - City CIP • 2024
BEGINNING BALANCE: $ 15Jl33.0§ BEGINNING BALANCE: S 10,590.260,02
AMOUNT: 11,559.92 AMOUNT: 11.559.92
BALANCE REMAINING: 4,273.13 BALANCE REMAINING: 10.601.819.94
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TO BE COMPLETED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE:
DATE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE & SALARIES:
THE ABOVE REQUEST IS HEREBY: - - - - .. APPROVED DENIED
AVAILABLE FUNDS TO BE USED (IF R E Q U E S T E D ) : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
IF DENIED, REASON FOR DENIAL:
COUNCIL ORDER NUMBER ASSIGNED:
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COVER LETTER REQUESTING THE TRANSFER AND SEND A COPY OF BOTH THE
LETTER AND THIS FORM TO THE FOLLOWING:
City Clerk - ORIGINAL
Mayor's Office
Clerk of Council Committee
City Auditor
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Massachusetts State L·ottery Commission
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DEBORAHB. GOLDBERG MARKWIILIAM BRACKEN
Ti'easuretand R,eceMtr General Executive Dtrecrot
January 15, 2025
Taunton City Council
141 Oak Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Sir/Madam:
The Massachusetts State Lottery is offering a KENO monitor to existing KENO To Go agent/s in
your city/town, to display the game at their location. In accordance with M.G.L. c 10, section
27A, as amended, you are hereby notified of the Lottery's intent to install a monitor at the
following location/s in your community:
One Stop Gas & Mini Mart
96 Winthrop Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Estimated weekly traffic: (number of people): 1,000
Current No. of Cashier positions selling Lottery products: 1
Percentage of floor space currently devoted to Lottery sales: 7%
Percentage of floor space for KENO sales: 7%
Estimated annual gross revenues of current Lottery products: $233,250
Estimated percentage of gross revenues from sales of Lottery products: 10%
Estimated net income to be derived from sales of KENO products at this location: $23,325
If you object to these agent(s) receiving a monitor, you must do so, in writing, within twenty-one
(21) days of receipt of this letter. Please address your written objection to Gregory Polin,
General Counsel, Legal Department, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount
Vemon Street, Dorchester MA 02125. Should you have any questions regarding this program or
any other issues relative to the Lottery, please call me at 781-849-5555. I look forward to
working with you as the Lottery continues its' efforts to support the 351 cities and towns of the
Commonwealth.
Sincerely,
Diane Scott, MSLC Licensing Department
dscott@masslottery.com
O Supporting the35l Cities and Towns ofMassachusetts
150 Mount Veinoh .S~t• Dorchester • M!tSsachuse.tts • O~lli:S: • tel:: 7SVM9~S555 •Fett.: 781-84!)~$547 •• TT'i: ·7$M!49~S6'78 • WWW.1'!la8Sfottery.com
Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
DEBORAHB. GOLDBERG MARK WILLIAM BRACKEN
Treasurer and Receiver General Executive Director
January 14, 2025
Taunton City Council
141 Oak Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Dear Sir/Madam:
The Massachusetts State Lottery is offering a KENO monitor to existing KENO To Go agent/sin
your city/town, to display the game at their location. In accordance with M.G.L. c 10, section
27A, as amended, you are hereby notified of the Lottery's intent to install a monitor at the
following location/s in your community:
Taunton Mini Mart
648 County Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Estimated weekly traffic: (number of people): 1,500
Current No. of Cashier positions selling Lottery products: 1
Percentage of floor space currently devoted to Lottery sales: 7%
Percentage of floor space for KENO sales: 7%
Estimated annual gross revenues of current Lottery products: $993,132.25
Estimated percentage of gross revenues from sales of Lottery products: 10%
Estimated net income to be derived from sales of KENO products at this location: $99,313
If you object to these agent(s) receiving a monitor, you must do so, in writing, within twenty-one
(21) days of receipt of this letter. Please address your written objection to Gregory Polin,
General Counsel, Legal Department, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, 150 Mount
Vernon Street, Dorchester MA 02125. Should you have any questions regarding this program or
any other issues relative to the Lottery, please call me at 781-849-5555. I look forward to
working with you as the Lottery continues its' efforts to support the 351 cities and towns of the
Commonwealth.
Sincerely,
Diane Scott, MSLC Licensing Department
dscott@masslottery.com
(} Supporting the 35.1 Cities and Towns of Massachusetts
150 Mount Vernon Street• ~orchester •Massachusetts'• 02125 • Tel: 781-849c5555 •Fax: 781-849-5547 • TTY: 781-849-5678 • v.rww.masslottery.com
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CITY CLG.K'S OFFICE
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TA UNT ON. MA
____ ____ C!1 Y CLERK
January 21, 2025
Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor
Council President Scott A. Martin
And Members of the Municipal Council
The following committee meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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. Approve minutes from January 14, 2025.
2. Review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments.
3. Meet to discuss the request for a transfer in the amount of $499,272.00 from 63-751-5900-
5917-20-210 to 63-710-5900-5917-20-211 to rectify a data entry issue.
4. Meet to discuss the request to modify an Order related to funds received from the sale of
surplus items from the School Department.
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 Whole
1. Approve minutes from January 14, 2025, regular session.
2. Meet to discuss the Marijuana Ordinance, license application, and scoring matrix.
3. Meet in executive session to discuss status of gaming activities and related agreements
regarding the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation in East Taunton. This executive session
will be held pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A §21, reason number 3: "To discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect
on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares" .
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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,
1Vt1~ £. U:uJ_,__
Maggie E. Clarke
Clerk of Council Committees
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