City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Taunton, MA
- Meeting Date
- February 17, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments.
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Meet to review matters in file:
a. Discuss intersection of Cohannet and Silver Streets. b. Discuss Issues with Vehicles Parking on sidewalks c. Request a discussion on the legislation brought forth on Beacon Hill related to changes in the Police Department d. Status of collection bins, specifically regarding complaints about St. Vincent DePaul e. No parking signs at the end of Kilton and Oak Streets f. Request a discussion on the intersection of Wales and Mason Streets g. Request a discussion on residents storing property on city parking lots h. Discussion on concerns about Range Ave and the Range thereof i. Request a discussion on the police tow process j. Request discussion on parking on Whittenton Street to Smith Street as people are parking on both sides of the roadway after 5:00PM making it difficult to pass k. Request discussion on license renewals with the City Clerk and Detective Rutherford l. Lake Sabbatia changes requested by Jason Roomes m. Request a discussion on a flashing light on Stevens Street for East Taunton Elementary School n. Meet to discuss the Flock Program with Police Chief o. Meet to discuss field tests for impaired driving due to recreational drug use p. Meet to discuss an emergency response plan for mobile homes. q. Meet to discuss the matter of extending the retirement age of the Police Department from 65 to 70 years old. r. Meet to discuss preventing commercial vehicles from traveling on Lothrop Street. s. Meet to discuss the issue of overnight and/or long-term parking at certain City lots. t. Invite the Chief to discuss training for FY25 and FY26 for the Police Department. u. Meet to discuss the issue of truck traffic and safety at Dever Drive, the boat ramp and Crane Avenue South and request president of TDC, the City Engineer, and the Safety Officer be present. v. Meet to discuss a three-way stop at the intersection of Highland Street, Shores Street, and Fisher Street. w. Speeding issues on Davis Street x. Invite the Chief to discuss the Deputy Chief position and for an update on the Home Rule Petition filed last November. y. Meet to discuss the matters of hours of operation, air pollution, and noise pollution at Dauphinais Concrete, Inc., 120 Rear Berkley Street. Invite the BOH Director and Director of Planning. z. Meet to discuss the feasibility study and request for information for the vacant buildings at 23 Summer Street, 50 School Street, and 75 Oak Street.