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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Application for Appointment to Boards & Commissions (PDF)
      2. A - L
        1. Affordable Housing Trust
        2. Agricultural Commission
          1. Agricultural Commission Work Plan
        3. Airport Commission
          1. Airport Administration Building Project
          2. Airport Brief
          3. Airport Points of Contact
          4. Airport Summary
        4. Board of Health
        5. Board of Assessors
        6. Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District Committee
        7. Cable Advisory Commission
        8. City Council
        9. Charter Advisory Committee
        10. Conservation Commission
          1. Local Filing Fees
          2. Planning & Conservation Department
        11. Cultural Council
        12. Department of Human Services / Council on Aging
          1. Community Relations
            1. Emergency Assistance Programs
            2. Fuel Assistance Programs
            3. Information & Referral
            4. Taunton Emergency Task Force Fuel Fund
          2. Council on Aging / Senior Center
            1. Community Relations
            2. COA Newsletters
            3. Education / COA
            4. Fuel Assistance Programs
            5. General Services
            6. Health & Fitness Services
            7. Home Delivered Meals / Nutrition
            8. Recreational / Social Programs
            9. Special Events COA
            10. Transportation
          3. Elder Outreach Program
            1. Application Assistance
            2. Case Management Services
            3. Food Stamp Program (SNAP)
            4. Fuel Assistance Programs
            5. Home Visits
            6. Information & Referral
            7. Meals / Home Delivered Meals
            8. Mental Health
            9. SHINE Counseling
            10. Transportation
          4. Board Members
          5. SHINE Counseling
        13. Election Board
        14. Golf Course Commission
        15. Historic District Commission
        16. Housing Authority
        17. Human Services Board
          1. Elder Outreach Program
        18. Industrial Development Commission
        19. Library Trustees
        20. License Commission
          1. Fee Schedule
          2. Temporary Outdoor Dining Guidance & Applications
        21. Lighting Plant Commission
      3. M - Z
        1. Parking Commission
          1. Parking Passes
          2. To Pay / Appeal a Parking Ticket
        2. Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission
          1. Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds
        3. Pathways Committee
        4. Planning Board
          1. Downloadable Forms & Applications
          2. Planning & Conservation Department
          3. Planning Board Fees (PDF)
        5. Retirement Board
        6. School Committee
        7. Taunton Commission for Individuals with Disabilities
        8. Taunton Redevelopment Authority
        9. TMLP Commission
        10. Youth Commission
          1. Agendas & Minutes
          2. Youth Commission Nomination Form & Student Application 2022
          3. By-Laws
        11. Zoning Board of Appeals
          1. Planning & Conservation Department
          2. ZBA Filing Fees
          3. ZBA Rules & Regulations
          4. Zoning Ordinance
    3. City Council
      1. Council Committees
      2. Presentations to the Council
      3. Public Input Registration
    4. COVID-19 Important Information
    5. Departments
      1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
        1. ADA Self Evaluation
        2. Planning & Conservation Department
      2. Airport
      3. Animal control/ animal Care facility
        1. Adoption Fees
        2. Available Pets for Adoption
        3. Barn Cat Program
        4. Dog Licenses
        5. Donations
        6. Events/Fundraisers
        7. Friends of the TACF-Facebook
        8. MA License Plate Program
        9. Other Ways to Give
        10. Wildlife Questions / Information / Rescues
      4. Assessor
        1. Applications & Forms
        2. Assessor's Online Database
        3. Geographic Information System (GIS) - City of Taunton
        4. List of Abutters
        5. Motor Vehicle & Property Tax Abatements
          1. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements
          2. Real Estate & Personal Property
        6. Senior Tax Exemption
        7. Tax Rates
        8. Tax Rates History
        9. Treasurer / Collector
      5. Auditor
        1. Audit Reports
        2. Legal Questions
        3. Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) - Division of Local Services
        4. W-9 Form (Updated October 2018)
      6. Building Department
        1. Downloadable Forms
        2. Online Building Permits
        3. Permit Fees
        4. Plumbing & Gas Inspector
        5. Wiring Inspector
        6. Public View of Building Permits
      7. City Clerk
        1. Birth / Death / Marriage Records
        2. City Council Agendas
        3. Dog Licenses
        4. Marriage Licenses
      8. Department of Human Services / Council on Aging
      9. Economic & Community Development
        1. Business & Economic Development
        2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
        3. Greater Attleboro/Taunton HOME Consortium (GATHC)
        4. Housing Programs
        5. Commercial Sign and Façade Program
        6. Rent Rebate Program
        7. Rehabilitation Assistance
        8. Septic Loan Program
        9. Brownfields Redevelopment
        10. Studies, Plans & Reports
        11. PY21 CAPER
        12. CDBG PY23 Public Service Application
        13. CDBG PY23 Public Service Application (Word Doc)
        14. Home ARP Allocation Plan Final
        15. HOME PY23 Public Outreach Notice
        16. 2022 SRPEDD Year-End Report
        17. Emergency Repair ERR
        18. PY23 Draft Annual Action Plan
        19. CDBG ADMIN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD - PY 23
        20. HOME ADMIN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD - PY 23
        21. HOME HOUSING REHAB ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD - PY 23
        22. JEFFERSON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
        23. 68 CHURCH GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
      10. Elections Department
        1. Official Election Results Special Election April 29, 2023
        2. Nomination Papers For 2023 Municipal Election - Listing of Papers Pulled to Date
        3. Campaign Finance -2023
        4. Early Voting - Absentee Voting by Mail
        5. Information About Nomination Papers For 2023 Municipal Election
        6. Voting Information
        7. District Breakdown Information (PDF)
        8. Individual Street Listing with Ward and Precincts (PDF)
        9. Individual Ward & Precinct Information
        10. List of Polling Locations (PDF)
        11. Past Election Results
        12. Campaign-finance-2022 (PDF)
        13. Campaign Finance - 2021 (PDF)
        14. Poll Workers Needed (PDF)
        15. Reprecincting / Redistricting Information Due to 2020 Federal Census
        16. Unofficial Results April 29, 2023 Special Election
      11. Emergency Management
        1. Draft Taunton Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
        2. Evacuation Routes
        3. Flooding Assistance Policy
        4. Flooding Resources
        5. H1N1 (Swine) Flu: What Can You Do
        6. Lake Sabbatia Dam Gauge
        7. Mandatory Water Restriction
        8. Stay Connected
        9. Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) in the News
        10. Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Photos
        11. Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Volunteer Opportunity
      12. Engineering Department
        1. 2015 Flood Zone Changes
        2. Available Resources
        3. City Maps
        4. Department of Environmental Protection
        5. Office of Economic & Community Development
        6. Permits & Applications
        7. Planning & Conservation Department
        8. Public Works & Sewer
        9. Water Department
      13. Fire Department
        1. Cold Weather Safety Tips
        2. Fire Prevention
        3. Open Burning Permits
        4. SAFE
        5. Taunton Emergency Management Agency
      14. Health Department
        1. Alerts
        2. Clerical Services
        3. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) & West Nile Virus (WNV)
        4. Emergency Preparedness
        5. Fees
        6. Health Department Services
          1. Animals & Birds
          2. Asbestos
          3. Body Art
          4. Bodywork
          5. Camps
          6. Food
            1. Fees
            2. Food Allergy Awareness Act
          7. Hazardous Materials
            1. Class Descriptions
          8. Housing
          9. Massage
          10. Nuisance
          11. Pools
          12. Septic Haulers
          13. Septic Systems / Title 5
          14. Tanning
          15. Tobacco & Vape Products
          16. Wells
        7. Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention
        8. Massachusetts Lead Paint Certified Homes
        9. Medical Reserve Corps
        10. Public Health Nurse
        11. Site Assignment Documents for Globalcycle - 700A Richmond Street
        12. State & Local Regulations
        13. Taunton Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program
          1. Commercial Properties
            1. Existing Food Service Establishments (FSE)
            2. Gasoline, Oil & Sand Separators
            3. Grease Trap Pumping
            4. Helpful FOG Information for Food Service Establishments
            5. New Food Service Establishments
            6. Temporary Food Service Establishments
          2. FOG Facts
          3. FOG Regulations
          4. Residential Properties
        14. Who to Contact
      15. Housing Authority
      16. Human Resources Department 
        1. Payroll / New Hire Forms
        2. Retirees & Seniors
        3. Employee Benefits
        4. Insurance Rates July 1, 2022
        5. Fitness Reimbursement - Active Employee
        6. Weight Loss Reimbursement - Active Employee
      17. Information Technology
        1. Cut the Cord!
        2. GovDeals Auction Items
        3. IniTiatives
        4. Online Safety Guide for your Family
        5. Things to be Aware of with Public WiFi
      18. Law Department
        1. License Commission
        2. Risk Management
          1. Pothole Season - Claim Information for Damage due to Road Defects
      19. Library
      20. Parks Recreation, Cemeteries & Public Grounds
        1. Brush & Tree Removal
        2. Cemetery Division
          1. Funeral Director Information
          2. Lot Purchases & Cemetery Fee's
          3. Cemetery Rules and Regulations
          4. Genealogy Request
          5. Cemetery Maps
          6. Cemetery Marker & Monument Information
        3. City Job Opportunities
        4. Parks, Cemeteries & Public Grounds Commission
        5. Facilities
        6. Recreation Programs
          1. Park & Recreation Bus Trips
        7. Capital Improvement Projects
        8. Open Space and Recreation Plan
        9. Greening the Gateway Program
      21. Planning & Conservation Department
        1. ADA Coordinator
        2. Comments / Complaint Form
        3. Conservation Commission
        4. Downloadable Forms & Applications
        5. Online GIS Mapping
        6. Planning Board
        7. Subdivision Rules & Regulations
        8. Zoning Administration
        9. Zoning Board of Appeals
        10. Zoning Ordinance
      22. Police Department
      23. Procurement Department
        1. GovDeals
        2. City of Taunton Bid Opportunities
      24. Public Works
        1. Road Construction & Utility Work
        2. Sanitary Sewer Collection & Treatment Facility
          1. City of Taunton Comprehensive Waste Management Plan & Environmental Impact Report
          2. Combined Sewer Overflow Information and Notifications
        3. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. City of Taunton Convenience Center Drop Off Rates
          2. Curbside Collection Street Listing and A-B Week
          3. Curbside Collection July 1, 2022 Flyer
          4. Senior Curbside Trash Bag Program Application
        4. Stormwater Management
        5. Water Division
          1. Taunton Annual Water Quality Report
      25. Retirement Department
      26. School Department
      27. Sealer of Weights & Measurements
        1. Report a Sealer Complaint / Problem
        2. Sealing Fee Schedule
      28. TMLP
      29. Treasurer / Collector
        1. Collector Forms
        2. Group Insurance Offerings & Cost
        3. Office Responsibilities
          1. Boat Excise Tax
          2. Cash & Investments
          3. Debt Management
          4. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
          5. Payroll Administration
          6. Personal Property Tax
          7. Real Estate Tax
          8. Tax Title
          9. Water Sewer Bills
        4. Parking Ticket Online Payments
        5. Payment Information
        6. Payroll Forms
        7. Uncashed Checks / Tailings
      30. Veterans Department
        1. Employment Resources
        2. Flag Half Staff
        3. History
        4. Links to Important Veteran Sites
        5. Local Veterans Groups
        6. Pending Legislation
        7. Programs & Services
        8. Statutes & Regulations
        9. Transportation Services
        10. Veterans Memorial Markers
      31. Taunton Airport Lease Renewal
    6. Mayor's Office
      1. ARPA
      2. Budgets & Presentations
      3. City Charter
      4. The City of Taunton Reference Phone List 2021 (PDF)
      5. City Ordinances
      6. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
      7. Contracts - Non Union
      8. Contracts - Union
      9. DOR/DLS Reports and Final Review
      10. Mayor's Worthy Cause
      11. Mulcahey School Project
      12. New City Hall Design Presentation (PDF)
      13. Press Releases
      14. Public Safety Facility Project
        1. Community Information Events
        2. Council Presentations
        3. Frequently Asked Questions: Project Basics
        4. Frequently Asked Questions: Cost & Financing
        5. Media Coverage
        6. Newsletters
          1. #1: Project Background
          2. #2: Public Construction Process in Massachusetts
          3. #3: Why the Fire Department?
          4. #4: Why the Police Department?
          5. #5: Programming Phase
          6. #6: Schematic Design Phase
          7. #7: Learning More About the Project
        7. Press Releases
        8. Project Team
        9. Roll Call Episodes
        10. Sample Ballot
        11. Space Needs Assessments
        12. Special Election: April 29, 2023
        13. 10 Reasons Taunton Needs a New Police Station
        14. 10 Reasons Taunton Needs a New Fire Station
        15. Video Tour of Taunton Police Station
        16. Video Tour of Central Fire Station
        17. Unofficial Election Results: April 29, 2023
      15. Report an Issue & FAQs
      16. Request a Proclamation / Citation
      17. See Click Fix: How to Use the Mobile App
      18. South Coast Rail
      19. State of the City Address
      20. Taunton Substance Abuse Service Guide
      21. UNITE Task Force
      22. Winter Storm & Emergency Contact Information
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      6. Find it Fast A to Z
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      12. Public Records Request
      13. Social Media
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    7. Notify Me
    8. Online Geographical Information System (GIS)
    9. Police Anonymous Tip Line
      1. Community Crisis Intervention Team (PDF)
      2. Solicitation for Taser X2 Conducted Electrical Weapons, Related Equipment & Accessories for the Police Department (PDF)
      3. Taunton Police Department
    10. Police Detail Payments
    11. Resident Resources
      1. Arts & History
      2. Business Guides & Resources
      3. City Notifications
      4. Fields & Playgrounds
      5. Nature & Parks
      6. News & Radio
      7. Public Safety
      8. Recreational Programs & Organizations
      9. Scholarships
        1. Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Trust Scholarships for High School Seniors
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  5. Business

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    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Business Directory
    4. Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
    5. When Are Permits Required?
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  6. About Us

    1. Demographics
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    3. Images of Taunton
    4. Leisure Activity
    5. Old Colony History Museum
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      1. Appointment to Boards & Commissions (PDF)
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Engineering Permits & Applications
      4. Fire Alarm Permit Application Form (PDF)
      5. Marriage License
      6. Online Building Permit
      7. Open Burning Permit
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. Fire Department
      3. Health Department
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    3. Find
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      2. Airport
      3. City Ordinances
      4. Community Events
      5. Community News
      6. Library
      7. Parks & Facilities
      8. Resident Resources
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Become a Member of Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility (PDF)
      2. Elder Outreach Program
      3. Fuel Assistance Programs
      4. Notifications
      5. Public Health Alerts
      6. Recreation Programs
      7. Senior Trash Bag Curbside Program Application (PDF)
    5. Submit
      1. A Community Calendar Event
      2. Online Payments
      3. Planning & Conservation Department Comments / Complaint Form
      4. Report a Sealer Complaint / Problem
      5. Request a Proclamation / Citation
      6. Send Us Comments
      7. Taunton Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Volunteer Opportunity
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