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
      1. Public Notice: FY24-FY26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
   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. Rehabilitation Assistance
      6. Septic Loan Program
      7. Brownfields Redevelopment
      8. Studies, Plans & Reports
      9. PY21 CAPER
      10. 2022 SRPEDD Year-End Report
      11. PY23 Annual Action Plan - Approved
      12. PY22 CAPER
      13. CDBG Public Outreach Meeting Notice - Stamped
      14. HOME Public Outreach Meeting Notice - Stamped
   10. Elections Department
       1. Nomination Papers For 2023 Municipal Election - Listing of Papers Pulled to Date
       2. 2023 City Election
       3. 2023 City Preliminary Election Information
       4. Election Worker Information 
       5. Campaign Finance -2023
       6. Early Voting - Absentee Voting by Mail
       7. Voting Information
       8. Individual Street Listing with Ward and Precincts (PDF)
       9. District Breakdown Information (PDF)
       10. extract requests/ public Records Requests
       11. Official Election Results Special Election April 29, 2023
       12. Individual Ward & Precinct Information
       13. Past Election Results
       14. List of Polling Locations (PDF)
       15. Ward and Precinct Map
       16. Campaign-finance-2022 (PDF)
       17. Reprecincting / Redistricting Information Due to 2020 Federal Census
       18. Campaign Finance - 2021 (PDF)
   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. Order Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests
   15. Housing Authority
   16. Human Resources Department 
       1. Payroll / New Hire Forms
       2. Retirees & Seniors
       3. Employee Benefits
       4. Fitness Reimbursement - Active Employee
       5. Weight Loss Reimbursement - Active Employee
       6. Insurance Rates July 2023
   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
       10. Hopewell Pool
   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, 2023 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
       3. Hawkers & Peddlers Application
       4. Business Information Sheet
       5. Massachusetts General Laws & Civil Penalties
       6. Pharmacy Scales/Balances Requirements: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy
   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. The City of Taunton Reference Phone List 2021 (PDF)
   4. City Charter
   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
          8. #8: Conservation Efforts and Design Development
       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 
   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
   23. Reuse and Redevelopment Plan 350 Norton Avenue (Taunton Nursing Home)

Services

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2. Assessor's Online Database
3. Citizen Action Center
   1. Agendas & Minutes
   2. Contact Us
   3. E-Alerts
   4. Employment
   5. Forms & Documents
   6. Hours & Directions
   7. Municipal Network
   8. Online Payments
   9. Retirees & Seniors
4. Commonwealth Connect - SeeClickFix
5. Dog Licenses
6. Find It Fast
   1. About Our City
   2. City Government
   3. Contact Us
   4. Employment
   5. FAQs
   6. Find it Fast A to Z
   7. Forms & Documents
   8. Hours & Directions
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   10. Online GIS
   11. Online Payments
   12. Public Records Request
   13. Social Media
   14. Videos
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
    10. Schools
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    12. Taunton Substance Abuse Service Guide
    13. Trash & Recycling Information
    14. Utilities
12. Send Us Comments
13. Submit a Community Calendar Event

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1. Business & Development Guide
2. Bid Opportunities
3. Business Directory
4. Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
5. When Are Permits Required?

About Us

1. Demographics
2. History
3. Images of Taunton
4. Leisure Activity
5. Old Colony History Museum
6. Schools

How Do I...

1. Apply For
   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
   4. Police Department
3. Find
   1. Agendas & Minutes
   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