What: Disposition of the city-owned property at 16 Benefit Street through a request for proposals for affordable housing, with a Taunton-resident preference.
Where it stands: Passed 8-1 on 9/29 with the resident preference after the City Solicitor advised it is legal.
Sources
Minutes: see the linked meeting pages.
Log
2026-09-15 - City Council — A ratification vote failed 4-5; the Council then reconsidered the matter.
2026-09-29 - City Council — A first roll call failed 4-5; after the City Solicitor advised a Taunton-resident preference is legal, the motion with the preference passed 8-1 (Carr opposed).