Barry Sanders, Taunton City Council

06/01/2026

I’m grateful for the group that came out to survey this massive dump site that spreads across land owned by the State and Taunton Development Corporation. I could have taken 100 more, many much worse.

Underneath all this trash is still a natural beauty pushing through. We can see the resilience of nature. Former roads and foundations have been reclaimed by trees, brush and plants - including the rare lady slippers we found.

Thanks to Representative Lisa Field, Mayor O’Connell, city staff, City Councilor Debra Botellio, representatives from Taunton Development Corporation, Department of Conservation, local and state police, and Karen Kullas from Taunton Ecology Awareness Movement for coming together to walk through the area and explore a plan for cleaning up and securing this area.

As I said to one of the folks I was walking with, there is enough work here for every one to get involved and we’ll need a panoramic lens for the group photos.

While the surface clean up will be quite an endeavor, the impact on the old Dever wells is, as yet, unknown.

05/14/2026

I’m grateful to have been able to deliver some remarks at this energetic and impactful evening.

Boys and Girls Club graduates are known to have go on to become Presidents, business leaders, scientists and more. Equally important, they have gone on to be responsible, engaged and inspiring members of our community.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Celebrating the great partnerships that made this project possible. Welcome to Taunton, Lopes family.

05/08/2026

Happy to be back in studio with Joey Driscoll.

05/02/2026

At my house, I have a field that grows flowers and vegetables.

This is the field that grows champions.

04/30/2026

The Committee of the Whole will interview 5 candidates for the Clerk of Committees position on Monday beginning at 6pm. The meeting is public but will not be televised.

04/22/2026

04/18/2026

Honored to represent the City to help kick off Taunton West Little League’s 75th season.

Play ball! ⚾️

04/12/2026

I am honored to have been invited to participate in the Songkran festival - Thai New Year - again this year.

I’ve always been grateful for the hospitality of the Wat Nawamintararachutis,

Today’s festival included traditional ceremonies, dancing, delicious food and lots of smiles.