The Committee on Finance and Salaries approved a flammable storage license to permit above‑ground storage of liquefied petroleum gas (Class 2) at the new Taunton Public Safety facility, 90 County Street.

Sean McGinley, territory sales representative for Superior Propane Plus, told the committee the project adds two tanks to two existing 1,000‑gallon tanks so the site will have 2,000 gallons at each heater to prevent freezing during winter construction. "We're just gonna set 2 addition we already have 2 1000 gallon tanks there. We're gonna set 2 additional to the, the heaters just so, the liquid propane won't freeze," McGinley said.

Deputy Chief Robert Bastas, Jr., of the Taunton Fire Department provided a written communication read into the record stating the Fire Department reviewed the application and "is making a positive request for this license," noting propane will be needed for heat during the winter months of construction. The clerk confirmed a site map and deed for the location are on file.

After brief questions and public input, the committee voted to reopen the continued hearing from Dec. 17, take testimony, and approve the license by voice vote.

The committee recorded that the storage authorization is for 4,500 gallons of Class 2 liquid propane in above‑ground tanks. The approval included the requirement that the application materials (map and deed) remain on file; no additional conditions or amendments to the license were announced during the meeting.

Next steps: The committee approved the license at the meeting; any permit issuance, inspections or operational conditions will be managed by the appropriate city departments and the Fire Department.