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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

December 3, 2024

21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Sara-Lynn Reynolds, Todd M. Kobus, Laura Dee Dolan, Diana Holmes, James J. DiLisio, Ty Waterman, Michael A. Angelo, Jonathan F. Tavares, Pamela Foa, Laurie A. Sawyer, Nicholas G. Lavoie

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Authorize Recreation Department to pay two FY24 bills for $839.52 to Fillion Associates, Inc

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize Recreation Department to pay two FY24 bills for $839.52 to Fillion Associates, Inc

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize Recreation Department to pay two FY24 bills for $839.52 to Fillion Associates, Inc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Authorize the Attleboro Schools to pay an FY24 bill to Michael Whitefield for $298.82

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the Attleboro Schools to pay an FY24 bill to Michael Whitefield for $298.82

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the Attleboro Schools to pay an FY24 bill to Michael Whitefield for $298.82.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Amusement Arcade license renewal from Market Basket , 1200 Newport Avenue for 2 amusement rides

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Amusement Arcade license renewal from Market Basket , 1200 Newport Avenue for 2 amusement rides

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Amusement Arcade license renewal from Market Basket , 1200 Newport Avenue for 2 amusement rides.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the following 2 Class I renewal applications from: Courtesy Auto Group Inc. dba Courtesy Kia Mitsubishi, 11 Scott St. with 34 customer/172 display spaces J.T. Automotive, LLC d/b/a Kia of Attleboro, 795 Newport A

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following 2 Class I renewal applications from: Courtesy Auto Group Inc. dba Courtesy Kia Mitsubishi, 11 Scott St. with 34 customer/172 display spaces J.T. Automotive, LLC d/b/a Kia of Attleboro, 795 Newport Ave. with 46 customer/195 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to approve the following 2 Class I renewal applications from: Courtesy Auto Group Inc. dba Courtesy Kia Mitsubishi, 11 Scott St. with 34 customer/172 display spaces J.T. Automotive, LLC d/b/a Kia of Attleboro, 795 Newport Ave. with 46 customer/195 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the following Class II renewal applications from: Leins Auto Repair Inc, 141 Pine St with 7 customer/29 display spaces Landmark Auto sales, Inc, 537 Washington St. with 3 customer/15 display spaces Stateline Auto

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following Class II renewal applications from: Leins Auto Repair Inc, 141 Pine St with 7 customer/29 display spaces Landmark Auto sales, Inc, 537 Washington St. with 3 customer/15 display spaces Stateline Auto Brokers Inc, 1115 Washington St. with 6 customer/42 display & 55 storage spaces C&A Millenium Motors, Inc, 1844 County St. with 10 customer/8 display spaces Classic Auto Sales LLC, 1100 Oakhill Ave. with 5 customer/23 display spaces Vachon Motor Company, Inc, 957 Washington St. with 12 customer/55 display spaces Mario Faria d/b/a Pinecrest Motors, 2117 County St. with 5 customer/15 display Blasius Auto Group d/b/a Blasius Attleboro, 800 Washington St. - 6 customer/124 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas -0 nays to approve the following Class II renewal applications from: Leins Auto Repair Inc, 141 Pine St with 7 customer/29 display spaces Landmark Auto sales, Inc, 537 Washington St. with 3 customer/15 display spaces Stateline Auto Brokers Inc, 1115 Washington St. with 6 customer/42 display & 55 storage spaces C&A Millenium Motors, Inc, 1844 County St. with 10 customer/8 display spaces Classic Auto Sales LLC, 1100 Oakhill Ave. with 5 customer/23 display spaces Vachon Motor Company, Inc, 957 Washington St. with 12 customer/55 display spaces Mario Faria d/b/a Pinecrest Motors, 2117 County St. with 5 customer/15 display Blasius Auto Group d/b/a Blasius Attleboro, 800 Washington St. - 6 customer/124 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the following Class II renewal applications from: Car Town USA, Inc, 680 Washington Street for 9 parking spaces and 20 display spaces

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following Class II renewal applications from: Car Town USA, Inc, 680 Washington Street for 9 parking spaces and 20 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following Class II renewal applications from: Car Town USA, Inc, 680 Washington Street for 9 parking spaces and 20 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Class I auto renewal application from National Van Builders Inc, 70-84 Pine Street/ 7 Parker Street for 8 customer parking spaces and 45 display spaces

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Class I auto renewal application from National Van Builders Inc, 70-84 Pine Street/ 7 Parker Street for 8 customer parking spaces and 45 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the Class I auto renewal application from National Van Builders Inc, 70-84 Pine Street/ 7 Parker Street for 8 customer parking spaces and 45 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the generous donations to the Council on Aging from the Holiday Spirit Committee of $700 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the generous donations to the Council on Aging from the Holiday Spirit Committee of $700 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donations to the Council on Aging from the Holiday Spirit Committee of $700 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept the land donation to the City from Woodlark Development Corporation shown as Parcels B & C as designated on the Protected Open Space Plan for Dove Lane, Attleboro, Massachusetts dated January 18, 2024 and revised

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the land donation to the City from Woodlark Development Corporation shown as Parcels B & C as designated on the Protected Open Space Plan for Dove Lane, Attleboro, Massachusetts dated January 18, 2024 and revised June 5, 2024 by Farland Corporation

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the land donation to the City from Woodlark Development Corporation shown as Parcels B & C as designated on the Protected Open Space Plan for Dove Lane, Attleboro, Massachusetts dated January 18, 2024 and revised June 5, 2024 by Farland Corporation.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Accept the donation of $725.00 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the city Social Worker's Office

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation of $725.00 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the city Social Worker's Office

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation of $725.00 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee to the city Social Worker's Office.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Amend Section 2-12 of the Revised Ordinances by striking the current section in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Section 2-12 Disposition of Property, Tangible Supply 2-12.1(a)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To amend Section 2-12 of the Revised Ordinances by striking the current section in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Section 2-12 Disposition of Property, Tangible Supply 2-12.1(a)

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to amend Section 2-12 of the Revised Ordinances by striking the current section in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Section 2-12 Disposition of Property, Tangible Supply 2-12.1(a).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Transfer $1,640.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $1,640.00 to Account 2353-499700 (MVP Green Stormwat

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To transfer $1,640.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $1,640.00 to Account 2353-499700 (MVP Green Stormwater) for police details

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $1,640.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11241000-599200 (City Wide - Transfer to Grant) and further transfer $1,640.00 to Account 2353-499700 (MVP Green Stormwater) for police details.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Carol Cotoia, 5 Greenfield Street, to the Taxation Aid Committee

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · 11–0

To approve the appointment of Carol Cotoia, 5 Greenfield Street, to the Taxation Aid Committee

The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to approve the appointment of Carol Cotoia, 5 Greenfield Street, to the Taxation Aid Committee.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Veterans' office of $70.00 in King Barber gift vouchers from Gene and Donna Lavoie

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Veterans' office of $70.00 in King Barber gift vouchers from Gene and Donna Lavoie

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Veterans' office of $70.00 in King Barber gift vouchers from Gene and Donna Lavoie.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Veterans' office of $650.00 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Veterans' office of $650.00 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Veterans' office of $650.00 in Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards from the Holiday Spirit Committee.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the Veterans' Office of $250.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Rosemary Burrows

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To accept the donation to the Veterans' Office of $250.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Rosemary Burrows

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the donation to the Veterans' Office of $250.00 in Stop & Shop gift cards from Rosemary Burrows.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the request to accept the overlay for the following MGL 40A S.3A, Rapid Transit Zoning Ordinance amendment and approve amendments

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 9–2

To approve the request to accept the overlay for the following MGL 40A S.3A, Rapid Transit Zoning Ordinance amendment and approve amendments

Yes: Angelo, DiLisio, Dolan, Foa, Kobus, Reynolds, Sawyer, Tavares, WatermanNo: Holmes, Lavoie

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 2 nays (Holmes, Lavoie) to approve the request to accept the overlay for the following MGL 40A S.3A, Rapid Transit Zoning Ordinance amendment and approve amendments.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Strike the following: To install a new stop-sign at Jefferson and 5th street, creating a three-way stop

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: To install a new stop-sign at Jefferson and 5th street, creating a three-way stop

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to strike the following: To install a new stop-sign at Jefferson and 5th street, creating a three-way stop.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Delete "Outreach Worker - COA" from the Classification/Compensation SATS 1 table and leave the position at ATS - 3 as originally designated

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To delete "Outreach Worker - COA" from the Classification/Compensation SATS 1 table and leave the position at ATS - 3 as originally designated

Yes: Angelo, DiLisio, Dolan, Foa, Holmes, Lavoie, Reynolds, Sawyer, Tavares, WatermanAbstained: Kobus

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus abstained) to delete "Outreach Worker - COA" from the Classification/Compensation SATS 1 table and leave the position at ATS - 3 as originally designated.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Stephanie Elliott, 60 Brownell Street, to fill an expired term on the Planning Board

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To appoint Stephanie Elliott, 60 Brownell Street, to fill an expired term on the Planning Board

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 0 nays (Kobus absent) to appoint Stephanie Elliott, 60 Brownell Street, to fill an expired term on the Planning Board.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 7:01 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) December 3, 2024

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To adjourn at 7:01 P.M. A TRUE COPY ATTEST: City Clerk/Clerk of the Council MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL: (DATE) December 3, 2024

From the minutes

“voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:01 P.M..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.

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