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October 21, 2025
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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
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Hold 3 public hearings on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3 requests from National Grid and Verizon New England to locate poles, wires and fixtures as well as necessary sustaining protecting fixtures along Dunham St near Tapp
To hold 3 public hearings on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3 requests from National Grid and Verizon New England to locate poles, wires and fixtures as well as necessary sustaining protecting fixtures along Dunham St near Tappan Avenue and O'Neil Boulevard to feed the new medical office building at Sturdy Memorial Hospital
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to hold 3 public hearings on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3 requests from National Grid and Verizon New England to locate poles, wires and fixtures as well as necessary sustaining protecting fixtures along Dunham St near Tappan Avenue and O'Neil Boulevard to feed the new medical office building at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.”
Authorized the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $10,285.71
To authorized the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $10,285.71
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorized the School Department to pay these previous year school bills totaling $10,285.71.”
Approve the expenditure of such funds and any future amendments regarding a donation of $5,500 from THRIVE Downtown Attleboro to purchase wayfinding signage using the downtown brand
To approve the expenditure of such funds and any future amendments regarding a donation of $5,500 from THRIVE Downtown Attleboro to purchase wayfinding signage using the downtown brand
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the expenditure of such funds and any future amendments regarding a donation of $5,500 from THRIVE Downtown Attleboro to purchase wayfinding signage using the downtown brand.”
Approve to expending of such funds regarding the anticipated receipt of the Mass Cultural Council grant in the amount of $39,500, and any future grant amendments, in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 12 City Ordinances.
To approve to expending of such funds regarding the anticipated receipt of the Mass Cultural Council grant in the amount of $39,500, and any future grant amendments, in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 12 City Ordinances. to adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve to expending of such funds regarding the anticipated receipt of the Mass Cultural Council grant in the amount of $39,500, and any future grant amendments, in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 12 City Ordinances. to adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate.”
Adopt a classification factor of 1.42 for Fiscal Year 2026
To adopt a classification factor of 1.42 for Fiscal Year 2026
Yes: Angelo, Dolan, Foa, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, Sawyer, WatermanNo: DiLisio, Lavoie, Tavares
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 3 nays ( Lavoie, Tavares, DiLisio) to adopt a classification factor of 1.42 for Fiscal Year 2026.”
Transfer $120,000.00 from Account 6000-578380 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Capital) to Account 6000-587035 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - F550 Services Truck or Similar) to purchase a 2025 F55 Dump Truck
To transfer $120,000.00 from Account 6000-578380 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Capital) to Account 6000-587035 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - F550 Services Truck or Similar) to purchase a 2025 F55 Dump Truck
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $120,000.00 from Account 6000-578380 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - Reserve for Capital) to Account 6000-587035 (Wastewater Enterprise Fund - F550 Services Truck or Similar) to purchase a 2025 F55 Dump Truck.”
Transfer $12,649.09 from Account 16301000-548040 (Recreation-Supplies Equipment) to Account 16301000-587073 (Recreation-Blower) to purchase a stand on hurricane blower
To transfer $12,649.09 from Account 16301000-548040 (Recreation-Supplies Equipment) to Account 16301000-587073 (Recreation-Blower) to purchase a stand on hurricane blower
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $12,649.09 from Account 16301000-548040 (Recreation-Supplies Equipment) to Account 16301000-587073 (Recreation-Blower) to purchase a stand on hurricane blower.”
Approve the request from National Grid and Verizon New England to relocate and replace P. 8155 on Payson Street
To approve the request from National Grid and Verizon New England to relocate and replace P. 8155 on Payson Street
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request from National Grid and Verizon New England to relocate and replace P. 8155 on Payson Street.”
Transfer $2,340.63 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-578020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Bills from Previous Years) to pay two FY25 invoices from Tata & Howard
To transfer $2,340.63 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-578020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Bills from Previous Years) to pay two FY25 invoices from Tata & Howard
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $2,340.63 from Account 6100-578300 (Water Enterprise Fund - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 6100-578020 (Water Enterprise Fund - Bills from Previous Years) to pay two FY25 invoices from Tata & Howard.”
Public Safety Committee
Transfer $187.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-578020 (Fire - Previous Year Bills) to pay an FY25 invoice from Island Tech Services
To transfer $187.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-578020 (Fire - Previous Year Bills) to pay an FY25 invoice from Island Tech Services
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $187.50 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-578020 (Fire - Previous Year Bills) to pay an FY25 invoice from Island Tech Services.”
Transfer $412.76 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-578020 (Fire - Previous Year Bills) to Debbie's Uniform and Supply for FY24 and FY25 invoices
To transfer $412.76 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-578020 (Fire - Previous Year Bills) to Debbie's Uniform and Supply for FY24 and FY25 invoices
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $412.76 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-578020 (Fire - Previous Year Bills) to Debbie's Uniform and Supply for FY24 and FY25 invoices.”
Approve the following transfers as well as the proposed amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations, Compensation and Classification Plan: Transfer $1,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund f
To approve the following transfers as well as the proposed amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations, Compensation and Classification Plan: Transfer $1,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-519110 (Police - Allowance Clothing) to fund the first year of the annual uniform allowance. Transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-519910 (Fire - Salaries Stipends) to fund the first year of the Deputy Emergency Management Director annual stipend. Transfer $3,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-519110 (Fire - Allowance Clothing) to fund the uniform allowance that occurs only in the first year of the contract. Amend Section 13-4.1 of the Revised Ordinances by removing the positions of Deputy Police Chief and
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the following transfers as well as the proposed amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations, Compensation and Classification Plan: Transfer $1,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12101000-519110 (Police - Allowance Clothing) to fund the first year of the annual uniform allowance. Transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-519910 (Fire - Salaries Stipends) to fund the first year of the Deputy Emergency Management Director annual stipend. Transfer $3,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide-Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12201000-519110 (Fire - Allowance Clothing) to fund the uniform allowance that occurs only in the first year of the contract. Amend Section 13-4.1 of the Revised Ordinances by removing the positions of .”
Amend the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Strike Section 9-35.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 9-35.2 Duties of Animal Control Officer The Animal Control Officer, under the direct
To amend the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Strike Section 9-35.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 9-35.2 Duties of Animal Control Officer The Animal Control Officer, under the direct supervision of the Police Chief and under the general control of the Mayor, shall perform the following duties: a. Enforce the provisions of this ordinance and the applicable provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws governing the regulation of dogs
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to amend the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as follows: Strike Section 9-35.2 in its entirety and replace with the following: 9-35.2 Duties of Animal Control Officer The Animal Control Officer, under the direct supervision of the Police Chief and under the general control of the Mayor, shall perform the following duties: a. Enforce the provisions of this ordinance and the applicable provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws governing the regulation of dogs.”
Approve the appointment of David Wood to fill an expired term on the Contributory Retirement Board
To approve the appointment of David Wood to fill an expired term on the Contributory Retirement Board
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the appointment of David Wood to fill an expired term on the Contributory Retirement Board.”
Accept the generous donation of $250.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Public Employees Local 1144 to the Veterans Services office
To accept the generous donation of $250.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Public Employees Local 1144 to the Veterans Services office
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to accept the generous donation of $250.00 in Market Basket gift cards from the Public Employees Local 1144 to the Veterans Services office.”
Transfer $6,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000-511000 (Personnel - Salary and Wages Full Time) for and overlap in training the new Benefits Coordinator Chair A
To transfer $6,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000-511000 (Personnel - Salary and Wages Full Time) for and overlap in training the new Benefits Coordinator Chair Angelo of the Classification and Compensation Committee brought the following forward:
From the minutes
“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to transfer $6,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11521000-511000 (Personnel - Salary and Wages Full Time) for and overlap in training the new Benefits Coordinator Chair Angelo of the Classification and Compensation Committee brought the following forward:.”
Amend the following sections of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as indicated below
To amend the following sections of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as indicated below
Yes: Angelo, Dolan, Foa, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, Sawyer, WatermanNo: DiLisio, Lavoie, Tavares
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 3 nays (Lavoie, Tavares, DiLisio) to amend the following sections of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as indicated below.”
Refer the following new business to the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures: To modify S. 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: Municipal Councilors shall notify the Council Admini
To refer the following new business to the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures: To modify S. 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: Municipal Councilors shall notify the Council Administrator or his or her designee as to those items any Councilor reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the Municipal Council meeting for which an Agenda is prepared
Yes: Angelo, Dolan, Foa, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, Sawyer, Tavares, WatermanNo: DiLisio, Lavoie
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 2 nays (DiLisio, Lavoie) to refer the following new business to the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures: To modify S. 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: Municipal Councilors shall notify the Council Administrator or his or her designee as to those items any Councilor reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the Municipal Council meeting for which an Agenda is prepared.”
Adjourn at 8:15 PM Page | 10 October 21, 2025
To adjourn at 8:15 PM Page | 10 October 21, 2025
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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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