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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

November 18, 2025

20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Laura Dee Dolan

Every vote, in order

Authorized the School Department to pay the FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To authorized the School Department to pay the FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to authorized the School Department to pay the FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Authorize School Department to pay an FY25 invoice to Flowbird America, Inc. for $140

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To authorize School Department to pay an FY25 invoice to Flowbird America, Inc. for $140

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to authorize School Department to pay an FY25 invoice to Flowbird America, Inc. for $140.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve expenditures of no more than $400,000 from SPED Stabilization Fund 8507 for unexpected special education transportation costs incurred during FY26

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve expenditures of no more than $400,000 from SPED Stabilization Fund 8507 for unexpected special education transportation costs incurred during FY26

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to approve expenditures of no more than $400,000 from SPED Stabilization Fund 8507 for unexpected special education transportation costs incurred during FY26.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Hold a public hearing on December 2, 2025 for a new Class II license from Rt 1 Automotive at 883 Washington St. for 10 customer, 55 display and 48 storage spaces

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To hold a public hearing on December 2, 2025 for a new Class II license from Rt 1 Automotive at 883 Washington St. for 10 customer, 55 display and 48 storage spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Foa, Kobus absent) to hold a public hearing on December 2, 2025 for a new Class II license from Rt 1 Automotive at 883 Washington St. for 10 customer, 55 display and 48 storage spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the following Class I renewal application: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro 103 Washington St. 84 customer - 288 display spaces

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To approve the following Class I renewal application: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro 103 Washington St. 84 customer - 288 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the following Class I renewal application: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro 103 Washington St. 84 customer - 288 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the following Class II license renewals: New England Cars, Inc. 925-931 Washington St. 8 customer - 40 display spaces New England Cars, Inc, 923 Washington St. 7 customer - 33 display spaces Paris Auto Body 21 Ch

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve the following Class II license renewals: New England Cars, Inc. 925-931 Washington St. 8 customer - 40 display spaces New England Cars, Inc, 923 Washington St. 7 customer - 33 display spaces Paris Auto Body 21 Chartier St. 9 customer - 20 display spaces Trusted Auto Inc. 64 Pleasant St. 9 customer - 20 display spaces Vachon Motor Co Inc. 957 Washington St. 12 customer - 55 display spaces Wranglers Plus 1856 County St. 4 customer - 20 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Foa, Kobus absent) to approve the following Class II license renewals: New England Cars, Inc. 925-931 Washington St. 8 customer - 40 display spaces New England Cars, Inc, 923 Washington St. 7 customer - 33 display spaces Paris Auto Body 21 Chartier St. 9 customer - 20 display spaces Trusted Auto Inc. 64 Pleasant St. 9 customer - 20 display spaces Vachon Motor Co Inc. 957 Washington St. 12 customer - 55 display spaces Wranglers Plus 1856 County St. 4 customer - 20 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the following Amusement Arcade License applications: Chuck E. Cheese 287 Washington St. for 59 video games Market Basket 1200 Newport Ave. with 1 carousel ride and 1 mini truck ride Chair of City Property and Cla

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve the following Amusement Arcade License applications: Chuck E. Cheese 287 Washington St. for 59 video games Market Basket 1200 Newport Ave. with 1 carousel ride and 1 mini truck ride Chair of City Property and Claims, Councilor Reynolds, brought the following forward:

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Foa, Kobus absent) to approve the following Amusement Arcade License applications: Chuck E. Cheese 287 Washington St. for 59 video games Market Basket 1200 Newport Ave. with 1 carousel ride and 1 mini truck ride Chair of City Property and Claims, Councilor Reynolds, brought the following forward:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Declare the following Library equipment as surplus: 2 Typewriters 1 CD Cleaner machine 1 VCR 30 Hot Spots 7 Tablets/IPADs 1 LCD Projector 6 Printers 2 Laptops 108 Keyboards & Mice 2 Computer speakers 12

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To declare the following Library equipment as surplus: 2 Typewriters 1 CD Cleaner machine 1 VCR 30 Hot Spots 7 Tablets/IPADs 1 LCD Projector 6 Printers 2 Laptops 108 Keyboards & Mice 2 Computer speakers 12

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to declare the following Library equipment as surplus: 2 Typewriters 1 CD Cleaner machine 1 VCR 30 Hot Spots 7 Tablets/IPADs 1 LCD Projector 6 Printers 2 Laptops 108 Keyboards & Mice 2 Computer speakers 12.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Declare the following Recreation Department equipment as surplus: 2012 Wright Trailer/Utility VIN# 1S9TS2523C1132074 Fair condition estimated at $1,500 Page | 11 November 18 and 25, 2025

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To declare the following Recreation Department equipment as surplus: 2012 Wright Trailer/Utility VIN# 1S9TS2523C1132074 Fair condition estimated at $1,500 Page | 11 November 18 and 25, 2025

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to declare the following Recreation Department equipment as surplus: 2012 Wright Trailer/Utility VIN# 1S9TS2523C1132074 Fair condition estimated at $1,500.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Accept the generous donations to the Attleboro Schools:  Two items to the athletic department at the high school - a Bosu Home balance trainer with an estimate value of $140 and a Lacrosse bounce back with an estimated

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To accept the generous donations to the Attleboro Schools:  Two items to the athletic department at the high school - a Bosu Home balance trainer with an estimate value of $140 and a Lacrosse bounce back with an estimated value of $170from Darby Sawyer  Backpacks and school supplies with an estimated value of $1,000 from KAC Logistics/Amazon to the Studley Elementary School  School supplies valued at $150 from St, Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church from their 2025 School Supply collection to the Attleboro Schools

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Foa, Kobus absent) to accept the generous donations to the Attleboro Schools:  Two items to the athletic department at the high school - a Bosu Home balance trainer with an estimate value of $140 and a Lacrosse bounce back with an estimated value of $170from Darby Sawyer  Backpacks and school supplies with an estimated value of $1,000 from KAC Logistics/Amazon to the Studley Elementary School  School supplies valued at $150 from St, Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church from their 2025 School Supply collection to the Attleboro Schools.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Declare the attached list of math materials as surplus and available for disposition

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To declare the attached list of math materials as surplus and available for disposition

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to declare the attached list of math materials as surplus and available for disposition.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the City of one 7' x 7' resin storage shed and 10' x 8' metal storage shed with a combined value of $1,648 from Lowe's Store 1014 on South Washington St, North Attleboro to the Capron Park Zoo

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To accept the donation to the City of one 7' x 7' resin storage shed and 10' x 8' metal storage shed with a combined value of $1,648 from Lowe's Store 1014 on South Washington St, North Attleboro to the Capron Park Zoo

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Foa, Kobus absent) to accept the donation to the City of one 7' x 7' resin storage shed and 10' x 8' metal storage shed with a combined value of $1,648 from Lowe's Store 1014 on South Washington St, North Attleboro to the Capron Park Zoo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept the donation to the City of an outdoor sculptural bench from the Attleboro Arts Museum

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To accept the donation to the City of an outdoor sculptural bench from the Attleboro Arts Museum

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Foa, Kobus absent) to accept the donation to the City of an outdoor sculptural bench from the Attleboro Arts Museum.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Account 14201000 - 553010 (Public Works - Supplies Street Maintenance) to fabricate a new grate to replace the fencing surrounding the dam at Lee's Pond

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To Account 14201000 - 553010 (Public Works - Supplies Street Maintenance) to fabricate a new grate to replace the fencing surrounding the dam at Lee's Pond

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent to transfer $2,045 from Account 11241000 - 578300 (City Wide Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 14201000 - 553010 (Public Works - Supplies Street Maintenance) to fabricate a new grate to replace the fencing surrounding the dam at Lee's Pond.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Fund 3504 Bartek Center for upgrades to the building

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To Fund 3504 Bartek Center for upgrades to the building

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent to appropriate $240,955 from Account 1000 - 359000 (City Wide Undesignated Fund Balance/Free Cash-General Government) to Fund 3504 Bartek Center for upgrades to the building.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the use of $9,045 left in contingency from the roof repair project in Fund 3504 Bartek Center for upgrades to the Bartek Recreation Center

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the use of $9,045 left in contingency from the roof repair project in Fund 3504 Bartek Center for upgrades to the Bartek Recreation Center

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Foa, Kobus absent) to approve the use of $9,045 left in contingency from the roof repair project in Fund 3504 Bartek Center for upgrades to the Bartek Recreation Center.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Strike the following: New business requesting a street name change for Pond St

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

To strike the following: New business requesting a street name change for Pond St

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to strike the following: New business requesting a street name change for Pond St.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Strike the following: Request to amend Water Ordinance S. 16-12.24 as follows: Revise irrigation of lawns via sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems to irrigation of lawns, gardens, flower and ornamental plants via sp

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To strike the following: Request to amend Water Ordinance S. 16-12.24 as follows: Revise irrigation of lawns via sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems to irrigation of lawns, gardens, flower and ornamental plants via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to strike the following: Request to amend Water Ordinance S. 16-12.24 as follows: Revise irrigation of lawns via sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems to irrigation of lawns, gardens, flower and ornamental plants via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Strike the following: Request for a pedestrian activated APS for Union St. near Mill and Dunham Streets (DiLisio)

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To strike the following: Request for a pedestrian activated APS for Union St. near Mill and Dunham Streets (DiLisio)

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to strike the following: Request for a pedestrian activated APS for Union St. near Mill and Dunham Streets (DiLisio).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the following appointments to the Cultural Council, terms to expire February 2028: Lara Hajou Benjamin Chalot Julian Culver Allyson Totaro Chair Tavares of the Ordinance, Elections and Legislative Matters Committ

Minutes, page 13

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the following appointments to the Cultural Council, terms to expire February 2028: Lara Hajou Benjamin Chalot Julian Culver Allyson Totaro Chair Tavares of the Ordinance, Elections and Legislative Matters Committee voted out the following:

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously (Kobus absent) to approve the following appointments to the Cultural Council, terms to expire February 2028: Lara Hajou Benjamin Chalot Julian Culver Allyson Totaro Chair Tavares of the Ordinance, Elections and Legislative Matters Committee voted out the following:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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