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Attleboro Municipal Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

December 16, 2025

22 recorded votes, 1 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

Hold a public hearing on January 20, 2026 regarding a joint National Grid and Verizon pole petition request to install 1 new pole, P4647-50, on Tiffany Street

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To hold a public hearing on January 20, 2026 regarding a joint National Grid and Verizon pole petition request to install 1 new pole, P4647-50, on Tiffany Street

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to hold a public hearing on January 20, 2026 regarding a joint National Grid and Verizon pole petition request to install 1 new pole, P4647-50, on Tiffany Street.”

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

Finance Committee

Authorize the School Department to pay a previous year school bill totaling $1,730.74 from Canon Financial

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the School Department to pay a previous year school bill totaling $1,730.74 from Canon Financial

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the School Department to pay a previous year school bill totaling $1,730.74 from Canon Financial.”

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

License Committee

Approve the Class II renewal applications of: R&D Auto Sales 116 Dickens Street with 5 customer parking spaces and 8 display spaces ToyKarz Motorsports & Pleasant Auto Center 676 Pleasant St - 17 customer + 95 display sp

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Class II renewal applications of: R&D Auto Sales 116 Dickens Street with 5 customer parking spaces and 8 display spaces ToyKarz Motorsports & Pleasant Auto Center 676 Pleasant St - 17 customer + 95 display spaces Limerock Motors, Inc. 728 Washington St. with 4 customer and 48 display spaces. 8|Page December 16, 2025

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the Class II renewal applications of: R&D Auto Sales 116 Dickens Street with 5 customer parking spaces and 8 display spaces ToyKarz Motorsports & Pleasant Auto Center 676 Pleasant St - 17 customer + 95 display spaces Limerock Motors, Inc. 728 Washington St. with 4 customer and 48 display spaces. 8|Page December 16, 2025.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve an Automatic Amusement Device License application from the Portuguese American Club, 65 Prairie Ave for 2 pool tables

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve an Automatic Amusement Device License application from the Portuguese American Club, 65 Prairie Ave for 2 pool tables

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve an Automatic Amusement Device License application from the Portuguese American Club, 65 Prairie Ave for 2 pool tables.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve an Automatic Amusement Device License application from the South Attleboro Post 312 for 1 pool table and 1 juke box

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve an Automatic Amusement Device License application from the South Attleboro Post 312 for 1 pool table and 1 juke box

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve an Automatic Amusement Device License application from the South Attleboro Post 312 for 1 pool table and 1 juke box.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the following Class I license renewal applications: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro 103 Washington St. 84 customer - 288 display spaces Kia of Attleboro/South Attleboro 795 Newport Ave 46 customer - 195 display

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following Class I license renewal applications: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro 103 Washington St. 84 customer - 288 display spaces Kia of Attleboro/South Attleboro 795 Newport Ave 46 customer - 195 display spaces National Van Builders, Inc. 70-84 Pine St. 8 customer - 45 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the following Class I license renewal applications: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Attleboro 103 Washington St. 84 customer - 288 display spaces Kia of Attleboro/South Attleboro 795 Newport Ave 46 customer - 195 display spaces National Van Builders, Inc. 70-84 Pine St. 8 customer - 45 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the following new Class II license application: Rt 1 Automotive Inc. 883 Washington St. with 10 customer, 55 display and 48 storage spaces

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following new Class II license application: Rt 1 Automotive Inc. 883 Washington St. with 10 customer, 55 display and 48 storage spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the following new Class II license application: Rt 1 Automotive Inc. 883 Washington St. with 10 customer, 55 display and 48 storage spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the following Class II license renewal applications: Attleboro Auto Clinic, LLC 42 County St

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the following Class II license renewal applications: Attleboro Auto Clinic, LLC 42 County St

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the following Class II license renewal applications: Attleboro Auto Clinic, LLC 42 County St.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the Class III license renewal applications: Auto One 83, LLC at 83 Dickens Street 10 customer - 31 display spaces

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the Class III license renewal applications: Auto One 83, LLC at 83 Dickens Street 10 customer - 31 display spaces

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the Class III license renewal applications: Auto One 83, LLC at 83 Dickens Street 10 customer - 31 display spaces.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

City Property Committee

Declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: Landpride seeder Landpride tiller 9|Page December 16, 2025

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: Landpride seeder Landpride tiller 9|Page December 16, 2025

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare the following as surplus and available for disposition: Landpride seeder Landpride tiller 9|Page December 16, 2025.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Declare surplus and available for disposition:  (7) - 18x12 file cabinets with 8 drawers each  (1) - Swintec typewriter in poor condition  (1) - Two-drawer 8x21 horizontal filing cabinet  (1) - Hp Laser Jet Printer -

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To declare surplus and available for disposition:  (7) - 18x12 file cabinets with 8 drawers each  (1) - Swintec typewriter in poor condition  (1) - Two-drawer 8x21 horizontal filing cabinet  (1) - Hp Laser Jet Printer - P20235 in very poor condition Chair Reynolds called for a Committee meeting at the next appropriate time

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to declare surplus and available for disposition:  (7) - 18x12 file cabinets with 8 drawers each  (1) - Swintec typewriter in poor condition  (1) - Two-drawer 8x21 horizontal filing cabinet  (1) - Hp Laser Jet Printer - P20235 in very poor condition Chair Reynolds called for a Committee meeting at the next appropriate time.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Public Works Committee

Approve the request from National Grid to install (2) 4" PVC SCH 40 encased conduits underground North from Riser Ple 5120-56 to property at 211 Park St

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the request from National Grid to install (2) 4" PVC SCH 40 encased conduits underground North from Riser Ple 5120-56 to property at 211 Park St

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request from National Grid to install (2) 4" PVC SCH 40 encased conduits underground North from Riser Ple 5120-56 to property at 211 Park St.”

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

Approve the request from National Grid and Verizon to locate poles, wires and fixtures on Dunham St. and install 2 JO Poles at the beginning point of 88ft West of the centerline of the Tappan Ave and Dunham St. intersect

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the request from National Grid and Verizon to locate poles, wires and fixtures on Dunham St. and install 2 JO Poles at the beginning point of 88ft West of the centerline of the Tappan Ave and Dunham St. intersection, also 1 new tap 45ft Class 2 Pole as well as a Class 2 Primary Meter Riser Pole including anchor and guy to fee Sturdy Memorial Emergency Department

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request from National Grid and Verizon to locate poles, wires and fixtures on Dunham St. and install 2 JO Poles at the beginning point of 88ft West of the centerline of the Tappan Ave and Dunham St. intersection, also 1 new tap 45ft Class 2 Pole as well as a Class 2 Primary Meter Riser Pole including anchor and guy to fee Sturdy Memorial Emergency Department.”

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

Approve the request from National Grid and Verizon to install 2 JO Poles and replace 2 Poles on Dunham St. beginning at a point approximately 275 ft East of the centerline of intersection of O'Neil Boulevard and Dunham S

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the request from National Grid and Verizon to install 2 JO Poles and replace 2 Poles on Dunham St. beginning at a point approximately 275 ft East of the centerline of intersection of O'Neil Boulevard and Dunham St. and continuing 40ft +/- in North direction

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to approve the request from National Grid and Verizon to install 2 JO Poles and replace 2 Poles on Dunham St. beginning at a point approximately 275 ft East of the centerline of intersection of O'Neil Boulevard and Dunham St. and continuing 40ft +/- in North direction.”

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

Public Safety Committee

Appoint Jennifer Reid of Attleboro to a two-year term as Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Council

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To appoint Jennifer Reid of Attleboro to a two-year term as Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Council

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to appoint Jennifer Reid of Attleboro to a two-year term as Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Council.”

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

Approve the appointment of Lori Scales to an unexpired on the Cultural Council - term to expire 2027

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To approve the appointment of Lori Scales to an unexpired on the Cultural Council - term to expire 2027

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Lori Scales to an unexpired on the Cultural Council - term to expire 2027.”

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

Strike the following: 10 | P a g e December 16, 2025 To approve that Attleboro adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance as a means of increasing the supply of housing that is available and affordable to low - or moderate-i

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: 10 | P a g e December 16, 2025 To approve that Attleboro adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance as a means of increasing the supply of housing that is available and affordable to low - or moderate-income households, with an emphasis on family housing, and preventing the displacement of Attleboro residents

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to strike the following: 10 | P a g e December 16, 2025 To approve that Attleboro adopt an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance as a means of increasing the supply of housing that is available and affordable to low - or moderate-income households, with an emphasis on family housing, and preventing the displacement of Attleboro residents.”

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

Strike the following: to approve a submission for a Mobile Home Park protection proposal to create a new Mobile Home Park Manufactured Park zoning district

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To strike the following: to approve a submission for a Mobile Home Park protection proposal to create a new Mobile Home Park Manufactured Park zoning district

From the minutes

“Voted unanimously to strike the following: to approve a submission for a Mobile Home Park protection proposal to create a new Mobile Home Park Manufactured Park zoning district.”

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

Modify Section 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: (f) Municipal Councilors shall notify, no later than the Thursday prior to the next Council meeting, the Council Administrator or his

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To modify Section 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: (f) Municipal Councilors shall notify, no later than the Thursday prior to the next Council meeting, 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

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to modify Section 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: (f) Municipal Councilors shall notify, no later than the Thursday prior to the next Council meeting, 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.”

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

Water Investigation Committee

Modify Section 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: (f) Municipal Councilors shall notify, no later than the Thursday prior to the next Council meeting, the Council Administrator or his

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To modify Section 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: (f) Municipal Councilors shall notify, no later than the Thursday prior to the next Council meeting, 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

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to modify Section 5-2 (Dockets) of the Attleboro Municipal Rules of Procedure as follows: (f) Municipal Councilors shall notify, no later than the Thursday prior to the next Council meeting, 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.”

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

Finance Committee

Authorize the School Department to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50 It should read "to authorize the Budget & Administration office to pay FY25 bills to Ameri

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 9–0

To authorize the School Department to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50 It should read "to authorize the Budget & Administration office to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50."

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

From the minutes

“voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (2 absent) to authorize the School Department to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50 It should read "to authorize the Budget & Administration office to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50.".”

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

Authorize the Budget & Administration office to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

To authorize the Budget & Administration office to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50

From the minutes

“Voted 11 yeas - 0 nays to authorize the Budget & Administration office to pay FY25 bills to American Tire Distributors and B&R E-rate Consulting Services for $11,126.50.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (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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