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August 14, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., Darius Gregory, John Costello
Absent: Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons
Every vote, in order
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2023
To approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2023
The minutes give the count (5-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan moved to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2023. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0-1 . III..” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2024-001- Confirmation of Appointment of Benton W. Keene as a Constable for the Town of North Attleboro. His term will expire on June 30, 2024
To approve Measure 2024-001- Confirmation of Appointment of Benton W. Keene as a Constable for the Town of North Attleboro. His term will expire on June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-001- Confirmation of Appointment of Benton W. Keene as a Constable for the Town of North Attleboro. His term will expire on June 30, 2024. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b. Measure 2024-002- Confirmation of Special Police Officer Craig Chapman Measure 2024-002- Confirmation of Special Po.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Approve Measure 2024-002-Confirmation of Approval of Special Police Officer Craig Chapman
To approve Measure 2024-002-Confirmation of Approval of Special Police Officer Craig Chapman
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-002-Confirmation of Approval of Special Police Officer Craig Chapman. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . c. Measure 2024-009-Confirmation of Appointment of Deniese Sheppard as a member of the Cultural Council Measure 2024-0.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Measure 2024-009-Confirmation of Appointment of Deniese Sheppard as a member of the Cultural Council
Approve Measure 2024-009; that the Town of North Attleborough, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, confirmation of appointment of Deneise Sheppard to the Cultural Council. Term to expire on June 30, 2026
To approve Measure 2024-009; that the Town of North Attleborough, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, confirmation of appointment of Deneise Sheppard to the Cultural Council. Term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“motion was made by Councilor Shanahan to approve Measure 2024-009; that the Town of North Attleborough, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, confirmation of appointment of Deneise Sheppard to the Cultural Council. Term to expire on June 30, 2026. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2024-006-Confirmation of Appointment of Debbie Clifton as Library Director Measure 2024-006- Confirmation o.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2024-006- Confirmation of Appointment of Debbie Clifton as the Library Director. The motion was
To approve Measure 2024-006- Confirmation of Appointment of Debbie Clifton as the Library Director. The motion was
From the minutes
“motion was made by Councilor Shanahan to approve Measure 2024-006- Confirmation of Appointment of Debbie Clifton as the Library Director. The motion was seconded by Councilor Donovan. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Donovan)
Waive the First Reading
To waive the First Reading
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to waive the First Reading. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d..” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gould)
Approve Measure 2024-003- Authorization of prior years’ invoices from FY23 for MIIA for the Human Resources Department
To approve Measure 2024-003- Authorization of prior years’ invoices from FY23 for MIIA for the Human Resources Department
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-003- Authorization of prior years’ invoices from FY23 for MIIA for the Human Resources Department. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . c. Measure 2024-004-Authorization of Prior Year's Invoice from FY23 for Comcast for Council on Aging Measure 2024-004-.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Approve Measure 2024-004- Authorization of a prior year’s invoice FY23 for monthly Comcast Cable bill for June 2023 in the amount of $10.45 for the Council on Aging
To approve Measure 2024-004- Authorization of a prior year’s invoice FY23 for monthly Comcast Cable bill for June 2023 in the amount of $10.45 for the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-004- Authorization of a prior year’s invoice FY23 for monthly Comcast Cable bill for June 2023 in the amount of $10.45 for the Council on Aging. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2024-010-Authorization of Prior Years' FY23 Invoice for Martin Pest Control for NAFD Measure 2024-010- Auth.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Approve Measure 2024-010 -To authorize payment for a prior year’s invoice for pest control services in the amount of $150.00, out of account number 012209/524000. The motion was
To approve Measure 2024-010 -To authorize payment for a prior year’s invoice for pest control services in the amount of $150.00, out of account number 012209/524000. The motion was
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-010 -To authorize payment for a prior year’s invoice for pest control services in the amount of $150.00, out of account number 012209/524000. The motion was seconded by Councilor Gregory. Motion carried 7-0 . e. Measure 2024-007- Transfer from Salary Reserve Fund to Library Salaries Line Measure 2024-007- Transfer from Salary.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Approve Measure 2024-007- Transfer from Salary Reserve Fund to Library Salaries Line Item for Library Director Frank Ward’s Vacation Payout
To approve Measure 2024-007- Transfer from Salary Reserve Fund to Library Salaries Line Item for Library Director Frank Ward’s Vacation Payout
From the minutes
“motion was made by Councilor Shanahan to approve Measure 2024-007- Transfer from Salary Reserve Fund to Library Salaries Line Item for Library Director Frank Ward’s Vacation Payout. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . f. Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex Measure 2024-005- Funding of a N.” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex
Refer Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex to the Finance Sub-Committee for further discussion and review
To refer Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex to the Finance Sub-Committee for further discussion and review
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to refer Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex to the Finance Sub-Committee for further discussion and review. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . g..” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Gregory)
Town Manager Performance Evaluation Town Manager Performance Evaluation
Adjourn – Town Manager Performance Evaluation Town Manager Performance Evaluation
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Councilor Shanahan made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . Meeting adjourned at 9:17PM..” (Motion: Shanahan, second: Donovan)
From the North Attleborough Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos: Justin Paré from a North TV video (“Inside Town Council: Justin Pare”); Laura Wagner from The Sun Chronicle (Feb. 2025); the other seven from their 2025 candidate profiles in the North Star Reporter.
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