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August 28, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., Darius Gregory, John Costello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Measure 2024-011- Joint Appointment of the Town Council and the Board of Public Works to appoint John Donohue to the Board of Public Works with his term to expire March 31, 2024
To approve Measure 2024-011- Joint Appointment of the Town Council and the Board of Public Works to appoint John Donohue to the Board of Public Works with his term to expire March 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-011- Joint Appointment of the Town Council and the Board of Public Works to appoint John Donohue to the Board of Public Works with his term to expire March 31, 2024. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Pat St. Pierre-Yes Councilor Gould-Yes President Pare’-Yes Councilor Gregory-Yes Vice-President Simmons-Yes Councilor Slobogan-Yes Councilor Costello-Yes Councilor Shanahan-Yes Councilor Donovan-Yes Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023
To approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023
The minutes give the count (7-0-2) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons moved to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0-2 . IV..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
Waive the Public Hearing
To waive the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the Public Hearing. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Pat St. Pierre-Yes Councilor Gould-Yes President Pare’-Yes Councilor Gregory-Yes Vice-President Simmons-Yes Councilor Slobogan-Yes Councilor Costello-Yes Councilor Shanahan-Yes Councilor Donovan-Yes Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gould)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Pat St. Pierre-Yes Councilor Gould-Yes President Pare’-Yes Councilor Gregory-Yes Vice-President Simmons-Yes Councilor Slobogan-Yes Councilor Costello-Yes Councilor Shanahan-Yes Councilor Donovan-Yes Motion carried 9-0 . Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2023-079- Request Code Adoption of Town General Bylaws and Zon.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
Approve Measure 2023-079- Request Code Adoption of Town General Bylaws and Zoning Bylaws and to accept the recommendations of the Planning Board and Bylaw Sub Committee
To approve Measure 2023-079- Request Code Adoption of Town General Bylaws and Zoning Bylaws and to accept the recommendations of the Planning Board and Bylaw Sub Committee
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2023-079- Request Code Adoption of Town General Bylaws and Zoning Bylaws and to accept the recommendations of the Planning Board and Bylaw Sub Committee. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Pat St. Pierre-Yes Councilor Gould-Yes President Pare’-Yes Councilor Gregory-Yes Vice-President Simmons-Yes Councilor Slobogan-Yes Councilor Costello-Yes Councilor Shanahan-Yes Councilor Donovan-Yes Motion carried 9-0 . IX. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Com.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
Approve Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex
To approve Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex
Yes: Costello, Donovan, Gregory, Paré, Pierre, Shanahan, Simmons, SloboganNo: Gould
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-005- Funding of a New Scoreboard for the High School Athletic Complex. Councilor Gregory seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Pat St. Pierre-Yes Councilor Gould-No President Pare’-Yes Councilor Gregory-Yes Vice-President Simmons-Yes Councilor Slobogan-Yes Councilor Costello-Yes Councilor Shanahan-Yes Councilor Donovan-Yes Motion carried 8-1 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gregory)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . Meeting adjourned at 9:45PM..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
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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