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October 23, 2023
10 recorded votes, 1 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., John Costello
Absent: Darius Gregory
Every vote, in order
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023
To approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023
The minutes give the count (6-0-2) 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 September 11, 2023. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0-2 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Measure 2024-012 Confirmation of Appointment of Pastor Steven Tremble to the Cultural Council
Approve Measure 2024-012; that the Town of North Attleborough, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, confirmation of appointment of The Reverend Stephen A. Trimble. Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The mot
To approve Measure 2024-012; that the Town of North Attleborough, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, confirmation of appointment of The Reverend Stephen A. Trimble. Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2024-012; that the Town of North Attleborough, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter, confirmation of appointment of The Reverend Stephen A. Trimble. Term to expire on June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilor Slobogan. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS VII. Sub-Committee Reports a..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-026- That the Town Council Amend the North Attleborough Zoning By-Laws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal Use, Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels… and Selected Words and Terms: Ani
To refer Measure 2024-026- That the Town Council Amend the North Attleborough Zoning By-Laws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal Use, Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels… and Selected Words and Terms: Animal Kennel, or Hospital to the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-026- That the Town Council Amend the North Attleborough Zoning By-Laws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal Use, Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels… and Selected Words and Terms: Animal Kennel, or Hospital to the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS b. Measure 2024-027- To See if Town Council will Vote to Amend the North Attleborough Bylaws Chapter 108, An.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Forward Measure 2024-027- To See if Town Council will Vote to Amend the North Attleborough Bylaws Chapter 108, Animals, Section 108-3(E) to the Bylaws Sub-Committee
To forward Measure 2024-027- To See if Town Council will Vote to Amend the North Attleborough Bylaws Chapter 108, Animals, Section 108-3(E) to the Bylaws Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to forward Measure 2024-027- To See if Town Council will Vote to Amend the North Attleborough Bylaws Chapter 108, Animals, Section 108-3(E) to the Bylaws Sub-Committee. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS c. Measure 2024-028- Approval to repurpose funds for the Falls Elementary boiler (Measure 2023-062) to be us.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Forward Measure 2024-028- Approval to Repurpose funds for the Falls Elementary boiler (Measure 2023-062) to be used to fund the design and engineering of the Falls and Martin boilers, and the boiler replacement at Martin
To forward Measure 2024-028- Approval to Repurpose funds for the Falls Elementary boiler (Measure 2023-062) to be used to fund the design and engineering of the Falls and Martin boilers, and the boiler replacement at Martin School to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to forward Measure 2024-028- Approval to Repurpose funds for the Falls Elementary boiler (Measure 2023-062) to be used to fund the design and engineering of the Falls and Martin boilers, and the boiler replacement at Martin School to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Amend Measure 2024-029 to include “WHEREAS, the state's right to shelter law imposes an undue burden on municipalities with hotels and none at all on municipalities without them, particularly in regard to their school sy
To amend Measure 2024-029 to include “WHEREAS, the state's right to shelter law imposes an undue burden on municipalities with hotels and none at all on municipalities without them, particularly in regard to their school systems” as requested by Councilor Donovan
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to amend Measure 2024-029 to include “WHEREAS, the state's right to shelter law imposes an undue burden on municipalities with hotels and none at all on municipalities without them, particularly in regard to their school systems” as requested by Councilor Donovan. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Amend Measure 2024-029 and strike the paragraph that states “The North Attleborough Town Council requests that the Bylaw Sub-Committee examine the current migrant housing situation to ensure compliance with safe housing
To amend Measure 2024-029 and strike the paragraph that states “The North Attleborough Town Council requests that the Bylaw Sub-Committee examine the current migrant housing situation to ensure compliance with safe housing practices and local and state building codes, as well as Town Bylaws per its legislative authority and in adherence with any applicable state law, to safeguard the well-being of migrants in long-term transient billeting” as suggested by Councilor Gould
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to amend Measure 2024-029 and strike the paragraph that states “The North Attleborough Town Council requests that the Bylaw Sub-Committee examine the current migrant housing situation to ensure compliance with safe housing practices and local and state building codes, as well as Town Bylaws per its legislative authority and in adherence with any applicable state law, to safeguard the well-being of migrants in long-term transient billeting” as suggested by Councilor Gould. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve and accept Measure 2024-029; A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council addressing the current migrant crisis as amended. The motion was
To approve and accept Measure 2024-029; A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council addressing the current migrant crisis as amended. The motion was
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve and accept Measure 2024-029; A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council addressing the current migrant crisis as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilor Slobogan. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Send paragraph from Measure 2024-029Resolution of the Town Council Addressing the Current Migrant Crisis and its impact on North Attleborough- “The North Attleborough Town Council requests that the Bylaw SubCommittee exa
To send paragraph from Measure 2024-029Resolution of the Town Council Addressing the Current Migrant Crisis and its impact on North Attleborough- “The North Attleborough Town Council requests that the Bylaw SubCommittee examine the current migrant housing situation to ensure compliance with safe housing practices and local and state building codes, as well as Town Bylaws per its legislative authority and in adherence with any applicable state law, to safeguard the well-being of migrants in long-term transient billeting” to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to send paragraph from Measure 2024-029Resolution of the Town Council Addressing the Current Migrant Crisis and its impact on North Attleborough- “The North Attleborough Town Council requests that the Bylaw SubCommittee examine the current migrant housing situation to ensure compliance with safe housing practices and local and state building codes, as well as Town Bylaws per its legislative authority and in adherence with any applicable state law, to safeguard the well-being of migrants in long-term transient billeting” to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Measure 2024-030- A Bylaw Prohibiting R1 Zoned Properties for Occupancy of Greater than 30 Days
Adjourn – Measure 2024-030- A Bylaw Prohibiting R1 Zoned Properties for Occupancy of Greater than 30 Days
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . Meeting adjourned at 8:25PM..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
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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