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March 11, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 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
Approval of Town Council Minutes of February 26, 2024 Approval of Town Council Minutes of February 26, 2024
Approve the February 26, 2024 Minutes
To approve the February 26, 2024 Minutes
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve the February 26, 2024 Minutes. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Measure 2024-071-Confirmation of Appointment of Sasha Cuerda as an Alternate for the Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve Measure 2024-071- Confirmation of Appointment of Sasha Cuerda as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To approve Measure 2024-071- Confirmation of Appointment of Sasha Cuerda as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-071- Confirmation of Appointment of Sasha Cuerda as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . VII. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonde.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonded/borrowed Capital Projects to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment in the amount of $859,669.81 and to transfer fro
To approve Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonded/borrowed Capital Projects to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment in the amount of $859,669.81 and to transfer from FY24 Free Cash in the amount of $12,180.19. The total amount of $871,850.00 to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-067-Approval to reallocate remaining funds from previously bonded/borrowed Capital Projects to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment in the amount of $859,669.81 and to transfer from FY24 Free Cash in the amount of $12,180.19. The total amount of $871,850.00 to be used for the Richards Memorial Library Refurbishment. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund Measure 2024-068- Approval to estab.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund
To approve Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-068- Approval to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . iii. Measure 2024-069- Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash to the Special Education Stabilization Fund-AMEN.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Amended Measure 2024-069Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To approve Amended Measure 2024-069Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Amended Measure 2024-069Approval to transfer $60,000.00 FY24 Free Cash Funds to the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Waive the first reading
To waive the first reading
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the first reading. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . There was discussion amongst the Town Council and Mr..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
To waive the first reading
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the first reading. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Rules i. Measure 2024-020- Approval to Establish Regular Scheduled Town Council SubCommittee Meetings Measure 2024-.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2024-020- Approval to Establish Regular Scheduled Town Council SubCommittee Meetings
For the Town Council to approve Clifton/Larson/Allen as the Auditor for the Town of North Attleborough
For the Town Council to approve Clifton/Larson/Allen as the Auditor for the Town of North Attleborough
From the minutes
“Councilor Gould made a motion for the Town Council to approve Clifton/Larson/Allen as the Auditor for the Town of North Attleborough. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Gould, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2024-072-Authorization to approve a New Request for Bid Sale of Real Property for the parcels of land only located at both 35 Johnson St. and 35 Whiting St. to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review a
To refer Measure 2024-072-Authorization to approve a New Request for Bid Sale of Real Property for the parcels of land only located at both 35 Johnson St. and 35 Whiting St. to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-072-Authorization to approve a New Request for Bid Sale of Real Property for the parcels of land only located at both 35 Johnson St. and 35 Whiting St. to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . IX..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-073- To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to Town Attorney Account to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2024-073- To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to Town Attorney Account to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-073- To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to Town Attorney Account to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Danovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a), Sec.6 - To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g. a sting operation. The Town Council will be reconvening ba
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a), Sec.6 - To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g. a sting operation. The Town Council will be reconvening back to Regular Session after the Executive Session
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a), Sec.6 - To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g. a sting operation. The Town Council will be reconvening back to Regular Session after the Executive Session. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call vote was taken to enter into Executive Session: Justin Paré President -YES John Simmons Vice President -YES Daniel Donovan -YES Mark Gould -YES Pat St. Pierre -YES John Costello -YES Andrew Shanahan-YES Andrea Slobogan -YES Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2024-071-Confirmation of Appointment of Sasha Cuerda as an Alternate for the Zoning Board of Appeals
Approve Measure 2024-062- Safety & Security Project
To approve Measure 2024-062- Safety & Security Project
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-062- Safety & Security Project. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . XI..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, 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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