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March 25, 2024
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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
Minutes of the March 11, 2024 Town Council Meeting Approval of Town Council Minutes of March 11, 2024
Approve the March 11, 2024, Minutes
To approve the March 11, 2024, Minutes
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve the March 11, 2024, Minutes. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer a discussion of reinstating Stipends for Boards, Committees, and Commissions to the Finance Sub-Committee Meeting for further discussion and review
To refer a discussion of reinstating Stipends for Boards, Committees, and Commissions to the Finance Sub-Committee Meeting for further discussion and review
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer a discussion of reinstating Stipends for Boards, Committees, and Commissions to the Finance Sub-Committee Meeting for further discussion and review. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . V..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve 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 Street
To approve 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 Street
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve 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 Street. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. Measure 2024-073-To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to t.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-073- To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to the Town Attorney Account
To approve Measure 2024-073- To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to the Town Attorney Account
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-073- To Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Public Buildings Full Time Salaries Account to the Town Attorney Account. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice-President Simmons YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion passed 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice-President Simmons YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion passed 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Waive the second reading
To waive the second reading
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the second reading. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice-President Simmons YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
Approve Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal use Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels... and Selected words and terms; A
To approve Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal use Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels... and Selected words and terms; Animal Kennel, or Hospital
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-064- That the Town Council amend the North Attleborough Zoning Bylaws, Chapter 290, Section 54, Schedule B, Principal use Agriculture #5 Commercial Stables, Kennels... and Selected words and terms; Animal Kennel, or Hospital. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. PUBLIC HEARING 1. SECOND READING, DISCUSSION and VOTE: 1. Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote t.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice-President Simmons YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion passed 8-0 . Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the second reading..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Waive the second reading
To waive the second reading
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the second reading. Councilor Shanahan seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Shanahan YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice-President Simmons YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion carried 8-0 . There was discussion amongst the Town Council regarding this measure. Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
Approve Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals
To approve Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-065- To See if the Town Council will vote to amend the North Attleborough Bylaws, Chapter 108, Animals. 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)
Approve Measure 2024-020-Approval to Establish Regular Scheduled Town Council Sub-Committee Meetings
To approve Measure 2024-020-Approval to Establish Regular Scheduled Town Council Sub-Committee Meetings
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-020-Approval to Establish Regular Scheduled Town Council Sub-Committee Meetings. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
RFP Town Auditor Ad Hoc Committee
“To create a permanent Town Auditor Committee” and forwarded it to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further discussion and consideration
“To create a permanent Town Auditor Committee” and forwarded it to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further discussion and consideration
From the minutes
“Councilor Gould made a motion “To create a permanent Town Auditor Committee” and forwarded it to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further discussion and consideration. Vice-President Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . VIII..” (Motion: Gould, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2024-075- Rescind Borrowing Authorization - High School Outdoor Athletic Complex $2.5 mm & Townwide Telephone System Upgrade $500,000.00
To approve Measure 2024-075- Rescind Borrowing Authorization - High School Outdoor Athletic Complex $2.5 mm & Townwide Telephone System Upgrade $500,000.00
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-075- Rescind Borrowing Authorization - High School Outdoor Athletic Complex $2.5 mm & Townwide Telephone System Upgrade $500,000.00. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2024-082-Repurpose $1.1 mm of the HS Athletic Complex Borrowing for the Amvet Roof Project That the Town ap.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-082-Repurpose $1.1 MM of the HS Athletic Complex Borrowing for the Amvet Roof Project to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2024-082-Repurpose $1.1 MM of the HS Athletic Complex Borrowing for the Amvet Roof Project to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-082-Repurpose $1.1 MM of the HS Athletic Complex Borrowing for the Amvet Roof Project to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . c. Measure 2024-077- Authorization to re-purpose $30,000.00, previously authorized from FY24 Free Cash for the Hazard.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-077- Authorization to repurpose $30,000.00, previously authorized from FY24 Free Cash for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Review, for the Fire Station Feasibility Study CIP Project to the Finance SubCommitt
To refer Measure 2024-077- Authorization to repurpose $30,000.00, previously authorized from FY24 Free Cash for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Review, for the Fire Station Feasibility Study CIP Project to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-077- Authorization to repurpose $30,000.00, previously authorized from FY24 Free Cash for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Review, for the Fire Station Feasibility Study CIP Project to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2024-078-Authorization to begin the negotiation process with the current owners of the Webster Mill Propert.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-078-Authorization to begin the negotiation process with the current owners of the Webster Mill Property to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2024-078-Authorization to begin the negotiation process with the current owners of the Webster Mill Property to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-078-Authorization to begin the negotiation process with the current owners of the Webster Mill Property to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-079-Approval to transfer funds from the Reserve Fund to the Public Buildings Fund for the demolition of the Webster Mill Property in the amount of $72,562.31 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further re
To refer Measure 2024-079-Approval to transfer funds from the Reserve Fund to the Public Buildings Fund for the demolition of the Webster Mill Property in the amount of $72,562.31 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-079-Approval to transfer funds from the Reserve Fund to the Public Buildings Fund for the demolition of the Webster Mill Property in the amount of $72,562.31 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . f. Measure 2024-080-Authorization to Transfer $5,000.00 from ARPA Funds to the Downtown North Attleborough Collaborati.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Approve Measure 2024-080-Authorization to Transfer $5,000.00 from ARPA Funds to the Downtown North Attleborough Collaborative to support Police Details at the Annual Downtown Block Party
To approve Measure 2024-080-Authorization to Transfer $5,000.00 from ARPA Funds to the Downtown North Attleborough Collaborative to support Police Details at the Annual Downtown Block Party
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-080-Authorization to Transfer $5,000.00 from ARPA Funds to the Downtown North Attleborough Collaborative to support Police Details at the Annual Downtown Block Party. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . g. Measure 2024-085- Approval of $44,000.00 to be funded by NEU ARPA Funds in support of the Public/Private Partnershi.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2024-085- Approval of $44,000.00 to be funded by NEU ARPA Funds in support of the Public/Private Partnership with North Attleborough Junior Football to replace the scoreboard at Community Field to the Finan
To refer Measure 2024-085- Approval of $44,000.00 to be funded by NEU ARPA Funds in support of the Public/Private Partnership with North Attleborough Junior Football to replace the scoreboard at Community Field to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-085- Approval of $44,000.00 to be funded by NEU ARPA Funds in support of the Public/Private Partnership with North Attleborough Junior Football to replace the scoreboard at Community Field to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . X..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM..” (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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