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North Attleborough Town Council · 2023–2025 Council · Regular meeting

April 22, 2024

9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Justin Paré, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., Darius Gregory, John Costello

Absent: Andrew Shanahan

Every vote, in order

Minutes of April 8, 2024 Approval of Town Council Minutes of April 8, 2024

Approve the April 8, 2024, Minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

To approve the April 8, 2024, Minutes

The minutes give the count (7-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve the April 8, 2024, Minutes. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0-1 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Measure 2024-076-Confirmation of New Appointments to Boards, Commissions, & Committees

Approve Measure 2024-076- Confirmation of New Appointments to Boards, Commissions, & Committees with all terms to expire on June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve Measure 2024-076- Confirmation of New Appointments to Boards, Commissions, & Committees with all terms to expire on June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-076- Confirmation of New Appointments to Boards, Commissions, & Committees with all terms to expire on June 30, 2027. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)

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Approve Measure 2024-109-Confirmation of Appointment of Karen Testa as Senior Center Director

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve Measure 2024-109-Confirmation of Appointment of Karen Testa as Senior Center Director

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-109-Confirmation of Appointment of Karen Testa as Senior Center Director. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . VII. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2024-086- To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)

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Approve Measure 2024-086- To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c.44, §54(b),(c),&(d) to allow Town trust funds to be invested in accordance with G.L. c.203C, the so-called "Prudent Investment Rul

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve Measure 2024-086- To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c.44, §54(b),(c),&(d) to allow Town trust funds to be invested in accordance with G.L. c.203C, the so-called "Prudent Investment Rule", or take any other action relative thereto

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-086- To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of G.L. c.44, §54(b),(c),&(d) to allow Town trust funds to be invested in accordance with G.L. c.203C, the so-called "Prudent Investment Rule", or take any other action relative thereto. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. Measure 2024-087- North Attleborough Fire Department Supplemental Overtime Request Measure 2024-87- North Attlebor.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)

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Approve Measure 2024-87- North Attleborough Fire Department Supplemental Overtime Request

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To approve Measure 2024-87- North Attleborough Fire Department Supplemental Overtime Request

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-87- North Attleborough Fire Department Supplemental Overtime Request. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)

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Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000

Refer Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000.00 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To refer Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000.00 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-088- Rescind Borrowing Authorization for DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000.00 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2024-089- Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be fun.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)

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Refer Measure 2024-089-Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be funded by FY24 Free Cash to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To refer Measure 2024-089-Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be funded by FY24 Free Cash to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-089-Authorization for the Procurement of a DPW 6-Wheel Dump Truck in the amount of $350,000 to be funded by FY24 Free Cash to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . c. Measure 2024-084- Authorization to adopt New General Bylaw: Congregate Living Properties- Boarding/Lodging/Rooming.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)

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Refer Measure 2024-084-Authorization to adopt new General Bylaw: Congregate Living Properties- Boarding/Lodging/Rooming Homes, Group Homes, Sober Homes, and Halfway/Recovery Houses to the Bylaw SubCommittee for further r

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

To refer Measure 2024-084-Authorization to adopt new General Bylaw: Congregate Living Properties- Boarding/Lodging/Rooming Homes, Group Homes, Sober Homes, and Halfway/Recovery Houses to the Bylaw SubCommittee for further review and discussion

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-084-Authorization to adopt new General Bylaw: Congregate Living Properties- Boarding/Lodging/Rooming Homes, Group Homes, Sober Homes, and Halfway/Recovery Houses to the Bylaw SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . X..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

To adjourn

The minutes give the count (7-0), which does not match the 8 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Gregory made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . Meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM..” (Motion: Gregory, second: Slobogan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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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