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

August 12, 2024

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, John Costello

Absent: Andrea Slobogan, Mark Gould Jr., Darius Gregory

Every vote, in order

Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 24, 2024 Approval of Finance Sub-Committee Minutes of June 24, 2024

Approve the Finance Sub-Committee Minutes of June 24, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve the Finance Sub-Committee Minutes of June 24, 2024

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve the Finance Sub-Committee Minutes of June 24, 2024. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 . IV..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Approve Measure 2025-001- Confirmation of Appointment of Scott Smith as Veterans Agent for the Towns of North Attleborough, Plainville, and Wrentham. The motion was

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve Measure 2025-001- Confirmation of Appointment of Scott Smith as Veterans Agent for the Towns of North Attleborough, Plainville, and Wrentham. The motion was

From the minutes

“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-001- Confirmation of Appointment of Scott Smith as Veterans Agent for the Towns of North Attleborough, Plainville, and Wrentham. The motion was seconded by Councilor Costello. Motion carried. 6-0 UNANIMOUS b. Measure 2025-002- Confirmation of Appointment of Paul Collupy as a member of the Historical Commission Mea.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)

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Approve Measure 2025-002- Confirmation of Appointment of Paul Collupy as a member of the Historical Commission. Term to expire on 06/30/2027. The motion was

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve Measure 2025-002- Confirmation of Appointment of Paul Collupy as a member of the Historical Commission. Term to expire on 06/30/2027. The motion was

From the minutes

“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-002- Confirmation of Appointment of Paul Collupy as a member of the Historical Commission. Term to expire on 06/30/2027. The motion was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Motion carried. 6-0 UNANIMOUS c. Measure 2025-003- Confirmation of Appointment of Faith Wilder as a member of the Cultural Council Measure.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)

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Approve Measure 2025-003- Confirmation of Appointment of Faith Wilder as a member of the Cultural Council. Term to expire on 06/30/2025. The motion was

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve Measure 2025-003- Confirmation of Appointment of Faith Wilder as a member of the Cultural Council. Term to expire on 06/30/2025. The motion was

From the minutes

“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-003- Confirmation of Appointment of Faith Wilder as a member of the Cultural Council. Term to expire on 06/30/2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Shanahan. Motion carried. 6-0 UNANIMOUS d. Measure 2025-007- Confirmation of Appointment of Lauren Mello as a member of the Cultural Council Measure.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)

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Approve Measure 2025-007- Confirmation of Appointment of Lauren Mello as a member of the Cultural Council. Term to expire on 06/30/2025. The motion was

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve Measure 2025-007- Confirmation of Appointment of Lauren Mello as a member of the Cultural Council. Term to expire on 06/30/2025. The motion was

From the minutes

“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-007- Confirmation of Appointment of Lauren Mello as a member of the Cultural Council. Term to expire on 06/30/2025. The motion was seconded by Councilor Donovan. Motion carried. 6-0 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Measure 2025-007- Confirmation of Appointment of Lauren Mello as a member of the Cultural Council

Refer this item to the Economic Growth and Sustainability Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To refer this item to the Economic Growth and Sustainability Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer this item to the Economic Growth and Sustainability Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Waive the Second Reading

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To waive the Second Reading

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to waive the Second Reading. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Approve Measure 2024-121-Addition to Chapter 5 Administration of Government, Article II Town Council Standing Committees. Establishing Section 5-7, Town Council Standing Audit SubCommittee. Motion

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve Measure 2024-121-Addition to Chapter 5 Administration of Government, Article II Town Council Standing Committees. Establishing Section 5-7, Town Council Standing Audit SubCommittee. Motion

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-121-Addition to Chapter 5 Administration of Government, Article II Town Council Standing Committees. Establishing Section 5-7, Town Council Standing Audit SubCommittee. Motion seconded by Councilor Donovan. Motion carried 6-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Approve Measure 2025-004- Authorization for the payment of an FY24 Invoice #240096 in the amount of $3,515.50 for PVRoofing LLC. for repairs done to the roof at Town Hall. The motion was

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To approve Measure 2025-004- Authorization for the payment of an FY24 Invoice #240096 in the amount of $3,515.50 for PVRoofing LLC. for repairs done to the roof at Town Hall. The motion was

From the minutes

“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-004- Authorization for the payment of an FY24 Invoice #240096 in the amount of $3,515.50 for PVRoofing LLC. for repairs done to the roof at Town Hall. The motion was seconded by Councilor Donovan. Motion carried. 6-0 UNANIMOUS b. Measure 2025-005- Approval to repurpose $350,000.00 of funds that had been allocated for various projects.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Refer Measure 2025-005- Approval to repurpose $350,000.00 of funds that had been allocated for various projects and equipment purchases to be used to purchase a Front-End Loader and Appurtenances for the Public Works to

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To refer Measure 2025-005- Approval to repurpose $350,000.00 of funds that had been allocated for various projects and equipment purchases to be used to purchase a Front-End Loader and Appurtenances for the Public Works to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. The Motion was

From the minutes

“Vice President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-005- Approval to repurpose $350,000.00 of funds that had been allocated for various projects and equipment purchases to be used to purchase a Front-End Loader and Appurtenances for the Public Works to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. The Motion was seconded by Councilor Donovan. Motion carried 6-0 . c. Measure 2025-008- Multi-unit Residence Overlay District (MROD) Zoning Bylaw, in compliance with the Machusetts Bay.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Refer Measure 2024-008-Multi-Unit Residence Overlay District (MROD) to bot the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To refer Measure 2024-008-Multi-Unit Residence Overlay District (MROD) to bot the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2024-008-Multi-Unit Residence Overlay District (MROD) to bot the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 6 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 . Meeting adjourned at 9:50PM..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)

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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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