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January 13, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., John Costello
Absent: Andrea Slobogan, Darius Gregory
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a), Sec. 4 - To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g. a sting operation. Vice-President Simmons stated that aft
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a), Sec. 4 - To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g. a sting operation. Vice-President Simmons stated that after Executive Session the Town Council and School Committee would be returning to Regular 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. 4 - To discuss the deployment of or strategy regarding security personnel or devices, e.g. a sting operation. Vice-President Simmons stated that after Executive Session the Town Council and School Committee would be returning to Regular Session. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ YES John Simmons YES Andrew Shanahan YES Mark Gould YES Dan Donovan YES John Costello YES Pat St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Exit Executive Session and return to Regular Session
To exit Executive Session and return to Regular Session
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to exit Executive Session and return to Regular Session. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ YES John Simmons YES Andrew Shanahan YES Mark Gould YES Dan Donovan YES John Costello YES Pat St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approval of Town Council Minutes of December 9, 2024 Approval of Town Council Minutes of December 9, 2024
Approve the Town Council Committee Minutes of December 9, 2024
To approve the Town Council Committee Minutes of December 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to approve the Town Council Committee Minutes of December 9, 2024. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . IV..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission
To approve Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b. Measure 2025-022- Confirmation of Appointment of Bryan Butler as the Building Commissioner.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Measure 2025-031- Confirmation of Appointment of David Sequeira to the Charter Review Committee
Sequeira was in attendance to address the Town Council and thank them for the opportunity to serve the community
Sequeira was in attendance to address the Town Council and thank them for the opportunity to serve the community
From the minutes
“Sequeira was in attendance to address the Town Council and thank them for the opportunity to serve the community. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VIII. A REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE TOWN a. A review of the Financial Condition of the Town and other rel.” (second: Costello)
DISCUSSION & VOTE DISCUSSION & VOTE:
DISCUSSION & VOTE DISCUSSION & VOTE:
From the minutes
“Councilor Donovan seconded the motion to open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ YES John Simmons YES Andrew Shanahan YES Mark Gould YES Dan Donovan YES John Costello YES Pat St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (second: Donovan)
Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-026- Approval of Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Martin School
To approve Measure 2025-026- Approval of Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Martin School
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-026- Approval of Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Martin School. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . ii. Measure 2025-027- Approval of Purchase of Office Furniture for Senior Center Measure 2025-027- Approval of Purchas.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2025-027- Approval of Purchase of Office Furniture for Senior Center
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. Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ YES John Simmons YES Andrew Shanahan YES Mark Gould YES Dan Donovan YES John Costello YES Pat St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-027- Approval of Purchase of Office Furniture for Senior Center at 451 Elm Street
To approve Measure 2025-027- Approval of Purchase of Office Furniture for Senior Center at 451 Elm Street
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-027- Approval of Purchase of Office Furniture for Senior Center at 451 Elm Street. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . X. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2025-028-Approval to adopt a section of Massachusetts General Law Chapt.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2025-028- Approval to adopt a section of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5K to allow taxpayers(s) over the age of 60 to earn a property tax credit for a maximum tax exemption of $2,000.00, as
To approve Measure 2025-028- Approval to adopt a section of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5K to allow taxpayers(s) over the age of 60 to earn a property tax credit for a maximum tax exemption of $2,000.00, as proposed and also to ensure equitable access to the Tax work off program, all disabled seniors shall be able to designate a person to perform work on their behalf, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-028- Approval to adopt a section of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 5K to allow taxpayers(s) over the age of 60 to earn a property tax credit for a maximum tax exemption of $2,000.00, as proposed and also to ensure equitable access to the Tax work off program, all disabled seniors shall be able to designate a person to perform work on their behalf, as amended. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Communication, Public Participation & Engagement
Refer 1. Newsletter/flyer/mailing to residents; 2. Online forum for residents to submit questions/concerns; 3. Expanding Town Hall Talks to include residents as well as town employees; be referred to the Communications,
To refer 1. Newsletter/flyer/mailing to residents; 2. Online forum for residents to submit questions/concerns; 3. Expanding Town Hall Talks to include residents as well as town employees; be referred to the Communications, Public Participation, and Engagement Meeting Agenda for further discussion
From the minutes
“Councilor Donovan made a motion to refer 1. Newsletter/flyer/mailing to residents; 2. Online forum for residents to submit questions/concerns; 3. Expanding Town Hall Talks to include residents as well as town employees; be referred to the Communications, Public Participation, and Engagement Meeting Agenda for further discussion. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . h..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Gould)
Audit Review Committee
Refer the following measures, Measure 2025-029, Measure 2025-030, Measure 2025-032, Measure 2025-033, Measure 2025-035, Measure 2025-038, Measure 2025-039, and Measure 2025-040 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further re
To refer the following measures, Measure 2025-029, Measure 2025-030, Measure 2025-032, Measure 2025-033, Measure 2025-035, Measure 2025-038, Measure 2025-039, and Measure 2025-040 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer the following measures, Measure 2025-029, Measure 2025-030, Measure 2025-032, Measure 2025-033, Measure 2025-035, Measure 2025-038, Measure 2025-039, and Measure 2025-040 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . a. Measure 2025-029- Authorization to finance Dispatch Console Replacement project with free cash re-purposed from Eme.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2025-037- Confirmation of Appointment of Kim Ciaramicoli to the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-034- Authorization to approve the appropriation of NAFD funds from the FY25 budget in the amount of $1,946.68 for Holiday Payout from FY24
To approve Measure 2025-034- Authorization to approve the appropriation of NAFD funds from the FY25 budget in the amount of $1,946.68 for Holiday Payout from FY24
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-034- Authorization to approve the appropriation of NAFD funds from the FY25 budget in the amount of $1,946.68 for Holiday Payout from FY24. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (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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