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March 10, 2025
15 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 24, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of February 24, 2025
Approve the Town Council Minutes of February 24, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of February 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of February 24, 2025. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council Costello Yes Councilor Gould Yes Councilor Shanahan Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Vice-President Simmons Yes President Pare’ Yes Councilor Slobogan Yes Councilor St.
To open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council 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
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council 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 UNANIMOUS Corey Anderson Chair of the Cable Advisory Committee, and Thomas Brennan member of the Committee, were in att.” (Motion: Simmons)
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: Council 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 UNANIMOUS Vice President Simmons stated that this contract agreement will be voted on at the next meeting..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
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. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council 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 UNANIMOUS A motion was made for the Board of Public Works to open their Public Hearing. Motion was seconded..” (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. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council 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 UNANIMOUS A motion was made for the Board of Public Works to close their Public Hearing. Motion was seconded..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
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. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council 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 UNANIMOUS Councilor Gould presented a PowerPoint Presentation on “Helping Seniors Make Ends Meet and Stay in Their Home.” (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. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Was Taken: Council 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 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Amend Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act authorizing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption of $1,000.00 to include a Broader Discu
To amend Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act authorizing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption of $1,000.00 to include a Broader Discussion for Senior Tax Proposals
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to amend Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act authorizing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption of $1,000.00 to include a Broader Discussion for Senior Tax Proposals. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act authorizing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption of $1,000, to include a Broader Discuss
To refer Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act authorizing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption of $1,000, to include a Broader Discussion for Senior Tax Proposals as AMENDED to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act authorizing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption of $1,000, to include a Broader Discussion for Senior Tax Proposals as AMENDED to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Extend the meeting time to 10:30PM
To extend the meeting time to 10:30PM
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to extend the meeting time to 10:30PM. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . 1. Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act autho.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Allow Mr. Kieltyka to address the Council
To allow Mr. Kieltyka to address the Council
From the minutes
“President made a motion to allow Mr. Kieltyka to address the Council. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Paré, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-050- Authorization to Repurpose $50,000.00 from remaining funds from Completed Capital Improvement Projects to fund Public Relations Support from North TV to the Finance SubCommittee for further review
To refer Measure 2025-050- Authorization to Repurpose $50,000.00 from remaining funds from Completed Capital Improvement Projects to fund Public Relations Support from North TV to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-050- Authorization to Repurpose $50,000.00 from remaining funds from Completed Capital Improvement Projects to fund Public Relations Support from North TV to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2025-053- Authorization to repurpose funds in the amount of $7,960.00 to repair Fire Headquarters HVAC System
To approve Measure 2025-053- Authorization to repurpose funds in the amount of $7,960.00 to repair Fire Headquarters HVAC System
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-053- Authorization to repurpose funds in the amount of $7,960.00 to repair Fire Headquarters HVAC System. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2025-054-Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 59, § 5O: Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Guidelines for Municip.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-054 – Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 59, § 5O: Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Guidelines for Municipalities in Massachusetts, including acceptance, criteria, and application procedures to the Finan
To refer Measure 2025-054 – Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 59, § 5O: Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Guidelines for Municipalities in Massachusetts, including acceptance, criteria, and application procedures to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-054 – Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 59, § 5O: Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Guidelines for Municipalities in Massachusetts, including acceptance, criteria, and application procedures to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . XIII..” (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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