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May 28, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., John Costello
Absent: Andrew Shanahan, Darius Gregory
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of May 12, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of May 12, 2025
Approve the Town Council Minutes of May 12, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of May 12, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of May 12, 2025. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2025-085- Confirmation of Appointment of Special Police Officers for the Town of North Attleborough
To approve Measure 2025-085- Confirmation of Appointment of Special Police Officers for the Town of North Attleborough
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-085- Confirmation of Appointment of Special Police Officers for the Town of North Attleborough. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VII. PUBLIC HEARING a. Measure 2025-086- Acceptance of Petition for Verizon New England, Inc. & NAED for Joint or Iden.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice -President Simmone YES President Pare’ Councilor Slobogan YES YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
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 Donovan YES Vice -President Simmone YES President Pare’ Councilor Slobogan YES YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2025-086- Acceptance of Petition for Verizon New England, Inc. & NAED for Joint or Identical Pole Locations on Draper Avenue
To approve Measure 2025-086- Acceptance of Petition for Verizon New England, Inc. & NAED for Joint or Identical Pole Locations on Draper Avenue
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-086- Acceptance of Petition for Verizon New England, Inc. & NAED for Joint or Identical Pole Locations on Draper Avenue. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VIII. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2025-047- To authorize the Town Manager to petition the Massachusett.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Postpone this measure indefinitely
To postpone this measure indefinitely
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to postpone this measure indefinitely. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . ii. Measure 2025-083- Rescind Borrowing Authorization-PFA’s Removal & Fluoride Injection (McKeon Plant) $2,749,939.00.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2025-083- Rescind Borrowing Authorization-PFA’s Removal & Fluoride Injection (McKeon Plant) $2,749,939.00 & Repair, Replacement, & Maintenance- Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks $500,000.00
To approve Measure 2025-083- Rescind Borrowing Authorization-PFA’s Removal & Fluoride Injection (McKeon Plant) $2,749,939.00 & Repair, Replacement, & Maintenance- Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks $500,000.00
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-083- Rescind Borrowing Authorization-PFA’s Removal & Fluoride Injection (McKeon Plant) $2,749,939.00 & Repair, Replacement, & Maintenance- Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks $500,000.00. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . iii. Measure 2025-084-Funding for Snow & Ice Deficit Measure 2025-084-Funding for Snow & Ice Deficit.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2025-084-Funding for Snow & Ice Deficit
To approve Measure 2025-084-Funding for Snow & Ice Deficit
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-084-Funding for Snow & Ice Deficit. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Refer Measure 2025-058 back to the Bylaw SubCommittee
To refer Measure 2025-058 back to the Bylaw SubCommittee
From the minutes
“Councilor Donovan made a motion to refer Measure 2025-058 back to the Bylaw SubCommittee. Vice-President Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 .-.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Simmons)
Audit Committee
Postpone indefinitely – Audit Committee
To postpone indefinitely
The minutes give the count (6-1) but do not say who voted no, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to postpone indefinitely. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2025-088- Establish a Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Relief Exemption effective July 1, 2026 (FY27), subject to an annual vote for implementation by the Town Council
To approve Measure 2025-088- Establish a Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Relief Exemption effective July 1, 2026 (FY27), subject to an annual vote for implementation by the Town Council
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-088- Establish a Senior Means-Tested Property Tax Relief Exemption effective July 1, 2026 (FY27), subject to an annual vote for implementation by the Town Council. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Refer Measure 2025-089- Request that the Allen Avenue Property (Map 26/Lot 33) 16.68 acres be transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager for the Purpose of Sale to the Econ
To refer Measure 2025-089- Request that the Allen Avenue Property (Map 26/Lot 33) 16.68 acres be transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager for the Purpose of Sale to the Economic Development Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-089- Request that the Allen Avenue Property (Map 26/Lot 33) 16.68 acres be transferred from the Town Council for the purpose for which it is held to the Town Manager for the Purpose of Sale to the Economic Development Sub-Committee. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2025-090- Vote to approve funding for Stormwater Asset Management Grant Project in the amount of $250,000-.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Slobogan)
Refer Measure 2025-090- Vote to approve funding for Stormwater Asset Management Grant Project in the amount of $250,000Asset Management Planning to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2025-090- Vote to approve funding for Stormwater Asset Management Grant Project in the amount of $250,000Asset Management Planning to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-090- Vote to approve funding for Stormwater Asset Management Grant Project in the amount of $250,000Asset Management Planning to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . e. Measure 2025-091- Vote to establish Signatory Authorization for Stormwater Asset Management Plan Grant ($250,000.00.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Refer Measure 2025-091- Vote to establish Signatory Authorization for Stormwater Asset Management Plan Grant ($250,000.00 project, $150,000 grant) as Public Works Director Mark Hollowell and Town Manager Michael Borg. Bo
To refer Measure 2025-091- Vote to establish Signatory Authorization for Stormwater Asset Management Plan Grant ($250,000.00 project, $150,000 grant) as Public Works Director Mark Hollowell and Town Manager Michael Borg. Both will be designated as signatories for Applications for Financial Assistance State Revolving Fund - Asset Management Planning to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-091- Vote to establish Signatory Authorization for Stormwater Asset Management Plan Grant ($250,000.00 project, $150,000 grant) as Public Works Director Mark Hollowell and Town Manager Michael Borg. Both will be designated as signatories for Applications for Financial Assistance State Revolving Fund - Asset Management Planning to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . f. Measure 2025-092- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-092- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Police Patrol Officers’ Association, MCOP Local 550 to the Finance SubCommittee for fu
To refer Measure 2025-092- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Police Patrol Officers’ Association, MCOP Local 550 to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-092- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Police Patrol Officers’ Association, MCOP Local 550 to the Finance SubCommittee for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . g. Measure 2025-093- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-093- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Police Dispatchers' Association Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 436 to the Fin
To refer Measure 2025-093- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Police Dispatchers' Association Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 436 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-093- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Police Dispatchers' Association Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 436 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . h. Measure 2025-094- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-094- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Professional Police Officers Association to the Finance Sub-Committee Meeting for furt
To refer Measure 2025-094- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Professional Police Officers Association to the Finance Sub-Committee Meeting for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-094- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The North Attleborough Professional Police Officers Association to the Finance Sub-Committee Meeting for further review and discussion. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . i..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Town Manager Performance Review TM Performance Review
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to enter into Executive Session. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor Costello YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Donovan YES Vice -President Simmone YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor St. Pierre YES Motion carried 7-0 . There was discussion amongst the Town Councilors. Discussions included: Council President Pare' briefed councilors on.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Exit Executive Session and adjourn the meeting at 9:46PM
To exit Executive Session and adjourn the meeting at 9:46PM
Yes: Costello, Donovan, Gregory, Paré, Pierre, Simmons
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to exit Executive Session and adjourn the meeting at 9:46PM. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: President Pare’ Yes Vice-President Simmons Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Gregory Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor St. Pierre Yes Motion carried 6-0 . XII..” (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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