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June 23, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Justin Paré, Andrew Shanahan, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Daniel Donovan, Patricia St. Pierre, Mark Gould Jr., Darius Gregory, John Costello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 9, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 9, 2025
Approve the Town Council Committee Minutes of June 9, 2025
To approve the Town Council Committee Minutes of June 9, 2025
The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice President Simmons made a motion to approve the Town Council Committee Minutes of June 9, 2025. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0-1 . III..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Measure 2025-105- Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Approve Measure 2025-105- Confirmation of Reappointments of Boards/Commissions/Committees whose terms will expire on June 30, 2025
To approve Measure 2025-105- Confirmation of Reappointments of Boards/Commissions/Committees whose terms will expire on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-105- Confirmation of Reappointments of Boards/Commissions/Committees whose terms will expire on June 30, 2025. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Motion carried. 9-0 UNANIMOUS. b. Measure 2025-107- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a Member of the Conservation Commissio.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gould)
Measure 2025-107- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a Member of the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-107Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a member of the Conservation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was
To approve Measure 2025-107Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a member of the Conservation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-107Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a member of the Conservation Commission. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was seconded by Councilor St. Pierre. Motion carried. 9-0 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as a member of the Licensing Board. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was
To approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as a member of the Licensing Board. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was
The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as a member of the Licensing Board. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was seconded by Councilor Gregory. Motion carried. 8-0-1 . d. Measure 2025-110-Confirmation of Appointment of Sandra Legg as a Member of the Council on Aging Measure 2025-110- C.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gregory)
Approve Measure 2025-110Confirmation of Appointment of Sandra Legg-Forgiel as a member of the Council on Aging. Term to expire 6/30/2028
To approve Measure 2025-110Confirmation of Appointment of Sandra Legg-Forgiel as a member of the Council on Aging. Term to expire 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-110Confirmation of Appointment of Sandra Legg-Forgiel as a member of the Council on Aging. Term to expire 6/30/2028. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried. 9-0 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2025-105- Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Approve Measure 2025-095- To request the Town Council grant the Town Manager authority to sign a release deed for Lot 20B located at 25 Sheldonville Road, North Attleborough, Massachusetts
To approve Measure 2025-095- To request the Town Council grant the Town Manager authority to sign a release deed for Lot 20B located at 25 Sheldonville Road, North Attleborough, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-095- To request the Town Council grant the Town Manager authority to sign a release deed for Lot 20B located at 25 Sheldonville Road, North Attleborough, Massachusetts. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2025-096- Appropriation request for use of FY'25 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access for North TV production van cable replacement
To approve Measure 2025-096- Appropriation request for use of FY'25 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access for North TV production van cable replacement
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-096- Appropriation request for use of FY'25 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access for North TV production van cable replacement. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Approve Measure 2025-097- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 1702
To approve Measure 2025-097- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 1702
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-097- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 1702. Councilor Shanahan seconded this motion. Councilor Gould stated that a few employees reached out to him and stated that they were not happy with the 2% increase that they were granted. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Shanahan)
Approve Measure 2025-098- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & the United Steel Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517. Motion was
To approve Measure 2025-098- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & the United Steel Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517. Motion was
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-098- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & the United Steel Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 9517. Motion was seconded by Councilor St. Pierre. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Measure 2025-107- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a Member of the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-100- That the Town of North Attleborough appropriate the amount of Two Hundred EightySeven Million Eight Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight Dollars ($287,861,098) for the purpose of paying costs
To approve Measure 2025-100- That the Town of North Attleborough appropriate the amount of Two Hundred EightySeven Million Eight Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight Dollars ($287,861,098) for the purpose of paying costs of the construction of the North Attleborough High School Building Project located at 1 Wilson Whitty Way, North Attleborough, MA, for the purpose of paying costs of the construction of the North Attleborough High School Building Project located at 1 Wilson Whitty Way, North Attleborough, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the “Project”), which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children for at least 50 years, and for which the Town of North Attleborough may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation, the Town of North Attleborough Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44 and/or M.G.L. Chapter 70B, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town of North Attleborough therefor. The Town of North Attleborough acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a nonentitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the Town of North Attleborough incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town of North Attleborough; provided further that any grant that Town of North Attleborough may receive from the MSBA for the Project shall not exceed the lesser of (1) 62.54 percent of eligible, approved project costs, as determined by the MSBA, or (2) the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA; and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Project Funding Agreement that may be executed between the Town of North Attleborough and the MSBA
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-100- That the Town of North Attleborough appropriate the amount of Two Hundred EightySeven Million Eight Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Ninety-Eight Dollars ($287,861,098) for the purpose of paying costs of the construction of the North Attleborough High School Building Project located at 1 Wilson Whitty Way, North Attleborough, MA, for the purpose of … Town Council will need to approve and vote for each chunk of money that is borrowed. There was discussion amongst Mr. Sweet and the Committee. Town Manager Borg explained how the invoices will be processed and the flow of the process. We have a very high eligibility reimbursement rate with the MSBA thanks to the School Building Committee, the OPM for the project, and the Design Team. Motion carried. 9-0 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gregory)
Measure 2025-105- Confirmation of Reappointments to various Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Approve Measure 2025-102- End of Year Transfers (Municipal Relief Transfers) as AMENDED in the amount of$345,000.00. Motion was
To approve Measure 2025-102- End of Year Transfers (Municipal Relief Transfers) as AMENDED in the amount of$345,000.00. Motion was
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2025-102- End of Year Transfers (Municipal Relief Transfers) as AMENDED in the amount of$345,000.00. Motion was seconded by Councilor Donovan. Councilor Gould asked if the new NAPD Vehicles were in addition to the fleet or if they were replacements. Mr. Borg stated that they were replacement vehicles. Motion carried 9-0 . b..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-106- Approval of a New Council Rule-Section 3(e): Notification of Appointments Subject to Confirmation—to formalize a consistent procedure for receiving and reviewing appointments made by the Town Mana
To refer Measure 2025-106- Approval of a New Council Rule-Section 3(e): Notification of Appointments Subject to Confirmation—to formalize a consistent procedure for receiving and reviewing appointments made by the Town Manager that require Town Council confirmation under the Charter to the Rules Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-106- Approval of a New Council Rule-Section 3(e): Notification of Appointments Subject to Confirmation—to formalize a consistent procedure for receiving and reviewing appointments made by the Town Manager that require Town Council confirmation under the Charter to the Rules Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . b. Measure 2025-099- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town and the Massachusetts.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2025-099- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town and the Massachusetts Laborers’ District Council, Local 272 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review
To refer Measure 2025-099- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town and the Massachusetts Laborers’ District Council, Local 272 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to refer Measure 2025-099- Approval of Funding for a One Year Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town and the Massachusetts Laborers’ District Council, Local 272 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 9, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 9, 2025
Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 9, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . d. Measure 2025-109- Approval of Transfer Funds from FY25 Free Cash to OPEB in the amount of $750,000.00 Measure 2025-.” (second: Costello)
Measure 2025-107- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Tenzar as a Member of the Conservation Commission
Approve Measure 2025-109- Approval of Transfer of Funds from FY25 Free Cash to OPEB in the amount of $750,000.00
To approve Measure 2025-109- Approval of Transfer of Funds from FY25 Free Cash to OPEB in the amount of $750,000.00
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-109- Approval of Transfer of Funds from FY25 Free Cash to OPEB in the amount of $750,000.00. Councilor Gould seconded the motion. Motion carried. 9-0 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gould)
Approve Measure 2025-111Authorization to Transfer $340,176.87 of the FY25 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
To approve Measure 2025-111Authorization to Transfer $340,176.87 of the FY25 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-111Authorization to Transfer $340,176.87 of the FY25 Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried. 9-0 UNANIMOUS.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . Meeting adjourned at 7:57PM..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)
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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