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August 25, 2025
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Justin Paré, Keith Lapointe, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Mark Gould Jr., Kevin McCarthy, Daniel Donovan, John Costello, Laura Wagner
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 23, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of June 23, 2025
Approve the Town Council Minutes of June 23, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of June 23, 2025
The minutes give the count (6-0-3) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of June 23, 2025. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0-3 . b. Approval of Town Council Minutes of July 9, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of July 9, 2025 Vice-President La.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Approve the Town Council Minutes of July 9, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of July 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 Lapointe made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of July 9, 2025. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0-1 . IV..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Approval of Town Council Minutes of July 9, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of July 9, 2025
Refer the Development Opportunities for 15 John Deitsch, to the Bylaw Sub-Committee
To refer the Development Opportunities for 15 John Deitsch, to the Bylaw Sub-Committee
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer the Development Opportunities for 15 John Deitsch, to the Bylaw Sub-Committee. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . a..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Measure 2026-003- Confirmation of Appointment of Stephanie Mitchell as Animal Control Officer for the Town of North A…
Approve Measure 2026-003Confirmation of Appointment of Stephanie Mitchell as Animal Control Officer for the Town of North Attleborough
To approve Measure 2026-003Confirmation of Appointment of Stephanie Mitchell as Animal Control Officer for the Town of North Attleborough
From the minutes
“Vice-President Keith Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-003Confirmation of Appointment of Stephanie Mitchell as Animal Control Officer for the Town of North Attleborough. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . b. Measure 2026-004- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Zandan as a Member of the Board of Library Trustees Measur.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Measure 2026-004- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Zandan as a Member of the Board of Library Trustees
Approve Measure 2026-004- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Zandan as a Member of the Board of Library Trustees
To approve Measure 2026-004- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Zandan as a Member of the Board of Library Trustees
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-004- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Zandan as a Member of the Board of Library Trustees. Councilor Slobogan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . c. Measure 2026-012- Confirmation of Appointment of Connor Tarr as a Member of the Planning Board Measure 2026-012- Co.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Slobogan)
Measure 2026-012- Confirmation of Appointment of Connor Tarr as a Member of the Planning Board
Approve Measure 2026-012- Confirmation of Appointment of Connor Tarr as a Member of the Planning Board
To approve Measure 2026-012- Confirmation of Appointment of Connor Tarr as a Member of the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapoint made a motion to approve Measure 2026-012- Confirmation of Appointment of Connor Tarr as a Member of the Planning Board Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2026-005- Confirmation of Appointment of K.P. Law as Town Attorney for FY26.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Measure 2026-004- Confirmation of Appointment of Jessica Zandan as a Member of the Board of Library Trustees
Approve Measure 2026-005- Confirmation of Appointment of K.P. Law as Town Attorney for the Town of North Attleborough for FY26
To approve Measure 2026-005- Confirmation of Appointment of K.P. Law as Town Attorney for the Town of North Attleborough for FY26
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-005- Confirmation of Appointment of K.P. Law as Town Attorney for the Town of North Attleborough for FY26. Councilor McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: McCarthy)
RFP Town Auditor Ad Hoc Committee
Refer 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 back to the Finance Sub-Committee for
To refer 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 back to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer 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 back to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . X..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-006- Amend Zoning Bylaw 290-25.G(2) to allow businesses to have one (1) sign on a public way and one (1) sign on the parking lot if the main entrance is not on the public way to the Bylaw SubCommittee
To refer Measure 2026-006- Amend Zoning Bylaw 290-25.G(2) to allow businesses to have one (1) sign on a public way and one (1) sign on the parking lot if the main entrance is not on the public way to the Bylaw SubCommittee and the Planning Board. Councilor Donovan Seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-006- Amend Zoning Bylaw 290-25.G(2) to allow businesses to have one (1) sign on a public way and one (1) sign on the parking lot if the main entrance is not on the public way to the Bylaw SubCommittee and the Planning Board. Councilor Donovan Seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2026-009- To request that the Town Council accept the funds received from PFAS products litigation into the.” (Motion: Lapointe)
Refer Measure 2026-009- To request that the Town Council accept the funds received from PFAS products litigation into the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation fund, with the understanding that these funds may be transferr
To refer Measure 2026-009- To request that the Town Council accept the funds received from PFAS products litigation into the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation fund, with the understanding that these funds may be transferred by vote of the Town Council and used solely for the purposes specified in the settlement agreement to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-009- To request that the Town Council accept the funds received from PFAS products litigation into the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation fund, with the understanding that these funds may be transferred by vote of the Town Council and used solely for the purposes specified in the settlement agreement to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . c. Measure 2026-010- To request that the Town Council appropriate funds paid to the Town as part of a Transportation I.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
To refer Measure 2026-009- To request that the Town Council accept the funds received from PFAS products litigation into the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation fund, with the understanding that these funds may be transferred by vote of the Town Council and used solely for the purposes specified in the settlement agreement to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-009- To request that the Town Council accept the funds received from PFAS products litigation into the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation fund, with the understanding that these funds may be transferred by vote of the Town Council and used solely for the purposes specified in the settlement agreement to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2026-011- Approval to amend the Town's Zoning Map and Bylaws to rezone 290 Allen Avenue from R20 to C60 in.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2026-011- Approval to amend the Town's Zoning Map and Bylaws to rezone 290 Allen Avenue from R20 to C60 in preparation for its sale to the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board for further review and c
To refer Measure 2026-011- Approval to amend the Town's Zoning Map and Bylaws to rezone 290 Allen Avenue from R20 to C60 in preparation for its sale to the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-011- Approval to amend the Town's Zoning Map and Bylaws to rezone 290 Allen Avenue from R20 to C60 in preparation for its sale to the Bylaw Sub-Committee and the Planning Board for further review and consideration. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . e. Measure 2026-013- Authorization for Monthly Withdrawals from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Tri-County Capital.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Refer Measure 2026-013- Authorization for Monthly Withdrawals from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Tri-County Capital Construction Costs to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-013- Authorization for Monthly Withdrawals from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Tri-County Capital Construction Costs to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-013- Authorization for Monthly Withdrawals from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Tri-County Capital Construction Costs to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . f. Measure 2026-014- Authorization to Lend Funds from the Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund 1. Measu.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-014- Authorization to Lend Funds from the Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-014- Authorization to Lend Funds from the Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-014- Authorization to Lend Funds from the Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . g. Measure 2026-015- Request Authorization to Re-purpose Dormant Capital Project Funds to Town Facilities Improvement.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Refer Measure 2026-015- Authorization to Repurpose Dormant Capital Project Funds to Town Hall Facilities Improvement Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-015- Authorization to Repurpose Dormant Capital Project Funds to Town Hall Facilities Improvement Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-015- Authorization to Repurpose Dormant Capital Project Funds to Town Hall Facilities Improvement Fund to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Extend the meeting by 20 minutes at 10:10PM
To extend the meeting by 20 minutes at 10:10PM
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion to extend the meeting by 20 minutes at 10:10PM. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L.,C.30A, Sec.21(a)-1. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or d
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L.,C.30A, Sec.21(a)-1. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and stated that the Town Council would be adjourning directly from Executive Session and would not be returning to Regular Session
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to enter into Executive Session per M.G.L.,C.30A, Sec.21(a)-1. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and stated that the Town Council would be adjourning directly from Executive Session and would not be returning to Regular Session. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ YES Kevin McCarthy YES Keith Lapointe YES Dan Donovan YES Andrea Slobogan YES John Costello YES John Simmons YES Laura Wagner YES Motion carried to enter into Executive Session 8-0..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Extend the meeting for 5 more minutes
To extend the meeting for 5 more minutes
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion to extend the meeting for 5 more minutes. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Adjourn executive session and adjourn the meeting
To adjourn executive session and adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to adjourn executive session and adjourn the meeting. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ Dan Donovan YES YES Kevin McCarthy YES Andrea Slobogan YES Roll Call Vote was taken: Justin Pare’ YES Kevin McCarthy YES Dan Donovan YES Andrea Slobogan YES Keith Lapointe YES John Costello YES John Simmons YES Laura Wagner YES Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
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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