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October 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Justin Paré, Keith Lapointe, Andrea Slobogan, John Simmons, Kevin McCarthy, Daniel Donovan, John Costello, Laura Wagner
Absent: Mark Gould Jr.
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Approval of Town Council Minutes of September 22, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of September 22, 2025
Approve the Town Council Minutes of September 22, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of September 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of September 22, 2025. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . IV..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Open the Public Hearing and read the Legal Ad into the record. “On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7 PM, the North Attleborough Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to create a new sectio
To open the Public Hearing and read the Legal Ad into the record. “On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7 PM, the North Attleborough Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to create a new section titled Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to the requirements of MG.L. c.40A, s.5. This new zoning bylaw is to comply with the new state law, the Affordable Homes Act of 2024. The proposed zoning amendment will allow one protected accessory dwelling unit with utilities that is no larger than 900 square feet or ½ the gross floor area of the principal dwelling, whichever is smaller, on any lot where a single-family dwelling is allowed by-right. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed on the Town’s website on the calendar or planning board section. NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL 9/30, 10/7/25”
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to open the Public Hearing and read the Legal Ad into the record. “On Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7 PM, the North Attleborough Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to create a new section titled Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to the requirements of MG.L. c.40A, s.5. This new zoning bylaw is to comply with the new state law, the Affordable … be viewed on the Town’s website on the calendar or planning board section. NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL 9/30, 10/7/25” Councilor Simmons seconded the motion to open the Public Hearing. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor McCarty Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor Simmons Yes Vice -President Lapointe Yes Yes President Pare’ Councilor Slobogan Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Wagner Yes Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Waive the first reading
To waive the first reading
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion to waive the first reading. Vice-President Lapointe seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Lapointe)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor McCarty Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor Simmons Yes Vice -President Lapointe Yes President Pare’ Yes Councilor Slobogan Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Wagner Yes Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-021- Confirmation of Appointment of Brandon Carr as an Associate Member of the Planning Board. Term to Expire on 6/30/2028
To approve Measure 2026-021- Confirmation of Appointment of Brandon Carr as an Associate Member of the Planning Board. Term to Expire on 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-021- Confirmation of Appointment of Brandon Carr as an Associate Member of the Planning Board. Term to Expire on 6/30/2028. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2026-025-Confirmation of Christopher Lapointe to the Veterans Advisory Board. Term to Expire on 6/30/2026 M.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-025- Confirmation of Appointment of Christopher Papointe as a Member of the Advisory Board to Veterans’ Services. Term to Expire on 6/30/2026
To approve Measure 2026-025- Confirmation of Appointment of Christopher Papointe as a Member of the Advisory Board to Veterans’ Services. Term to Expire on 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-025- Confirmation of Appointment of Christopher Papointe as a Member of the Advisory Board to Veterans’ Services. Term to Expire on 6/30/2026. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . IX. Sub-Committee Reports a..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-026 to the Economic Growth & Sustainability Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-026 to the Economic Growth & Sustainability Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-026 to the Economic Growth & Sustainability Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2026-027- A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council to Adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Refer Measure 2026-027- A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council to Adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Resolution No. 2026-027” to the Local Emergency Planning Committee –
To refer Measure 2026-027- A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council to Adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Resolution No. 2026-027” to the Local Emergency Planning Committee – LEPC for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-027- A Resolution of the North Attleborough Town Council to Adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Resolution No. 2026-027” to the Local Emergency Planning Committee – LEPC for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Amend Measure 2026-028- Acceptance to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter M.G.L. c. 58 § 8C and 59 § 59A. “to strike out M.G.L. c. 58 §8C” and at this time just approve M.G.L. 59 §59A
To amend Measure 2026-028- Acceptance to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter M.G.L. c. 58 § 8C and 59 § 59A. “to strike out M.G.L. c. 58 §8C” and at this time just approve M.G.L. 59 §59A
The minutes give the count (7-1) but do not say who voted no, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Councilor Donovan to amend Measure 2026-028- Acceptance to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter M.G.L. c. 58 § 8C and 59 § 59A. “to strike out M.G.L. c. 58 §8C” and at this time just approve M.G.L. 59 §59A. Vice-President Lapointe seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-1 ..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Lapointe)
Refer Measure 2026-028- Acceptance to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter M.G.L. c. 59 § 59A as AMENDED to the Bylaw Sub-Committee to create a Bylaw Amendment
To refer Measure 2026-028- Acceptance to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter M.G.L. c. 59 § 59A as AMENDED to the Bylaw Sub-Committee to create a Bylaw Amendment
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-028- Acceptance to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter M.G.L. c. 59 § 59A as AMENDED to the Bylaw Sub-Committee to create a Bylaw Amendment. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2026-029- Vote to designate the position of School Teacher as Special Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-029- Vote to designate the position of School Teacher as Special Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20
To approve Measure 2026-029- Vote to designate the position of School Teacher as Special Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-029- Vote to designate the position of School Teacher as Special Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . XII..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-029- Vote to designate the position of School Teacher as Special Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter 26…
Adjourn – Measure 2026-029- Vote to designate the position of School Teacher as Special Municipal Employee under MGL Chapter 268A, Section 20
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . Meeting adjourned at 8:34PM.” (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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