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October 27, 2025
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Justin Paré, Keith Lapointe, John Simmons, Kevin McCarthy, Daniel Donovan, John Costello, Laura Wagner
Absent: Andrea Slobogan, Mark Gould Jr.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of October 15, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of October 15, 2025
Approve the Town Council Minutes of September 15, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of September 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of September 15, 2025. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . IV..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-011- Approval to amend the Town's Zoning Map and Bylaws to rezone 290 Allen Avenue from R20 to C60 in pr…
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. A Roll call vote was taken: Councilor McCarty Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor Simmons Yes Vice -President Lapointe Yes President Pare’ Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Wagner Yes Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. A Roll call vote was taken: Councilor McCarty Yes Councilor Donovan Yes Councilor Simmons Yes Vice -President Lapointe Yes President Pare’ Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Wagner Yes Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Waive the first reading
To waive the first reading
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to waive the first reading. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to open the Public Hearing. 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 President Pare’ Yes Councilor Costello Yes Councilor Wagner Yes Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
Yes: Costello, Donovan, Lapointe, McCarthy, Paré, Simmons, Slobogan, Wagner
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)
Waive the first reading
To waive the first reading
The minutes give the count (8-0), which does not match the 7 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“VP President made a motion to waive the first reading. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-023-Charter Amendment – Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Authority
Waive the second reading
To waive the second reading
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to waive the second reading. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-024 – Measure 2026-023-Charter Amendment – Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Authority
To approve Measure 2026-024
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-024. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-030- Proposed Rule to require any Town
Refer Measure 2026-030 to the Rules Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-030 to the Rules Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-030 to the Rules Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b. Measure 2026-031- Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Measure 2026-031- Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Purpose: The purpose.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-023-Charter Amendment – Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Authority
Approve Measure 2026-031 – Measure 2026-023-Charter Amendment – Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Authority
To approve Measure 2026-031
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-031. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-030- Proposed Rule to require any Town
Refer Measure 2026-032 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-032 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-032 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2026-033 –Approval of the funding to conduct a Compensation Classification Study Measure 2026-033 –Approval.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-033 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Motion was
To refer Measure 2026-033 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Motion was
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-033 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Motion was seconded by Councilor Simmons. Motion carried 7-0 . e. Measure 2026-034- Approval of Amendment to Council Rule- Section 3(c)(ii)(a) Measure 2026-034- Approval of Amendmen.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-034 to the Rule Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-034 to the Rule Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-034 to the Rule Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . f. Disposition of Charter Review Recommendations Findings from the 5-Year Report dated 6/9/2025 i..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Write in candidates Write in candidates
Refer this item to the Elections Commission
To refer this item to the Elections Commission
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer this item to the Elections Commission. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VP Lapointe made a motion to amend the previous motion, a friendly amendment, “That the Town Council ask for a recomme.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Amend the previous motion, a friendly amendment, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Candidates and then the Town Council would create a measure that would be brought back to the TC for considerat
To amend the previous motion, a friendly amendment, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Candidates and then the Town Council would create a measure that would be brought back to the TC for consideration.”
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to amend the previous motion, a friendly amendment, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Candidates and then the Town Council would create a measure that would be brought back to the TC for consideration.” Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VP Lapointe made a motion to refer the amended motion, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Can.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Refer the amended motion, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Candidates and then the Town Council would create a measure that would be brought back to the TC for consideration.”
To refer the amended motion, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Candidates and then the Town Council would create a measure that would be brought back to the TC for consideration.”
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer the amended motion, “That the Town Council ask for a recommendation on Write in Candidates and then the Town Council would create a measure that would be brought back to the TC for consideration.” Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . iii. Increase the number of the Board of Health Members Increase the number of the Board of Health Members This item w.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Refer this topic to the Board of Health for their recommendations
To refer this topic to the Board of Health for their recommendations
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer this topic to the Board of Health for their recommendations. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-030- Proposed Rule to require any Town
Refer Measure 2026-036 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-036 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-036 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . vi. Measure 2026-037- Minor Charter Edits- Correct Scrivner’s errors as identified by Town Clerk Measure 2026-037- Min.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Refer Measure 2026-037 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-037 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-037 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . XII..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-037- Minor Charter Edits- Correct Scrivner’s errors as identified by Town Clerk
Adjourn – Measure 2026-037- Minor Charter Edits- Correct Scrivner’s errors as identified by Town Clerk
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Vice-President Lapointe made a motion to adjourn. Councilor McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: McCarthy)
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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