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November 24, 2025
14 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 November 10, 2025 Approval of Town Council Minutes of November 10, 2025
Approve the Town Council Minutes of November 10, 2025
To approve the Town Council Minutes of November 10, 2025
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of November 10, 2025. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . IV..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
FY25 TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING & VOTE FY25 TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING & VOTE
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. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor McCarthy YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Donovan YES Councilor Simons YES Vice President Lapointe YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor Costello YES Councilor Wagner YES Motion carried 9-0 . VP Lapointe made a motion to open the Public Hearing..” (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. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor McCarthy YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Donovan YES Councilor Simons YES Vice President Lapointe YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor Costello YES Councilor Wagner YES Motion carried 9-0 ..” (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. Roll Call Vote was taken: Councilor McCarthy YES Councilor Gould YES Councilor Donovan YES Councilor Simons YES Vice President Lapointe YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Slobogan YES Councilor Costello YES Councilor Wagner YES Motion carried 9-0 . i. Measure 2026-038- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Residential Factor/Shift There was discussion amongst the.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-038 Discussion relative to and vote for the Residential Factor/Shift 34.2% (.9481)
To approve Measure 2026-038 Discussion relative to and vote for the Residential Factor/Shift 34.2% (.9481)
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2026-038 Discussion relative to and vote for the Residential Factor/Shift 34.2% (.9481). Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . ii. Measure 2026-039- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption Measure 2026-039- Discussion.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)
Measure 2026-039- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption
Approve Measure 2026-039- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Smal Commercial Exemption and adopt the Small Commercial Exemption at 10%
To approve Measure 2026-039- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Smal Commercial Exemption and adopt the Small Commercial Exemption at 10%
The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-039- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Smal Commercial Exemption and adopt the Small Commercial Exemption at 10%. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0-1 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Economic Growth & Sustainability
For this referral – Economic Growth & Sustainability
For this referral
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion for this referral. VP Lapointe seconded this motion. Motion carried 9-0 . c. By-Law i. FIRST READING & DISCUSSION 1. Measure 2026-032- Proposal to adopt a Private Fire Hydrant Bylaw: To establ.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Lapointe)
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 9-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-039- Discussion Relative to and Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption
Approve Measure 2026-030 and adopt this rule
To approve Measure 2026-030 and adopt this rule
The minutes give the count (8-1) but do not say who voted no, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-030 and adopt this rule. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-1 . e..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)
Approve Measure 2026-027 and adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Resolution No. 2026-027.”
To approve Measure 2026-027 and adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Resolution No. 2026-027.”
The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-027 and adopt the “Town of North Attleborough, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Resolution No. 2026-027.” Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0-1 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-023-Charter Amendment – Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Authority
Continue this measure to the February 23, 2025 Town Council Meeting, six weeks from tonight
To continue this measure to the February 23, 2025 Town Council Meeting, six weeks from tonight
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to continue this measure to the February 23, 2025 Town Council Meeting, six weeks from tonight. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-040 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
To refer Measure 2026-040 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-040 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-042 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion as well as the Planning Board
To refer Measure 2026-042 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion as well as the Planning Board
From the minutes
“VP Lapoint made a motion to refer Measure 2026-042 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and discussion as well as the Planning Board. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0 . Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.” (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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