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May 27, 2026
12 recorded votes, 0 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.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Town Council Minutes of May 11, 2026 Approval of Town Council Minutes of May 11, 2026
Approve the Town Council Minutes of May 11, 2026
To approve the Town Council Minutes of May 11, 2026
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of May 11, 2026. Councilor Simmond seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . III..” (Motion: Lapointe)
FY27 Town Annual Budget PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING, DISCUSSION, & VOTE
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: VP Lapointe Yes President Pare’ Yes Councilor Simmons Yes Kevin McCarthy Yes Dan Donovan Yes John Costello Yes Councilor Slobogan Yes Laura Wagner Yes Motion carried 8-0 ..” (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: Keith Lapointe Yes Justin Pare’ Yes Councilor Simmons Yes Kevin McCarthy Yes Dan Donovan Yes John Costello Yes Laura Wagner Yes Councilor Slobogan Yes Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-099- Funding for Snow and Ice Deficit FY2026
Approve Measure 2026-099 – Measure 2026-099- Funding for Snow and Ice Deficit FY2026
To approve Measure 2026-099
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-099. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . ii. Measure 2026-100- Approval of Extension of the Harpers Payroll Services Contract and Labor Logic, LLC. d.b.a..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-100 – Measure 2026-099- Funding for Snow and Ice Deficit FY2026
To approve Measure 2026-100
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-100. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Approve Measure 2026-102- Appropriation of Free Cash — Compensation of Appointed Board and Committee Members An appropriation of $65,000 from FY26 Certified Free Cash to fund stipend compensation
To approve Measure 2026-102- Appropriation of Free Cash — Compensation of Appointed Board and Committee Members An appropriation of $65,000 from FY26 Certified Free Cash to fund stipend compensation
From the minutes
“Councilor Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2026-102- Appropriation of Free Cash — Compensation of Appointed Board and Committee Members An appropriation of $65,000 from FY26 Certified Free Cash to fund stipend compensation. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. There was a lengthy discussion amongst the Town Council regarding reinstating stipends. Councilors had strong, passionate, and varying opinions … Participation & Engagement Nothing to report at this time. h. Local Emergency Planning Nothing to report at this time. i. Audit Committee VP Lapointe reported that they met with the Town Auditor CLA on 5/26/2026 and they did a thorough review. The Committee will meet again on 6/8/2026 before the Town Council and then report out to the Town Council. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . IX..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Donovan)
Measure 2026-103- Authorization to Transfer Funds from Capital Improvement Stabilization to fund the Health Insurance…
Refer Measure 2026-103 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-103 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-103 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . b. Measure 2026- 104- Authorization of End of Year Transfers (Municipal Relief Transfers) Measure 2026- 104- Authoriza.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-104 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-104 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-104 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-106 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-106 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-106 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . d. Measure 2026-107- Establishment of Designated Multiple-Member Bodies Eligible for Stipend Compensation Pursuant to.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-107 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-107 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-107 to the Bylaw Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . e. Measure 2026-108- Approval of Street Acceptance of Houde Street and a Segment of Ronald C..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Refer Measure 2026-108 to the Planning Board for further review and consideration
To refer Measure 2026-108 to the Planning Board for further review and consideration
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2026-108 to the Planning Board for further review and consideration. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 . XI..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)
Measure 2026-107- Establishment of Designated Multiple-Member Bodies Eligible for Stipend Compensation Pursuant to Ch…
Adjourn – Measure 2026-107- Establishment of Designated Multiple-Member Bodies Eligible for Stipend Compensation Pursuant to Charter Section 9-1(b)(iii)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“VP Lapointe made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)
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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