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North Attleborough Town Council · 2025–2027 Council · Regular meeting

September 14, 2026

21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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 AUGUST 24, 2026 Approval of Town Council Minutes of AUGUST 24, 2026

Approve the Town Council Minutes of AUGUST 24, 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve the Town Council Minutes of AUGUST 24, 2026

From the minutes

“Councilor Simmons made a motion to approve the Town Council Minutes of AUGUST 24, 2026. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . IV..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-013

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-013

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-013. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . b. Measure 2027-014- Confirmation of Appointment of Hannah Doherty as a Constable for the Town of North Attleborough..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-014

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-014

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-014. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . c. Measure 2027-021- Confirmation of Appointment of Eileen Piasecki as a Member of the Council on Aging Board. Term to.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-021

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-021

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-021. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . VIII. Sub-Committee Reports a. Finance i. Measure 2027-003- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-003

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-003

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-003. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . ii. Measure 2027-004- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-004

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-004

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-004. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . iii. Measure 2027-005- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town & The Nort.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-005

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-005

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-005. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Approve Measure 2027-010

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-010

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-010. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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VOTE ON:

Approve Measure 2026-107 – VOTE ON:

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 6–1

To approve Measure 2026-107

The minutes give the count (6-1) but do not say who voted no, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2026-107. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 . d..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Ask the Town Manager to temporarily stop sharing the ALPR Data with other Towns. l

Minutes, page 1

ApproveFailed · 3–4

To ask the Town Manager to temporarily stop sharing the ALPR Data with other Towns. l

The minutes give the count (3-4) but do not say who voted no, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Costello made a motion to ask the Town Manager to temporarily stop sharing the ALPR Data with other Towns. l Councilor McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion failed. 3-4 i. Update from Representative Scanlon b. Measure 2027-015- Request that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to.” (Motion: Costello, second: McCarthy)

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Approve Measure 2027-015

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-015

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-015. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Refer Measure 2027-016 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To refer Measure 2027-016 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2027-016 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and discussion. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . d. Measure 2027-017- Authorization for the payment of an FY6 Invoices #5666 and #5634 in the amount of $174.00 and $21.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Refer Measure 2027-017 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To refer Measure 2027-017 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2027-017 to the Finance Sub-Committee for further review and consideration. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . e. Measure 2027-011- Approval to Establish a New Revolving Account for Schools Measure 2027-011- Approval to Establish.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Approve Measure 2027-011

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-011

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-011. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Approve Measure 2027-012- and to “Sell the Property.”

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-012- and to “Sell the Property.”

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-012- and to “Sell the Property.” Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . g. Measure 2027-018- Authorization to Rescind Measure 2026-074- (FY27 Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Tr.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Approve Measure 2027-018

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-018

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-018. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . h. Measure 2027-019-FY2027 Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Transfer.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Approve Measure 2027-019

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To approve Measure 2027-019

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to approve Measure 2027-019. Councilor Simmons seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . i. Measure 2027-020- Approval of Funding for the First Year of a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town and the Mass.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Simmons)

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Measure 2027-019-FY2027 Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Transfer

Refer Measure 2027-020 to the Finance SubCommittee

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To refer Measure 2027-020 to the Finance SubCommittee

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer Measure 2027-020 to the Finance SubCommittee. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . j..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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Cannabis Law Changes- Request for a referral to Bylaw Cannabis Law Changes- Request for a referral to Bylaw

Refer to the Bylaw Sub-Committee a discussion about the “Cannabis Law Changes” and potential impacts and options to the Town

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To refer to the Bylaw Sub-Committee a discussion about the “Cannabis Law Changes” and potential impacts and options to the Town

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer to the Bylaw Sub-Committee a discussion about the “Cannabis Law Changes” and potential impacts and options to the Town Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . k. FY27 Council Goals and Objectives Session & FY26 Progress Update This item was continued to the September 28, 2026.” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Donovan)

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Refer this discussion to the September 28, 2026 Town Council Meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

To refer this discussion to the September 28, 2026 Town Council Meeting

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion to refer this discussion to the September 28, 2026 Town Council Meeting. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . XI..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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At 10:19 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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 disc

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

At 10:19 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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. VP Lapointe reported that the TC will be adjourning directly from Executive Session and will not be returning to regular session

From the minutes

“VP Lapointe made a motion at 10:19 PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 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. VP Lapointe reported that the TC will be adjourning directly from Executive Session and will not be returning to regular session. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Roll Call vote was taken: Councilor McCarthy YES Councilor Donovan YES Councilor Simmons YES VP Lapointe YES President Pare’ YES Councilor Costello YES Councilor Wagner YES Motion carried 7-0 ..” (Motion: Lapointe, second: Costello)

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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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