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North Attleborough Former Councilor

Andrew Shanahan

Elected townwide · 1 term in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2025 Council

32 of 43meetings attended (74%) · whole board 84%
186votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Shanahan was in the minority
0abstained
1term in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Shanahan as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 32 of 43 Town Council meetings in 2023–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (43)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2025 Council

Jun 23Approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre…Motion: to approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as…Passed 8–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

June 23, 2025: Approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as a member of the Licensing Board. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was

AppointPassed · 8–0

To approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as a member of the Licensing Board. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was

The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“motion was made by Vice-President Simmons to approve Measure 2025-108Confirmation of Appointment of Patricia St. Pierre as a member of the Licensing Board. Term to expire 6/30/2028. The motion was seconded by Councilor Gregory. Motion carried. 8-0-1 . d. Measure 2025-110-Confirmation of Appointment of Sandra Legg as a Member of the Council on Aging Measure 2025-110- C.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Gregory)

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Mar 19Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)Passed 6–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

March 19, 2025 (Joint meeting): Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)

ApprovePassed · 6–0

The minutes give the count (6-0), which does not match the 5 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 . b. Measure 2025-054 – Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 59, § 5O: Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Guidelines for Munic.” (second: Costello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 19Donovan made a motion to adjourn both the Finance…Motion: Donovan made a motion to adjourn both the Finance Sub-Committee and…Passed 7–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

March 19, 2025 (Joint meeting): Donovan made a motion to adjourn both the Finance Sub-Committee and the Town Council Meeting

ApprovePassed · 7–0

Donovan made a motion to adjourn both the Finance Sub-Committee and the Town Council Meeting

The minutes give the count (7-0), which does not match the 5 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Donovan made a motion to adjourn both the Finance Sub-Committee and the Town Council Meeting. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 . Meeting adjourned at 8:10PM..” (second: Pierre)

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Jan 27Approve Measure 2025-041- Acceptance of the alteration of the…Motion: to approve Measure 2025-041- Acceptance of the alteration of the layout…Passed 7–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

January 27, 2025: Approve Measure 2025-041- Acceptance of the alteration of the layout of a portion of Plain Street Right of Way as shown on a plan entitled "Street Layout Plan Plain Street…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To approve Measure 2025-041- Acceptance of the alteration of the layout of a portion of Plain Street Right of Way as shown on a plan entitled "Street Layout Plan Plain Street North Attleboro MA", prepared for Groundrules LLC by Risser Engineering Company, dated October 25, 2024, and the discontinuance of a portion of the Right of Way, "Parcel A" which contains 17,506 square feet more or less

The minutes give the count (7-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2025-041- Acceptance of the alteration of the layout of a portion of Plain Street Right of Way as shown on a plan entitled "Street Layout Plan Plain Street North Attleboro MA", prepared for Groundrules LLC by Risser Engineering Company, dated October 25, 2024, and the discontinuance of a portion of the Right of Way, "Parcel A" which contains 17,506 square feet more or less. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0-1 . b. Measure 2025-042- Request the Town Council to authorize the Town Manager to conduct a sale utilizing M.G.L. C.30B S.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 27Approve Measure 2025-042- Request the Town Council to authorize…Motion: to approve Measure 2025-042- Request the Town Council to authorize the…Passed 7–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

January 27, 2025: Approve Measure 2025-042- Request the Town Council to authorize the Town Manager to conduct a sale utilizing M.G.L. C.30B S.16 of Parcel A on Plain Street, which contains 17,506 square…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To approve Measure 2025-042- Request the Town Council to authorize the Town Manager to conduct a sale utilizing M.G.L. C.30B S.16 of Parcel A on Plain Street, which contains 17,506 square feet, more or less, as shown on a plan entitled "Street Layout Plan Plain Street North Attleboro MA", prepared for Groundrules LLC. by Risser Engineering Company, dated October 25, 2024

The minutes give the count (7-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Donovan made a motion to approve Measure 2025-042- Request the Town Council to authorize the Town Manager to conduct a sale utilizing M.G.L. C.30B S.16 of Parcel A on Plain Street, which contains 17,506 square feet, more or less, as shown on a plan entitled "Street Layout Plan Plain Street North Attleboro MA", prepared for Groundrules LLC. by Risser Engineering Company, dated October 25, 2024. Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0-1 . c. Measure 2025-043- Authorization to pay FY24 Invoices for AT&T Firstnet Services for the IT Department in the amount.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Pierre)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 25Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption of 10%Motion: to Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption of 10%Passed 8–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

November 25, 2024: Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption of 10%

ApprovePassed · 8–0

To Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption of 10%

The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Gould made a motion to Vote for the Small Commercial Exemption of 10%. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0-1 . VII. Confirmations a. None at this time VIII. Sub-Committee Reports a..” (Motion: Gould, second: Donovan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nov 13Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)Passed 6–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

November 13, 2024: Motion (wording not clear in the minutes)

ApprovePassed · 6–0

The minutes give the count (6-0), which does not match the 9 councilors listed present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0 ..” (second: Costello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 10Approve Measure 2024-104- FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Capital Projects…Motion: to approve Measure 2024-104- FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Capital Projects for…Passed 8–0 · Shanahan: Not recorded

June 10, 2024: Approve Measure 2024-104- FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Capital Projects for Borrowing. AMENDED and read the entire measure (described above) in its entirety into the record

ApprovePassed · 8–0

To approve Measure 2024-104- FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Capital Projects for Borrowing. AMENDED and read the entire measure (described above) in its entirety into the record

The minutes give the count (8-0-1) but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Councilor Slobogan made a motion to approve Measure 2024-104- FY25 Water Enterprise Fund Capital Projects for Borrowing. AMENDED and read the entire measure (described above) in its entirety into the record. Councilor Donovan seconded the motion. Motion carried 8-0-1 . 16. Measure 2024-105- FY25 Sewer Enterprise Fund Capital Projects for.” (Motion: Slobogan, second: Donovan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 29Approve Measure 2024-115Approval to repurpose funds that had been…Motion: to approve Measure 2024-115Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated…Passed 6–1 · Shanahan: Not recorded

May 29, 2024: Approve Measure 2024-115Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated for a server upgrade (IT) in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishings including a desk, table,…

ApprovePassed · 6–1

To approve Measure 2024-115Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated for a server upgrade (IT) in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishings including a desk, table, podium, glass whiteboard, and other décor. AMENDED

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

From the minutes

“Vice-President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-115Approval to repurpose funds that had been allocated for a server upgrade (IT) in the amount of $30,000 to purchase Town Council Chambers furnishings including a desk, table, podium, glass whiteboard, and other décor. AMENDED Councilor St. Pierre seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 . ii. Measure 2024-113- Appropriation request for use of FY24 retained earnings from Comcast PEG Access in the amount of.” (Motion: Simmons, second: Pierre)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 13Approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works WeekMotion: to approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works WeekPassed 6–1 · Shanahan: Not recorded

May 13, 2024: Approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works Week

ApprovePassed · 6–1

To approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works Week

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

From the minutes

“President Simmons made a motion to approve Measure 2024-116-Proclamation for National Public Works Week. Councilor Costello seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1-1 ..” (Motion: Simmons, second: Costello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (239)

    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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