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September 22, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint meeting and tax classification hearing with the Board of Assessors.
Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes of September 8, September 10, and
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting, and the September 10, and September 15 Special Meetings as corrected
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting, and the September 10, and September 15 Special Meetings as corrected. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting, and the September 10, and September 15 Special Meetings as corrected. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
Open the Public Hearing at 6:41 PM
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board open the Public Hearing at 6:41 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board open the Public Hearing at 6:41 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board close the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board close the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the application by Interauto Corporation for a Class II autodealer's license at 171 Washington Street, Plainville, MA 02762, and limit the license to 180 vehicles on the property at one...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve the application by Interauto Corporation for a Class II autodealer's license at 171 Washington Street, Plainville, MA 02762, and limit the license to 180 vehicles on the property at one time, as recommended by the Planning Board, and subject to Board of Health Approval. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve the application by Interauto Corporation for a Class II autodealer's license at 171 Washington Street, Plainville, MA 02762, and limit the license to 180 vehicles on the property at one time, as recommended by the Planning Board, and subject to Board of Health Approval. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Adopt the Residential/Commercial Taxation Shift
Open the Public Hearing and Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors at 7:06 PM
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board open the Public Hearing and Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors at 7:06 PM. PASSED:UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board open the Public Hearing and Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors at 7:06 PM. PASSED:UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Close the public hearing at 7:55 PM
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:55 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:55 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
Approve and adopt a residential factor of 0.8420
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve and adopt a residential factor of 0.8420. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve and adopt a residential factor of 0.8420. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve a sewer debt exclusion for FY 26 as follows: West Side Sewer Project Principal $134,410 West Side Sewer Project Interest $21,506 North Attleboro Treatment Plant (35%) $108,246 of the Debt...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve a sewer debt exclusion for FY 26 as follows: West Side Sewer Project Principal $134,410 West Side Sewer Project Interest $21,506 North Attleboro Treatment Plant (35%) $108,246 of the Debt Service Total $264,162 Bo PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve a sewer debt exclusion for FY 26 as follows: West Side Sewer Project Principal $134,410 West Side Sewer Project Interest $21,506 North Attleboro Treatment Plant (35%) $108,246 of the Debt Service Total $264,162 Bo PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Close the Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors at 8:05 PM
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board close the Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors at 8:05 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board close the Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors at 8:05 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the Advance of Funds requested by the Treasurer for the Water Meter Replacement Project in accordance with the vote on Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting onMay 19, 2025, in the amount...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve the Advance of Funds requested by the Treasurer for the Water Meter Replacement Project in accordance with the vote on Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting onMay 19, 2025, in the amount of $800,000 from unrestricted funding sources and that said funds be restored by the issuance of bond anticipation notes by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve the Advance of Funds requested by the Treasurer for the Water Meter Replacement Project in accordance with the vote on Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting onMay 19, 2025, in the amount of $800,000 from unrestricted funding sources and that said funds be restored by the issuance of bond anticipation notes by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Accept the second reading and approve Opioid Settlement Grant Policy pending correction to the local preference language
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board accept the second reading and approve Opioid Settlement Grant Policy pending correction to the local preference language. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board accept the second reading and approve Opioid Settlement Grant Policy pending correction to the local preference language. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Set the One-Day Liquor License fee to $35
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board set the One-Day Liquor License fee to $35. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board set the One-Day Liquor License fee to $35. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Accept the changes to the Home Rule Petitions as presented by House Counsel, minus those corrections as discussed by the Board, and to propose to House Counsel placing all amendments under one act
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board accept the changes to the Home Rule Petitions as presented by House Counsel, minus those corrections as discussed by the Board, and to propose to House Counsel placing all amendments under one act. PASSED:UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board accept the changes to the Home Rule Petitions as presented by House Counsel, minus those corrections as discussed by the Board, and to propose to House Counsel placing all amendments under one act. PASSED:UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Adjourn at 9:08 PM
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board adjourn at 9:08 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board adjourn at 9:08 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
From the Plainville Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board member photos: North TV (local cable TV for North Attleborough and Plainville): Jeff Johnson from its April 5, 2024 election story “Johnson defeats Wydak for select board seat”; Brian Kelly from “Brian Noble and Brian Kelly Discuss the Upcoming Election”; Steven Albert from its 2026 Plainville Select Board candidate interviews. Former members show initials.
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