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Plainville Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

January 28, 2026

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Minutes of January 12, 2026, Regular Meeting

Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve Minutes of January 12, 2026, Regular Meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Board accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve Minutes of January 12, 2026, Regular Meeting PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Board accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve Minutes of January 12, 2026, Regular Meeting PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

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

Public Hearing - 6:30 PM - The Select Board will hold a Public

Open Public Hearing to Discuss the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Open Public Hearing to Discuss the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026. KELLY: AYE CLARKE: AYE JOHNSON: AYE

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Open Public Hearing to Discuss the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026. KELLY: AYE CLARKE: AYE JOHNSON: AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close Public Hearing on the Discussion of the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Close Public Hearing on the Discussion of the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026. KELLY: AYE CLARKE: AYE JOHNSON: AYE

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Close Public Hearing on the Discussion of the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026. KELLY: AYE CLARKE: AYE JOHNSON: AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

OPT OUT of the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Vote to OPT OUT of the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026. KELLY: AYE CLARKE: AYE JOHNSON: AYE

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Vote to OPT OUT of the "No Excuse Vote by Mail" for the Annual Town Election scheduled for Monday April 6, 2026. KELLY: AYE CLARKE: AYE JOHNSON: AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Common Victualler License Transfer of Ownership for Honey Dew

Approve the Common Victualler License for the Transfer of Ownership of Honey Dew Donuts located at 2 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA, 02762

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Common Victualler License for the Transfer of Ownership of Honey Dew Donuts located at 2 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA, 02762. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Common Victualler License for the Transfer of Ownership of Honey Dew Donuts located at 2 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA, 02762. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

New England Novelty Hawkers/Peddlers License Application

Approve the Hawkers/Peddlers License Submitted by New England Novelty for January 27 through February 15, 2026, for the Sale of New England Patriots Licensed Super Bowl Merchandise, Apri 4-5", and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded to approve the Hawkers/Peddlers License Submitted by New England Novelty for January 27 through February 15, 2026, for the Sale of New England Patriots Licensed Super Bowl Merchandise, Apri 4-5", and May 9-10, 2026 for the sale of fresh cut flowers and baskets. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded to approve the Hawkers/Peddlers License Submitted by New England Novelty for January 27 through February 15, 2026, for the Sale of New England Patriots Licensed Super Bowl Merchandise, Apri 4-5", and May 9-10, 2026 for the sale of fresh cut flowers and baskets. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Public Hearing - 6:30 PM - The Select Board will hold a Public

Approve to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on January 29, 2026, for the acceptance of articles to be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, at noon

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Vote to approve to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on January 29, 2026, for the acceptance of articles to be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, at noon. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board Vote to approve to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on January 29, 2026, for the acceptance of articles to be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, at noon. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Common Victualler License Transfer of Ownership for Honey Dew

Accept and take no action on the Disclosure of Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest as submitted by Carol Lerch

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to accept and take no action on the Disclosure of Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest as submitted by Carol Lerch PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to accept and take no action on the Disclosure of Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest as submitted by Carol Lerch PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Event Permit Application for Country Fest w/Fireworks - Spirit of

Approve the Event Application submitted by Spirit of Plainville for a Country Fest Music Festival w/Fireworks on August 22, 2026, starting at 2pm until 10pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Kelly seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Application submitted by Spirit of Plainville for a Country Fest Music Festival w/Fireworks on August 22, 2026, starting at 2pm until 10pm PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Kelly seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Application submitted by Spirit of Plainville for a Country Fest Music Festival w/Fireworks on August 22, 2026, starting at 2pm until 10pm PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

New England Novelty Hawkers/Peddlers License Application

Approve the Hawkers/Peddlers License Submitted by New England Novelty for January 27 through February 15, 2026, for the Sale of New England Patriots Licensed Super Bowl Merchandise, Apri 4-5", and...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded to approve the Hawkers/Peddlers License Submitted by New England Novelty for January 27 through February 15, 2026, for the Sale of New England Patriots Licensed Super Bowl Merchandise, Apri 4-5", and May 9-10, 2026 for the sale of fresh cut flowers and baskets. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded to approve the Hawkers/Peddlers License Submitted by New England Novelty for January 27 through February 15, 2026, for the Sale of New England Patriots Licensed Super Bowl Merchandise, Apri 4-5", and May 9-10, 2026 for the sale of fresh cut flowers and baskets. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Common Victualler License Transfer of Ownership for Honey Dew

Approve the Event Application submitted by Open Space and Recreation Committee for the Snow Moon Walk on January 31, 2026 with an alternative date of February 28, 2026

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Application submitted by Open Space and Recreation Committee for the Snow Moon Walk on January 31, 2026 with an alternative date of February 28, 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Application submitted by Open Space and Recreation Committee for the Snow Moon Walk on January 31, 2026 with an alternative date of February 28, 2026. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Public Hearing - 6:30 PM - The Select Board will hold a Public

Approve the Change Order in the amount of $84,103.16 to be charged to the contingency Account for the New Water Treatment Plant Construction and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the change...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve the Change Order in the amount of $84,103.16 to be charged to the contingency Account for the New Water Treatment Plant Construction and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the change order. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY

From the minutes

“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board approve the Change Order in the amount of $84,103.16 to be charged to the contingency Account for the New Water Treatment Plant Construction and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the change order. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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