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March 25, 2026
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Kelly, Maggie Clarke, Jeff Johnson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes of the February 26, and March 9, 2026, Regular
Approve the minutes of January 28, 2026, and February 9, 2026, Regular meetings, and to accept the Consent Agenda as presented
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Board approve the minutes of January 28, 2026, and February 9, 2026, Regular meetings, and to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Board approve the minutes of January 28, 2026, and February 9, 2026, Regular meetings, and to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Opening Day Parade Event Application - Mike Roberge, PAL
Approve the Special Events Application for Plainville Athletic League Opening Day Parade, event date April 25, 2026, rain date April 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM, beginning at Field of Dreams, proceeding...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Special Events Application for Plainville Athletic League Opening Day Parade, event date April 25, 2026, rain date April 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM, beginning at Field of Dreams, proceeding up School Street to Everett Skinner Road to Plainville Athletic League. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Special Events Application for Plainville Athletic League Opening Day Parade, event date April 25, 2026, rain date April 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM, beginning at Field of Dreams, proceeding up School Street to Everett Skinner Road to Plainville Athletic League. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the Hawker Peddler License Application from Renewal By Anderson, for Door-to-Door sales information from March 26, 2026- July 31,2026, for the following named persons: e Nicholas Kopacz e...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Hawker Peddler License Application from Renewal By Anderson, for Door-to-Door sales information from March 26, 2026- July 31,2026, for the following named persons: e Nicholas Kopacz e Katarina Caton e Ian Penfield e Jennie Twyman e Rowan Williams e Jaylen Gore PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve the Hawker Peddler License Application from Renewal By Anderson, for Door-to-Door sales information from March 26, 2026- July 31,2026, for the following named persons: e Nicholas Kopacz e Katarina Caton e Ian Penfield e Jennie Twyman e Rowan Williams e Jaylen Gore PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Town Charter Amendment
Support the motion to amend Section 29 of the Home Rule Petition with the amendment as proposed by Senator Rausch
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the Select Board vote to support the motion to amend Section 29 of the Home Rule Petition with the amendment as proposed by Senator Rausch PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the Select Board vote to support the motion to amend Section 29 of the Home Rule Petition with the amendment as proposed by Senator Rausch PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Opening Day Parade Event Application - Mike Roberge, PAL
Approve and sign the Collective Bargaining agreement between the Town of Plainville and the Plainville Permanent Firefighters IAFF Local 3415 effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029 as presented
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Collective Bargaining agreement between the Town of Plainville and the Plainville Permanent Firefighters IAFF Local 3415 effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029 as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to approve and sign the Collective Bargaining agreement between the Town of Plainville and the Plainville Permanent Firefighters IAFF Local 3415 effective July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029 as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Employee Handbook - 4" reading
Approve the employee handbook with the understanding that we will address red flag issues at our next meeting
Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Kelly seconded that the select Board vote to approve the employee handbook with the understanding that we will address red flag issues at our next meeting. PASSED: MAJORITY Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - OPPOSED Mr. Johnson - AYE
Yes: Johnson, KellyNo: Clarke
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Kelly seconded that the select Board vote to approve the employee handbook with the understanding that we will address red flag issues at our next meeting. PASSED: MAJORITY Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - OPPOSED Mr. Johnson - AYE.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
ADU Policy - Proposed Final Reading and Adoption
Approve the Water and Sewer Department ADU Connection Policy with the amendments of language as discussed
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the that the select board vote to approve the Water and Sewer Department ADU Connection Policy with the amendments of language as discussed. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the that the select board vote to approve the Water and Sewer Department ADU Connection Policy with the amendments of language as discussed. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Petition by National Grid and Verizon to locate and install a new Midspan
OPEN the public hearing on joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the...
Ms. Clarke motioned and Mr. Johnson seconded to OPEN the public hearing on joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: South St - Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke motioned and Mr. Johnson seconded to OPEN the public hearing on joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: South St - Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
CLOSE the public hearing on joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the...
Ms. Clarke motioned and Mr. Johnson seconded to CLOSE the public hearing on joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: South St - Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke motioned and Mr. Johnson seconded to CLOSE the public hearing on joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: South St - Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Approve the joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary...
Ms. Clarke motioned and Mr. Johnson seconded to approve the joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: South St - PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke motioned and Mr. Johnson seconded to approve the joint petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. for permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: South St - PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Opening Day Parade Event Application - Mike Roberge, PAL
OPEN the Public Hearing of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to OPEN the Public Hearing of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to OPEN the Public Hearing of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
CLOSE the Public Hearing of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of...
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly-- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly-- AYE Ms. Clarke - AYE Mr. Johnson - AYE.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Order of Alteration of Layouts: Messenger Street and Taunton Street
Order the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways
Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that The SELECT BOARD of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways, hereby alters the layouts of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways, all as shown more particularly on a plan of land entitled "Layout and Easement Plan Messenger St. & Taunton St.," dated May 22, 2025 and revised February 2, 2026, prepared by GM2 Associates, Inc PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that The SELECT BOARD of the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE, acting pursuant to G.L. c.82, §§ 21-24, having determined that common convenience and necessity require the alteration of the layouts of portions of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways, hereby alters the layouts of Messenger Street and Taunton Street as public ways, all as shown more particularly on a plan of land entitled "Layout and Easement Plan Messenger St. & Taunton St.," dated May 22, 2025 and revised February 2, 2026, prepared by GM2 Associates, Inc PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
ADJOURN
Adjourn at 9:02pm
Mr. Kelley moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to adjourn at 9:02pm. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelley moved and Mr. Johnson seconded that the Select Board vote to adjourn at 9:02pm. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, 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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