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April 13, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Jeff Johnson, Brian Kelly, Steven Albert
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Agenda and Minutes of the March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting, as presented
MOTION: by Jeff Johnson seconded by Steve Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting, as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Jeff Johnson seconded by Steve Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and approve the minutes of the March 25, 2026, Regular Meeting, as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Albert)
Reorganization of Board
Reorganize with Jeff Johnson as Chair, Brian Kelly as Vice Chair, and Steve Albert as Clerk
MOTION: by Brian Kelly seconded by Steve Albert. I move that the Select Board reorganize with Jeff Johnson as Chair, Brian Kelly as Vice Chair, and Steve Albert as Clerk, PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Brian Kelly seconded by Steve Albert. I move that the Select Board reorganize with Jeff Johnson as Chair, Brian Kelly as Vice Chair, and Steve Albert as Clerk, PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Special Education Funds Transfer -Jen Parson, Superintendent
Approve the transfer of $103,523.83 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to School Budget Line item 01.300.56000.9300.0.51.09 Tuitions/Non-Public Schools
MOTION: by Steve Albert seconded by Brian Kelly. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the transfer of $103,523.83 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to School Budget Line item 01.300.56000.9300.0.51.09 Tuitions/Non-Public Schools PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Steve Albert seconded by Brian Kelly. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the transfer of $103,523.83 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to School Budget Line item 01.300.56000.9300.0.51.09 Tuitions/Non-Public Schools PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Albert, second: Kelly)
Approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Supplemental Education Fund created by Article 15 of the June 5, 2023, Annual Town Meeting, line item 02300-90807 to School Budget line item...
MOTION: by Steve Albert seconded by Brian Kelly. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Supplemental Education Fund created by Article 15 of the June 5, 2023, Annual Town Meeting, line item 02300-90807 to School Budget line item 01.300.56000.9300.0.51.09 Tuitions/Non- Public Schools PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Steve Albert seconded by Brian Kelly. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Supplemental Education Fund created by Article 15 of the June 5, 2023, Annual Town Meeting, line item 02300-90807 to School Budget line item 01.300.56000.9300.0.51.09 Tuitions/Non- Public Schools PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Albert, second: Kelly)
Express pursuant to the interdepartmental transfer policy and the request of the finance director and the school department, it's intent to support an end-of-year transfer of $76,711.05 from the...
MOTION: by Brian Kelly seconded by Steve Albert. I7l move the select board express pursuant to the interdepartmental transfer policy and the request of the finance director and the school department, it's intent to support an end-of-year transfer of $76,711.05 from the health insurance account to the school's special education account. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Brian Kelly seconded by Steve Albert. I7l move the select board express pursuant to the interdepartmental transfer policy and the request of the finance director and the school department, it's intent to support an end-of-year transfer of $76,711.05 from the health insurance account to the school's special education account. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Town Hall Political Use Policy
Approve the Town Hall Political Party Use Policy as presented
MOTION: by Brian Kelly and seconded by Steve Albert. I move that the Select Board Vote to approve the Town Hall Political Party Use Policy as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Brian Kelly and seconded by Steve Albert. I move that the Select Board Vote to approve the Town Hall Political Party Use Policy as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Public Hearing - Conservation Committee Petition Renaming
OPEN the Public Hearing in response to a petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to OPEN the Public Hearing in response to a petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area". Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to OPEN the Public Hearing in response to a petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area". Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
CLOSE the Public Hearing in response to a petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing in response to a petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area". Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing in response to a petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area". Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
APPROVE / OPPOSE the petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to APPROVE / OPPOSE the petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area". PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to APPROVE / OPPOSE the petition from the Plainville Conservation Commission proposing the trail located at 0 George Street, be named the "Hawthorne Brook Conservation Area". PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Public Hearing - Citizens Petition to Name Public Building
OPEN the Public Hearing in response to a citizen's petition proposing the building located at 9 School Street known as Plainville Senior Center, be named in honor of Joseph Fernandes
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to OPEN the Public Hearing in response to a citizen's petition proposing the building located at 9 School Street known as Plainville Senior Center, be named in honor of Joseph Fernandes. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to OPEN the Public Hearing in response to a citizen's petition proposing the building located at 9 School Street known as Plainville Senior Center, be named in honor of Joseph Fernandes. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
CLOSE the Public Hearing in response to a citizen's petition proposing the building located at 9 School Street known as Plainville Senior Center, be named in honor of Joseph Fernandes
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing in response to a citizen's petition proposing the building located at 9 School Street known as Plainville Senior Center, be named in honor of Joseph Fernandes. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to CLOSE the Public Hearing in response to a citizen's petition proposing the building located at 9 School Street known as Plainville Senior Center, be named in honor of Joseph Fernandes. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelly AYE Mr. Albert AYE Mr. Johnson AYE.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Public Hearing - Conservation Committee Petition Renaming
Approve the Warrant for the May 18, 2026, Annual Town Meeting
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the Warrant for the May 18, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the Warrant for the May 18, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Approve the Event Application for the Summer Concert Bonus submitted by Spirit of Plainville
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Application for the Summer Concert Bonus submitted by Spirit of Plainville. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to approve the Event Application for the Summer Concert Bonus submitted by Spirit of Plainville. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
Adjourn at 8:22 PM
MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to adjourn at 8:22 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Kelly seconded by Mr. Albert. I move that the Select Board vote to adjourn at 8:22 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Albert)
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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