Attleboro public meetings in 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss pending appeals in executive session. The only listed item is a legal appeal involving Green River Cannabis Co., Inc. at 1815 County Street. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Executive session for pending appeal: Green River Cannabis Co., Inc., 1815 County Street, Case #5502

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a brief meeting on December 30, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding the appeal of Green River Cannabis. The board did not return to open session, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (4-0)

GATRA ADVISORY BOARD

The GATRA Advisory Board is meeting to enter executive session under MGL Section 21(a) to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or employment-related matters, and to review and possibly release minutes from a December 6, 2021 executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Executive session to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
• Review and possible vote to release minutes of December 6, 2021 executive session
• Meeting held at Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting remotely on December 21, 2021, to consider a zoning amendment that would allow accessory dwelling units on qualifying residential properties. The agenda also includes numerous committee reports on police and fire funding, park improvements, appointments, and public hearings on parking and commercial vehicle regulations. Several items are carried over from prior meetings, and the meeting includes approval of previous records.

• Zoning amendment to allow Accessory Dwelling Units
• Transfer $68,354.22 to Police for 11 vacancies
• Appropriate $200,000 for public safety assessment and feasibility study
• Appropriate $88,000 for 3 pickle ball courts at Finberg Field
• Public hearing on no parking sign on Frank Mossberg Drive

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss retirement system investments, including preliminary returns and market valuation, and to handle routine matters such as retirements, new member enrollments, and expenses. The board will also consider correspondence, including PERAC memos and a veteran buyback request, and address administrative updates like payroll corrections and new computers.

• Retirement System Investment Update: Preliminary Returns & Market Valuation
• Retirements: Robert Barney, Ivonne Arteaga
• Joseph Fitzpatrick Veteran Buyback Request
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• Update on Bristol County Savings Bank Conversion

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved liquidating up to $1,400,000 from the investment portfolio to cover January 2022 expenses, and authorized a member's military service purchase. It also granted two superannuation retirements, accepted new members, approved warrants totaling over $1.44 million, and took several other administrative actions. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on an executive session acknowledgment.

• Authorized liquidation of up to $1,400,000 for January 2022 expenses (4-0)
• Approved Joseph Fitzpatrick's purchase of 3 years 11 months military service for $22,245.95 (4-0)
• Granted superannuation retirements to Robert Barney and Ivonne Arteaga (4-0)
• Accepted Joy Avilla and Kayla St. George into membership (4-0)
• Approved Warrant #12 totaling $1,442,512.55 (4-0)
• Approved corrective Warrant #12A totaling $5,997.11 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Amanda Mungo's annuity savings ($1,572.84) to MA Teachers' Retirement System (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Michael Cannata's annuity savings ($25,966.10) to Bristol County Retirement System (4-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will vote on multiple appropriations and transfers, including funds for police recruitment, fire salaries, recreation equipment, and new pickleball courts. They will also discuss zoning amendments to allow accessory dwelling units and a proposed means-tested property tax exemption for seniors. Several appointments and donations are also on the agenda.

• $88,000 for three pickleball courts at Finberg Field
• $68,354.22 transfer for police recruit training and equipment
• $41,991 for picnic tables and benches at S.A. Veterans Memorial Park and Poncin-Hewitt
• Zoning amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (in-law apartments)
• Proposed senior means-tested property tax exemption (75% of circuit breaker credit)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council held a regular meeting on December 21, 2021, voting on multiple appropriations and transfers. The most consequential action was approving $1.2 million from the Stabilization Fund for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new Attleboro High School, considered an emergency measure. The council also approved numerous other fund transfers for police, fire, wastewater, parks, and school projects, and confirmed several appointments.

• Appropriated $1,200,000 from Stabilization Fund to new Attleboro High School for FF&E
• Transferred $68,354.22 to cover 11 police vacancies (academy tuition, uniforms, medical)
• Appropriated $415,000 for school parking lot repairs at six schools
• Appropriated $600,000 for flooring replacement at six schools
• Appropriated $88,000 for three pickleball courts at Finberg Field

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved a series of financial transfers and appropriations, including $4,779,223.54 in ARPA funds, $1.2 million from the Stabilization Fund for the new high school, and multiple smaller transfers for police, fire, recreation, and school projects. The council also confirmed several appointments and accepted donations. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved $4,779,223.54 ARPA expenditure (11-0)
• Appropriated $1,200,000 from Stabilization Fund for new high school (11-0, emergency)
• Transferred $68,354.22 to fill 11 police vacancies (11-0)
• Appropriated $200,000 for public safety assessment/feasibility (11-0)
• Appropriated $88,000 for three pickleball courts at Finberg Field (11-0)
• Appropriated $33,000 for field lighting upgrades at Hayward, Walsh, Ousley Fields (11-0)
• Approved layout of Blue Pride Way as public way (11-0)
• Declared Pond Street property in Seekonk available for disposition (11-0)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is holding a public hearing on a Major Site Plan Review application from Anthony Properties Realty, Inc. for property at 754 Newport Avenue. The board has a deadline to close the hearing by January 6, 2022. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Anthony Properties Realty, Inc. — Major Site Plan Review at 754 Newport Avenue
• Deadline to close hearing: January 6, 2022

The Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the Zoning Board on the Anthony Properties application for a major mixed-use development at 754 Newport Avenue. The project includes 323 residential units, retail/restaurant space, a daycare, and a traffic signal. The boards heard public comment and granted the applicant's request to continue the hearing to January 2022.

• Continued public hearing to January 3, 2022 (Planning Board) and January 13, 2022 (Zoning Board)
• Granted extension of time to March 31, 2022 (Planning Board, unanimous)
• Granted extension of time to March 31, 2022 (Zoning Board, unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Attleboro Board of Assessors is meeting to handle routine assessment business, including approving minutes, reviewing and signing exemption, commitment, and abatement journals, and reviewing 41A and Chapter Land applications. They will also vote on a lot of persons unknown and may enter executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions, the contents of which are not public record.

• Review and sign motor vehicle, real estate, and personal property exemption, commitment, and abatement journals
• Review 41A applications
• Review Chapter Land applications
• Vote required for lot of persons unknown
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions under G.L. c30A Section 21(a)(7) and G.L. c59, Section 60

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a new public hearing on a special permit and variance application from Anthony Properties Realty, Inc. for the property at 754 Newport Avenue. The board is deciding whether to grant the requested zoning relief at this meeting.

• Public hearing on Special Permit & Variance Case #5582 for 754 Newport Avenue
• Applicant: Anthony Properties Realty, Inc.
• Application deadline noted as 1/28/22

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on December 16, 2021, for Anthony Properties' application to build 354 multi-family residential units, commercial buildings, a daycare, and related infrastructure at 754 Newport Avenue. The boards heard presentations from the applicant and public comments both for and against the project. No final decision was made; both boards voted unanimously to grant the applicant an extension of time to March 31, 2022, and continued the public hearing to January 13, 2022 (ZBA) and January 3, 2022 (Planning Board).

• Granted applicant extension of time to March 31, 2022 (ZBA unanimous)
• Granted applicant extension of time to March 31, 2022 (Planning Board unanimous)
• Continued public hearing to January 13, 2022 (ZBA)
• Continued public hearing to January 3, 2022 (Planning Board)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on five new notices of intent and stormwater management permits, and continue hearings on several previously filed projects. The commission will also consider enforcement orders, a request for a stormwater permit extension, and miscellaneous business including a $5,200 sign contract and fee schedule updates.

• New NOI: Mill Street Preserve LP, Old Farm Lane, Plat 109 Lot 28
• New NOI: Santose Realty Associates LLP, 999 Newport Avenue, Plat 18 Lot 500
• New NOI: Anthony Properties, 754 Newport Avenue, Plat 69 Lot 26B
• Continued hearings: Rust-Oleum Corp., 113 Olive Street; No Fossil Fuels LLC, 179 Peckham Street
• Sign contract: Signarama quotation of $5,200 for Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss a pending appeal in executive session. The only agenda item is a case involving Nova Farms, LLC (formerly BCWC, LLC) regarding 0 Chartier Street. No public decisions or hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session for pending appeal: Nova Farms, LLC v. City of Attleboro, Case #5474, 0 Chartier Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals held an executive session on December 15, 2021, to discuss strategy related to litigation involving Nova Farms, LLC, regarding property at 0 Chartier Street. The board voted unanimously to enter the session and adjourned without returning to open meeting. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at end of executive session

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting remotely to discuss a wide range of items, including appropriating $200,000 for a public safety assessment, amending zoning for accessory dwelling units, and receiving $9.56 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and committee reports, with many items carried over from previous meetings.

• Appropriate $200,000 for public safety assessment and feasibility study
• Appropriate $29,949.10 for Fire Department computers
• Receipt of $9,557,617.00 through the American Rescue Plan Act
• Appropriate $300,000 for SPED stabilization fund
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two new public hearings for special permits at 75 Linden Street and 676 Pleasant Street. The board will also continue eight previously opened hearings, including cases for Bishop Feehan, Rust-Oleum, and Beacon Compassion. The agenda includes correspondence and pending minutes but no new applications or appointments to speak.

• New hearing: Wilfredo Rivera, 75 Linden Street, Special Permit Case #5585
• New hearing: Papantoniadis Automotive Group, 676 Pleasant Street, Special Permit Case #5586
• Continued: Bishop Feehan, 77 Holcott Drive, Special Permit Case #5584 (revised sign plans submitted)
• Continued: Rust-Oleum Corporation, 113 Olive Street, Special Permit Case #5575
• Continued: Beacon Compassion, Inc., 30 Franklin McKay Road, Special Permit Case #5565

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a graphic design shop at 75 Linden Street and a special permit for a used car dealership and repair service at 676 Pleasant Street, with the latter limited to 95 display vehicles. The board also approved plan revisions for a marijuana facility at 527 Pleasant Street, denied a variance and special permit for a fourth dwelling unit at 21-23 Summer Street, and continued several other hearings.

• Approved special permit for graphic design shop at 75 Linden Street (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for used car dealership at 676 Pleasant Street, reduced to 95 display vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved plan revisions for Briarleaf LLC marijuana facility at 527 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Denied variance and special permit for fourth dwelling unit at 21-23 Summer Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for two-family dwelling at 22 Mann Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for pylon sign at 77 Holcott Drive (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for storage tank at 113 Olive Street (unanimous)
• Allowed withdrawal without prejudice for marijuana cultivation at 100 County Street (unanimous)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will vote on multiple appropriations and grants, including a $200,000 public safety assessment and feasibility study, a $70,000 transfer for fire apparatus maintenance, and acceptance of several state and federal grants. The council will also consider a resolution petitioning the state legislature to exempt the city from civil service hiring rules for police officers to increase diversity, and refer a proposal to ban parking on Stobbs Drive for study.

• $200,000 appropriation for public safety assessment/feasibility study
• $70,000 transfer for fire vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Resolution to petition state for police hiring exemption from Chapter 31
• $217,000 for PFAS treatment design at Wading River Plant
• $309,149 for new dump trucks and pick-up trucks

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on accepting Blue Pride Way and consider numerous appropriations and transfers, including $200,000 for a public safety assessment, $500,000 to the stabilization fund, and various equipment purchases. The agenda includes many items referred from committees, covering public safety, public works, zoning, and other matters.

• Public hearing on accepting layout of Blue Pride Way
• Appropriate $200,000 for public safety assessment and feasibility study
• Appropriate $500,000 from Free Cash to City Wide Stabilization Fund
• Appropriate $309,149 for two six-wheel dump trucks and two pick-up trucks
• Appropriate $217,000 for PFAS engineering from Water Retained Earnings

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a regular meeting with multiple public hearings and a long list of funding requests from the Mayor. Key items include accepting Blue Pride Way as a public street, discussing the sale of a city-owned property in Seekonk, and voting on numerous budget transfers for police recruitment, recreation improvements, and equipment purchases. The council also voted on redistricting and a wetlands protection ordinance amendment.

• Public hearing to lay out Blue Pride Way as a public way (700 feet)
• Public hearing on sale of 20,000 sq ft city-owned property on Pond Street, Seekonk
• Transfer $68,354.22 for police recruit training and equipment
• Appropriate $88,000 for three pickleball courts at Finberg Field
• Appropriate $41,991 for picnic tables and benches at S.A. Veterans Memorial Park and Poncin-Hewitt

The Attleboro Municipal Council held a remote meeting on December 7, 2021, and took numerous actions. It approved the layout of Blue Pride Way as a public way, approved a resolution petitioning the state to exempt the city from civil service hiring rules for police officers, and approved dozens of fund transfers and appropriations for equipment, facilities, and grants. The council also failed to approve amendments to the Wetlands Protection Ordinance that would have expanded the buffer zone from 25 to 50 feet.

• Approved layout of Blue Pride Way as public way (11-0)
• Approved petition to exempt police hiring from Chapter 31 civil service (11-0)
• Denied amendments to Wetlands Protection Ordinance expanding buffer to 50 feet (4-7)
• Approved $68,354.22 transfer for police recruit training and equipment (11-0)
• Approved $88,000 for three pickleball courts at Finberg Field (11-0)
• Approved $500,000 and $400,000 appropriations to Stabilization Fund (11-0)
• Approved $217,000 for PFAS treatment design (11-0)
• Approved $309,149 for DPW dump and replacement trucks (11-0)

Planning Board

This agenda is mostly procedural, listing upcoming meetings and noting no recently filed applications. The main item is a joint public meeting with the Zoning Board scheduled for December 16, 2021, along with the next regular meeting date.

• Joint Public Meeting with Zoning Board: December 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
• Regular Meeting: January 3, 2022
• Recently filed applications: none

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for NeighborWorks Housing Solutions' proposed emergency shelter and supportive housing at 150 Pleasant Street to January 31, 2022. The board also granted an extension for the Route 9 Realty restaurant project at 211 Pleasant Street, approved two Form A lot merger plans, and granted extensions for several subdivision-related requests.

• Continued public hearing for 150 Pleasant Street shelter/housing project to Jan 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Jan 17, 2022 for Route 9 Realty restaurant at 211 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Route 9 Realty restaurant; matter tabled (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for Tiffany Street lot merger, subject to revised plan (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for 36 Smith Street lot merger (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Dec 31, 2021 to open hearing for 754 Newport Avenue (unanimous; Bénay recused)
• Granted extension to May 15, 2022 for Brigham Hill Estates Phase III (unanimous; Lewis recused)

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historical Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports from local preservation groups, and reviewing old and new business items. The agenda includes updates on preservation projects and potential new initiatives, but no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approve minutes of 11/4/2021 meeting
• Reports from Attleboro Historic Preservation Society, Attleboro Land Trust, and others
• Old business: Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Depot Canopy, PAL Report, Historic Corridor (Newport Ave), Preservation Awards
• New business: Dana Building, Veterans Pictures, 2007 Library Time Capsule

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will review four applications for new liquor licenses at restaurants, plus approve renewals for existing liquor, common victualer, and public entertainment licenses. The board will also approve minutes from its September 29 meeting and address any other legal matters.

• New Common Victualer Wines and Malt License for Baja's Grill Express, 68 Washington Street
• New Common Victualer Wines and Malt License for Bonilla's Pizza, 99 County Street
• New Common Victualer All Alcohol License for Café Locale, 187 Pleasant Street
• New Common Victualer All Alcohol License for Burgundian, 55 Park Street
• Approval of liquor license, common victualer, and public entertainment renewals

The Attleboro Licensing Board unanimously approved four new Common Victualer alcohol licenses: Baja's Grill Express (wines and malt), Bonilla's Pizza (wines and malt), Café Locale (all alcohol), and Burgundian (all alcohol). The board also approved all liquor, common victualer, and public entertainment renewals, and approved the September 29, 2021 minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2022.

• Approved new Common Victualer Wines and Malt License for Baja's Grill Express, 68 Washington Street, with Bahij Boutros as manager of record.
• Approved new Common Victualer Wines and Malt License for Bonilla's Pizza, 99 County Street, with Alex M. Bonilla as manager of record.
• Approved new Common Victualer All Alcohol License for Café Locale, 187 Pleasant Street, with Luis Alexis Cano as manager of record.
• Approved new Common Victualer All Alcohol License for Burgundian, 55 Park Street, with Jonathan Titmas as manager of record.
• Approved all Liquor License, Common Victualer, and Public Entertainment renewals.
• Approved the minutes from September 29, 2021.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting to discuss investment updates, including the Dahab Q3 2021 report and a MassPRIM commitment, as well as correspondence from PERAC. The board will also consider retirements, new member enrollments, notices of injury, refunds, and monthly expenses. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and medical files.

• Retirement System Investment Updates: Dahab Q3 2021 Report and MassPRIM PEVY 2022 Commitment
• PERAC Memos #29, #30, & #31/2021
• Retirements: Jacqueline O'Brien and Diane Franklin
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant
• 2021 GASB 68 Report Review

The Attleboro Retirement Board voted unanimously to commit $2,000,000 to PRIT's Private Equity Vintage Year 2022, based on advisor Seth Lynn's recommendation. The board also authorized liquidating up to $1,400,000 from the investment portfolio for December expenses, approved a superannuation retirement for Diane Franklin, and granted a retirement date amendment for Jacqueline O'Brien. Several administrative items were approved, including new member enrollments, injury notices, account transfers, warrants, and the GASB 68 report.

• Approved $2,000,000 commitment to PRIT Private Equity Vintage Year 2022 (unanimous roll call).
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1,400,000 from investment portfolio for December expenses (unanimous).
• Granted superannuation retirement to Diane Franklin, School Department, effective January 2, 2022 (unanimous).
• Granted Jacqueline O'Brien's request to amend retirement date from 12/08/2021 to 12/09/2021 (unanimous).
• Accepted seven new employees into membership across School Department, Housing Authority, and Public Library (unanimous).
• Accepted ten notices of injury from various departments (unanimous).
• Authorized transfer of two member accounts to other retirement systems totaling $82,423.98 (unanimous).
• Approved Warrant #10B ($0.00 bookkeeping) and Warrant #11 totaling $1,498,410.79 (unanimous).

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only content is digital access links for the meeting, which are removed the day after, with instructions for requesting access afterward via email or the Planning and Development office.

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority met and discussed several projects, including a new $75,000 grant for a transit-oriented development vision and plan, and a parking structure study with three design options. The board also voted to deny a request for a driveway over ARA property at 525 Tiffany St and approved a related letter.

• $75,000 grant secured for TOD vision and plan study
• Parking garage study: 500+ additional spaces needed, 3 designs proposed
• Denied request for driveway over ARA land at 525 Tiffany St
• Final occupancy permit approved for 1 Wall Street
• Treasurer's report: $388,915.14 in primary checking, $1,303,600 in Transit Account

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to hold new public hearings on five notices of intent and stormwater management plans, including projects at 189 Clifton Street, 397 Locust Street, 1234 Commerce Way, and 179 Peckham Street. It will also continue hearings on several previously filed applications, including those for 4 Stead Avenue, 0 Mendon Road, and 113 Olive Street. The commission will consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and miscellaneous business such as a $5,200 sign for Holden Street Conservation Area and a draft fee schedule update.

• New public hearings for NOIs at 189 Clifton Street, 397 Locust Street, 1234 Commerce Way, and 179 Peckham Street
• Continued hearings for ANRAD, NOI, LWPA, and SWMP applications at 4 Stead Avenue, 0 Mendon Road, 0 Park Street, 113 Olive Street, 999 Newport Avenue, and Woodside Avenue
• Certificates of compliance requested for SWMP #106 (27 Pond Street North) and OOC/SWMP #119 (1 Wall Street)
• Enforcement orders listed for properties on Rice Street, Ward Street/North Avenue, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 77 Homestead Lane, 301 Clifton Street, and 37 Lanthier Way
• Staff selected Signarama's $5,200 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on purchasing a 20,000 sq ft property on Pond Street in Seekonk and extending a stop sign distance on Frank Mossberg Drive. They will also continue hearings on a Class II license revocation for R&D Motors and accepting Nichol Avenue as a public way. Committee reports include numerous appropriations and transfers for fire equipment, water meters, and other items.

• Public hearing to purchase 20,000 sq ft property on Pond Street in Seekonk
• Public hearing to extend stop sign from 25 ft to 100 ft at Frank Mossberg Drive
• Appropriate $508,239.27 for Shooter Detection system
• Appropriate $300,000 for SPED stabilization fund
• Appropriate $400,000 for Stabilization Fund

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider multiple appropriations and transfers, including over $147,000 for fire department equipment, $34,000 for crosswalk improvements, and $700,000 to stabilization funds. The agenda also includes public hearings on parking restrictions and a zoning change, plus several new business items on street acceptance and commercial vehicle ordinance amendments.

• $25,885 for fire extrication equipment (cutter and spreader) for Engine 4
• $36,675 for four thermal imaging cameras for Engines 1, 2, 4, and 5
• $9,430.78 for solar crosswalk system at Starkey and Kendall Avenues
• $300,000 to Special Education stabilization fund
• $400,000 to city stabilization fund for high school CTE equipment and asbestos removal

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a regular meeting with multiple public hearings and a long list of appropriation requests from the Mayor. The council will vote on funding for public safety, public works vehicles, water system improvements, and other capital items, as well as a $500,000 contribution to the stabilization fund. Several public hearings were closed with no public comment.

• Appropriate $500,000 to stabilization fund
• Appropriate $200,000 for public safety assessment/feasibility study
• Appropriate $309,149 for two dump trucks and two pick-up trucks
• Appropriate $217,000 for PFAS treatment engineering at Wading River Plant
• Approve $75,000 Community Planning Grant for Transit-Oriented Development District

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved a $508,239.27 appropriation for a gunshot detection system, along with numerous other appropriations and transfers for fire, water, public works, and recreation projects. The council also approved several licenses, accepted donations, and scheduled a public hearing for the Blue Pride Way layout. All votes were unanimous (11-0) except one 10-0 vote with Councilor Dolan absent.

• Approved $508,239.27 for gunshot detection system (11-0)
• Approved $25,885 for fire extrication equipment (11-0)
• Approved $55,116.47 for fire salaries for earned time payment (11-0)
• Approved $36,675 for fire thermal imaging (11-0)
• Approved $21,950 for a Principal Clerk in Budget & Administration (10-0, Dolan absent)
• Approved $236,604.51 for water meter replacement program (11-0)
• Approved $73,185 to replace two basketball courts (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 for public safety assessment and feasibility study (11-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing draft revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also lists upcoming meeting dates for the Site Plan Review Committee and the Planning Board.

• Draft revisions to the Zoning Ordinance

The Attleboro Planning Board approved a Form A plan for 12 Crawford Avenue and a Form A plan for 42 & 48 Frank Mossberg Drive, both unanimously. The board continued the public hearing for a proposed restaurant with drive-through at 211 Pleasant Street, awaiting Zoning Board feedback. It also granted extensions of time for the 754 Newport Avenue site plan review and tabled a floodplain special permit comment letter for Rust-Oleum Corp.

• Approved Form A plan for 12 Crawford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for 42 & 48 Frank Mossberg Drive (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time to November 16, 2021 for 12 Crawford Avenue Form A plan (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time to December 31, 2021 for 754 Newport Avenue site plan review (unanimous)
• Tabled comment letter on Rust-Oleum Corp. floodplain special permit for 113 Olive Street
• Continued public hearing for 211 Pleasant Street restaurant with drive-through
• Petitioned Municipal Council for joint public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board's Site Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a major site plan application from Route 9 Realty, LLC for property at 211 Pleasant Street. The deadline to close the review is December 6, 2021. The agenda contains only this single item.

• Major Site Plan Review for Route 9 Realty, LLC at 211 Pleasant Street
• Review deadline to close: December 6, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda for the Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 10, 2021. The agenda contains only digital access links and instructions for obtaining meeting materials after the links expire. No specific items, hearings, or decisions are listed.

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals granted several special permits and variances, including for a two-family dwelling at 64 Highland Avenue, keeping 12 chickens at 1101 South Main Street, a garage addition at 317 Newport Avenue, and three scoreboard signs at 100 Rathbun Willard Drive. The board upheld the Building Commissioner's decision regarding a shed at 3 Cottonwood Lane, citing the statute of limitations. Multiple other hearings were continued to later dates.

• Granted special permit for two-family dwelling at 64 Highland Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted special permit to keep 12 chickens at 1101 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Granted variance and special permit for 14x24 garage addition at 317 Newport Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for three scoreboard signs at 100 Rathbun Willard Drive (unanimous)
• Uphheld Building Commissioner's decision on shed at 3 Cottonwood Lane (unanimous)
• Amended variance to 7 feet for porch at 21 Wingate Lane (unanimous)
• Continued hearings for multiple cases including marijuana businesses and Rust-Oleum storage tank

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss pending appeals in executive session. The only listed item is Case #5474 involving Nova Farms, LLC (formerly BCWC, LLC) at 0 Chartier Street, in a case against the City of Attleboro and others. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for pending appeal Case #5474
• Nova Farms, LLC (f/k/a BCWC, LLC) vs. City of Attleboro, et al.
• Property at 0 Chartier Street

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals, in executive session, unanimously declined to enter into a settlement agreement with Nova Farms regarding a previously denied special permit. The board voted to stand firm on its denial, despite the appellant's offer of concessions such as sidewalk improvements and roadway reconfiguration. No new decisions were made; the board affirmed its prior action.

• Rejected settlement offer from Nova Farms (unanimous)
• Affirmed denial of Nova Farms special permit (unanimous)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to address multiple public hearings, including the purchase of a 20,000-square-foot property on Pond Street in Seekonk and the possible revocation of a Class II license for R&D Motors. The council will also consider numerous appropriations and transfers for fire equipment, technology, and infrastructure, as well as appointments and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on November 16 to purchase 20,000 sq ft property on Pond Street, Seekonk
• Appropriate $508,239.27 for Shooter Detection system
• Appropriate $25,885 for fire extrication equipment and $36,675 for thermal imaging cameras
• Appropriate $300,000 for SPED stabilization fund and $400,000 for Stabilization Fund
• 13 new Class II license applications and continued hearing for R&D Motors

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historical Commission is meeting to discuss various preservation topics, including old business items like the Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, and Depot Canopy, as well as new business such as donations and a meeting with the mayor. The agenda includes reports from local preservation groups and a guest speaker.

• Discussion of Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, and Depot Canopy
• Historic Corridor (Newport Ave) update
• Preservation Awards and membership
• Meeting with Mayor
• Peck House Tour

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several permit applications, including new hearings for projects like a road layout and a stormwater management plan, and continue hearings on previously discussed items. The commission will also consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and other business such as a sign contract and fee schedule updates.

• New public hearings for RDA/LWPA, ANRAD, NOI/LWPA, and RDA applications
• Continued hearings for ANRAD, SWMP, NOI, and LWPA applications
• Certificates of compliance for SWMP, OOC, and LWP projects
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice, Ward, Colvin, Lamb, Homestead, Clifton, and Lanthier
• Staff selected Signatama's $5,200.00 quote for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will vote on several appropriations and transfers, including $508,239 for a gunshot detection system in all public schools, $1,179,633 to replenish school utility accounts, and $186,825 for school debt service. The council will also consider accepting a donated economic development strategy, confirming two board appointments, approving a property sale hearing, and renewing several auto dealer licenses.

• Appropriate $508,239.27 from Account 1000-359000 (Undesignated Fund Balance) for gunshot detection system in all schools
• Appropriate $1,179,633.00 from free cash to replenish school utility accounts (heating, power, building maintenance)
• Approve $186,825.00 for Education debt service (AHS project) — actual cost lower than estimated
• Approve $9,557,617.00 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Approve $53,379.80 for a 2022 Ford F-350 with plow for Parks & Forestry

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a regular meeting with multiple public hearings and committee reports. Key items include appropriating $508,239.27 for shooter detection, a $675,000 loan order for a new fire engine, and a $9.56 million ARPA receipt. Several public hearings are continued to November 16, including the purchase of a Pond Street property and a license review for R&D Motors.

• Appropriate $508,239.27 for Shooter Detection
• Loan order for $675,000 to purchase a new Fire Engine
• Supplemental appropriation of $186,825 for excluded debt
• Appropriate $1,557,617 through American Rescue Plan Act
• Public hearing on purchase of Pond Street property

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved a $675,000 loan order for a new fire engine (10-1) and a $1,179,633 free cash appropriation for school heating and utility costs (11-0). It also approved numerous fund transfers and donations, including $400,000 to the stabilization fund for high school asbestos removal and CTE equipment moving, and $300,000 to the Special Education stabilization fund (referred to committee). All votes were recorded by roll call.

• Approved $675,000 loan order for fire engine (10-1)
• Approved $1,179,633 free cash appropriation for school utilities (11-0)
• Approved $400,000 transfer to stabilization fund for high school asbestos/CTE (11-0)
• Referred $300,000 SPED stabilization fund appropriation to committee
• Approved $186,825 supplemental appropriation for AHS debt service (11-0)
• Approved $53,379.80 for 2022 Ford F-350 truck with plow (11-0)
• Approved $73,185 transfer for basketball court replacements (11-0)
• Approved 8 Class I/II license renewals and 1 amusement device renewal (11-0)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving pending minutes and receiving reports. The board will also discuss draft revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and study group progress on stormwater techniques, the Community Preservation Act, mobile home park zoning, and a commercial vehicles definition. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Draft revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
• Stormwater Techniques (Request for Primer) executive summary
• Community Preservation Act executive summary
• Mobile Home Park Zoning discussion
• Commercial Vehicles Definition discussion

The Planning Board heard extensive testimony on a proposed Taco Bell with drive-through at 211 Pleasant Street, with police and fire chiefs raising safety concerns about a proposed right-in entrance from Pleasant Street. The board did not make a decision on the site plan and instead voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to December 6, 2021. The board also approved a $39,000 sidewalk fee for the Pike Estates subdivision, denied a partial release of funds for Edward Sr. Estates, and tabled several other items.

• Continued Taco Bell site plan review to December 6 (unanimous)
• Approved $39,000 sidewalk fee for Pike Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Denied partial release of funds for Edward Sr. Estates (unanimous opposition)
• Tabled Form A plan for 12 Crawford Avenue
• Tabled notice on Brigham Hill Estates Phase II lapsed deadline
• Tabled letter on Stone Haven subdivision punch list

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a regular meeting of the Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed. Digital access links are provided for the meeting, but they are removed the day after.

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit and variance to 220 O'Neil, LLC for a marijuana retail business at 220 O'Neil Boulevard, including a 276-foot variance from the 500-foot distance requirement to a children's congregate place. The board also granted a 10-foot front yard setback variance to Karla Owen for an addition at 66 Cummings Street, and a special permit to John B. Koch for an electronic message board at 466 Washington Street. Several other hearings were continued, and one variance application was withdrawn.

• Granted special permit for marijuana retail at 220 O'Neil Blvd (unanimous)
• Granted 276-ft variance from 500-ft distance to children's place (unanimous)
• Granted 10-ft front yard setback variance for 66 Cummings St (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for electronic message board at 466 Washington St (unanimous)
• Allowed withdrawal of variance application for 741 Newport Ave (unanimous)
• Continued hearings for Beacon Compassion, Kief USA, Tristan Rudat, Bright Path, Jessica Realty, Route 9 Realty (unanimous)
• Approved design revisions for 54 Union St residential cluster (unanimous)
• Accepted staff recommendation on variance extension for 87/95 Lockwood Ave (unanimous)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine administrative matters, including investment updates, correspondence from the state retirement board, and several retirement and enrollment items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Retirement System Investment Updates, including PRIM PEVY 2022 Notice and BTG LP Consent Letter
• Retirements of Edward Greve and Stephen Withers
• PERAC Memos #26, #27, & #28/2021
• New Member Enrollments
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved superannuation retirements for two members, accepted 23 new employees into membership, and approved Warrant #10 totaling $1,475,668.51. The board also authorized liquidation of up to $800,000 from investments for November expenses and tabled a request to purchase service time pending further research.

• Approved superannuation retirements for Edward Greve and Stephen Withers (5-0)
• Approved 23 new employees into retirement system membership (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #10 for $1,475,668.51 (5-0)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $800,000 for November expenses (5-0)
• Tabled Donna Fournier Johnson's service purchase request pending research
• Approved consent letter for BTG transaction increasing Caddo TIG Newco interest (5-0)
• Amended Edward Guillette's retirement date to 11/28/2021 (5-0)
• Approved five notices of injury (4-0, one absent)

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Historical Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from preservation groups, and discuss old and new business including the Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Depot Canopy, and donations. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum and via Zoom.

• Approve minutes of June 3, 2021 meeting
• Reports on Schoolhouse Conditions, Zoning and Planning Notices, Attleboro Land Trust, Burial Grounds
• Old Business: Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Depot Canopy, Historic Corridor (Newport Ave), Silva Gallery, Preservation Awards, Highland Country Club
• New Business: Donations, Meeting with Mayor, City Property

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on four projects, including a wetland permit for a Thayer Farm Road property and three notices of intent for work on Cedar Creek Drive, Newport Avenue, and Woodside Avenue. The commission will also continue hearings on several previously filed applications, including a stormwater management permit for 211 Pleasant Street. Additionally, the commission will consider requests for certificates of compliance on several completed projects and review enforcement orders for multiple properties.

• New public hearing: RDA & LWPA for Michael & Elizabeth Tirrell, 43 Thayer Farm Road, LWP #130
• New public hearing: ANRAD for Darryl Wate, 5 Cedar Creek Drive, DEP SE #097-1502
• New public hearing: ANRAD for Santose Realty Associates LLP, 999 Newport Avenue, DEP SE #097-1500
• New public hearing: NOI & LWPA for James & Lynn Thibeault, Woodside Avenue, DEP file # pending
• Continued hearing: SWMP for Route 9 Realty, LLC, 211 Pleasant Street, SWMP #148

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is meeting to discuss a range of items including a continued public hearing on laying out part of Nichol Avenue as a public way, a $675,000 loan for a new fire engine, and various committee reports on traffic, zoning, and licenses. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and proposed ordinance amendments, but no final votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Continued public hearing to layout a portion of Nichol Avenue as a public way
• Loan order request for $675,000 to purchase a new Fire Engine
• Transfer $32,340 from Reserve Fund to replace pumps at Briggs Pool
• Approve $49,270 grant expenditure for Culvert Replacement
• Public hearing on October 19 for tax classification and Class II license issues

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The board will also hear progress reports on several study group items, including stormwater techniques, the Community Preservation Act, mobile home park zoning, and a definition for commercial vehicles. No public hearings or new applications are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from July 12, August 17, September 13, and September 27, 2021
• SRPEDD delegate's report
• Study group progress on stormwater techniques and Community Preservation Act
• Study group progress on mobile home park zoning and commercial vehicles definition
• Upcoming meetings on October 18 and November 1, 2021

The Attleboro Planning Board approved a major site plan review for a new industrial/office complex at 41 Summer Street, with conditions. The board also continued the public hearing for a proposed Taco Bell at 211 Pleasant Street to November 15, 2021, to allow the applicant to revise plans addressing Fire and Police Department concerns. Additionally, the board approved two Form A subdivision plans, a covenant release for Sun Valley Estates lots, and recommended a $675,000 loan order for a new fire engine.

• Approved Major Site Plan Review for 41 Summer St. (office/warehouse/light manufacturing) with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 211 Pleasant St. Taco Bell to Nov. 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for 999 Newport Ave. (single residential lot) (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for 499 Newport Ave. (City of Attleboro) (unanimous)
• Approved covenant release for Sun Valley Estates lots 15, 16, 17-20, 24 (unanimous)
• Recommended $675,000 loan order for fire engine to Municipal Council (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes of July 12, 2021; tabled minutes of Aug. 17, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, 2021

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Authority approved a $2,174.50 payment to ES&M for the Municipal Landfill project. Members also reviewed updates on transit-oriented development studies and a resident inquiry regarding land near 525 Tiffany St.

• Approved $2,174.50 invoice from ES&M for the Municipal Landfill project
• Reported primary checking account balance of $388,915.14
• Reported Transit Account balance of $1,303,600.00
• Discussed resident inquiry regarding land purchase or easement near 525 Tiffany St
• Updated status of CBRE Heery Parking Structure Study and Stantec Final Report

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding public hearings to set the FY2022 tax classification and to discuss possible revocation, alteration, or suspension of a class II license for R & D Motors. The council will also vote on a $675,000 loan order to replace a fire engine, a $32,340 transfer for pool pump replacements, and several other appropriations and transfers. Additionally, the council will consider reappointments to various boards and commissions, and receive updates on gym floor replacements and state assessments.

• Public hearing on FY2022 tax classification
• Public hearing on possible revocation/suspension of class II license for R & D Motors at 116 Dickens Street
• $675,000 loan order to purchase and equip a Fire Engine
• $32,340 transfer for replacement of pool circulation and spray feature pumps at Fred E. Briggs pool
• $49,270 grant for culvert replacement on Peckham Street, no matching requirement

The Council closed the public hearing and approved a $675,000 loan order to purchase and equip a new fire engine. It also approved numerous transfers and appropriations, including $508,239.27 for gunshot detection systems in schools and $1,179,633 to replenish school utility accounts. Several public hearings were continued, including one on the possible revocation of a Class II license for R & D Motors.

• Approved $675,000 loan order for a new fire engine.
• Approved $508,239.27 from free cash for gunshot detection systems in schools.
• Approved $1,179,633 from free cash to replenish school utility accounts.
• Approved $32,340 transfer to replace pumps at Briggs Pool.
• Approved $49,270 grant expenditure for Peckham Street culvert replacement.
• Approved $119,593.20 transfer for Bristol County Agricultural High School debt service.
• Approved $311,721.25 supplemental appropriation from National Grid rebate.
• Approved layout and acceptance of Pheasant Hill Road, Colonial Way, Chickadee Way, Sparrow Way, Cardinal Way, Ledgewood Circle, and Preservation Way as public ways.

Commission on Disabilities

The Attleboro Commission on Disabilities is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including updates from its outreach, bylaws, and grants subcommittees. The commission will also consider a letter of support for Massachusetts Bill H.3213, which would update the Open Meeting Law to allow remote participation. Public comments will be accepted.

• Letter of support for MA Bill H.3213 on remote meetings
• Update on 22g Treasury account expenditure proposals
• Updates from Outreach, Bylaws, and Grants Subcommittees
• Review of September 2021 minutes
• Public comments

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on a notice of intent for a property at 394 Richardson Avenue, a notice of intent for 0 Park Street, and a combined notice of intent and license for Rust-Oleum Corp. at 113 Olive Street. It will also continue hearings on several projects, including solar energy facilities by Pacifico Energy and Ross Forbes, and stormwater management plans. The commission will consider certificates of compliance for three projects and enforcement orders for six properties. Other business includes updates on the Holden Street canoe launch, a new sign for the Holden Street Conservation Area, and a draft fee schedule update.

• New public hearing: NOI for Zelia Correia at 394 Richardson Avenue
• New public hearing: NOI for Robert Gill at 0 Park Street
• New public hearing: NOI & LWPA for Rust-Oleum Corp. at 113 Olive Street
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy solar project at 103 Richardson Avenue and Ross Forbes at 41 Summer Street
• Signarama selected for $5,200.00 Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold seven public hearings, including a $6.2 million loan for energy efficiency upgrades to city school buildings and a proposed water management ordinance. It will also consider several fund transfers for public works, library repairs, and fire department roof replacement, among other items.

• Public hearing on $6,200,000 loan for energy efficiency improvements to school buildings via Trane, Inc.
• Public hearing on adding Section 16-9.3 to ordinances to comply with Water Management Act permit for Taunton River Basin (380,000 gallons/day).
• Continued public hearing on layout and acceptance of Nichol Avenue (486.50 feet).
• Transfer $32,187.78 for six solar-powered speed radar signs and one crosswalk sign.
• Transfer $69,200.00 for Fire Department roof replacement, considered an emergency measure.

The Attleboro Municipal Council held public hearings and approved the layout of several streets as public ways, including Pheasant Hill Road, Colonial Way, Chickadee Way, Sparrow Way, Cardinal Way, Ledgewood Circle, and Preservation Way. The council also approved a $6.2 million loan for energy efficiency improvements to school buildings, a $675,000 loan for a new fire engine, and numerous transfers and appointments. All votes were unanimous (11-0) except where noted.

• Approved $6.2M loan for school energy efficiency improvements (public hearing closed, no vote recorded)
• Approved layout of Pheasant Hill Road, Colonial Way, Chickadee Way, Sparrow Way, Cardinal Way, Ledgewood Circle, and Preservation Way as public ways (public hearings closed, no vote recorded)
• Approved $675,000 loan order for new fire engine (11-0, public hearing scheduled for Oct 19)
• Approved rezoning of 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence A to General Business (11-0)
• Approved transfer of $32,187.78 for crosswalk and radar sign systems (11-0)
• Approved appointment of Ann Kingman to Cultural Council and Karen Hammond to Council on Aging (11-0)
• Approved transfer of $311,721.25 from National Grid rebate to Reserve Fund (11-0)
• Approved transfer of $119,593.20 for Bristol County Agricultural High School debt service (11-0)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Liquor Licensing Board will consider two requests: one from Henil LLC d/b/a Attleboro Wine & Spirits at 74 Park Street for a change of LLC managers, ownership interest, and manager to Vinus Patel, and another from 99 West, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub at 2 Washington Street for a change of officers/LLC managers. The board will also handle any other legal matters and approve minutes from the September 16, 2021 meeting.

• Change of LLC managers, ownership interest, and manager to Vinus Patel for Attleboro Wine & Spirits, 74 Park Street
• Change of officers/LLC managers for 99 Restaurant & Pub, 2 Washington Street
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2021

The Licensing Board approved a change of LLC managers, ownership interest, and manager for Attleboro Wine & Spirits, adding Vinus Patel as a manager. It also approved a change of officers/LLC managers for 99 Restaurant & Pub. The board tabled a proposal to increase liquor license application fees and noted that Pizzeria Canova has closed.

• Approved change of LLC managers, ownership interest, and manager to Vinus Patel for Attleboro Wine & Spirits (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers/LLC managers for 99 Restaurant & Pub (unanimous)
• Tabled increasing liquor license application fees
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with several public hearings, including one on a request from Morin's Inc. to serve alcohol on city property at 16 South Main Street. The council will also continue hearings on utility pole installations for solar farms, wetland protection amendments, and a street acceptance for Nichol Avenue. Committee reports include various transfers, appointments, and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on alcohol waiver for Morin's Inc. at 16 South Main Street
• Continued hearings on National Grid/Verizon pole installations on Peckham Street and Richardson Avenue for solar farms
• Continued hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection
• Transfer $32,187.78 to Public Works for crosswalk and radar sign systems
• Public hearing on October 5, 2021 for a $6,200,000 loan for school energy efficiency improvements

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including investment updates, retirements, new member enrollments, and expenses. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel and medical files. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Retirement System Investment Updates with preliminary returns and market valuation
• Retirements: Jaqueline O'Brien (Health Department), Bryan Oliveira (Police Department), Brian Phinney (Housing Authority)
• New Member Enrollments
• Notices of Injury
• Monthly Expenses & Warrant

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved liquidating up to $400,000 in investments to cover October expenses, and approved several retirement-related actions including a superannuation retirement for three members and a transfer of funds to another board. A request to purchase substitute teacher service time was denied unanimously. The board also approved a $1.47M warrant and various administrative items.

• Approved liquidation of up to $400,000 for October warrant (5-0)
• Denied Robin Horton's request to purchase substitute teacher service time (0-5)
• Approved change of Kevin Douglas's retirement effective date to 9/15/2021 (5-0)
• Approved superannuation retirements for O'Brien, Oliveira, Phinney (5-0, amended)
• Approved 25 new employees into membership (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $56,352.57 to Weymouth Retirement Board (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #9 totaling $1,472,442.92 (5-0)
• Approved $2,990 for two desktop computers (5-0)

Planning Board

This meeting agenda contains only digital access links and instructions for obtaining meeting materials after the fact. No substantive items, such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings, are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Attleboro Planning Board voted on several requests from Viridian Development for the Viridian Meadows subdivisions, denying requests to keep a 5-foot sidewalk and remove a berm section, while approving relocation of street trees, a 3:1 slope instead of a retaining wall, and a fire alarm box waiver with a $8,500 fee. The board also approved time extensions for site plan reviews at 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street, and elected new officers.

• Denied request to keep 5-foot sidewalk; required 7-foot bus stop (unanimous)
• Denied request to eliminate berm section; required full Cape Cod berm (unanimous)
• Approved relocating declined street trees elsewhere in subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved 3:1 slope in lieu of 4-foot retaining wall (unanimous)
• Approved fire alarm box waiver for $8,500 fee (unanimous)
• Denied crushed stone access path; required Turfstone Grid Pavers (unanimous)
• Approved fire alarm box waiver for Stone Haven subdivision (unanimous)
• Elected Jason Gittle as chairman, Shannon Bénay as vice chairwoman (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to hear appeals, though the agenda lists no specific cases or details. The agenda is mostly procedural, with digital access links and instructions for obtaining records after the meeting.

• No specific agenda items listed
• Meeting access via digital links
• Records available by email or in person

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit for a home-based window-tinting business at 62 Homestead Lane, approved two extension requests, and accepted compliance certifications for 1 Wall Street. Three separate marijuana business applications (at 100 County Street, 1 Turner Street, and 30 Franklin McKay Road) were all continued to future hearings pending additional information. The board also rescheduled several upcoming meetings.

• Granted special permit for window-tinting business at 62 Homestead Lane (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Oct 30, 2021 for Case #5553, 211 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Oct 30, 2021 for Case #5556, 220 O'Neil Boulevard (unanimous)
• Accepted compliance certifications for 1 Wall Street, Case #5457 (unanimous)
• Continued marijuana cultivation hearing for 100 County Street, Case #5561
• Continued marijuana cultivation/manufacturing hearing for 1 Turner Street, Case #5564
• Continued marijuana cultivation/manufacturing/MMTC hearing for 30 Franklin McKay Road, Case #5565
• Canceled Oct 14 and Nov 4 meetings; rescheduled to Oct 21, Oct 28, and Nov 10 (unanimous)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a regular meeting with several continued public hearings on utility poles for solar farms, wetland protection amendments, and a street acceptance, all postponed to future dates. The council will also consider various committee items including fund transfers, appointments, and ordinance changes.

• Continued public hearing for National Grid/Verizon pole on Peckham Street for solar farm (to 10-5-21)
• Continued public hearing for National Grid/Verizon pole on Richardson Avenue for solar farm (to 10-5-21)
• Transfer $18,150 from City Reserve to Capital Fund for Public Safety Network
• Transfer $33,706 from City Reserve for Library New Computer Equipment
• Public hearing on October 5, 2021 for $6,200,000 loan for school energy efficiency improvements

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved an emergency measure transferring $69,200 for the Fire Department roof replacement project, along with numerous other fund transfers and routine approvals. All votes were unanimous (11-0). The council also scheduled a public hearing for October 19, 2021, on tax classification for FY2022.

• Approved $69,200 emergency transfer for Fire Department roof project (11-0)
• Approved $24,187.76 transfer for FY21 North Attleboro Sewer invoice (11-0)
• Approved $32,187.78 for six solar radar signs and one crosswalk sign (11-0)
• Approved $3,725 for new copier for Clerk's Office (11-0)
• Approved $7,500 for library wall repair (11-0)
• Approved $10,968.32 for previous year school bills (11-0)
• Approved $18,150 for public safety network design (11-0)
• Approved $33,706 for library server replacement (11-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider a $6.2 million loan for energy efficiency upgrades at eight schools, along with several fund transfers for fire station roofs, a new vehicle, and other items. Public hearings are scheduled for utility poles and a continued hearing on wetland ordinance changes. The agenda also includes appointments, a flag replacement transfer, and a potential license revocation.

• $6,200,000 loan for energy efficiency improvements at eight schools
• Transfer $47,000 for fire station roof design and construction
• Transfer $51,138.11 for a new Ford Explorer Hybrid for building inspection
• Public hearings for utility poles on Commerce Way, Peckham Street, and Richardson Avenue
• Continued public hearing on Wetlands Protection Ordinance amendments

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will consider requests from Young's Caterers Inc. for one-day licenses to serve wine and malt beverages at Bishop Feehan for a reunion and a president's welcome dinner. The board will also take up a change of ownership interest for Attleboro Wine & Spirits, approve prior meeting minutes, and set the next meeting date.

• One-day license for Sept 18, 2021, 5-10 pm, reunion at Bishop Feehan, 70 Holcott Drive
• One-day license for Sept 23, 2021, 5-10 pm, president's welcome dinner at Bishop Feehan
• Attleboro Wine & Spirits, 74 Park St, change of ownership interest, LLC manager and store manager
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for September 29, 2021

The Attleboro Licensing Board unanimously approved two one-day licenses for Young's Caterers Inc. to serve wine and malt beverages at Bishop Feehan, 70 Holcott Drive: September 18, 2021 (5-10 pm, reunion) and September 23, 2021 (5-10 pm, president's welcome dinner). The board also approved the minutes from August 25, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm, with the next meeting scheduled for September 29, 2021.

• Approved one-day license for Young's Caterers Inc. on Sept 18, 2021 (5-10 pm) for reunion at Bishop Feehan (unanimous)
• Approved one-day license for Young's Caterers Inc. on Sept 23, 2021 (5-10 pm) for president's welcome dinner at Bishop Feehan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2021 (unanimous)

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding a special virtual meeting to review action items from previous meetings, including debriefs on a housing forum, donation drive, and body camera policy recommendations. New business includes discussing closed captioning on broadcasts of school committee and city council meetings, and an update on the Neighbors in Dialogue program. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review action items from previous meeting minutes
• Debrief on housing forum, donation drive, and body camera policy recommendations
• Discuss closed captioning on DoubleACS broadcasts of school committee and city council meetings
• Update on Neighbors in Dialogue program
• Plan for Afghan Refugee Donation Drive and Human Rights Day 2022

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved the minutes from its August 18 and August 30 meetings. Members discussed a complaint from Section 8 housing residents about rent increases, planned to follow up on housing needs assessments and rental relief, and discussed accessibility issues for hard-of-hearing residents. They also planned an Afghan refugee donation drive, including a vote to have Stephanie contact Bay Coast Bank about a U-Haul donation.

• Approved minutes from 8/18/2021 and 8/30/2021 meetings (5-0)
• Voted to have Stephanie contact Bay Coast Bank about a U-Haul donation (5-0)
• Assigned Barbara to call Paul Dumouchel from AHA about Section 8 benefits process
• Assigned Stephanie to email Mayor Heroux about housing needs assessment and rental relief
• Assigned Mary to ask if the city uses a vendor for accessibility
• Assigned Stephanie to add a database for accessibility complaints
• Assigned Steve to contact U-Haul to reserve one for the donation drive
• Assigned Mary to make a graphic for the MCAD 'Know Your Rights' event

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is holding new and continued public hearings on wetland protection (NOI/LWPA) and stormwater management (SWMP) permits for several properties, including a solar project by Pacifico Energy. It will also review enforcement orders for multiple properties and correspondence about a wetlands delineation. The agenda includes routine business like a river cleanup and a $5,200 sign contract.

• New hearing: NOI & LWPA for Stephanie Hurd at 39 Brownell Street
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy solar project at 103 Richardson Avenue (NOI, LWPA, SWMP)
• Continued hearings: Gallant Development at 96 Thatcher Street; Ross Forbes at 41 Summer Street
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice, Ward, Colvin, Lamb, Homestead, Clifton streets and Lanthier Way
• Sign contract: $5,200 to Signarama for Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct annual performance reviews of its 13 investment managers, scheduled in 20-minute slots from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The board will also hold an executive session under Open Meeting Law to discuss personnel or medical information exempt from public records.

• Annual manager reviews for PRIT, Van Eck, Copeland, SSgA, Fidelity, Frontier, Hancock, Peregrine, BTG, Rhumbline, Intercontinental, Amalgamated, and Invesco
• Executive session under purpose 7 of Open Meeting Law for personnel/medical file exemption

The Attleboro Retirement Board met virtually on September 15, 2021, to conduct annual manager reviews. Seth Lynn of Dahab Associates assisted the Board, and each investment manager gave a 20-minute presentation on the performance of the Attleboro Retirement System's investments with their firm. Thirteen firms provided updates, including PRIT PE, Van Eck, Copeland Capital, State Street, Fidelity, Frontier, Hancock, Peregrine, BTG Pactual, Rhumbline, Intercontinental, Amalgamated Bank, and Invesco. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.

• Held annual manager reviews with 13 investment firms presenting performance updates
• No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with several public hearings, including a request to waive the alcohol ordinance for a Friends of Capron Park Zoo event, a proposal to lay out part of Nichol Avenue as a public way, and continued hearings on utility poles for future solar farms. The council will also consider various committee items, including fund transfers, appointments, and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing to waive Section 11-15.1 for alcohol at Friends of Capron Park Zoo event on October 2, 2021
• Public hearing to lay out 486.50 feet of Nichol Avenue as a public way
• Continued hearings on National Grid/Verizon utility poles on Peckham Street and Richardson Avenue for solar farms
• Transfer $4,660.75 from City Reserve to Police for recruit medical exams
• Transfer $33,706.00 from City Reserve to Library for new computer equipment

Planning Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It provides digital access links and instructions for obtaining records after the meeting, but lists no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Attleboro Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the Municipal Council approve a petition by Vela, Inc. to rezone property at 829 Newport Avenue from 'Single Residence-A' to 'General Business'. The Board also approved a $6.2 million loan order for school energy efficiency improvements, denied a final release of funds for the Dale Court Extension subdivision, and granted an extension to July 30, 2022 for the Edward Sr Estates subdivision. Public hearings were held for site plan reviews at 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street, with the latter continued for further revisions.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business (unanimous).
• Approved $6,200,000 loan order for school energy efficiency improvements as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous).
• Denied final release of funds for Dale Court Extension subdivision (unanimous).
• Approved partial release of $35,453.05 for Brigham Hill Estates (Jim Lewis abstained).
• Approved partial release of $82,987.26 for Brigham Hill Estates, Phase II (Jim Lewis abstained).
• Approved $12,000 sidewalk fee and $559,932.90 bond for Stone Field Estates III (unanimous).
• Granted extension to July 30, 2022 for Edward Sr Estates subdivision (unanimous).
• Approved amended site plan for 68 Washington Street without a new public hearing (unanimous).

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only content is a note about digital access links being removed after the meeting and instructions for requesting access afterward.

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals approved special permits and variances for two multi-family housing developments: a 38-unit project at 1400 County Street and a 32-unit cluster at 0 Pond Street, both with conditions. The board also granted variances for a buildable lot at 0 Brown Street and an addition at 185 Thurber Avenue, while denying a variance for a lot subdivision at 298 Oak Hill Avenue. Several other applications were continued or withdrawn.

• Granted special permit and driveway width variance for 38-unit multi-family development at 1400 County Street (5-0)
• Granted special permit, earth removal permit, and variances for 32-unit cluster development at 0 Pond Street (5-0)
• Granted variances for buildable lot at 0 Brown Street (5-0)
• Granted variance and dismissed special permit for addition at 185 Thurber Avenue (5-0)
• Denied variance to subdivide lot at 298 Oak Hill Avenue (0-5)
• Upheld Building Commissioner's denial of second-hand auto sales at 71 County Street (5-0)
• Continued hearings for cases #5567, #5553, and #5556
• Withdrawn without prejudice: floodplain special permit at 96 Thacher Street

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority held its September 9, 2021 meeting via Zoom, electing officers and reviewing routine reports. Members discussed project updates, including a parking structure study with three possible locations near the train station, and noted that a dental office will occupy the commercial space at 1 Wall Street instead of a restaurant or retail tenant.

• Elected Richard Correia Sr. as Chair, Benton Keene III as Vice Chair, Jacqueline Romaniecki as Treasurer, Rose Larson as Acting Secretary
• Current checking account balance $388,915.14; Transit Account balance $1,303,600.00
• Parking garage study proposes 3 locations on MBTA/ARA property, up to 1,300 spaces
• 1 Wall Street commercial space to become dental office instead of restaurant/retail
• Mass Dev $500,000 grant closed out, to be repaid upon property sale

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on utility poles for solar projects and a continued hearing on wetland ordinance changes. It will also consider a $6.2 million loan for energy efficiency upgrades at eight schools, several fund transfers for fire station roofs, flags, a vehicle, and other items, plus appointments and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearings on National Grid/Verizon poles for solar arrays on Commerce Way, Peckham Street, and Richardson Avenue
• Continued public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection
• Request to transfer $47,000 for design/construction of roofs at Briggs Corner and Union Street fire stations
• Loan order of $6,200,000 for energy efficiency improvements at Brennan, Coelho, Wamsutta, Hyman Fine, Hill Roberts, Studley, Thacher, and Willett schools
• Transfer of $51,138.11 to purchase a 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid for Protective Inspections

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with three public hearings on National Grid and Verizon utility pole installations to serve solar arrays, plus a continued hearing on proposed amendments to the local wetlands protection ordinance. The agenda also includes numerous items under committee reports, such as traffic requests, budget matters, and zoning issues, many of which are carried over from prior meetings.

• Public hearings on utility poles for solar service on Commerce Way, Peckham Street, and Richardson Avenue
• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Local Wetland Protection amendments
• Public hearing scheduled for October 5 on $6,200,000 loan for school energy efficiency improvements
• Public hearing scheduled for September 14 on Nichol Avenue street acceptance
• Petition from Bourne Avenue residents for permanent speed humps

The Attleboro Municipal Council held public hearings on wetland ordinance amendments and National Grid/Verizon pole installations, continuing the wetland and two pole hearings to October 5, 2021, while closing one pole hearing. The council also received and referred multiple mayoral communications, including requests for fund transfers, street acceptances, and new positions, but took no final votes on these items.

• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 wetland amendments to October 5, 2021
• Closed public hearing for National Grid/Verizon pole on Commerce Way
• Continued public hearing for pole on Peckham Street to October 5, 2021
• Continued public hearing for pole on Richardson Avenue to October 5, 2021
• Referred Morin's Inc. sidewalk and alcohol license applications to License Committee
• Referred wetland-related communications to Ordinances Committee

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings and continued hearings on notices of intent, stormwater management permits, and other wetland-related applications for properties across the city. It will also consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and miscellaneous business including a sign contract and fee schedule updates.

• New hearings: RDA for Jill Ann Fitzgerald at 187 Richie Road; NOI/LWPA for Charles Pinder at 80 Orchard Lane; NOI/LWPA and SWMP for Robert J. Meisterman at 0 Mendon Road
• Continued hearings: NOI/LWPA and SWMP for Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue; NOI/LWPA for Gallant Development at 96 Thatcher Street; NOI/LWPA and SWMP for Ross Forbes/Forty-One/9 LLC at 41 Summer Street
• Certificates of compliance: Michael and Cherish Doyle at 54 Laura Drive; City of Attleboro DPW at 27 Pond Street North; Woodlark Development Corp. on Pleasant Street
• Enforcement orders: SSRE-Attleboro LLC at 0 Ward Street/0 North Avenue; John Case on Colvin Street; Attleboro DPW at 101 Lamb Street; Ryan McCaffrey at 77 Homestead Lane; Theresa Duhamel at 301 Clifton Street
• Miscellaneous: staff selected Signarama's $5,200 quotation for Holden Street Conservation Area sign; fee schedule updates being drafted

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to address a lengthy agenda, with most substantive items scheduled for public hearings on September 7, 2021. Key actions include a $6.2 million loan order for school energy improvements, multiple fund transfers, and several public hearings on utility pole installations for solar projects. The agenda also includes numerous older items that may be discussed, ranging from traffic changes to ordinance amendments.

• Loan order for $6,200,000 to fund energy efficiency improvements to city school buildings
• Public hearings on National Grid and Verizon pole installations for solar arrays at New England Sports Village, 179 Peckham St, and Richardson Ave
• Transfer $51,138.11 from city reserve to purchase a 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid
• Transfer $47,000 for fire department roof repairs
• Rezoning petition for 829 Newport Ave from single residence A to General Business

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting to discuss routine retirement system business, including an investment update, correspondence, retirements, new member enrollments, and monthly expenses. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel and medical files as permitted by law.

• 2Q2021 Quarterly Performance Report and Invesco Amendment
• Retirements: Theresa Allen (School), Sheila Casadonte (School), Edward Guillette (Fire), Carol Waite (Library)
• PERAC Memo #24/2021 and Donna Salvas 4(1)(c) request
• Follow up on July Warrant and procedures for replacement checks
• Executive session for personnel/medical files under G.L. c. 4, s.7(26)(c)

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved amendments to the Invesco Limited Partnership Agreement, authorized the chair to sign the amendment, and approved several retirement and membership actions. The board also approved Warrant #8 totaling $1,370,584.67 and established procedures for replacing lost checks and notifying the board of deceased members. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Invesco LPA amendments (4-0, Tondreau absent)
• Authorized Deborah Gould to sign Invesco LPA amendment (5-0)
• Approved 12 days creditable service for Donna Salvas (5-0)
• Granted superannuation retirement to 4 members (5-0)
• Accepted 4 new employees into membership (5-0)
• Recorded 4 Notices of Injury (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $3,507.70 to North Attleboro Retirement System (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #8 totaling $1,370,584.67 (5-0)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will consider a change of officers for Uno Chicago Grill's all-alcohol license, several one-day licenses for fundraising events, and a new Common Victualer License for Cedars Mediterranean Deli. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Change of officers for Uno Chicago Grill, 221 Washington Street (Common Victualer All Alcohol License)
• One-day licenses for Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street: Oct 29 costume party, Nov 5 live art demo (7-9 pm each)
• One-day license for Attleboro Norton YMCA, 63 North Main Street: Sept 10 Rooftop Party fundraiser (5:30-10 pm)
• One-day license for Friends of Capron Park Zoo: Oct 2 'Night at the Zoo' at 201 County Street (6-10 pm, rain date Oct 16)
• New Common Victualer License for Gabriel Mnajyaji d/b/a Cedars Mediterranian Deli, 106 Washington Street

The Attleboro Licensing Board unanimously approved a change of officers for Uno Chicago Grill's all-alcohol license, one-day wine/malt beverage licenses for the Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro Norton YMCA, and Friends of Capron Park Zoo, and a new Common Victualer License for Cedars Mediterranean Deli. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and discussed future regulatory updates.

• Approved change of officers for Uno Chicago Grill's Common Victualer All Alcohol License (unanimous)
• Approved one-day licenses for Attleboro Arts Museum events on Oct 29 and Nov 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day license for Attleboro Norton YMCA Rooftop Party on Sep 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day license for Friends of Capron Park Zoo 'Night at the Zoo' on Oct 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualer License for Cedars Mediterranean Deli (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 29 and August 4, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings and continued hearings on multiple projects, including solar, residential, and commercial developments, plus enforcement orders. The agenda also includes routine administrative items like a sign purchase and fee schedule updates. No pending business, certificates of compliance, or appeals are listed.

• New hearings: ANRAD for Grinnell Development (Linden Street) and NOI/LWPA for Robert Gill (0 Park Street)
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy solar (103 Richardson Avenue), Stephen Yellin (0 Pond Street), Gallant Development (96 Thatcher Street), W.B. Construction (1400 County Street), Ross Forbes (41 Summer Street), Mark Rioux (4 Stead Avenue), Route 9 Realty (211 Pleasant Street)
• Enforcement orders for John Martins (Rice Street), SSRE-Attleboro (0 Ward Street/0 North Avenue), John Case (Colvin Street), Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb Street), Ryan McCaffrey (77 Homestead Lane), Theresa Duhamel (301 Clifton Street)
• Staff selected Signarama's $5,200 quotation for new Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Fee schedule update and stormwater training proposal tabled

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding its regular monthly meeting, open to the public via Zoom. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, updates on housing forums and a joint event with MCAD, and new business on body camera policy recommendations. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and planning for future events.

• Update on Housing Forums: rental and mortgage relief program, credit workshop
• ACoD joint event with MCAD: Know Your Rights Against Discrimination, October 13, 2021
• Annual Report 2021 update
• ACHR 2021 Bylaws update
• Body camera policy recommendations (new business)

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights voted unanimously to form a group to compile body camera policy recommendations for Mayor Heroux. The council also approved the July 21 meeting minutes and discussed housing relief, a credit workshop, and a Know Your Rights training event.

• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved creating a group to compile body camera policy recommendations for Mayor Heroux (6-0)
• Discussed $500k rental/mortgage relief program announced by Mayor Heroux on Aug 9
• Scheduled Know Your Rights training with Commission on Disabilities for Oct 13, 2021
• Planned Human Rights Day event for Dec 10, 2021
• Discussed annual report to be sent to Mayor Heroux and City Council

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on a petition by Vela, Inc. to rezone 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business. The board will also review several subdivision and site plan applications, including the Stone Field Estates III definitive subdivision plan and major site plan reviews for 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street. Additionally, the board will consider multiple performance bond releases for various subdivisions, with recommended amounts ranging from $84,088.29 to $349,187.79.

• Rezoning petition for 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business
• Stone Field Estates III definitive subdivision plan (One Thirty One Pleasant St, LLC)
• Major site plan reviews for 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street
• Performance bond releases: Stone Field Estates II ($84,088.29), Colman Estates ($100,119.79), Cooper Farm ($349,187.79)
• Request for recusal of board member Sean McNamara from Stone Field Estates matters

The Attleboro Planning Board approved the 20-lot definitive subdivision plan for Stone Field Estates III at 553 Oak Hill Avenue, with several waivers granted for road width, sidewalks, and utilities. The board also approved four Form A lot-line plans, granted final and partial bond releases for three subdivisions, and continued hearings on two major site plan reviews.

• Approved 20-lot Stone Field Estates III subdivision at 553 Oak Hill Avenue (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Form A plan for 0, 11, 15, 37, 49 Union Street and 67 Park Street (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for 107 & 115 Colts Way (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for Morse Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for Clifton Street (unanimous)
• Granted final bond release of $100,119.79 for Colman Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted partial bond release of $84,088.29 for Stone Field Estates II (unanimous)
• Granted final bond release of $349,187.79 for Cooper Farm subdivision (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is holding a joint public hearing on a petition by Vela, Inc. to rezone 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business. The hearing is being held open, and the board will consider the proposal at this meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on a rezoning petition for 829 Newport Avenue, and a continued hearing on proposed Wetland Protection ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes numerous traffic, parking, and ordinance items, many carried over from prior months, plus new business on a 9/11 commemoration resolution and abolishing the winter snow ban.

• Public hearing on Vela, Inc. rezoning petition for 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business
• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Local Wetland Protection amendments
• Request for stop sign on Extension Street at Mossberg Drive and extended no-parking zone on Mossberg Drive
• Request to waive sign permitting fees as match for TDI Grant
• Resolution to commemorate 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning petition for 829 Newport Avenue, proposing a change from Single Residence-A to General Business. The council will also consider several fund transfers for firefighter uniforms, recreation vehicles, and park improvements, as well as accept various donations and declare surplus items.

• Public hearing on rezoning 829 Newport Ave from Single Residence-A to General Business
• Transfer $26,000 for firefighter uniforms and medical exams
• Transfer $42,709.20 for new Ford F350 pickup with snow plow
• Transfer $25,340 for Conley Playground basketball court replacement
• Accept $8,000 sculpture donation for Capron Park Zoo

The Attleboro Municipal Council voted 8-0 to approve a $6.2 million loan order for energy efficiency upgrades at eight school buildings, and also voted 8-0 to move the Ward 5 polling place to LaSalette Shrine. The council continued the public hearing on the Wetlands Protection Ordinance amendments to September 7, 2021, and referred multiple appointments and fund transfers to committees for further review.

• Approved $6.2M loan order for school energy improvements (8-0)
• Approved Ward 5 polling place change to LaSalette Shrine (8-0)
• Continued Wetlands Protection Ordinance hearing to September 7, 2021
• Referred Heather Rockwood appointment to Cultural Council to Personnel Committee
• Referred Juliet Teixeira appointment to Council on Aging to Personnel Committee
• Referred $10,500 water ERP fund transfer to Public Works Committee
• Referred $8,020 veterans flag replacement fund transfer to Personnel Committee
• Referred $47,000 fire station roof fund transfer to Capital Improvements Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on eight new applications for variances and special permits, including cases at 0 Brown Street, 220 O'Neil Boulevard, and 1400 County Street. The board will also continue previously opened hearings and consider pending applications, correspondence, and appeals. Several items involve site plan revisions and comments from city departments.

• Alpha Real Estate Lending, LLC — 0 Brown Street (Variance, Case #5555)
• 220 ONEILL, LLC — 220 O'Neil Boulevard (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5556)
• W.B. Construction & Development, Inc. — 1400 County Street (Variance, Case #5521)
• Cease and desist letter for 71 County Street (Case #5554)
• Proposed amendments to special permit for Leonard J. Irving Center, Inc. (Case #5482)

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals approved several special permits and variances, including a bubble tea shop at 1 Park Street with no off-street parking, a sunroom at 39 Hitchcock Lane, a psychotherapy home occupation at 22 Meadowsweet Trail, and a piano teaching home occupation at 10 Bridget Way. The Board also approved drive-thru windows and parking reductions at 68 Washington Street, and granted a six-month extension for variances at 19 Raymond Drive. Multiple public hearings were continued to September 9, 2021, including cases for a marijuana retail business, a floodplain dwelling, and a Taco Bell drive-thru.

• Approved special permit for bubble tea shop at 1 Park Street, eliminating off-street parking requirement (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 12'x15' sunroom at 39 Hitchcock Lane, reducing side yard setback from 15' to 7' (unanimous)
• Approved special permit renewal for psychotherapy practice at 22 Meadowsweet Trail (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for piano lessons at 10 Bridget Way (unanimous)
• Approved special permits for two drive-thru windows and parking reductions at 68 Washington Street (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for chlorine storage at 54 Venus Way (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for cut flower farm stand at 367 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Granted six-month extension for variances at 19 Raymond Drive (unanimous)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is considering a request from Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery for a Special Farmer Winery License to sell wine at the Attleboro Farmers' Market, located at 201 County Street, on Saturdays from August 14 through October 30, 2021. The agenda also includes a general item for any other business that may legally come before the board.

• Special Farmer Winery License request for Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
• Wine sales at Attleboro Farmers' Market, 201 County Street
• Sales period: August 14 to October 30, 2021, Saturdays only

The Attleboro Licensing Board approved a Special Farmer Winery License for Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery to sell wine at the Attleboro Farmers' Market on Saturdays from August 14 through October 30, 2021. The board also approved a common victualer license for Kimochi LLC at 1 Park Street. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Special Farmer Winery License for Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery (unanimous)
• Approved common victualer license for Kimochi LLC, 1 Park Street (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board's Subdivision Committee is meeting to review a definitive subdivision plan submitted by One Thirty One Pleasant St, LLC for the Stone Field Estates II project. The agenda lists a deadline of August 31, 2021, but no other items are scheduled.

• Review of Stone Field Estates II definitive subdivision plan by One Thirty One Pleasant St, LLC
• Deadline for subdivision action set for August 31, 2021

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to handle routine pension business: investment updates, retirements, new member enrollments, expenses, and correspondence. The board will also discuss administrative items including changes to the Open Meeting Law, a GASB 68 engagement letter, a draft cybersecurity policy, and hybrid meeting capability. An executive session is planned to discuss personnel and medical files under the Public Records Law exemption.

• Retirements: Theresa Allen and Sharon Guertin (School Department)
• Engagement letter for GASB 68 report
• Draft cybersecurity policy
• Update on PTG conversion
• Approval of meeting minutes (May & June 2021)

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved a superannuation retirement for Theresa Allen effective 6/30/2021, with her years of service to be revisited and payment withheld until August 31, after an earlier motion failed. The board also approved a retirement for Sharon Guertin, adopted remote participation rules, and passed several administrative items including payroll, transfers, and refunds.

• Adopted 940 CMR 29.10 remote participation policy (5-0)
• Approved Sharon Guertin purchase of 10 months 17 days creditable service (5-0)
• Approved policy: no retiree on payroll warrant until board approval (5-0)
• Denied Theresa Allen superannuation retirement effective 6/30/2021 (1-4)
• Approved Theresa Allen superannuation retirement with service review and payment delayed to Aug 31 (4-1)
• Approved Sharon Guertin superannuation retirement effective 8/10/2021 (5-0)
• Approved five new members into retirement system (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #7 as amended, removing Theresa Allen, totaling $1,591,767.08 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is holding new public hearings on 10 requests for determinations of applicability (RDAs), an ANRAD, and a stormwater management permit (SWMP), plus continued hearings on notices of intent and stormwater permits. It will also consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, correspondence, and miscellaneous business including a $5,200 sign contract.

• RDA hearings for Grinnell Development at 993, 1003, 1013 County Street and Solaris Homes at 700 Pleasant Street
• RDA hearing for Rust-Oleum at 113 Olive Street
• Continued NOI/LWPA hearings for Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue and Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street
• Certificates of compliance for 242 Newport Avenue, 16 Fairfield Avenue, 21 Ashden Court, 58 Semple Village Road
• Selected Signarama quotation of $5,200 for Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approved several invoices for landfill cleanup and administrative costs, and discussed ongoing projects including the MBTA land swap and remediation work. The meeting was largely routine, with no new business or public comments.

• Approved ES&M invoices totaling $9,520.75 for Commercial Landfill cleanup, to be submitted to MassDevelopment
• Approved ES&M invoice #36800 for $2,644.25 for Municipal Landfill cleanup
• Approved Attleboro Retirement System invoice for $2,568.00
• Approved MA DEP compliance fee of $980.00
• Discussed MBTA land swap evolving into tri-party MOA with future developer

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved a joint presentation with the Commission on Disabilities on MCAD's Know Your Rights Against Discrimination. They also approved the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes. The council discussed housing concerns, including a city housing needs assessment and a 5-year waitlist for low-income housing, and noted the stalled rent control legislation for mobile home parks.

• Approved the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved holding a joint presentation with the Commission on Disabilities on MCAD: Know Your Rights Against Discrimination.
• Discussed housing concerns with Mayor Heroux, including a planned housing needs assessment and an advisory group on homelessness.
• Noted the city's top housing concerns are homelessness and overdevelopment.
• Discussed the sale of Sandcastle mobile home park and the stalled rent control legislation.
• Agreed to plan a credit workshop, potentially at City Hall.
• Assigned action items: Laurie to find term dates, Stephanie to send annual report, Barbara to contact Juliet Teixiera about bylaws.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will vote on several appropriations and transfers, including funds for new solar-powered crosswalk beacons and speed radars, a rezoning petition, and a building permit fee waiver. The agenda also includes routine items such as grant acceptances, debt rescissions, and a license approval.

• $41,295.96 for 7 solar-powered crosswalk beacons at 5 locations
• $16,963.21 for 4 solar-powered speed radars on Oakhill, Robinson, Lindsey, Locust
• Rezoning petition for 829 Newport Avenue (Vela, Inc.)
• Waive building permit fee for 37 Union Street development
• Rescind $1,360,196 in unissued debt for various projects

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved minutes from six prior meetings. Public hearings were held on proposed amendments to Chapter 10 of the Revised Ordinances, including adding a 'Don't Block the Box' section and replacing the limited parking section for commercial vehicles and trailers. The council also held hearings on fee waivers for a domestic violence shelter and downtown sign permits, and continued a hearing on building permit fees for 37 Union Street. All items from the Mayor's communication were referred to committees.

• Approved minutes from May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15, and June 17, 2021 (9-0).
• Closed public hearing on adding Section 10-4.19, Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections.
• Closed public hearing on replacing Section 10-5.13, Limited (Parking) for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers.
• Closed public hearing on waiving permit fees for a new domestic violence shelter.
• Continued public hearing on waiving building permit fees for 37 Union Street to July 22, 2021.
• Closed public hearing on waiving sign permitting fees for downtown businesses.
• Referred all 25 items from the Mayor's communication to various committees.
• Referred all Clerk's communications to committees or noted as FYI.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with several public hearings on proposed ordinance changes, including new traffic rules, parking restrictions, and fee waivers for a domestic violence shelter and a development at 37 Union Street. The council will also discuss various transportation, budget, and zoning items.

• Public hearing on adding Section 10-4.19, Obstructing Traffic and Don't Block the Box Intersections
• Public hearing on replacing Section 10-5.13, Limited Parking for Commercial Vehicles and Trailers
• Public hearing on waiving permit fees for a new domestic violence shelter
• Public hearing on waiving building permit fees for 37 Union Street development
• Public hearing on waiving sign permitting fees for downtown businesses under Mass Development grant

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on eight projects, including residential developments and a stormwater management plan, and continue hearings on several others. The commission will also address enforcement orders, certificates of compliance, and correspondence. Miscellaneous business includes a $5,200 sign contract and updates to the fee schedule.

• New public hearings for RDA projects at 39 Hitchcock Lane, 1013/993/1003 County Street, and 700 Pleasant Street
• New public hearing for SWMP at 211 Pleasant Street
• Continued hearings for Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue and Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street
• Enforcement orders for six properties, including 0 Ward Street and 101 Lamb Street
• Staff selected Signarama's $5,200.00 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Planning Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. It provides digital access links and instructions for obtaining materials after the meeting.

The Planning Board approved the 49-lot Pike Estates definitive subdivision at 419 & 439 Pike Avenue, granting several waivers including for underground utilities, shorter curb radii, a dead-end street with 49 lots, reduced pavement width, one-sided sidewalks, and open space in two parcels. The board also granted continuances for the Stone Field Estates III, 41 Summer Street, and 211 Pleasant Street (Taco Bell) applications, and denied a final release for Stone Field Estates II pending further stormwater review.

• Approved 49-lot Pike Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted waiver for underground utilities in lieu of aboveground
• Granted waiver for curb radii shorter than 37 feet at intersections
• Granted waiver allowing 49 lots on a dead-end street (max 20 normally)
• Granted waiver for 28-foot pavement width on Paisley Way
• Granted waiver for sidewalks on one side only
• Denied final release of $141,075.89 for Stone Field Estates II (unanimous opposition)
• Granted continuance to Aug 31 for Stone Field Estates III; to Sept 30 for 41 Summer St and 211 Pleasant St

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold new public hearings on six applications, including special permits, a variance, and an appeal, with deadlines ranging from September to May 2024. It will also continue previously opened hearings, including a special permit for 1400 County Street, and review correspondence and pending appeals. The agenda includes no pending applications and is largely procedural, with staff reports to be emailed.

• New hearing: Interplex Etch Logic, 54 Venus Way, Special Permit (Case #5550)
• New hearing: Route 9 Realty, LLC, 211 Pleasant Street, Special Permit & Variance (Case #5553)
• New hearing: Matt Borgellas, 71 County Street, Appeal (Case #5554)
• Continued hearing: W.B. Construction & Development, Inc., 1400 County Street, Special Permit (Case #5521)
• Correspondence: Notice of Violation to Thomas Stewart, 200 Whalen Drive, illegal garage occupancy

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals granted an extension of time to September 19, 2022, for a special permit issued to Briarleaf, LLC for a marijuana business at 527 Pleasant Street. The board also continued several public hearings, including for a proposed Taco Bell with a drive-thru at 211 Pleasant Street, and granted an extension for a 38-unit housing development at 1400 County Street.

• Granted extension of time to September 19, 2022, for Briarleaf, LLC's special permit for a marijuana business at 527 Pleasant Street.
• Continued public hearing for Case #5552 (variance for porch at 138 Berwick Road) pending additional site plan details.
• Continued public hearing for Case #5554 (appeal for second-hand auto sales at 71 County Street) as applicant did not attend.
• Continued public hearing for Case #5553 (special permit and variance for Taco Bell drive-thru at 211 Pleasant Street).
• Continued public hearing for Case #5549 (farm stand special permit at 367 South Main Street) after applicant revised request to home occupation.
• Continued public hearing for Case #5521 (38-unit multi-family development at 1400 County Street) to August 31, 2021.
• Continued public hearing for Case #5548 (drive-thru windows and parking reductions at 68 Washington Street) with direction to advertise the parking relief.
• Granted extension of time to July 31, 2021, for Case #5533 (32-unit cluster development at 0 Pond Street).

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority voted unanimously to approve the sale of the property at 35 Extension Street, as required by a deed restriction. The meeting was held via Zoom and included a roll call vote on the sale approval.

• Approved sale of 35 Extension Street, Attleboro, MA
• Sale approval required by Restriction No. 11 of ARA Deed recorded Feb 19, 1974 (Book 1653, Page 861)
• Roll call vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will consider a request from Morin's Diner Inc., doing business as Morin's Grille and Spirits at 16 South Main, to alter its premises to add additional outdoor dining under its Common Victualer All Alcohol License. The board will also approve minutes from May 26 and June 8, 2021, and address any other legal matters.

• Alteration of premises for Morin's Grille and Spirits, 16 South Main, to add outdoor dining
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2021 and June 8, 2021

The Attleboro Licensing Board approved Morin's Diner Inc. d/b/a Morin's Grille and Spirits' request to add three high-top tables on the city sidewalk at 16 South Main Street for outdoor dining under their Common Victualer All Alcohol License, with hours of 10am-8pm Monday through Saturday and 8am-2pm Sunday, and a three-foot ADA clearance. The board also approved the Portuguese American Club's One Day License to serve all alcoholic beverages at 65G Prairie Avenue for their annual three-day barbecue on July 30-August 1, 2021. Both motions passed unanimously. The board approved the minutes from May 26, 2021 and June 8, 2021.

• Approved Morin's Diner Inc. d/b/a Morin's Grille and Spirits alteration of premises to add outdoor dining at 16 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Portuguese American Club One Day License for all alcoholic beverages at 65G Prairie Avenue for July 30-August 1, 2021 barbecue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2021 and June 8, 2021 (2-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 18 (Local Wetland Protection) and will discuss numerous traffic, ordinance, and financial items. The agenda includes requests for a stop sign, parking restrictions, and amendments to traffic and commercial vehicle ordinances. It also covers budget appropriations, fee waivers, and various other administrative matters.

• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Wetland Protection amendments (continued to Aug 17, 2021)
• Request for official 'Stop' sign on Extension Street at Mossberg Drive
• Appropriate $17,982.90 for water meter supplies from Wastewater Retained Earnings
• Request to waive building fees for proposed domestic violence shelter
• Amend Chapter 10 to add 'Obstructing Traffic' and 'Don't Block Intersections' (public hearing July 20)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to handle routine retirement system business, including investment updates, new member enrollments, and monthly expenses. The board will also act on seven retirements from city departments and discuss several administrative items, including a conversion to PTG, a case review, and a formal policy on digital transmission of sensitive information. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and medical files.

• Retirements: Kevin Douglas (Wastewater), Brian Dubuc (Fire), Erik Guillette (Fire), Steven Johnson (Housing Authority), John Mammoli (Mayor's Staff), John Reed (Wastewater), Bruce Tondreau (Fire)
• Retirement System Investment Update
• Update on Conversion to PTG
• Call Firefighters Case Review
• Formal Policy on Digital Transmission of Sensitive Information

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved allocating $2.5 million to Fidelity and $1.5 million to Van Eck from the annual appropriation, holding the balance in cash. The board also approved six superannuation retirements, three new memberships, 35 notices of injury, and a transfer/refund request. It authorized researching remote public access for meetings and discussed cybersecurity policies.

• Approved $2.5M to Fidelity and $1.5M to Van Eck from annual appropriation, holding balance in cash.
• Granted superannuation retirements to six members, effective dates from June to September 2021.
• Granted superannuation retirement to Bruce Tondreau, effective 8/16/2021 (he abstained).
• Accepted three new employees into membership: Adam Dorris, Margaret Lowe, William Precourt.
• Recorded 34 Notices of Injury and one additional for Scott Charette and one for Bruce Tondreau.
• Approved transfer/refunds: Kim E. Perry ($750.38), Christine Bourgeois ($5,100.44), Emanuel DePina ($3,727.98).
• Approved Warrant #6 totaling $1,324,184.59.
• Authorized Executive Director to research technology for remote public access to meetings.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 18, the Local Wetland Protection ordinance, which has been continued to August 17, 2021. The council will also discuss a range of items including traffic changes, budget appropriations, and various ordinance amendments.

• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Local Wetland Protection amendments (continued to Aug 17, 2021)
• Request for a stop sign on Extension Street at Mossberg Drive and extending no-parking zone on Mossberg Drive
• Appropriate $17,982.90 for Water Meter supplies from Wastewater Retained Earnings
• Transfer $4,500 from Assessor Revaluation to Appraisal Services and appropriate $16,340 from free cash
• Request to waive building fees for a proposed domestic violence shelter

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several subdivision and site plan matters, including public hearings for the Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates subdivisions, and site plan reviews for 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street. The board will also consider performance bond releases for the Cooper Farm and Edward Sr. Estates subdivisions, and correspondence regarding defaults and security for several other subdivisions. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, but several items have upcoming deadlines.

• Public hearings for Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates definitive subdivision plans (deadline 6/30/21)
• Major Site Plan Review applications for 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street
• Partial bond release of $387,903.29 for Cooper Farm subdivision
• Partial bond release of $21,475.48 for Edward Sr. Estates subdivision
• Petition to rezone 829 Newport Avenue from Single Residence-A to General Business

The Attleboro Planning Board held public hearings and a business meeting on June 21, 2021. It granted extensions of time to July 30, 2021 for the Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates subdivisions, and for the Rambler Road extension, which was tabled. The board approved a Form A plan for East Side Plastering, LLC on Falmouth Street, and approved extensions of time to open public hearings for 41 Summer Street and 211 Pleasant Street. It also approved partial releases of funds for the Cooper Farm ($387,903.29) and Edward Sr. Estates ($21,475.48) subdivisions, and voted to hold a joint public hearing with the Municipal Council on August 17, 2021.

• Granted extension of time to July 30, 2021 for Stone Field Estates III (unanimous)
• Granted continuance to July 12, 2021 and extension to July 30, 2021 for Pike Estates (unanimous)
• Granted extension of time to July 30, 2021 for Rambler Road extension; matter tabled (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for East Side Plastering, LLC on Falmouth Street (unanimous)
• Approved extension of time to July 12, 2021 to open public hearing for 41 Summer Street (unanimous)
• Approved extension of time to July 12, 2021 to open public hearing for 211 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved partial release of $387,903.29 for Cooper Farm subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved partial release of $21,475.48 for Edward Sr. Estates subdivision (unanimous)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection. The hearing is continued to August 17, 2021. The agenda also includes numerous items for discussion, such as traffic ordinance changes, budget appropriations, and fee approvals.

• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Local Wetland Protection amendments (continued to Aug 17, 2021)
• Appropriate $834,182.45 from free cash to General Fund to reduce FY2022 tax levy
• Approve solid waste fee of $251.06 per unit, an increase from FY2021
• Approve water fee of $5.10 per 100 cubic feet
• Request to waive building fees for proposed domestic violence shelter

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold nine new public hearings on June 16, 2021, covering projects like solar installations, residential development, and land clearing. It will also continue hearings on several previously discussed projects, including a solar facility and various subdivisions. The commission will consider enforcement orders for multiple properties and discuss administrative items like a new sign and fee schedule updates.

• New public hearings for projects at 39 Semple Village, 4 Stead Avenue, 510 Read Street, 186 Steere Street, 750/700/728 Pleasant Street, 41 Summer Street
• Continued hearings for projects at 103 Richardson Avenue, 0 Pond Street, 96 Thatcher Street, 136 Hackett Avenue, 1400 County Street, 444 Washington Street, Morse Avenue, 0 Newport Ave
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice Street, Ward Street/North Avenue, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, 77 Homestead Lane, and a notice of violation at 301 Clifton Street
• Discussion of a $5,200 quotation from Signarama for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign
• Staff preparing draft fee schedule updates and a Request for Quotations for Holden Street canoe launch renovations

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding its monthly meeting, which includes approving minutes from previous meetings, receiving civil rights and hate crime training from Assistant Attorney General David Ureña, and discussing old and new business. Old business includes debriefing the Pride Flag Raising, planning the Juneteenth celebration, and following up on a housing concerns forum. New business involves reviewing bylaws.

• Guest presentation: Civil Rights/Hate Crime training by Assistant AG David Ureña
• Debrief of Pride Flag Raising
• Juneteenth celebration on 6/19 - confirm materials and volunteers
• Update from special meeting on housing concerns forum held 6/10
• Review of bylaws

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved its May meeting minutes unanimously. Members heard a presentation on civil rights and hate crimes from Assistant AG David Ureña, debriefed the Pride flag raising, and discussed plans for Juneteenth, housing concerns, and the annual report.

• Approved May meeting minutes (4-0)
• Heard presentation on Civil Rights/Hate Crimes by Assistant AG David Ureña
• Discussed ideas for next year's Pride flag raising, including capping speakers at 10
• Confirmed ACHR table for Juneteenth event
• Agreed to finalize annual report and send to Mayor Heroux
• Delayed officer election

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to review a definitive subdivision plan for the proposed Pike Estates development by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC. The agenda lists this as the sole substantive item, with a deadline of June 30, 2021.

• Pike Estates definitive subdivision plan by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC
• Applicants: Robert Herous and Erin Pilling
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding public hearings on proposed FY2022 solid waste and water fees, as well as on utility pole installations by National Grid/Verizon. The council will also consider numerous budget transfers, appropriations, and donations, along with continued discussion on wetland protection ordinance amendments. Several items are routine or procedural, but the fee hearings and budget actions have direct financial impacts on residents.

• Public hearing on solid waste fee of $251.06 for FY2022
• Public hearing on water fee of $5.10 per 100 c.f. for FY2022
• Appropriate $834,182.45 from free cash to reduce FY2022 tax levy
• Appropriate $71,550 for a chipper truck for Parks & Forestry
• Request to waive building fees for proposed domestic violence shelter

The Attleboro Municipal Council held a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, and voted unanimously on several items. They approved the expenditure of $41,295.96 for nine solar-powered crosswalk beacons and $16,963.21 for four speed radars, both funded from the Undesignated Fund Balance. The council also approved multiple transfers, including $12,695.98 for Ousley Field renovations, $10,090.00 for fire headquarters kitchen renovations, and $44,818.98 for police department office setup. All votes were unanimous (11-0) except for one referral to the Ordinance Committee, which passed 10-1.

• Approved $41,295.96 for 9 solar crosswalk beacons at 7 locations (Council on Aging, North Main at Mechanic, Briggs Corner, South Main at Wall, Park at Sturdy).
• Approved $16,963.21 for 4 solar speed radars on Oakhill Ave, Robinson Ave, Lindsey St, and Locust St.
• Approved $12,695.98 transfer for Ousley Field renovation to natural grass for youth leagues.
• Approved $10,090.00 transfer for fire headquarters kitchen renovations due to increased lumber costs.
• Approved $44,818.98 transfer for police department office setup (workstations, furniture, supplies).
• Approved $71,550.00 for a 2022 Morbark chipper for the Park & Forestry Department.
• Approved $20,000.00 transfer for a Ford Transit Cargo Van for the Public Health Department.
• Approved $35,600.00 for pressure wash and painting of Lime Silo at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider multiple funding transfers and donations, including police station paving, a new chipper for Parks & Forestry, a health department van, and library internet upgrades. The council will also vote on accepting land donations and a painting, and will hear public input on proposed Wetlands Protection amendments.

• Transfer $7,560 for police station parking lot paving
• Approve $165,733 state grant for police 911 operations
• Transfer $44,818.98 for police office renovations
• Approve $71,550 for a new Morbark chipper for Parks & Forestry
• Accept $60,000 donation for Capron Park paving and trees

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on FY2022 solid waste and water fees, and continue a hearing on proposed wetland protection amendments. The agenda also includes numerous appropriation requests, transfers, and donations, as well as several ordinance amendments and traffic-related items.

• Public hearing on solid waste fee of $251.06 for FY2022
• Public hearing on water fee of $5.10 per 100 c.f. for FY2022
• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Wetland Protection amendments (continued to Aug 17, 2021)
• Appropriate $834,182.45 from free cash to reduce FY2022 tax levy
• Appropriate $71,550 for chipper truck for Parks & Forestry

Zoning Board of Appeals

This agenda for the Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals meeting contains no substantive items, only digital access links. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no listed decisions or discussions.

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals granted Christopher Varner a special permit to expand his home baking business to allow customer pick-ups at 53 Smith Street, with conditions. The board also granted special permits for a second-floor residential conversion at 178 North Main Street, a McDonald's drive-thru upgrade at 444 Washington Street, and an acupuncture practice at 54 Todd Drive. A variance for a proposed marijuana business at 129 Bank Street was denied. Several other public hearings were continued to July 8, 2021.

• Granted special permit to Christopher Varner for home baking business pick-ups at 53 Smith Street, with conditions.
• Granted special permits to Antoine Zamy to convert second floor at 178 North Main Street from commercial to one residential unit, with conditions.
• Granted special permit to McDonald's USA, LLC to upgrade drive-thru window and parking at 444 Washington Street, with conditions.
• Granted special permit to Tanuja Arany to operate a clinical acupuncture practice at 54 Todd Drive, with conditions.
• Denied variance to Ideal Bud, LLC for a marijuana business at 129 Bank Street to reduce required distance from a residential district.
• Continued public hearing for A. Cerrone Limited Partnership drive-thru windows at 68 Washington Street.
• Continued public hearings for Stephen Yellin (0 Pond Street) and W.B. Construction & Development (1400 County Street) to July 8, 2021.
• Approved modifications to prior decisions for 105 Maple Street and 91 Augsburg Drive regarding property line and fence changes.

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding a special meeting to begin planning a housing concerns forum. The council will identify goals, plan the itinerary, create a guest list, and establish an outreach plan. This is a planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Plan housing concerns forum
• Create guest list including residents, elected officials, redevelopment authority, planning/zoning boards
• Establish outreach plan to connect with residents
• Collaborate with Neighbors in Dialogue
• Identify resources to share with residents

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights held a special meeting to discuss housing concerns, identifying issues like unfair rent increases, gentrification, and the 'cliff effect'. They prioritized creating a relief fund, accessing vouchers, and zoning reform. Action items include scheduling a discovery meeting with Mayor Heroux and researching affordable housing criteria.

• Identified housing concerns including unfair rent increases, expensive new construction, and displacement of POC.
• Prioritized topics: relief fund, vouchers, transitioning people out of affordable housing, and zoning reform.
• Set goal to engage stakeholders and connect residents with resources.
• Action item: Send information about community groups discussed to members.
• Action item: Request discovery meeting with Mayor Heroux.
• Action item: Email Lisa Piscatelli for AAIC's community resources list.
• Action item: Email Sarah Angelovski for APS's community resources list.
• Action item: Schedule follow-up special meeting to continue planning.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding public hearings on the FY2022 General, Water, and Wastewater budgets, and considering appropriations and fee changes. The council will also discuss a continued public hearing on proposed Wetland Protection amendments, along with various police, public works, and ordinance items.

• Public hearings on FY2022 General, Water, and Wastewater budgets
• Appropriate $834,182.45 from free cash to reduce FY2022 tax levy
• Approve solid waste fee of $251.06, an increase from FY2021
• Approve water fee of $5.10 per 100 c.f.
• Police grant of $165,733 for FY22 Public Safety Answering Point Support

Liquor Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider a request from Crave Mead LLC for a Special Farmer Winery License to sell mead at the Attleboro Farmers' Market, located at 201 County Street. The license would cover Saturdays from June 26 through October 30, 2021. The agenda also includes a general item for any other business that may legally come before the board.

• Special Farmer Winery License request from Crave Mead LLC
• Mead sales at Attleboro Farmers' Market, 201 County Street
• License period: June 26 to October 30, 2021, Saturdays only

The Licensing Board approved a Special Farmer Winery License for Crave Mead LLC to sell mead at the Attleboro Farmers' Market on Saturdays from June 26 through October 30, 2021. The board also approved a new common victualer license for Café Locale at 189 Pleasant Street. Both decisions were made unanimously by the two members present.

• Approved Special Farmer Winery License for Crave Mead LLC at Farmers' Market (unanimous)
• Approved new common victualer license for Café Locale at 189 Pleasant Street

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to continue public hearings on two definitive subdivision plans: Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates. No new public hearings are scheduled. The board will also discuss pending applications, including the Rambler Road street extension, and hear from John Case about several street extensions and Bradford Estates.

• Public hearings held open: Stone Field Estates III definitive subdivision plan (One Thirty One Pleasant St, LLC)
• Public hearings held open: Pike Estates definitive subdivision plan (Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC, Robert Heroux, & Erin Pilling)
• Pending application: Rambler Road street extension plan (John J. & Mary F. Donovan)
• Appointment to speak: John Case, III on Hillcrest Ave Extensions I & II, Rhodes Street Extension, and Bradford Estates
• Correspondence includes request to waive fire alarm box for Stone Haven subdivision

The Planning Board voted to perform on the bonds for Hillcrest Avenue Extensions I & II, Rhodes Street Extension, and Bradford Estates, all owned by developer John Case III, after he missed deadlines. The board also continued public hearings for two proposed subdivisions (Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates), tabled several items, and granted an extension for a site plan review hearing.

• Voted to perform on bond for Hillcrest Avenue Extension I (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Voted to perform on bond for Hillcrest Avenue Extension II (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Voted to perform on bond for Rhodes Street Extension (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Voted to perform on bond for Bradford Estates (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Eliminated water main loop requirement for River's Edge subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted extension to July 12, 2021 for 41 Summer Street site plan review hearing (unanimous)
• Tabled Rambler Road extension application
• Tabled Stone Haven subdivision letters pending punch list resolution

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historical Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing preservation efforts, including the Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Depot Canopy, and Historic Corridor on Newport Ave. They will also consider new business such as membership, donations, Read Street sidewalks, and the Highland Country Club. The agenda includes reports from various groups and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Old Business: Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Depot Canopy, Historic Corridor (Newport Ave), Briggs Hotel, Silva Gallery, Pleasant Street Project
• New Business: Membership, Donations, Read Street sidewalks, Highland Country Club
• Reports: Attleboro Historic Preservation Society, Schoolhouse Conditions, Zoning and Planning Notices, Attleboro Land Trust, Burial Grounds, Postcards
• Donation Form/Procedure discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for 9/2/2021 or 9/13/2021

The Attleboro Historical Commission met on June 3, 2021, and approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting. They accepted a donation of six Attleboro-related paintings by Alice Lightfoot from Brian J. Buja. The commission also discussed various property updates, including the demolition of 447 Oak Hill Ave and the purchase of four Pleasant Street properties, but took no major regulatory actions.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of six paintings by Alice Lightfoot from Brian J. Buja
• Noted demolition of 447 Oak Hill Ave
• Discussed crafting a generic letter to new homeowners of historic homes

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on three projects, including a solar array and two wetland filings, and continue hearings on eight others. It will also consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and administrative items like a sign purchase and fee schedule updates.

• New hearing: RDA for John Davis at 9 Sparrow Way
• New hearing: NOI for John Boss at 0 Newport Ave
• New hearing: NOI & LWPA for Davis Bros. LLC at 0 Evergreen Road
• Continued hearing: Pacifico Energy North America LLC at 103 Richardson Avenue (NOI & LWPA and SWMP)
• Sign purchase: $5,200.00 to Signarama for Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority approved several financial and property-related items, including ES&M landfill cleanup invoices totaling $12,040, a waiver of right of first refusal for two properties on Frank Mossberg Drive, and an access agreement with Attleboro Wall Street Apartments, LLC. They also authorized signing an Activity and Use Limitation for a parcel on Riverfront Drive and a letter of support for TOD Vision and Plan funding. The meeting included updates on downtown murals, the city audit, and ongoing remediation work.

• Approved ES&M invoices for landfill cleanup: $2,340.75, $6,489.25, $1,690.75, $1,519.25
• Waived right of first refusal for 70 and 76 Frank Mossberg Drive
• Accepted access agreement with Attleboro Wall Street Apartments, LLC for busway use
• Authorized signing Activity and Use Limitation for Parcel South on Riverfront Drive
• Approved letter of support for Attleboro TOD Vision and Plan funding

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will meet remotely to consider two liquor license requests: a change of officers and manager for a convenience store, and a special permit for a brewery to sell mead and cider at the farmers market. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss upcoming applications.

• Change of officers/manager for Flamingo Market Corp d/b/a Attleboro Convenience, 850 Washington Street
• Special Farmer Winery License for Bear Brewing LLC to sell mead/cider at Attleboro Farmers' Market, 201 County Street, June 26-Oct 23, 2021 (Saturdays)
• Approval of minutes from March 24 and April 28, 2021 meetings

The Attleboro Licensing Board approved a change of officers and manager for Attleboro Convenience's retail package wine/malt license, and approved a special farmer winery license for Bear Brewing to sell mead and cider at the Attleboro Farmers' Market. Both votes were unanimous (2-0). The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and scheduled the next meeting.

• Approved change of officers/manager for Attleboro Convenience's liquor license (2-0)
• Approved special farmer winery license for Bear Brewing at farmers market (2-0)
• Approved minutes of March 24 and April 28, 2021

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved numerous appropriations and transfers, including $400,000 to the stabilization fund and $500,000 for fire department roofs. Several ordinance amendments were voted on, with the single-use plastic water bottle ban and plastic shot bottle ban failing, while the micro-plastics ban passed. The public hearing on wetland protection amendments was continued to August 17, 2021.

• Appropriated $400,000 to Stabilization Fund (11-0)
• Appropriated $500,000 for Fire Department Roofs (11-0)
• Approved micro-plastics in water reduction ordinance (7-4)
• Denied single-use plastic water bottle ban (2-9)
• Denied plastic shot bottle ban (3-8)
• Continued wetland protection public hearing to August 17, 2021
• Accepted land donations on Collins Street, Augsburg Drive, and Riverbank Road (11-0)
• Approved $20,000 NEA grant for Big Read Program (11-0)

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting to discuss routine retirement system business, including investment updates, retirements, new member enrollments, refunds, and monthly expenses. They will also review a contract with PTG and receive updates on several administrative items, followed by an executive session for personnel matters.

• Retirements: Mary Martino (School Department), Lisa Sarkis (Council on Aging)
• Review contract with PTG
• Update on Notice of Injury form
• Update on Call Firefighter Review
• Update on Annual Statement

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved Warrant #5 totaling $1,440,052.26, authorized liquidation of up to $600,000 in investments for June expenses, and accepted a Hosting Services Agreement with Pension Technology Group. The board also granted superannuation retirements to two members, accepted four new employees into membership, and updated personnel rules to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday.

• Approved Warrant #5 totaling $1,440,052.26 (4-0)
• Authorized liquidation of up to $600,000 in investments for June warrant (4-0)
• Accepted Hosting Services Agreement with Pension Technology Group (4-0)
• Granted superannuation retirement to Mary Martino and Lisa Sarkis (4-0)
• Acknowledged disability retirement application from Neal Boucher, submitted to PERAC (3-0-1)
• Accepted four new employees into membership (4-0)
• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Updated Article 5 of Personnel Rules to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday (4-0)

Planning Board

The agenda for the May 24, 2021 Planning Board meeting lists only links and a Zoom access link, with no substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with digital access links available only on the day of the meeting.

• No specific agenda items are listed
• Meeting held via Zoom (access link provided)
• Digital access links are removed after the meeting day

The Planning Board granted extensions of time to June 30, 2021 for the Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates definitive subdivision plans, continuing both public hearings. The board also approved a Form A plan for 48 & 50 John Street and tabled several matters, including the Rambler Road extension and a water main loop request at River's Edge subdivision.

• Granted extension to June 30, 2021 for Stone Field Estates III subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted extension to June 30, 2021 for Pike Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Form A plan for 48 & 50 John Street (unanimous, Jim Lewis abstained)
• Tabled Rambler Road extension request
• Tabled water main loop request at River's Edge subdivision
• Tabled Stone Haven subdivision punch list status letter
• Tabled final/partial fund release letters for Stone Field Estates II and Cooper Farm subdivisions
• Approved minutes of April 6 and May 10, 2021 meetings

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board's Subdivision Committee will discuss the definitive subdivision plan for 'Pike Estates' submitted by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC, Robert Hetoux, and Erin Pilling. This is a public meeting to consider the proposed subdivision.

• Review of Pike Estates definitive subdivision plan by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC, Robert Hetoux, and Erin Pilling

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on several Notice of Intent and Land/Water Permit applications, including for properties on Evergreen Road, Steere Street, Morse Avenue, and Zoar Avenue. They will also continue hearings on projects at Richardson Avenue, Pond Street, Thatcher Street, and others. The agenda includes requests for certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and correspondence on various matters.

• Public hearings for NOI/LWPA at 40 Evergreen Road (two lots), 186 Steere Street, Morse Avenue, and 0 Zoar Avenue
• Continued hearings for Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue, Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street, Gallant Development at 96 Thatcher Street, and others
• Request for certificate of compliance for Lindsey Farms LLC at Ashden Court
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice Street, Ward Street/North Avenue, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 77 Homestead Lane
• Correspondence includes request to withdraw SWMP #144 for 136 Hackett Avenue and funding request for Mechanics Pond dam study

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding its monthly meeting, open to the public via Zoom. The agenda includes debriefing a policing event, planning Pride and Juneteenth celebrations, and discussing housing concerns. New business covers white supremacist propaganda, wetlands protection, and a letter supporting Juneteenth as a holiday.

• Debrief of 'New Ways in Policing Today' event
• Pride Flag Raising on 6/5/2021 planning
• Juneteenth celebration on 6/19/2021 co-sponsorship
• Interview with DoubleACS re: white supremacist propaganda
• Discussion of council member openings

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights voted unanimously to hold an annual Pride Flag Raising Day and to hold a community forum on housing concerns. The council also approved the April meeting minutes and adjourned. No decisions were made on other topics.

• Approved April 21 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved annual Pride Flag Raising Day (6-0)
• Approved community forum on housing concerns (6-0)
• Approved to adjourn (6-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a public hearing on proposed parking fee changes and will consider several items, including adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday, transferring funds for Ousley Field renovation, returning unused sidewalk project funds, discontinuing a portion of Rathbun Willard Drive, and declaring surplus items. The council will also receive letters about proposed Wetlands Protection Ordinance amendments and authorize remote participation for meetings.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 10-7.3, Parking Fees
• Transfer $14,293.84 to Recreation - Ousley Field Renovation (account 16301000-589046)
• Appropriate $17,918.71 from Sidewalk Fund to Sidewalk Stabilization Fund for completed Mendon Road sidewalk project
• Discontinue a portion of Rathbun Willard Drive per Planning Board vote
• Surplus three Glock 22 Gen 4 .40 Cal firearms and a Toshiba eStudio 306 copier

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved several measures, including an emergency $15,000 appropriation for the Fire Department roof replacement design, adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday, and accepting three land donations. The council also voted to insert a Styrofoam ban ordinance (6-4) and a plastic container ban ordinance (10-0) as proposed changes, and approved street acceptances for Grace Lane and a portion of Simpson Avenue. All votes were 10-0 unless noted, with Councilor Blais absent.

• Approved $15,000 emergency appropriation for Fire Dept roof design (10-0)
• Amended personnel rules to add Juneteenth as a legal holiday (10-0)
• Approved Styrofoam food container ban ordinance as proposed change (6-4)
• Approved plastic food container ban ordinance as proposed change (10-0)
• Approved Grace Lane as public way (10-0)
• Approved portion of Simpson Avenue as public way (10-0)
• Declared 3 Glock pistols and 1 copier surplus (10-0)
• Approved revised Council Rules and Procedures 2021 (10-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold new public hearings on eight applications for special permits and variances, including a McDonald's at 444 Pleasant Street and a special permit at 54 Todd Drive. The board will also continue hearings on several previously opened cases, including one for 1400 County Street. Correspondence includes a request to withdraw the application for 136 Hackett Avenue and an appeal withdrawal for 1 Wall Street.

• McDonald's USA, LLC — 444 Pleasant Street (Special Permit, Case #5543)
• Tanuja Arany — 54 Todd Drive (Special Permit, Case #5546) with opposition letter from neighbor
• New England Builds, Inc. — 136 Hackett Avenue (Special Permit, Case #5545) withdrawal requested
• W.B. Construction & Development, Inc. — 1400 County Street (Special Permit, Case #5521) continued hearing
• Appeal withdrawn for 1 Wall Street stop work order (Case #5457)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special meeting with a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 18, the Local Wetland Protection ordinance, which has been continued to June 1, 2021. The agenda also includes numerous items for discussion, such as traffic and parking changes, budget appropriations, and zoning matters, but no final votes are scheduled.

• Continued public hearing on Chapter 18 Local Wetland Protection amendments (continued to June 1, 2021)
• Appropriate $28,000 from Free Cash for Read Street sidewalk study
• Transfer $14,293.84 into Recreation for Ousley Field Renovation
• Appropriate $17,918.71 from completed sidewalk job to Sidewalk Fund
• Amend Personnel Rules to include Juneteenth as a legal holiday

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is holding a regular meeting on May 10, 2021, conducted via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—links and access information—with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting held via Zoom (link provided in agenda)
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings listed
• Agenda consists solely of digital access links and contact instructions

The Attleboro Planning Board held public hearings and a business meeting on May 10, 2021. The board approved a Form A plan submitted by Ronald Proulx to reconfigure land at Revere Terrace and Commonwealth Avenue, creating one lot with frontage on Commonwealth Avenue and three lots off Revere Terrace. Two subdivision hearings (Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates) were continued, and a Rambler Road extension matter was tabled. The board also discussed but did not decide on several Stone Haven subdivision issues and tree preservation proposals.

• Approved Form A plan by Ronald Proulx for Revere Terrace and Commonwealth Avenue (unanimous roll call)
• Continued public hearing for Stone Field Estates III (20-lot subdivision at 553 Oak Hill Avenue)
• Continued public hearing for Pike Estates (49-lot subdivision at 419 & 439 Pike Avenue)
• Tabled Rambler Road extension application by John J. & Mary F. Donovan
• Tabled letter from OHI Engineering on Stone Haven punch list items
• Tabled letter regarding final release of funds for Stone Field Estates II
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 and April 26, 2021

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on several Notice of Intent (NOI) and Stormwater Management Permit (SWMP) applications, including for New England Builds at 136 Hackett Avenue, W.B. Construction at 1400 County Street, McDonald's at 444 Washington Street, and POAH Hebronville Mill at Read Street. It will also continue hearings on projects by Pacifico Energy, Stephen Yellin, and Gallant Development, and consider certificates of compliance for Lindsey Farms and Robert Fontaine. Enforcement orders are on the agenda for properties on Rice, Ward, Colvin, Lamb, and Homestead streets. The commission will also discuss correspondence, a canoe launch renovation, and a $5,200 sign contract.

• New public hearings: NOI/LWPA and SWMP for New England Builds at 136 Hackett Avenue (Plat 18, Lots 292A, 293A, 299-305)
• New public hearings: SWMP for W.B. Construction at 1400 County Street (Plat 104, Lot 23B; Plat 151, Lots 1A, 2A, 4)
• New public hearings: SWMP for McDonald's USA at 444 Washington Street (Plat 19, Lots 23-27, 29-32)
• Continued hearings: NOI/LWPA and SWMP for Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue (Plat 124, Lots 10, 15)
• Other business: staff selected Signarama's $5,200 quotation for a new Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on proposed wetland protection ordinance amendments and vote on several appropriations and transfers, including funds for fire overtime, police software, and zoo security. The most consequential item is a resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) agreement for a $10.9 million multifamily housing project at 27-39 South Main Street. The council will also consider a parking fee increase and various surplus declarations.

• Resolution authorizing TIE agreement for 27-39 South Main St LLC, $10.9M multifamily project
• Appropriate $50,000 for Fire overtime; $36,446.63 for Police earned time; $14,391.73 for Cellebrite software
• Approve $20,000 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for PPV fans and saw
• Approve $45,000 MassDevelopment TDI Challenge Grant for development process review
• Amend parking fees to $0.75/hour in municipal lots (effective July 1, 2021)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold continued public hearings on accepting Grace Lane and Simpson Avenue as public streets, and a new hearing on proposed amendments to the city's wetland protection ordinance. The agenda also includes numerous appropriation requests, including $50,000 for public safety overtime, and various transfers and grants.

• Continued public hearing on street acceptance for Grace Lane (615.82 ft)
• Continued public hearing on street acceptance for Simpson Avenue (165.71 ft)
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 18, Local Wetland Protection
• Appropriate $50,000 for public safety overtime to finish FY2021
• Resolution authorizing Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 27-39 S. Main St, LLC

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved an emergency appropriation of $15,000 for the Fire Department roof replacement design and added Juneteenth as a paid holiday for exempt and unrepresented employees. The council also approved several street acceptances, surplus declarations, and referred multiple items to committees. All votes were 10-0 except the plastic container ordinance, which passed 6-4.

• Approved $15,000 emergency appropriation for Fire Department roof design (10-0)
• Added Juneteenth as a legal holiday for exempt/unrepresented employees (10-0)
• Approved Grace Lane as a public way (10-0)
• Approved portion of Simpson Avenue as a public way (10-0)
• Declared surplus three Glock pistols and a copier (10-0)
• Inserted Styrofoam container ban ordinance (10-0)
• Inserted plastic container ban ordinance (6-4)
• Approved speed hump/cushion ordinance amendment (10-0)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Liquor Licensing Board will consider a request from J & D Pizza Inc., doing business as Briggs Corner Pizzeria, to alter its premises at 1123 Oakhill Avenue. The board will also handle any other legal matters and approve minutes from the March 24, 2021 meeting.

• Alteration of premises request for Briggs Corner Pizzeria, 1123 Oakhill Avenue
• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2021

The Attleboro Licensing Board approved two requests by unanimous 2-0 roll call votes. J & D Pizza Inc. d/b/a Briggs Corner Pizzeria at 1123 Oakhill Avenue received approval for an alteration of premises, which includes expanding the front of the restaurant with an all-season room and outdoor seating. The Attleboro Lodge of Elks #1014 at 887 South Main Street received approval for an extension of allowance of outdoor table service. The minutes of March 24, 2021 were tabled, and the next meeting was scheduled for May 26, 2021.

• Approved alteration of premises for J & D Pizza Inc. d/b/a Briggs Corner Pizzeria, 1123 Oakhill Avenue (2-0)
• Approved extension of outdoor table service for Attleboro Lodge of Elks #1014, 887 South Main Street (2-0)
• Tabled minutes of March 24, 2021

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council committee meeting covers a wide range of items, including appropriations for police and fire overtime, grants, tax increment exemption for a South Main Street property, and various public works transfers. It also discusses traffic measures, zoning amendments, and personnel changes. Many items are scheduled for action on May 4, 2021.

• Appropriate $50,000 for police/fire overtime to finish FY2021
• Resolution authorizing Tax Increment Exemption Agreement for 27-39 S. Main St, LLC
• Appropriate $27,426.30 from Free Cash to Zoo Security System for AZA accreditation
• Amend Section 10-4.15 to add May St. to heavy commercial vehicle restrictions
• Appointment of Christina Rogers to Board of Recreation Commissioners

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine retirement system business, including investment updates, retirements, new member enrollments, refunds, and monthly expenses. The board will also consider correspondence, including a CRAB appeal and a creditable service purchase, and may enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Retirements: Paula Iannarelli, Rosemary Mulhern, Suzana Rodrigues (School Department), Brian Dubuc (Fire Department)
• PERAC Memos #13-#15 / 2021
• Mr. William Dunn – CRAB Appeal
• Mrs. Mary Martino – Creditable Service Purchase
• RFP Responses, Updated Notice of Injury Form, New Office Equipment

The Attleboro Retirement Board voted unanimously to accept the proposal of Pension Technology Group for pension administration and software services, including optional modules, and to develop a contract for award at the May 25 meeting. The board also approved several retirement actions, including a repayment plan, a service purchase, three superannuation retirements, and a disability retirement application. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Pension Technology Group proposal for pension admin/software services (5-0)
• Granted William Dunn's request to repay overpayment by withholding $2,000/month (5-0)
• Approved Mary Martino's purchase of part-time service (5-0)
• Granted superannuation retirements to Jannarelli, Mulhern, Rodrigues (5-0)
• Acknowledged Brian Dubuc's disability retirement application (5-0)
• Accepted nine new employees into membership (5-0)
• Approved refunds totaling $21,324.70 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #4 totaling $1,481,093.06 (5-0)

Planning Board

The agenda for the Attleboro Planning Board meeting on April 26, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate, including a Zoom access link and instructions for accessing digital materials. No substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The Attleboro Planning Board continued public hearings for two large subdivision proposals (Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates) without final decisions, granting an extension for Pike Estates to May 31, 2021. The board approved a Form A plan for Morse Avenue, recommended discontinuance of a portion of Rathbun Willard Drive, and granted several waivers for street extension plans. It also approved extensions, bond amounts, and elected officers.

• Approved Form A plan for Morse Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended Municipal Council approve discontinuance of Rathbun Willard Drive parcels (unanimous)
• Granted extension to May 31, 2021 for Pike Estates (unanimous)
• Granted extension to May 31, 2021 for Rambler Road Extension (unanimous)
• Allowed steel rods in lieu of granite bounds in Hillcrest Avenue Extension I and II, and Rhodes Street Extension (unanimous, Lewis abstained)
• Allowed 8x6 posts and 4x8 guardrail in Hillcrest Avenue Extension I (unanimous, Lewis abstained)
• Eliminated fire alarm box requirement in Bradford Estates in lieu of donation (unanimous, Lewis abstained)
• Accepted sidewalk value of $5,150 and bond amount of $407,431.15 for Brigham Hill Estates Phase IV (unanimous, Lewis abstained)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a business meeting to review four pending applications. These include requests for special permits and variances at specific properties. The board will decide or discuss these cases during the meeting.

• Candice Burnett — 865 West Street (Special Permit, Case #5532)
• Mike Dewey — 32 Wilmarth Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5534)
• Kevin Rushlow — 19 Boardman Lane (Variance, Case #5535)
• Bob Rochon on behalf of Al Cerrone — 68 Washington Street (Special Permit, Case #5538)

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is meeting virtually to debrief recent events (World Water Day, Armenian Genocide Remembrance, Trans Day of Visibility) and discuss anti-Asian racism updates from schools and community groups. New business includes planning a Pride flag raising on June 5 and a Juneteenth event on June 19, plus a May 5 policing discussion. The agenda is routine monthly business with no votes or ordinances.

• Pride Flag Raising planned for 6/5, awaiting date/time confirmation from Mayor
• Juneteenth event on 6/19/2021, update from Ashley
• NiD 8: New Ways in Policing Today discussion on May 5
• Debrief of World Water Day (3/22) and Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (4/15) events
• Anti-Asian racism updates sought from Attleboro Public Schools and Asian community centers

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved a 250-word letter to the editor for the Sun Chronicle regarding the Derek Chauvin conviction, focusing on accountability vs. justice. The council also approved minutes from the March 17 meeting and debriefed recent events including World Water Day, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, and Trans Day of Visibility. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included future planning for Juneteenth and Pride events.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 17, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved statement to Sun Chronicle re: Chauvin conviction (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to hold new public hearings on three requests for determinations of applicability, continue hearings on several notices of intent and stormwater management permits, and consider certificates of compliance. The commission will also review enforcement orders, correspondence, and miscellaneous business including a sign contract and fee schedule updates.

• New public hearings: RDA-Gregory Roselli (13 Brookwood Road), RDA-TEC Associates (AMTRAK Right-of-Way), RDA-TEC Associates (Massachusetts Coastal Railroad Right-of-Way)
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy North America LLC (103 Richardson Avenue), Stephen Yellin (0 Pond Street), Gallant Development Inc. (96 Thatcher Street)
• Certificates of compliance: Lindsey Farms LLC (Ashden Court), Robert Fontaine (1251 South Main Street)
• Enforcement orders: John Martins (Rice Street), SSRE-Attleboro LLC (0 Ward Street/0 North Avenue), John Case (Colvin Street), Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb Street), Ryan McCaffrey (77 Homestead Lane)
• Sign contract: Signarama quotation of $5,200.00 for Holden Street Conservation Area sign

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority met via Zoom and approved the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting. The board received the treasurer's report, discussed ongoing project updates including remediation work, 1 Wall Street, and the TOD/FTA study, and noted no new business or public comments.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting (5-0 vote)
• Treasurer's report: checking balance $392,413.14, Transit Account $1,303,600.00
• Remediation work: AUL and PSS next steps, Mass Development grant closeout in June
• 1 Wall Street: ZBA approved plan amendments, developer seeking bus loop access agreement
• CBRE Heery Parking Structure Study contract with GATRA not yet signed

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will hold new public hearings on seven applications for special permits and variances, including cases at 865 West Street, 0 Pond Street, 32 Wilmarth Street, 19 Boardman Lane, 1081 Pleasant Street, 39 Brownell Street, and 68 Washington Street. It will also continue two previously opened hearings for 48-50 John Street and 1400 County Street, and review pending applications, including one from Green River Cannabis Co. for 1815 County Street. The board will hear a presentation from Bohler Engineering regarding a BJ's Gas Station and consider correspondence, including a withdrawal request for the 1081 Pleasant Street variance.

• New public hearings: Candice Burnett - 865 West Street (Special Permit, Case #5532)
• New public hearings: Stephen Yellin - 0 Pond Street (Special Permit, Case #5533)
• New public hearings: Mike Dewey - 32 Wilmarth Street (Special Permit & Variance, Case #5534)
• Held open: Teddy Properties, LLC - 48-50 John Street (Variance, Case #5530)
• Pending: Green River Cannabis Co., Inc. - 1815 County Street (Special Permit, Case #5502)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on four projects, including an ANRAD for BCM Enterprises at 960 Newport Avenue, NOI/LWPA applications for Richard Rebelo at 0 Avalon Drive and Gallant Development at 96 Thatcher Street, and a Stormwater Management Permit for the City at 0 Bank Street. It will also continue hearings on solar projects by Pacifico Energy and others, and consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and miscellaneous business like a draft ordinance and fee schedule updates.

• New public hearing: ANRAD for BCM Enterprises LLC at 960 Newport Avenue (Plat 74, Lots 13-32, 39)
• New public hearing: NOI & LWPA for Richard Rebelo at 0 Avalon Drive (Plat 219, Lot 7A)
• New public hearing: NOI & LWPA for Gallant Development Inc. at 96 Thatcher Street (Plat 36, Lot 466)
• New public hearing: SWMP for City of Attleboro at 0 Bank Street (Plat 31, Lots 1, HLA 2, 4, 4A, 5)
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy solar at 103 Richardson Avenue (NOI/LWPA and SWMP)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to hold a joint public hearing on a petition by the City of Attleboro to discontinue a portion of Rathbun Willard Drive, as shown on a site plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Joint public hearing on petition to discontinue portion of Rathbun Willard Drive

The Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the Municipal Council to discuss the partial street discontinuance of Rathbun Willard Drive (approximately 530 feet). Two speakers, Jeremy Stuhl and Jack Jacobi, spoke in favor, sharing final plans for the rotary on Rathbun Willard Drive and Rome Boulevard. No one spoke in opposition or neither for nor against. The hearing was closed by Chair Kobus and Planning Board Chairman Danesi; no decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Closed the joint public hearing on the partial street discontinuance of Rathbun Willard Drive (approximately 530 feet)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to hold public hearings on two definitive subdivision plans, Stone Field Estates III and Pike Estates, and to discuss proposed amendments to its subdivision rules and regulations. The board will also consider pending applications, including a street extension plan and a Form A plan, and correspondence requesting waivers and extensions.

• Public hearing: One Thirty One Pleasant St, LLC - Stone Field Estates III Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Public hearing: Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC, Robert Heroux, & Erin Pilling - Pike Estates Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Proposed amendments to Planning Board Rules and Regulations sections on fire alarms, cluster mailboxes, definitions, construction plans, street width, road construction, sidewalks, and fee schedule
• Pending: W.B. Construction & Development, Inc. - Brigham Hill Estates, Phase IV Definitive Subdivision Plan
• Correspondence: waiver request for dead-end street fee and extension request for Colman Estates infrastructure

The Planning Board approved the 18-lot 'BRIGHAM HILL ESTATES, PHASE IV' definitive subdivision, including waivers for underground utilities, no fire alarm boxes, and sidewalks on only one side of Duffy Drive. The Board also adopted amendments to its subdivision rules and regulations, approved two Form A plans, granted a time extension for 'COLMAN ESTATES', and approved a fire alarm box waiver and final fund release for 'ROLLING HILL ESTATES, PHASE VI'. Public hearings for 'STONE FIELD ESTATES III' and 'PIKE ESTATES' were continued.

• Approved the definitive subdivision 'BRIGHAM HILL ESTATES, PHASE IV' with waivers for underground utilities, fire alarm boxes, and one-sided sidewalks.
• Adopted amendments to the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations for subdivision of land.
• Approved a Form A plan for a second lot at 40 Evergreen Road.
• Approved a Form A plan for Gustin Avenue and Field Road.
• Approved an extension of time to May 31, 2021 for the 'COLMAN ESTATES' subdivision.
• Approved a waiver of the fire alarm box in 'ROLLING HILL ESTATES, PHASE VI' pending submission of cost.
• Approved a final release of funds in the amount of $208,377.54 for 'ROLLING HILL ESTATES, PHASE VI'.
• Tabled certificates of vote to perform on subdivision security for 'DALE COURT EXTENSION', 'RIVER'S EDGE', 'BURGESS ESTATES', and 'HIGHLAND ESTATES'.

Planning Board

The Subdivision Committee will meet to discuss a definitive subdivision plan submitted by W.B. Construction & Development, Inc. for the Brigham Hill Estates, Phase IV project. The deadline for this item is April 8, 2021. The Planning Board is scheduled to meet on April 6, 2021.

• Review of W.B. Construction & Development, Inc.'s definitive subdivision plan for Brigham Hill Estates, Phase IV
• Subdivision Committee meeting scheduled for April 6, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.
• Deadline for the subdivision plan is April 8, 2021

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider multiple fund transfers and appropriations, including fire department expenses, police station repairs, water system upgrades, and school project fund closures. It will also review appointments, a scrap metal license, and public comments on wetland buffer changes.

• Transfer $5,000 for fire college credits and $45,000 for dispatcher overtime
• Appropriate $50,000 for Fire Department roof replacement design
• Transfer $13,700 and appropriate $65,000 for water filter effluent valves at West Street plant
• Appropriate $55,218.59 to School Department for Medicaid revenue sharing
• Close several school capital project funds and transfer balances to Brennan/Wamsutta repairs

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on the partial discontinuance of Rathbun Willard Drive, street acceptances for Grace Lane and Simpson Avenue, and the FY2021 Community Development Block Grant budget. The council will also consider numerous transfers and appropriations, including funds for Fire Department overtime, a roof design, and water system improvements, as well as several ordinance amendments and appointments.

• Public hearing on partial street discontinuance of Rathbun Willard Drive (approx. 530 feet)
• Public hearing on street acceptance plans for Grace Lane (615.82 feet) and Simpson Avenue (165.71 feet)
• Transfer $45,000 for Fire Department dispatcher overtime; $15,712.03 for sick leave incentives; $5,000 for college courses
• Appropriate $50,000 for Fire Dept roof replacement design; $65,000 from Water Fund for effluent/valves
• Amend ordinances to restrict heavy commercial vehicles on May St. and prohibit left turn from May St. to Newport Ave.

The Council held three public hearings (Rathbun Willard Drive street discontinuance, CDBG budget, and street acceptances for Simpson Avenue and Grace Lane) and continued the street acceptance hearings to April 20. It adopted the five-year Capital Improvements Program for FY2022-2026 and established the Attleboro Transit-Oriented Development District and Invested Revenue District under District Improvement Financing. Numerous budget transfers and appropriations were approved, including $70,000 for street lights, $65,000 for wastewater sludge pumps, and $25,000 for Briggs Pool repairs. Several appointments and surplus declarations were also confirmed.

• Adopted Capital Improvements Program FY2022-2026 (10-0)
• Established Transit-Oriented Development DIF District and Invested Revenue District (10-0)
• Approved $70,000 transfer for street lights (10-0)
• Appropriated $65,000 for wastewater sludge pumps (10-0)
• Appropriated $25,000 for Briggs Pool repairs (10-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Fire Department roof design (10-0)
• Appointed Errol Forde to Cultural Council (10-0)
• Approved Scrap Metal license for Schnitzer Northeast (10-0)

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes, receiving reports from related groups, and discussing old business items like the Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, and Depot Canopy. New business includes membership, donations, and the property at 868 Pleasant St.

• Approve minutes of 3/4/2021 meeting
• Reports on Schoolhouse Conditions and Burial Grounds
• Old Business: Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Preservation Awards, Depot Canopy
• New Business: 868 Pleasant St
• Discussion of Donation Form/Procedure

The Attleboro Historical Commission met on April 1, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from March 4, 2021. The Commission accepted two donations: framed historic postcards, a plate, and a flag from Maureen and Bruce McDonald, and books, booklets, notes, and photos from Anne Jenkins. A third anonymous donation was tabled for cleaning and review. The Commission also discussed creating a draft resolution for a historic corridor on Newport Ave. and reviewed mock-up panels for the Briggs Hotel.

• Approved minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Accepted donation from Maureen and Bruce McDonald (postcards, plate, flag) unanimously.
• Accepted donation from Anne Jenkins (books, booklets, notes, photos) unanimously.
• Tabled third anonymous donation pending cleaning and review.
• Discussed drafting a resolution for a Newport Ave. historic corridor.
• Reviewed mock-up panels for Briggs Hotel images.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss a possible cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase, review investment updates, and handle routine administrative matters. The agenda includes retirements, new member enrollments, and correspondence, with an executive session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing on possible COLA increase
• Retirement system investment updates: market valuation, asset mix vs targets, anticipated expenses for April 2021
• Retirements: Richard Campion (Attleboro Police Department), Patricia Allard (Attleboro School Department)
• RFP for pension administration software services
• Buyback request: Linda Cerreto

The Attleboro Retirement Board voted 3-1 to grant a 3% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) to retirees and beneficiaries, above the 1.3% authorized by PERAC but within the 3% statutory limit. The Board also approved several other actions, including authorizing withdrawal of an appeal in the William Dunn case, approving purchase of service credit for Linda Cerreto, rebalancing the investment portfolio, granting two superannuation retirements, tabling a disability retirement application, accepting six new members, approving refunds, approving warrants, hiring a consultant, tabling Notices of Injury, and authorizing an RFP for pension software. A motion to liquidate $1.2MM for the April warrant failed after the second was withdrawn.

• Approved 3% COLA for retirees (3-1 vote)
• Authorized withdrawal of appeal in Dunn case
• Approved Linda Cerreto's purchase of part-time service
• Rebalanced investment portfolio, allowing excess cash up to 2.5%
• Granted superannuation retirements to Richard Campion and Patricia Allard
• Tabled Brian Dubuc's disability retirement application
• Accepted six new employees into membership
• Approved Warrant #3 totaling $1,413,497.37

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board is meeting remotely to decide on a new all-alcohol common victualer license for Aroogas at 228 Washington Street, and to review outdoor table service applications from 99 Restaurant & Pub and Skyroc Brewery. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming application from Brigg's Corner Café.

• New Common Victualer all-alcohol license for MHC Aroogas Attleboro MA LLC d/b/a Aroogas, 228 Washington Street; manager of record Peter Caramante
• Amended Outdoor Table Service Expansion Application from 99 Restaurant & Pub
• Extension of Allowance of Outdoor Table Service Application from Skyroc Brewery
• Upcoming application: Brigg's Corner Café Alteration of Premises
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2021

The Licensing Board approved a new Common Victualer all Alcohol License for MHC Aroogas Attleboro MA LLC d/b/a Aroogas at 228 Washington Street, with Peter Caramante as manager. The board also approved amended outdoor table service expansion applications for 99 Restaurant & Pub and Skyroc Brewery. The minutes from February 25, 2021 were approved, and the next meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2021.

• Approved new Common Victualer all Alcohol License for Aroogas, 228 Washington Street, with Peter Caramante as manager (2 yeas).
• Approved amended Outdoor Table Service Expansion Application for 99 Restaurant & Pub (2 yeas).
• Approved Extension of Allowance of Outdoor Table Service Application for Skyroc Brewery (2 yeas).
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2021.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council committee meeting on March 23, 2021, prepares items for the April 6 regular meeting, including public hearings on street discontinuance and acceptances, the CDBG budget, and multiple fund transfers for the Fire Department. The agenda also covers traffic amendments, capital improvements, and various ordinance changes.

• Public hearings on partial discontinuance of Rathbun Willard Drive (~530 ft) and street acceptances for Grace Lane (615.82 ft) and Simpson Avenue (165.71 ft)
• Transfers totaling $65,712.03 for Fire Department college courses, dispatcher overtime, and sick leave incentives; $15,500 MEMA grant
• Appropriate $50,000 for Fire Dept roof replacement design; $4,127.92 for Police Dept AC repair
• Appropriate $65,000 from Water Fund for effluent/valves; $13,700 transfer for filter valves; $25,000 for leak detection
• Amendments to restrict heavy commercial vehicles on May St. and prohibit left turn from May St. to Newport Ave.

Planning Board

This is a regular meeting of the Attleboro Planning Board, held via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural information (meeting access details) and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Attleboro Planning Board held public hearings and a business meeting, approving several Form A plans, granting extensions for subdivision projects, and rescinding a prior vote to perform on a bond. The board also discussed proposed amendments to subdivision regulations, including cluster mailbox standards and utility changes.

• Approved Form A plan for 728 Pleasant Street (Lot 8) for Solaris Homes, LLC.
• Approved Form A plan for 728 Pleasant Street (Lots 6 & 7) pending submission of revised plans showing all frontages.
• Approved Form A plan for 103 and 105 Maple Street for John Lepper.
• Approved Form A plan for 484 Lindsey Street for Kevin Lawless.
• Granted extension of time to May 31, 2021 for Stone Field Estates III subdivision.
• Granted extension of time to April 30, 2021 for Pike Estates subdivision.
• Granted one-year extension for Deer Run Estates subdivision.
• Rescinded vote to perform on bond for Rolling Hill Estates, Phase VI subdivision.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a business meeting with one scheduled appointment to speak, Russell Dion of Campanelli, regarding 1 Wall Street (Renaissance Station South). The board will also review correspondence including a stop work order, a notice of appeal, and several other violation notices and certificates. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Appeal of stop work order for 1 Wall Street, Case #5457
• Notice of violation for vegetation at 844 Pleasant Street
• Second notice of violation for commercial vehicle at 67 Holden Street
• Water flow test for 110 Pond Street
• One-year extensions for special permits at 76 and 70 Frank Mossberg Drive

Council on Human Rights

The Council on Human Rights will hold its monthly public meeting via Zoom, covering old and new business. Key items include updates on upcoming events (World Water Day, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, Pride Flag Raising), support for a Juneteenth event, and a discussion on responding to the national rise in anti-Asian racism, including outreach to schools and community groups. The meeting will also cover the Trans Day of Visibility, a school presentation on racial demographics, annual report meetings, and the SafeUP women's safety network.

• Discussion on increase in anti-Asian racism and local outreach
• Updates on World Water Day (3/22), Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (4/15), Pride Flag Raising (6/5)
• Support for Ashley's Juneteenth event
• Trans Day of Visibility event at Peabody Library (3/31)
• NID event (3/24) on racial demographics among faculty/staff vs students

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved the minutes from its February 17 and January 20 meetings. The council discussed and planned several upcoming events, including World Water Day, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, a Pride Flag Raising, and Juneteenth. It also discussed new business items such as anti-Asian racism, a community safety app, and officer nominations.

• Approved minutes from the 2/17 monthly meeting and 1/20 minute updates.
• Discussed plans for the World Water Day event on 3/22.
• Discussed plans for the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day event on 4/15.
• Discussed plans for the Pride Flag Raising event on 6/5.
• Discussed plans for the Juneteenth event on 6/19.
• Discussed new business including anti-Asian racism, Trans Day of Visibility, and a community response app.
• Voted to end the meeting.

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to continue public hearings on two projects: a solar energy facility and stormwater management at 103 Richardson Avenue by Pacifico Energy, and a notice of intent and stormwater permit for Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street. The agenda also includes several requests for certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and miscellaneous business items like a draft running bamboo ordinance and fee schedule updates. No new public hearings or appeals are scheduled.

• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy North America LLC, 103 Richardson Avenue, solar and stormwater permits (DEP #097-1445, SWMP #133)
• Continued hearings: Stephen Yellin, 0 Pond Street, notice of intent and stormwater permit (DEP SE #097-1458, SWMP #137)
• Certificates of compliance requested for projects at Ashden Court, 1251 South Main Street, 30 Lathrop Road, 353 Smith Street, and 12 Chickadee Way
• Enforcement orders listed for properties on Rice Street, Ward Street/North Avenue, Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street, and 77 Homestead Lane
• Miscellaneous business includes draft Running Bamboo Ordinance, Holden Street canoe launch, and fee schedule updates

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board's Subdivision Committee will meet to review two definitive subdivision plans: Pike Estates by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC, Robert Heroux, and Erin Pilling, and Brigham Hill Estates, Phase IV by W.B. Construction & Development, Inc. The committee will discuss these proposals before the respective deadlines.

• Pike Estates definitive subdivision plan (deadline 3/31/21)
• Brigham Hill Estates, Phase IV definitive subdivision plan (deadline 4/8/21)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider amendments to the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance that would expand the protected buffer zone from 25 to 75 feet, add exemptions for minor activities, and extend permit renewal periods. The council will also hold public hearings on April 6 for the CDBG budget, street changes, and other items, and vote on several fund transfers and appointments.

• Approve $1,205,803 in Chapter 90 state road funding
• Transfer $7,500 to convert Nickerson Playground hockey court to dual pickleball
• Approve $168,000 for FY2022 property revaluation
• Approve $28,800 transfer to Attleboro Cultural Council
• Public hearings on April 6 for CDBG budget, Rathbun Willard Drive discontinuance, Grace Lane and Simpson Avenue layout

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on a request to serve alcohol on city property for a private wedding and on the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program. The agenda also includes numerous items for discussion, such as traffic safety measures, grant acceptances, budget transfers, and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on waiving Section 11-15.1 to serve alcohol at a private wedding on city property
• Public hearing on the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program
• Grant from MassDOT for $122,149.50 to improve alleys on Banks St and Academy Street
• Funds request of $168,000 for Assessor's office to complete FY2022 property revaluation
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 18, Wetlands Protection Ordinance (public hearing scheduled for 5/4/21)

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved a series of financial transfers and appropriations, including $1,205,803 for Chapter 90 road projects, $168,000 for property revaluation, and multiple fire department funding requests. The council also voted to adopt extensive revisions to water and wastewater ordinances, with some sections passing by split votes. A request to change term lengths for appointed paid positions was referred to the Ordinance Committee.

• Approved $1,205,803 for Chapter 90 road projects (11-0)
• Approved $168,000 for FY2022 property revaluation (11-0)
• Approved $45,000 for fire dispatcher overtime (11-0)
• Approved $15,712.03 for fire sick leave incentives (11-0)
• Approved $5,000 for fire college course payments (11-0)
• Approved $18,326.60 for public works diagnostic tool (11-0)
• Adopted water ordinance revisions (11-0, with some sections 8-3 and 9-2)
• Referred term length change for appointed positions to committee (7-4)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 11, 2021. It contains no substantive items, only digital access links and instructions for obtaining records after the meeting. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority met via Zoom and approved the June 30, 2020 audit prepared by Hague, Sahady & Co. The board also heard presentations from RND Consultants on transit-oriented development and from Stantec on a Downtown Action Plan, and received updates on ongoing projects including the 1 Wall Street land use agreement and remediation work.

• Approved June 30, 2020 audit (5-0)
• Heard from RND Consultants on transit-oriented development and opportunity zones
• Heard from Stantec on Downtown Action Plan and survey
• Discussed 1 Wall Street elevation deviations and land use agreement extension
• Noted no update on MBTA land swap and Frank Mossberg Drive property claim

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a business meeting on March 10, 2021. The agenda includes one appointment to speak: Russell Dion of Campanelli regarding 1 Wall Street (Renaissance Station South). No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Appointment to speak: Russell Dion of Campanelli
• Property: 1 Wall Street (Renaissance Station South)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council is holding a special/committee meeting to discuss a wide range of items, including a CDBG public hearing, the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program, and various traffic, zoning, and budget matters. Several items are scheduled for public hearings in April, and the council will also consider appointments, grants, and ordinance amendments.

• CDBG public hearing for FY2021 program, budget, and action plan including CARES Act funds (PH 4/6/21)
• FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program for review and future public hearing
• Funds request of $168,000 for Assessor's office to complete FY2022 property revaluation
• Transfer $7,500 for resurfacing Nickerson field courts
• Street acceptance for Grace Lane and Simpson Avenue (PH 4/6/21)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on zoning amendments, site plans, and other planning matters. The agenda includes public hearings and regular business items, though specific details are not listed in the provided text. Digital access is available via Zoom, with links removed after the meeting.

• Meeting held via Zoom with digital access link provided
• Agenda includes public hearings and regular business items
• Specific agenda items not detailed in the provided text
• Post-meeting access to materials via email or office visit

The Planning Board voted to perform on the subdivision securities for River's Edge, Milosh Acres, Highland Estates, and Burgess Estates due to incomplete work. It granted extensions to May 31, 2021 for Rhodes Street Extension, Hillcrest Avenue Extension I and II, and Bradford Estates, with a warning that failure to complete work by then will trigger performance. Public hearings for Brigham Hill Estates Phase IV, Stone Field Estates III, and Pike Estates were continued.

• Approved performing on subdivision security for River's Edge, Milosh Acres, Highland Estates, and Burgess Estates.
• Granted extensions to May 31, 2021 for Rhodes Street Extension, Hillcrest Avenue Extension I, Hillcrest Avenue Extension II, and Bradford Estates.
• Continued public hearings for Brigham Hill Estates Phase IV, Stone Field Estates III, and Pike Estates.
• Approved Form A plan for Pass Farm Road (lot line adjustment).
• Granted extension of time to March 24, 2021 for Solaris Homes Form A plan.
• Tabled Rambler Road extension and other correspondence.
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2021.
• Voted to hold public hearings on March 22 and April 6, 2021.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a business meeting with one appointment to speak: Russell Dion of Campanelli regarding 1 Wall Street (Renaissance Station South). The agenda lists no other substantive items, so the meeting is limited to this single matter.

• Appointment to speak: Russell Dion of Campanelli
• Property: 1 Wall Street (Renaissance Station South)

Historical Commission

The Attleboro Historical Commission is meeting to discuss various historic preservation matters, including reports from local organizations, old business items like preservation awards and specific properties, and new business such as membership and a meeting with the mayor. The agenda includes multiple property-specific discussions and potential actions.

• Discussion of 1131 Oak Hill Ave, 464 Newport Ave, 323 Tiffany St, 697 Park Street, and other properties
• Old business includes Switch Tower, Smokestack Replica, Preservation Awards, Depot Canopy, and Donation Form/Procedure
• New business includes membership, meeting with Mayor, 41 Summer St, New High School Committee, and Knobby Krafters artifacts
• Reports from Attleboro Historic Preservation Society, Schoolhouse Conditions, Zoning and Planning Notices, Attleboro Land Trust, Burial Grounds, and Postcards

The Attleboro Historical Commission voted to accept the December 2020 minutes and accepted a donated report on the Attleboro Fire Department for its archives. It also decided to place two historic samplers in the Capron House. The commission agreed with the mayor not to resubmit for the MHPP grant in 2021 but to consider it for 2022, and to submit a budget for fiscal year 2022.

• Approved minutes from December 3, 2020 meeting.
• Accepted report on the History of the Attleboro Fire Department for the AHC archives.
• Placed two historic samplers in Marian Wrightington's Capron House.
• Agreed with mayor to not resubmit for MHPP grant in 2021, but consider for 2022.
• Agreed to submit a budget for fiscal year 2022.

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to hold new and continued public hearings on wetland and stormwater permits, including a cannabis company and solar energy projects. They will also consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and correspondence about minor plan changes and a land donation. The agenda includes administrative items like a draft ordinance and fee schedule updates.

• Public hearing: Green River Cannabis Co. NOI at 1850 County Street
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy solar at 103 Richardson Avenue
• Continued hearings: Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street
• Certificates of compliance for Lindsey Farms, Robert Fontaine, and others
• Enforcement orders for properties on Rice, Ward, Colvin, Lamb streets and Homestead Lane

Planning Board

The Planning Board's Subdivision Committee is reviewing a definitive subdivision plan for the proposed Pike Estates development by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC, Robert Herous, and Erin Pilbog. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Definitive subdivision plan review for Pike Estates by Pike Avenue Acquisitions, LLC

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold two public hearings: one for a National Grid pole and anchor at 35 Lathrop Drive, and another for a plan and ordinance amendment (2-19.9) to allow District Improvement Financing (DIF) in the Transit-Oriented Development District. The council will also consider multiple appropriations and transfers, including $118,700 for a SCADA security upgrade, $31,286 for a new Water Department vehicle, and $28,395.25 for paving Franklin Street. Other items include appointments, parking restrictions, and a rezoning petition for 754 Newport Avenue.

• Public hearing: National Grid pole at 35 Lathrop Drive
• Public hearing: District Improvement Financing (DIF) in TOD district
• Appropriate $118,700 for Water Dept SCADA security upgrade
• Appropriate $31,286 for new Water Dept Ford Ranger 4x4
• Rezoning petition for 754 Newport Ave (39.21 acres to GB-GRA)

The Council voted 1-10 to reject a motion to reconsider the February 2, 2021 reappointment of Kourtney Wunschel as Superintendent of Water. The Council approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting. All other votes were routine approvals of transfers, appointments, and licenses.

• Rejected reconsideration of Kourtney Wunschel's reappointment as Water Superintendent (1 yea, 10 nays).
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 meeting (11 yeas, 0 nays).
• Approved transfers for Franklin Street paving, a new Ford Ranger, SCADA security upgrade, and a replacement high lift pump.
• Approved reappointments of Ian Daley as Constable and Jason Gittle to the Planning Board.
• Approved rezoning of 754 Newport Avenue to General Business and General Residence A (8 yeas, 3 nays).
• Approved amendments to the Water Resources Protection District zoning ordinance.
• Approved a Class II license for N.E. Autos, Inc. at 71 County Street.
• Referred a proposal to separate Police and Fire networks to the Public Safety Committee for study.

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will consider two liquor license requests: a transfer of the Retail Package/Wine and Malt license from Cozy Market LLC to AMJ Market Inc. for Cozy Mini Mart, and a change of managers, ownership interest, and manager for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria. The board will also approve minutes from its January 21, 2021 meeting.

• Transfer of Retail Package/Wine and Malt License from Cozy Market LLC to AMJ Market Inc. d/b/a Cozy Mini Mart, 1 North Avenue; new manager of record Amira Soryal
• Change of LLC Managers, Change of Ownership Interest, and Change of Manager to Sally Lajoie for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria, 595 Washington Street

The Attleboro Licensing Board approved three requests: a transfer of a Retail Package/Wine and Malt License to AMJ Market Inc. d/b/a Cozy Mini Mart with Amira Soryal as manager; a change of LLC managers, ownership interest, and manager for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria to Sally Lajoie; and an extension of outdoor table service allowance for Morin's Grille & Spirits. All votes were unanimous (2 Yeas). The board also signed Common Victualer Licenses and approved the minutes of the January 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved transfer of Retail Package/Wine and Malt License from Cozy Market LLC to AMJ Market Inc. d/b/a Cozy Mini Mart, with Amira Soryal as manager.
• Approved change of LLC managers, ownership interest, and manager for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria to Sally Lajoie.
• Approved extension of outdoor table service allowance for Morin's Grille & Spirits.
• Signed Common Victualer Licenses.
• Approved minutes of the January 21, 2021 meeting.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council committee meeting covers a wide range of items including capital improvement appropriations, zoning changes, and appointments. Key items include a proposed rezoning of 39.21 acres at 754 Newport Avenue, several water department appropriations, and a review of the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program. The agenda also includes numerous smaller transfers, appointments, and ordinance amendments.

• Rezoning petition for 39.21 acres at 754 Newport Ave to GB-GRA (public hearing held 12/15)
• Appropriate $118,700 for Water Dept SCADA security upgrade
• Appropriate $31,286 for new Water Dept Ford Ranger 4x4
• Transfer $28,395.25 for permanent paving of Franklin Street
• FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program for review and future public hearing

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider several water department funding requests, including a $118,700 transfer for SCADA system security upgrades, a $31,286 vehicle purchase, and a $28,395.25 transfer for Franklin Street paving. The council will also confirm appointments and accept donations. Most items are routine transfers and appointments, but the SCADA upgrade is notable due to recent security breaches at other utilities.

• $118,700 transfer for SCADA system security upgrades
• $31,286 for replacement water department truck (Ford Ranger)
• $28,395.25 transfer for permanent paving of Franklin Street
• Appointments to Planning Board, Council on Human Rights, Cultural Council, Disability Commission, and Constables
• Acceptance of donations totaling $3,228.96

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved a rezoning petition for 754 Newport Avenue, changing the zoning of 39.21 acres to General Business and General Residence A, with an 8-3 vote. The council also approved amendments to the Water Resources Protection District ordinance, which now include exemptions for certain residential and municipal activities. Additionally, the council approved multiple fund transfers and appropriations, including $118,700 for water supply security upgrades and $73,220 for a replacement high lift pump at the West Street Plant.

• Approved rezoning of 754 Newport Avenue (39.21 acres) to General Business and General Residence A (8-3).
• Approved amendments to Section 17-13 Water Resources Protection District, adding exemptions and performance standards.
• Approved $118,700 transfer for SCADA security upgrade for city water supply.
• Approved $73,220 appropriation for replacement high lift pump at West Street Plant.
• Approved $28,395.25 transfer for permanent paving of Franklin Street.
• Approved $31,286 for purchase of a new Ford Ranger 4x4 for Water Enterprise.
• Approved $1,500 transfer for a solar LED 'Intersection Ahead' sign for Augsburg Drive.
• Approved Class II license for N.E. Autos, Inc. at 71 County Street.

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct routine business, including appointing a fifth board member, reviewing investment and market valuations, and handling correspondence from PERAC. The board will also consider retirements, new member enrollments, refunds, monthly expenses, and several administrative items such as the annual budget and a secure document-sharing portal. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and medical files under state law.

• Appointment of Fifth Board Member
• Retirement System Investment and Market Valuation Update
• Retirement of Richard Campion, Attleboro Police Department
• Request for Buyback – Donna Williams (MTRS)
• Request to Change Retirement Date – John Flanagan

The Attleboro Retirement Board reappointed Richard Boucher to a new three-year term, approved liquidating up to $1.2 million to cover March expenses, and approved the 2021 expense budget of $1,303,135.38. The board also approved several retirements, a creditable service buyback, a new member, a transfer, and Warrant #2 totaling $1,562,603.37, amended to include a PRIT call of $123,353.58. The board entered executive session and did not reconvene in open session.

• Reappointed Richard V. Boucher as Fifth Board Member for a new three-year term (unanimous).
• Authorized liquidation of up to $1.2 million in investments to cover March warrant expenses (unanimous).
• Directed investment consultant to review impact of holding a 5% cash position (unanimous).
• Granted John Flanagan's superannuation retirement effective 5 pm on December 31, 2020 (unanimous).
• Accepted liability for 10 months of creditable service for Donna Williams (unanimous).
• Granted superannuation retirement to Richard Campion, Police Department, effective 3/22/2021 (unanimous).
• Approved Warrant #2 totaling $1,562,603.37, amended to include PRIT call of $123,353.58 (unanimous).
• Approved 2021 expense budget of $1,303,135.38, with quarterly reviews beginning April 2021 (unanimous).

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is holding a meeting on February 22, 2021, accessible via Zoom. The agenda text contains only the meeting link and access instructions, with no specific agenda items listed. This appears to be a procedural notice for the meeting.

The Attleboro Planning Board held public hearings and granted extensions of time to March 31, 2021, for three subdivision applications: Brigham Hill Estates Phase IV, Stone Field Estates III, and Pike Estates. The board also approved amendments to the Water Resources Protection District zoning ordinance, approved a Form A plan for 185 Phillips Street, and discussed various green initiatives with Mayor Heroux.

• Granted extension to March 31, 2021 for Brigham Hill Estates Phase IV (continued hearing)
• Granted extension to March 31, 2021 for Stone Field Estates III (unanimous roll call)
• Granted extension to March 31, 2021 for Pike Estates (unanimous roll call)
• Approved amendments to §17-13.0 Water Resources Protection District (all in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Form A plan for 185 Phillips Street (unanimous roll call)
• Tabled Rambler Road extension until March 31, 2021
• Tabled final release of funds for Stone Haven subdivision pending Public Works recommendation
• Approved minutes of January 5 and February 8, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a business meeting with one scheduled appointment to speak. Russell Dion of Campanelli is scheduled to address the board regarding the property at 1 Wall Street, known as Renaissance Station South. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment to speak: Russell Dion of Campanelli regarding 1 Wall Street (Renaissance Station South)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to hold new public hearings on several development proposals, including residential and energy projects, and to continue hearings on previously discussed applications. The commission will also consider certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and administrative items such as a draft ordinance and fee schedule updates.

• New hearings: Eversource Energy Co. at 71 Rachael Drive; New England Power Company V148S Transmission Line
• Continued hearings: Pacifico Energy North America LLC at 103 Richardson Avenue (NOI/LWPA and SWMP)
• Certificates of compliance: Lindsey Farms LLC at Ashden Court; Robert Fontaine at 1251 South Main Street
• Enforcement orders: John Martins (Rice Street), SSRE-Attleboro LLC (0 Ward Street/0 North Avenue), John Case (Colvin Street), Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb Street), Ryan McCaffrey (77 Homestead Lane)
• Other business: draft Running Bamboo Ordinance, Holden Street canoe launch, fee schedule update

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding its monthly public meeting via Zoom. Members will hear a guest speaker from Capron Park Zoo about a diversity, equity, access, and inclusion program, and discuss old and new business including Black History Month observations, a letter of support for an anti-racism bill, and a new member appointment.

• Guest speaker Brenda Young, Assistant Director of Capron Park Zoo, on DEAI educational program
• Discussion of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (4/24) and prior letter of support
• QR card distribution progress
• Letter of support for anti-racism bill, following 2/4/2021 conversation with Dr. Kendi
• New member appointment: Jessica Salzman by the Mayor

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved the minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting, with a correction to include Ellen Parker. The council heard from a guest speaker from Capron Park Zoo about diversity initiatives, discussed plans for an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day event, and addressed several community issues, including a hate incident. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from 1/20/2021 meeting (7-0)
• Confirmed speakers for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day: David Sawyer and Mark Mamigonian; Peter Balakian unconfirmed
• Agreed to distribute QR cards; Stephanie to follow up with Ashley
• Stephanie to start a list of hate incidents to monitor over time
• Barbara to reach out to Attleboro Arts Museum re: Armenian Genocide event
• Stephanie to send Steve link for MA Commission Against Discrimination claim file webpage
• Laurie to follow up with Barbara re: appointment to ACHR

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will review several funding requests, including four loan orders totaling $2.075 million for water and sewer infrastructure, a $64,205.74 appropriation for a new fire command vehicle, and a proposed ordinance to establish District Improvement Financing in the Transit-Oriented Development District. The agenda also includes appointments, donations, and various fund transfers for equipment and repairs.

• Loan orders: SCADA system $943,000; Pumping Station Valve replacement $372,000; Wastewater Sewer Flow system $255,000; Wading River Study $505,000
• Appropriate $64,205.74 for a 2021 Hybrid Ford Utility Interceptor for the Fire Department
• Approve ordinance amendments for District Improvement Financing (DIF) in the Transit-Oriented Development District (18.98 acres)
• Transfer $73,220.00 for replacement high lift pump at West Street Treatment Plant
• Approve zoning change for 754 Newport Avenue

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold four public hearings on proposed amendments to zoning and water/sewer ordinances, plus a new auto dealership license. It will also review the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program and consider multiple loan authorizations for water and wastewater projects.

• Public hearing on amendments to Section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District
• Public hearing on amendments to water main connections and service (Sections 16-10 through 16-14)
• Public hearing on amendments to building sewers and wastewater permit fees (Sections 16-15.11 through 16-15.15, 16-16.2, 16-18.9)
• Public hearing on new Class II auto dealer license for N.E. Autos, Inc. at 71 County Street
• Loan authorizations: $943,000 for SCADA/RACO software, $255,000 for flow monitoring, $372,000 for S. Attleboro pumping station, $505,000 for Wading River Pilot Study

The Attleboro Municipal Council approved four loans totaling over $2 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including a $943,000 loan for SCADA system replacement, a $255,000 loan for sewer flow monitoring, a $372,000 loan for pumping station valve replacement, and a $505,000 loan for a Wading River pilot study. The council also approved a $64,205.74 appropriation for a new hybrid fire command vehicle, accepted a 9.5-acre land donation from National Grid for conservation, and approved several appointments and reappointments. All votes were 10-0 except the fire vehicle appropriation, which passed 8-2.

• Approved $943,000 loan for wastewater SCADA system replacement (10-0)
• Approved $255,000 loan for sewer system flow monitoring (10-0)
• Approved $372,000 loan for South Attleboro Pumping Station valve replacement (10-0)
• Approved $505,000 loan for Wading River Pilot Study (10-0)
• Appropriated $64,205.74 for hybrid fire command vehicle (8-2)
• Accepted 9.5-acre land donation from National Grid for conservation (10-0)
• Approved Class II license for R & D Auto Sales (10-0)
• Approved reappointment of Cynthia Amara as City Solicitor (10-0)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is holding a joint public hearing on a petition by the City of Attleboro to amend Section 17-13.0, the Water Resources Protection District, of the Zoning Ordinance. The hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Joint public hearing on petition to amend Section 17-13.0 (Water Resources Protection District) of the Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Board and Municipal Council held a joint public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 17-13, Water Resources Protection District, of the Attleboro Zoning Ordinances. No one spoke against the amendments; speakers in favor included the Planning Director and Water Superintendent. The hearing was closed, but no final vote or decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Closed joint public hearing on proposed amendments to Section 17-13 (Water Resources Protection District)

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board's Subdivision Committee will meet to discuss amendments to the Subdivision Regulations, specifically regarding right-of-way cross sections and related items. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discuss amendments to Subdivision Regulations (right-of-way cross sections, etc.)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This agenda for the Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals meeting provides only a Zoom access link and instructions for obtaining digital access after the meeting. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed, making it purely procedural.

• No specific agenda items listed

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council's committee meeting on February 9, 2021, will review and discuss a range of items including capital improvements, loan authorizations, zoning changes, and personnel reappointments. Key items include a $943,000 loan for water department software, a $505,000 pilot study, and a proposed zoning change for 754 Newport Avenue. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Loan authorizations: $943,000 (SCADA/RACO software), $505,000 (Wading River Pilot Study), $372,000 (S. Attleboro pumping station), $255,000 (Flow Monitoring)
• FY2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program review
• Proposed zoning change for 754 Newport Avenue (39.21 acres to GB-GRA)
• Amendments to water and sewer ordinances (Sections 16-10 through 16-14, 16-15.6)
• Reappointments for Library, Conservation Commission, MBC, COA, Dog Officers, Water Superintendent, City Solicitor

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss easements for subdivisions, review pending meeting minutes, and receive reports from the SRPEDD delegate and the Planning Board Study Group. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new applications filed, and includes scheduling for upcoming public hearings and meetings via Zoom.

• Discussion of easements for subdivisions
• Review of pending minutes from December 15, 2020, January 5, 2021, and January 25, 2021
• SRPEDD delegate's report
• Planning Board Study Group progress report
• Upcoming joint public hearing with Municipal Council on February 16, 2021 via Zoom

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on several wetland-related permit applications, including new and continued cases, and to address enforcement orders for properties with alleged violations. The agenda also includes discussion of administrative items such as a draft bamboo ordinance, a canoe launch project, and proposed fee schedule updates.

• New public hearing: RDA for Holly DuPonte at 20 Kasmira Way
• Continued hearings: NOI/LWPA for Mark Rioux at 4 Stead Avenue, Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue, Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street, Vassilios Nicolos at 1123 Oak Hill Avenue
• Enforcement orders for John Martins (Rice Street), SSRE-Attleboro LLC (0 Ward Street/0 North Avenue), John Case (Colvin Street), Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb Street), Ryan McCaffrey (77 Homestead Lane)
• Request for certificate of compliance: Lindsey Farms LLC at Ashden Court
• Discussion items: draft Running Bamboo Ordinance, Holden Street canoe launch, fee schedule updates

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority

The Attleboro Redevelopment Authority met via Zoom and approved routine financial items, including payments to ES&M for landfill work. Members also voted to send a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals about construction deviations at 1 Wall Street and to extend Campanelli's temporary land use agreement through September 1, 2021. The board authorized filing a tax abatement for the Frank Mossberg Drive property and discussed ongoing projects, including the MBTA land swap and downtown development.

• Approved ES&M invoice #35821 for $1,832.00 (Commercial Landfill) and #35822 for $1,810.00 (Municipal Landfill)
• Approved warrant 21-7 and MOA reimbursement #16 for $1,810.00
• Voted to send letter to Zoning Board of Appeals regarding construction deviations at 1 Wall Street
• Approved extension of Campanelli land use agreement at 1 Wall Street until September 1, 2021
• Authorized filing for tax abatement on Frank Mossberg Drive property

Attleboro Retirement Board

The Attleboro Retirement Board meets via Zoom to review investment performance, consider investing in the PRIM 2021 vintage year, and handle routine pension business including retirements, new enrollments, and expenses. The board will also discuss legislative updates on Walter Guertin and call firefighters, plus a guest presentation from Pension Technology Group. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel or medical files under public records law.

• Opportunity to invest in PRIM 2021 Vintage Year
• PERAC memos #39/2020 and #1-7/2021
• Updates from Attorney Quirk on Walter Guertin legislation and call firefighters
• January 2020 Actuarial Valuation Report
• Approval of minutes from Oct 29, Nov 24, and Dec 29 meetings

The Attleboro Retirement Board approved a $1.25 million investment in PRIM's Private Equity Vintage Year 2021 offering and passed a motion requiring the Executive Director to report monthly on funds liquidated for expenses. The board also approved two superannuation retirements, seven new members, two refunds, the January warrant totaling $1,448,041.58, and the actuarial valuation report. A motion to change John Flanagan's retirement date was withdrawn pending further discussion.

• Approved $1.25M PRIM Private Equity Vintage Year 2021 investment (4-0)
• Approved monthly reporting on investment liquidations for expenses (4-0)
• Approved superannuation retirements for Daneen Fereirra and Christine Bertrand (4-0)
• Accepted 7 new employees into membership (4-0)
• Approved refunds totaling $27,054.65 (4-0)
• Approved Warrant #1 totaling $1,448,041.58 (4-0)
• Accepted Actuarial Valuation Report with edits (4-0)
• Tabled Notices of Injury review until February (4-0)

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider several items, including accepting a $10,765.30 state grant for the police department, approving water department fee increases and ordinance changes, and accepting a 9.5-acre land donation for conservation. The council will also vote on multiple appointments, reappointments, and fund transfers for various city needs.

• Approve $10,765.30 Shannon CSI grant for gang and youth violence prevention
• Adopt revised water permit fees: $2,000 plus $4/linear foot for main extensions, $1,000/inch for new services, plus 25% capital improvement fee
• Accept 9.5-acre land donation from National Grid at 0 Pike Avenue for conservation
• Transfer $9,000 for traffic light repairs at North Main and Elizabeth Streets
• Approve $22,000 appropriation for 95 Pine Street expenses

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council committee meeting covers a wide range of items, including loan authorizations for water and wastewater projects, a rezoning petition for 754 Newport Ave, and various appointments and transfers. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with several items scheduled for public hearings.

• Loan authorizations: $943,000 for SCADA/RACO software, $255,000 for flow monitoring, $372,000 for S. Attleboro pumping station, $505,000 for Wading River Pilot Study
• Rezoning petition for 39.21 acres at 754 Newport Ave to GB-GRA (public hearing 12/15)
• New Class II auto dealer licenses: N.E. Autos, Inc. (71 County St.) and Trusted Auto, Inc. (64 Pleasant St.)
• Amendments to ordinances on building sewers/connections and water (public hearings 2/16/21)
• Transfers: $22,000 to Richardson School Fund, $9,000 for traffic light repair, $12,600 for dam inspections

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to discuss multiple subdivision-related items, including notices of default and demands to complete work at several developments. The board will also review committee reports on topics such as water resources protection, site plan review amendments, and subdivision regulations. Most agenda items are correspondence and committee discussions rather than final votes.

• Default notices for Highland Estates, Milosh Acres, River's Edge, Rhodes Street Extension, Hillcrest Avenue Extension I & II, and Bradford Estates
• Letters from City Solicitor's Office dated January 15, 2021, regarding completion demands
• Discussion of amendments to Subdivision Regulations (right-of-way width, etc.)
• Discussion of sidewalk fund and underground utilities memo
• Ordinance Committee review of Water Resources Protection District (§17-13.0)

The Attleboro Planning Board approved with conditions a Major Project Site Plan Review for a two-story, 11,751 sq ft facility at 0 Park Street (unanimous). The Board recommended the Municipal Council approve a rezoning of 754 Newport Avenue from Planned Highway Business/Single Residence-D to General Business/General Residence-A (all in favor, one abstention). It also recommended four loan orders for wastewater and water infrastructure projects, totaling $2,075,000. Three subdivision public hearings (Brigham Hill Estates Phase IV, Stone Field Estates III, Pike Estates) were continued with no decisions made.

• Approved Major Site Plan Review for 11,751 sq ft facility at 0 Park Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 754 Newport Avenue to General Business/General Residence-A (all in favor, 1 abstention)
• Recommended $943,000 loan order for Wastewater SCADA system replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended $255,000 loan order for sewer baseline flow monitoring (all in favor, 1 opposed)
• Recommended $372,000 loan order for South Attleboro Pumping Station valve replacement (unanimous)
• Recommended $505,000 loan order for Wading River Pilot Study (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Feb 9, 2021 for Park Street site plan review (unanimous)
• Granted extension to Feb 28, 2021 for Rambler Road extension (all in favor, 1 abstention)

Liquor Licensing Board

The Attleboro Licensing Board will meet remotely to consider two requests for changes of manager at local restaurants. The board will also approve minutes from its December 10, 2020 meeting and address any other legal matters.

• Change of manager to Sally Lajoie for Mediterranean Grill & Pizzeria, 595 Washington Street
• Change of manager to Yong Jiang Huang for Hong Kong Treasures, 28 County Street
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2020

Council on Human Rights

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights is holding its monthly public meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a guest speaker on Death with Dignity, discussion of housing concerns including homelessness during the pandemic winter, progress on a QR card project, and a letter of support for an anti-racism bill. The meeting is open to the public.

• Guest speaker John Berkowitz, Director of Western Mass. Death with Dignity, will present for 30 minutes
• Discussion of homelessness in pandemic winter, including stolen belongings and Interfaith Collaborative shelter efforts
• Approval for donation from Moo, Inc. for QR card printing and distribution
• Letter of support for anti-racism bill submitted to Senator Warren's office on 12/9/2020
• New business includes Black History Month, ROE Act, and Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The Attleboro Council on Human Rights approved holding a community event to recognize the Armenian genocide and a series of social media posts for Black History Month. The council also heard a guest speaker on the End of Life Options Act, discussed housing concerns, and finalized a QR card and a letter of support for Senator Warren's anti-racism bill.

• Approved minutes from 11/8 and 12/10 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved holding a community event recognizing Armenian genocide (unanimous)
• Approved running a series of Black History Month posts (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold a new public hearing on Cumberland Farms' Notice of Intent and Limited Project Work Permit for 220 Pleasant Street, and continue hearings on several other projects. The agenda also includes requests for certificates of compliance, enforcement orders, and discussion of a draft Running Bamboo Ordinance and fee schedule updates.

• New hearing: Cumberland Farms, Inc., 220 Pleasant Street, Plat 58 Lot 22
• Continued hearings: Mark Rioux (4 Stead Ave), Pacifico Energy (103 Richardson Ave), Stephen Yellin (0 Pond St), Vassilios Nicolos (1123 Oak Hill Ave)
• Certificates of compliance: County Street Realty (Simpson Ave), Lindsey Farms LLC (Ashden Court)
• Enforcement orders: John Martins (Rice St), SSRE-Attleboro (Ward/North Ave), John Case (Colvin St), Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb St), Ryan McCaffrey (77 Homestead Ln)
• Discussion: draft Running Bamboo Ordinance, Holden Street canoe launch, fee schedule updates

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will consider several capital improvement projects, including loan orders for wastewater SCADA system replacement, sewer flow monitoring, gate valve replacement, and a water pilot study. The council will also vote on fund transfers for fire station roofs and equipment, and a tax increment exemption for a housing development.

• $943,000 loan for SCADA system replacement at 27 Pond Street
• $255,000 loan for sewer flow monitoring
• $372,000 loan for gate valve replacement at South Attleboro Pumping Station
• $505,000 loan for Wading River Pilot Study at 250 Balcom Street
• $25,000 transfer for fire station roof replacement at Briggs Corner and Union Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Attleboro Zoning Board of Appeals will review correspondence including a request for a one-year extension of special permits for 70 and 76 Frank Mossberg Drive, a stop work order for 1 Wall Street, and a request to update manufacturing hours at a cannabis facility. The board will also address pending minutes, appeals, and correspondence. The agenda is largely administrative, with no new public hearings scheduled for this meeting.

• Extension request for special permits at 70 and 76 Frank Mossberg Drive (Cases #5482, #5483)
• Stop work order for 1 Wall Street (Case #5457)
• Request to update manufacturing hours at 34 Extension Street cannabis facility
• Water flow test for 110 Pond Street
• Pending appeals including 4 Stead Avenue, 0 Richardson Avenue, 0 Chartier Street, 14 Fisher Avenue

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council committee meeting on January 12, 2021, will discuss multiple items scheduled for the January 19 regular meeting, including public hearings, loan authorizations, and various departmental matters. Key items include a new car dealer license for Trusted Auto, Inc., several water department loan authorizations totaling over $2 million, and a rezoning petition for 754 Newport Ave. The agenda also includes numerous routine items such as donations, surplus declarations, and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing for Class II car dealer license: Trusted Auto, Inc., 64 Pleasant Street (5 customer, 18 storage spaces)
• Loan authorizations: $943,000 for SCADA/RACO software, $255,000 for flow monitoring, $372,000 for S. Attleboro pumping station, $505,000 for Wading River Pilot Study
• Rezoning petition for 754 Newport Ave: 39.21 acres to GB-GRA (Atlantic Golf Centers)
• Transfer $25,000 for Fire Station Roofs at Briggs Corner and Union Street
• Amend Section 10-4.15: Add May St. to heavy commercial vehicle restrictions; left turn prohibition at May St. to Newport Ave.

Planning Board

The Attleboro Planning Board is meeting to review correspondence and requests related to several subdivisions, including extension requests for infrastructure construction and performance bond releases. Items include a 60-day extension for the Simpson Avenue Extension, an extension to April 30, 2021 for Dale Court Extension, and final or partial bond releases for Hardt Estates, Colman Estates, Edward Sr. Estates, and Simpson Avenue Extension. The board will also consider pending default notices for Burgess Estates and Cameron Woods.

• Extension request for Simpson Avenue Extension infrastructure construction
• Extension request to April 30, 2021 for Dale Court Extension
• Final release of $100,739.94 bond for Hardt Estates
• Partial release of $87,919.92 for Colman Estates
• Default notices for Burgess Estates and Cameron Woods

Conservation Commission

The Attleboro Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on stormwater management permits and land disturbance applications, and continue several hearings from previous meetings. It will also consider enforcement orders, certificates of compliance, and miscellaneous business including a draft ordinance and fee schedule updates.

• New hearings: SWMP for River Street and Turner Street right-of-way; ANRAD for Charney Family Trust on Morse Avenue; RDA for Marette & Sons at 162 Kennedy Drive; RDA and SWMP for Pare Corp. at 469 Pleasant Street
• Continued hearings: NOI/LWPA and SWMP for Mark Rioux at 4 Stead Avenue; Pacifico Energy at 103 Richardson Avenue; Stephen Yellin at 0 Pond Street; Vassilios Nicolos at 1123 Oak Hill Avenue; Viridian Development at 91 Augsburg Drive
• Certificate of compliance request: County Street Realty for Simpson Avenue right-of-way
• Enforcement orders: John Martins (Rice Street), SSRE-Attleboro LLC (0 Ward Street/0 North Avenue), John Case (Colvin Street), Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb Street), Ryan McCaffrey (77 Homestead Lane)
• Other business: draft Running Bamboo Ordinance, Holden Street canoe launch, Handy Street Conservation Area permits, fee schedule update, stormwater training proposal tabled

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Attleboro Planning Board meeting on January 5, 2021, with no specific items listed. The agenda only provides a link for digital access, which is removed after the meeting, and contact instructions for the Office of Planning and Development.

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council will hold public hearings on accepting Nicholas Drive and Oakhill Meadows Way as public ways, amending the speed hump ordinance, and a continued joint hearing with the Planning Board on rezoning 39.21 acres at 754 Newport Avenue. The council will also consider numerous transfers, including funds for police sick leave, fire department kitchen renovation, and camera installation to deter illegal dumping, along with various other administrative and policy items.

• Public hearing to accept Nicholas Drive (773.11 ft) as a public way
• Public hearing to accept Oakhill Meadows Way (381.41 ft) as a public way
• Continued joint public hearing on rezoning 39.21 acres at 754 Newport Ave to General Business and General Residence-A
• Transfer $25,000 to Fire Dept. Renovation for kitchen renovation
• Approve $151,500 grant expenditure for Disaster Recovery Infrastructure

Attleboro Municipal Council

The Attleboro Municipal Council voted 4-7 against approving changes to Ordinance 16-15, which would have updated building sewer connection fees and wastewater discharge permit requirements. The proposed changes included new fees for sewer connections, grease interceptors, and industrial permits, but the council rejected them. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Voted 4-7 to reject changes to Ordinance 16-15 'Building Sewers and Connections'
• Proposed fees: $500 residential, $650 multi-unit/commercial sewer connection
• Proposed $300 fee for alteration or repair of sewer connections
• Proposed $650 fee for commercial grease interceptor installation
• Proposed $10,000 Class I and $2,000 Class II industrial user permit fees